Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony believes that the Lakers signed Ron Artest to help contain him offensively.

"I think so," Anthony said before Friday's tilt between Denver and Los Angeles.

"I think they do a great job just focusing in on getting the ball out of my hands and making somebody else score the basketball or win the game.

"They won it last year, don't get me wrong. But they feel much more complete now getting Artest. I would too, though."