December 1: Best pictures of the night in the NBA

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By HoopsHype | December 2, 2013

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Recording artist Rihanna and film executive Jeffrey Katzenberg in attendance as the Los Angeles Lakers play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar (1) watches game action after suffering an apparent injury and being pulled in the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) reacts to a foul called against him during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Ryan Anderson (33) shoots during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Xavier Henry (7) shoots a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Tyreke Evans (1) gets ready to drive against New York Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith (8) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr at the game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Sacre (50) reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Tyreke Evans (1) shoots as New York Knicks power forward Andrea Bargnani (77) defends during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers power forward Shawne Williams (3) and center Robert Sacre (50) defend against Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) drives around New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon (10) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans small forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) shoots as New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) defends during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Xavier Henry (7) moves to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks dancers launch t-shirts into the crowd during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) shoots for three over New Orleans Pelicans point guard Brian Roberts (22) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; (EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) New Orleans Pelicans forward Lou Amundson (17) dunks during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Jodie Meeks (20) shoots against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Tyreke Evans (1) drives past New York Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith (8) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers (15) drives to the basket as small forward LeBron James (6) and Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson (9) look on in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) reacts after a shot as Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) looks on in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; American actor Michael B Jordan (left) at the game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) shoots the ball over Charlotte Bobcats small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Xavier Henry (7) moves to the basket against the defense of Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Bobcats point guard Kemba Walker (15) lost the ball out of bounds as Miami Heat small forward Michael Beasley reacts on the bench in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Xavier Henry (7) moves the ball against the defense of Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Freeland (19) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) shoots the ball over Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Nick Young (0) moves to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni watches game action against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson (9) keeps the ball in bounds as Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) and point guard Norris Cole (30) look on in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) reacts behind Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) and small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) dribbles the ball as Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson (9) defends in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) passes the ball in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Recording artist Rihanna in attendance as the Los Angeles Lakers play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Recording artist Rihanna with film executive Jeffrey Katzenberg in attendance as the Los Angeles Lakers play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) dives for a loose ball as Charlotte Bobcats small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) look on in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) is defended by Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon (10) races for a loose ball during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Jodie Meeks (20) moves the ball against the defense of Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Andrea Bargnani (77) fouls New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon (10) at the net during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; American actor Steve Schirripa at the game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; American actor Clive Owen at the game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) is fouled by Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) makes a shot against Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Ryan Anderson (33) shoots over New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon (10) drives around New York Knicks shooting guard Iman Shumpert (21) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Bobcats point guard Kemba Walker (15) is defended by Miami Heat point guard Norris Cole (30) in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra in the second half of a game against the Charlotte Bobcats at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers (15) is fouled by Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) passes the ball as Charlotte Bobcats small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) looks on in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Bobcats head coach Steve Clifford in the second half of a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 99-98. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) defends against Los Angeles Lakers small forward Xavier Henry (7) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) goes in for a basket against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Sacre (50) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts watches game action against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith (8) drives around New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Childress (8) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Xavier Henry (7) controls the ball against the defense of Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) and small forward Dorell Wright (1) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Tyreke Evans (1) shoots over New York Knicks power forward Kenyon Martin (3) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith (8) shoots a free throw during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Amar'e Stoudemire (1) drives around New Orleans Pelicans power forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Nick Young (0) celebrates after point guard Steve Blake (5) scores a three point basket to end the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Pablo Prigioni (9) drives around New Orleans Pelicans point guard Brian Roberts (22) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Sacre (50) controls the ball against the defense of Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Freeland (19) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots a basket against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks dancers perform during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers small forward Nicolas Batum (88) moves the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers small forward Xavier Henry (7) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Childress (8) and center Jason Smith (14) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) drives past New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Childress (8) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith (8) advances the ball during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots a basket against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers power forward Shawne Williams (3) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates a made basket in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Raymond Felton (2) shoots during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (9) reacts to a made basket in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (9) attempts a shot against Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson talks with power forward Amar'e Stoudemire (1) during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) is helped up after being knocked over on a charge by New York Knicks power forward Amar'e Stoudemire (1) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves point guard J.J. Barea (11) reacts to a play in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kenyon Martin (3) shoots during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) goes in for a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) and center Jordan Hill (27) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Reggie Jackson (15) attempts a shot against Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) moves the ball against the defense of Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; American actor Michael B Jordan and director Spike Lee at the game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. New Orleans Pelicans won 103-99. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks reacts to a call in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) moves the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Blake (5) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; A member of the the Oklahoma City Thunder entertainment crew dunks the ball for the crowd in a break in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Andrea Bargnani (77) dunks during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) controls the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Blake (5) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon (10) shoots over New York Knicks power forward Andrea Bargnani (77) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks shooting guard Iman Shumpert (21) advances the ball during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots over New York Knicks power forward Andrea Bargnani (77) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; American actor Ben Stiller and son Quinlin Dempsey Stiller sit next to American director Spike Lee at the game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kenyon Martin (3) looks to pass during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) and New York Knicks shooting guard Iman Shumpert (21) race for a loose ball during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) defends New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Anthony Morrow (3) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kenyon Martin (3) and point guard Raymond Felton (2) keep New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) from the basket during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Nick Collison (4) attempts a shot against Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Corey Brewer (13) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (9) blocks a shot attempt by Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Dante Cunningham (33) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson (9) dribbles the ball past Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) in the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) drives to the basket past Charlotte Bobcats center Cody Zeller (40) in the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson (9) drives to the basket as Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) and shooting guard Ray Allen (34) look on in the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson (9) is defended Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) and shooting guard Ray Allen (34) in the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) talks to Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Kevin Martin (23) in a break in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson (9) is defended by Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) and shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) in the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Bobcats point guard Kemba Walker (15) is defended by Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) and small forward Shane Battier (31)in the first quarter at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) and Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman reacts to a call in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after dunking the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James before a game against the Charlotte Bobcats at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio (9) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Kevin Martin (23) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) slaps the ball away from Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Dante Cunningham (33) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves point guard J.J. Barea (11) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Derek Fisher (6) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) attempts a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Dante Cunningham (33) dunks the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves point guard J.J. Barea (11) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) and Thunder shooting guard Jeremy Lamb (11) at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Kevin Martin (23) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Jeremy Lamb (11) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) talks to NBA official Joey Crawford in a break in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) attempts a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) attempts a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) attempts a 3 point shot against Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Kyle Singler (25) loses the ball after being fouled by Philadelphia 76ers power forward Thaddeus Young (not pictured) in the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) warms up prior to action against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) warms up prior to action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Kevin Martin (23) warms up prior to action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons shooting guard Rodney Stuckey (3) shoots over Philadelphia 76ers point guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) in the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons shooting guard Rodney Stuckey (3) goes to the basket in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (11) leaps onto center Andrew Bogut (12) after the clock expires against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings (7) shoots in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after being fouled with 8.6 seconds on the clock against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) receives congratulations from small forward Josh Smith (6) in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors small forward Draymond Green (23) high fives center Andrew Bogut (12) after tipping in the ball for a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) is fouled by Philadelphia 76ers power forward Lavoy Allen (50) in the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after scoring a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) reacts after receiving his second technical foul to be ejected in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings dancer performs during a timeout against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings power forward Patrick Patterson (9) goes up for a basket against Golden State Warriors power forward David Lee (10) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts after being called for a flagrant foul against the Golden State Warriors and is held back small forward John Salmons (5) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) goes up for a shot against Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) goes for the rebound in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) drives in against Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) controls a rebound against Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) controls the ball against Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) brings the ball down the court against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings power forward Patrick Patterson (9) defends the shot by Golden State Warriors center Jermaine O'Neal (7) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons cent at Andre Drummond (0) shoots over Philadelphia 76ers power forward Thaddeus Young (21) in the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Nemanja Nedovic (8) passes the ball to power forward Marreese Speights (5) against Sacramento Kings power forward Chuck Hayes (42) and power forward Patrick Patterson (9) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Jermaine O'Neal (7) fouls Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Spencer Hawes (00) blocks a shot by Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) in the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown reacts in the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Spencer Hawes (00) and small forward Hollis Thompson (31) box out Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) in the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Jermaine O'Neal (7) looks to pass the ball from the floor against Sacramento Kings power forward Jason Thompson (34) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives power forward David Lee (10) after a play against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors power forward David Lee (10) celebrates after a play against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson calls out against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings power forward Chuck Hayes (42) shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Greivis Vasquez (10) controls the ball against Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (11) high fives center Andrew Bogut (12) after the play against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) on the sideline with head coach Michael Malone after being called for a technical foul against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) gathers the ball against Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings shooting guard Ben McLemore (16) chases down the loose ball against Golden State Warriors power forward David Lee (10) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers point guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) goes to the basket in the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown reacts in the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons mascot Hooper performs for musician Bob Seger during a time out against the Philadelphia 76ers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers small forward Evan Turner (12) looks to shoot on Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) in the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers point guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings (7) in the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers point guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) shoots on Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings (7) in the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers small forward Evan Turner (12) is defended by Detroit Pistons power forward Jonas Jerebko (33) in the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots against Sacramento Kings power forward Patrick Patterson (9) during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55), power forward David West (21) and small forward Paul George (24) celebrate the 105-100 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) drives in against Sacramento Kings point guard Greivis Vasquez (10) during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Tony Wroten (8) goes to the basket on Detroit Pistons power forward Jonas Jerebko (33) in the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Jamal Crawford (11) defends against Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings power forward Derrick Williams (13) pulls in a rebound against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (11) drives in against Sacramento Kings point guard Greivis Vasquez (10) during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers watches game action against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors power forward David Lee (10) goes up for a dunk against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors power forward David Lee (10) reacts after a foul call against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers power forward David West (21) controls the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) dunks to score a basket against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) controls the ball against the defense of Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Tony Wroten (8) is defended by Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings (7) in the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) steals the ball from Philadelphia 76ers small forward Evan Turner (12) in the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Spencer Hawes (00) shoots in the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors small forward Draymond Green (23) passes the ball on a fast break above Sacramento Kings power forward Patrick Patterson (9) during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers power forward David West (21) shoots a basket against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darren Collison (2) reacts to a foul called against him during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) during a stoppage in play against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings power forward Patrick Patterson (9) reacts after a three point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in attendance as the Indiana Pacers play against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Jermaine O'Neal (7) dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers small forward Hollis Thompson (31) goes to the basket on Detroit Pistons shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) in the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers small forward Evan Turner (12) moves the ball on Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) in the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors power forward Marreese Speights (5) shoots the ball against Sacramento Kings power forward Patrick Patterson (9) during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darren Collison (2) is fouled by Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) as power forward David West (21) defends on a scoring drive during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) is fouled on a scoring drive by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers small forward Evan Turner (12) goes to the basket in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons dancer performs during a time out against the Philadelphia 76ers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Nemanja Nedovic (8) drives in against Sacramento Kings power forward Patrick Patterson (9) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) fouls Golden State Warriors power forward Marreese Speights (5) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) hangs on the rim after he dunks to score a basket against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers point guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) shoots over Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) in the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) grabs the rebound over Philadelphia 76ers small forward Hollis Thompson (31) in the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers power forward Thaddeus Young (21) shoots over Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) in the first half at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson on the sideline against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel watches game action against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings dancers perform during a timeout against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons mascot Hooper waves a large Pistons flag before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers shooting guard Lance Stephenson (1) controls the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers center Ryan Hollins (15) and power forward Antawn Jamison (33) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) controls the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers center Ryan Hollins (15) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Michael Malone calls out to the court against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Michael Malone on the sideline as Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) brings the ball down the court during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Jermaine O'Neal (7) shoots the ball against Sacramento Kings power forward Jason Thompson (34) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) reacts to an out of bounds call during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) pulls in a rebound against Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (11) shoots the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) grabs a rebound against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers power forward Antawn Jamison (33) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (11) controls the ball against Sacramento Kings shooting guard Marcus Thornton (23) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) and power forward Antawn Jamison (33) both try to grab a rebound against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) reaches in against Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings power forward Derrick Williams (13) is called for an offensive foul against Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) and Toronto Raptors power forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) wrestle for a rebound during the third quarter of a game at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw talks with his team during the fourth quarter of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers power forward David West (21) shoots a bask against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) and power forward Antawn Jamison (33) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (11) shoots the ball against Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors power forward David Lee (10) shoots the ball against Sacramento Kings power forward Jason Thompson (34) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) dunks the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) grabs a rebound past Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3), center DeAndre Jordan (6) and power forward Blake Griffin (32) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) controls the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) grabs a rebound over Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the third quarter of a game at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) controls the ball against the defense of Indiana Pacers power forward David West (21) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives the base line during the third quarter of a game against the Denver Nuggets at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Denver Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried is injured after being fouled going for a lay up while teammate point guard Andre Miller (24) stands nearby during the third quarter of a game at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers power forward David West (21) moves to the basket against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) moves to the basket against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Denver Nuggets point guard Nate Robinson (10) is fouled by Toronto Raptors power forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) during the third quarter of a game at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Denver Nuggets point guard Andre Miller (24) drives the ball against Toronto Raptors small forward Rudy Gay (22) during the third quarter of a game at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors small forward Rudy Gay (22) drives the ball past Denver Nuggets small forward Jordan Hamilton (1) during the third quarter of a game at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey looks at the scoreboard during the third quarter of a game against the Denver Nuggets at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey watches the action during the third quarter of a game against the Denver Nuggets at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey has a word with referee Bill Kennedy during the third quarter of a game against the Denver Nuggets at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) tries to get the ball past Denver Nuggets power forward Darrell Arthur (00) during the third quarter of a game at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives the ball to the basket during the third quarter of a game against the Denver Nuggets at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan (10) tries to dribble the ball against a Denver Nuggets player during the third quarter of a game at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives the ball past Denver Nuggets power forward Darrell Arthur (00) during the third quarter of a game against the Denver Nuggets at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan (10) tries to pass the ball under the basket with Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) defending during the third quarter of a game at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors small forward Rudy Gay (22) tries to get past Denver Nuggets power forward Darrell Arthur (00) during the third quarter of a game against the Denver Nuggets at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers power forward David West (21) plays for the rebound against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and point guard Darren Collison (2) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) shoots a basket against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers small forward Jared Dudley (9) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) dunks the ball in the third quarter of a game against the Denver Nuggets at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) shoots a basket against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Denver Nuggets power forward J.J. Hickson (7) is called for a charge on Toronto Raptors power forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) during the third quarter of a game at the Air Canada Centre. Denver won the game 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) moves the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darren Collison (2) goes in for a basket against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers shooting guard Lance Stephenson (1) passes the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers center Ryan Hollins (15) and shooting guard Reggie Bullock (25) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel watches game action against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Reggie Bullock (25) goes in for a basket against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Ryan Hollins (15) keeps the rebound away from Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers watches game action against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) moves to the basket against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) and center Ryan Hollins (15) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Anaheim, CA, USA; Charleston Cougars guard Canyon Barry (24) shoots an underhand free throw in honor of his father, NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry, in the first half of the game against the Cal State Fullerton Titans at the Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) controls the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Reggie Bullock (25) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Jamal Crawford (11) controls the ball against the defense of Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

December 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) passes the ball against the defense of Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill (3) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Denver Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried (35) grabs a rebound in the second quarter of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) has a shot contested by Denver Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried (35) and power forward J.J. Hickson (7) in the second quarter of a game at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) prepares to drive the ball in the second quarter of a game against the Denver Nuggets at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; EVP and COO of the California endowment Kathlyn Mead (center) and Sacramento Kings president of business operations Martina Kolokotronis (right) smile with Sacramento High students Williams Cruz (left) Ana Martin (second from left) and Syria Powell (right) after announcing the Active Alliance partnership before the game between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings president Chris Granger speaks to the media after announcing the Active Alliance partnership before the game between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Denver Nuggets point guard Nate Robinson (10) makes a lay up in the first quarter of a game against the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

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