During the pregame player introductions, Rocky, the Denver Nuggets mascot, made an attempt at “trash talking” (in a silent manner) the Los Angeles Lakers. As Derek Fisher was the first player to be introduced, Rocky, pulled up a chair in front of the Lakers bench, whipped out a newspaper, and pretended to read the classified section as if the Lakers weren’t of interest.

After Fisher was introduced, he approached Rocky and pet him in the head, he didn’t seem too happy about this and continued to read his paper. The rest of the team was introduced and as a retaliation move, the Lakers gathered around the mascot and did their “pregame celebratory dance” to get pumped up.

Not only was the mascot disgusted and made a fool of by this Lakers dance, but the Lakers also came away with a win and a 3-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets. Interesting, perhaps the Nuggets should stay quiet because making noise and talking trash isn’t really working for them.