December 15: Best pictures of the night in the NBA

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) makes the game winning shot in overtime to defeat the Detroit Pistons 111-109 at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) and small forward Josh Smith (6) defends Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during overtime at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings (7) defends Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) during overtime at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the ball during overtime against the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) congratulates Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) in the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) walks on the court against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye (8) congratulates forward Marcus Morris (15) in the second half against the Golden State Warriors at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) looks up at the ball while walking off the court against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) battles for the ball with Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) in the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) walks on the court in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Fans hold signs after the Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40), guard Klay Thompson (11), forward Draymond Green (23), and forward David Lee (10) look for the ball in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots the ball during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward P.J Tucker (17) talks with head coach Jeff Hornacek against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) dribbles the ball as Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10) defends in the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets power forward J.J. Hickson (7) fouls New Orleans Pelicans small forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) dunks the ball in front of Denver Nuggets shooting guard Jordan Hamilton (1) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10) stands on the court during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles the ball in front of Orlando Magic small forward Maurice Harkless (21) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) attempts a shot against Orlando Magic shooting guard Arron Afflalo (4) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Marcus Morris (15) dribbles the ball around Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) passes the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) attempts a shot against the Orlando Magic during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Nick Collison (4) attempts a shot while being defended by Orlando Magic power forward Glen Davis (11) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Jeremy Lamb (11) attempts a shot while being defended by Orlando Magic power forward Glen Davis (11) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Members of the Oklahoma City Thunder dance team entertain during a break in action against the Orlando Magic at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Austin Rivers (25) dribbles the ball around Denver Nuggets point guard Andre Miller (24) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Reggie Jackson (15) attempts a shot while being defended by Orlando Magic power forward Kyle O'Quinn (2) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) defends Detroit Pistons shooting guard Rodney Stuckey (3) during the third quarter at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) defends Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) during the third quarter at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Nate Robinson (10) walks on the court in the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) and small forward Josh Smith (6) defend the shot of Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the third quarter at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) attempts a shot against Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks reacts to a play late during the fourth quarter in action against the Orlando Magic at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers small forward Nicolas Batum (88) dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) attempts a shot against the Orlando Magic during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots over Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Orlando Magic small forward Maurice Harkless (21) attempts a shot while being defended by Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) attempts a shot against Orlando Magic shooting guard Arron Afflalo (4) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Brian Roberts (22) dribbles the ball around power forward Ryan Anderson (33) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Nate Robinson (10) drives the ball against New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon (10) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Wesley Matthews (2) shoots the ball over Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) during the third quarter at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) dribbles the ball while being pursued by Orlando Magic shooting guard Victor Oladipo (5) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) shoots the ball in front of Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) in the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans small forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) guards Denver Nuggets shooting guard Wilson Chandler (21) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots the ball during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) passes around New Orleans Pelicans center Jason Smith (14) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard Victor Oladipo (5) attempts a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Ryan Anderson (33) shoots the ball as Denver Nuggets shooting guard Wilson Chandler (21) watches in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts talks to point guard Damian Lillard (0) during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) dribbles the ball in front of Orlando Magic power forward Glen Davis (11) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Maurice Cheeks watches from the sidelines during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn reacts to a play in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) takes a shot against Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots the ball during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) attempts a shot while defended by Orlando Magic shooting guard Victor Oladipo (5) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) shoots the ball in front of Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) in the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) controls the ball against Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) shoots the ball in front of Suns forward Miles Plumlee (22) and Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) in the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Warriors 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman yells from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. The Timberwolves won 101 – 93. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio (9) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies point guard Jerryd Bayless (7) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. The Timberwolves won 101 – 93. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) is injured during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum. The Timberwolves won 101 – 93. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. The Timberwolves won 101 – 93. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets small forward Kenneth Faried (35) in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) dribbles the ball around Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. The Timberwolves won 101 – 93. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard Arron Afflalo (4) attempts a shot while being defended by 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 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) stands on the court during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Blazers won 111-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; A Denver Nuggets dancer performs in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) battles for the ball with Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Joerger walks on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum. The Timberwolves won Grizzlies 101- 93. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) shoots the ball in front of Memphis Grizzlies power forward Ed Davis (32) and Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos (41) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. The Timberwolves won 101 – 93. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) dribbles the ball away from Denver Nuggets point guard Randy Foye (4) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon (10) guards Denver Nuggets point guard Randy Foye (4) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons shooting guard Chauncey Billups (1) dribbles the ball around Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Wesley Matthews (2) during the second quarter at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) dribbles the ball in front of Phoenix Suns forward Marcus Morris (15) in the first half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) runs around Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during the second quarter at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) shoots the ball druing the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) dribbles the ball in front of Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during the second quarter at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the ball as Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) chases in the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons shooting guard Rodney Stuckey (3) shoots the ball during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) dribbles the ball around defender Phoenix Suns guard Gerald Green (14) in the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) dunks the ball during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets small forward Kenneth Faried (35) dunks the ball in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) shoots the ball during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard Victor Oladipo (5) dribbles the ball in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) and forward Marcus Morris (15) defend Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10) and forward Marreese Speights (5) in the first half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Marreese Speights (5) shoots the ball along side teammate forward David Lee (10) and against Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) in the first half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets shooting guard Jordan Hamilton (1) guards New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Anthony Morrow (3) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward Thomas Robinson (41) defends Detroit Pistons shooting guard Rodney Stuckey (3) during the game at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) guards Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50), Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11), and Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) battle for the ball during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons shooting guard Rodney Stuckey (3) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson (14) dribbles the ball in front of 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 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Austin Rivers (25) guards Denver Nuggets point guard Andre Miller (24) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard Arron Afflalo (4) dribbles the ball in front of Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Jeremy Lamb (11) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard Arron Afflalo (4) attempts a shot while being defended by Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Jeremy Lamb (11) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) shoots the ball as Phoenix Suns forward Miles Plumlee (22) watches in the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) prepares to shoot the ball during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) looks to pass the ball as Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) defends during the first quarter at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) battles for the ball with Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye (8) in the first half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Orlando Magic power forward Glen Davis (11) attempts a shot while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) grabs a rebound in action against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) shoots a free throw during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors forward David Lee (10) prepares to shoot the ball as Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye (8) defends in the first half at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets shooting guard Wilson Chandler (21) dribbles the ball around New Orleans Pelicans power forward Ryan Anderson (33) and point guard Jrue Holiday (11) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) and small forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) defend Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the ball in front of Phoenix Suns forward Miles Plumlee (22) in the first half at US Airways Center. The Suns won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Orlando Magic power forward Glen Davis (11) dribbles the ball in front of 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 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) prepares to shoot the ball during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard Arron Afflalo (4) dribbles the ball in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Orlando Magic shooting guard Arron Afflalo (4) attempts a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) guards Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets power forward J.J. Hickson (7) and New Orleans Pelicans center Jason Smith (14) battle for the ball in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) and Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during the opening tip off at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets small forward Kenneth Faried (35) and New Orleans Pelicans center Jason Smith (14) battle for the ball in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks the ball while defended by Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson (14) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets dancers perform before the start of the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; A member of the Oklahoma City Thunder dance team entertain during a break in action against the Orlando Magic at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) shoots the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman stands on the sidelines during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Dante Cunningham (33) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies small forward Tayshaun Prince (21) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Joerger yells from the sidelines during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol stands on the sidelines during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) warms up prior to action against the Orlando Magic at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Jeremy Lamb (11) warms up prior to action against the Orlando Magic at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Jerryd Bayless (7) shoots the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (12) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Jon Leuer (30) dribbles the ball around Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Alexey Shved (1) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies dancers perform during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies small forward Mike Miller (13) celebrates after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Jon Leuer (30) guards Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Dante Cunningham (33) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Dante Cunningham (33) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) smiles after a play against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) goes up for a layup against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) shoots the ball against Houston Rockets power forward Greg Smith (4) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) looks to the basket against Houston Rockets power forward Greg Smith (4) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings power forward Jason Thompson (34) defends the shot by Houston Rockets point guard Aaron Brooks (0) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets power forward Dwight Howard (12) reacts after a goal tending call against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) controls the ball against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos (41) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets trainer Keith Jones tends to power forward Greg Smith (4) after dislocating his finger against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Joerger during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio (9) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Joerger during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) fouls Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay and Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) battle for the ball on the floor during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) shoots the ball against Houston Rockets power forward Dwight Howard (12) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) drives in against Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings small forward Travis Outlaw (25) drives in against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward QUincy Acy (5) reacts after dunk against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Quincy Acy (5) dunks the ball against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings dancers perform during a timeout against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) dunks the ball against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) passes out the ball against Houston Rockets power forward Greg Smith (4) and point guard Patrick Beverley (2) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Michael Malone on the sideline during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay drives down the court after a steal against Houston Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley (2) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) passes the ball to center DeMarcus Cousins (15) against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings power forward Jason Thompson (34) dunks the ball above Houston Rockets small forward Chandler Parsons (25) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) drives in against Houston Rockets power forward Dwight Howard (12) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the Pepsi Center before the start of the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Denver Nuggets. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) shoots the ball against Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) drives in against Houston Rockets point guard Aaron Brooks (0) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward Jonas Jerebko (33) before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings power forward Jason Thompson (34) shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) holds his ankle after a play against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) injures his ankle against Sacramento Kings shooting guard Ben McLemore (16) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Houston Rockets 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) goes up for a shot above power forward Dwight Howard (12) against Sacramento Kings power forward Jason Thompson (34) and shooting guard Ben McLemore (16) during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets power forward Dwight Howard (12) reacts after a play against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas (22) smiles as he controls the ball against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets power forward Dwight Howard (12) is fouled by Sacramento Kings forward Quincy Acy (5) during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) looks to the basket underneath Sacramento Kings shooting guard Ben McLemore (16) during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings dancers perform during a timeout against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson speaks to shooting guard Francisco Garcia (32) against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson calls out to his players against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Quincy Acy (5) fouls Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets small forward Omri Casspi (18) goes up between Sacramento Kings forward Quincy Acy (5) and power forward Derrick Williams (13) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets small forward Chandler Parsons (25) goes up for a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) controls the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets small forward Chandler Parsons (25) goes up for a shot against Sacramento Kings shooting guard Ben McLemore (16) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) celebrates with forward Rudy Gay (8) after a play against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings small forward Travis Outlaw (25) warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 15, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets point guard Aaron Brooks (0) warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

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