December 17: Best pictures of the night in the NBA

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward forward Josh McRoberts (11) drives to the basket and shoots during the second half of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson (9) drives to the basket during the second half of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) shoots as he is defended by Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Members of the Oklahoma City Thunder huddle during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Ramon Sessions (7) drives past Sacramento Kings forward Travis Outlaw (25) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Travis Outlaw (25) after the loss to the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Jordan Hamilton (1) walks out after being ejected during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw talks with members of his bench including forward Jordan Hamilton (1), forward Darrell Arthur (00), guard Evan Fournier (94), and center Timofey Mozgov (25) during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Quincy Acy (5) after being fouled by Charlotte Bobcats forward Cody Zeller (40) (not pictured) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; facials hold back Charlotte Bobcats forward Cody Zeller (40) from an altercation with Sacramento Kings forward Quincy Acy (5) (not pictured) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) holds back forward Quincy Acy (5) from getting into an altercation with Charlotte Bobcats forward Bismack Biyombo (0) and forward Cody Zeller (40) (not pictured) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) shoots as he is defended by Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Michael Malone calls out to his team during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving walks off the court after a 119-116 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (right) celebrates with point guard Damian Lillard (0) after Lillard's game-winning, three-point basket at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after making a game-winning, three-point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (front right) is swarmed by his teammates after making a game-winning, three-point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (center) is swarmed by his teammates after making a game-winning, three-point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) after the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) and guard Jeremy Lamb (11) attempt to rebound the ball during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) shoots the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center J.J. Hickson (7) shoots the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) and Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) talk after the game at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) and forward Josh McRoberts (11) along with Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) and forward center Jason Thompson (34) go after a loose ball during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Joerger during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) fouls Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown looks at the scoreboard in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts (right) watches as point guard Damian Lillard (left) guards Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) shoots the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown reacts in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tony Allen (9) guards Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) shoots as he is defended by Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) dribbles against Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) in the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) drives between Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) and center Joel Freeland (19) in the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots the ball over Denver Nuggets guard Randy Foye (4) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies Grizz Girls perform during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) drives to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies power forward Ed Davis (32) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Andrew Bynum (21) drives against Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Freeland (19) in the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies small forward Mike Miller (13) injured during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Jerryd Bayless (7) and Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) fight for the ball during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) shoots in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Jodie Meeks (20) drives to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies power forward Ed Davis (32) at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Jerryd Bayless (7) steal the ball from Los Angeles Lakers small forward Nick Young (0) at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Jerryd Bayless (7) and shooting guard Tony Allen (9) guard Los Angeles Lakers small forward Nick Young (0) at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Nick Young (0) looks on against Memphis Grizzlies small forward Mike Miller (13) at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez reacts in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Nate Robinson (10) shoots the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) drives against Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) in the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies small forward Mike Miller (13) reacts to call during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings forward center Jason Thompson (34) drives to the basket as he is defended by Charlotte Bobcats forward Cody Zeller (40) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Jimmer Fredette (7) drives to the basket as he is defended by Charlotte Bobcats forward Cody Zeller (40) and guard Ramon Sessions (7) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers small forward Xavier Henry (7) steals the ball from Memphis Grizzlies small forward Mike Miller (13) at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) reacts after scoring a basket in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers point guard Mo Williams (25) in the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies cheerleaders Grizz Girls during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving cheers near the bench in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts reacts in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Kemba Walker (15) drives past Sacramento Kings forward Travis Outlaw (25) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) drives against Portland Trail Blazers point guard Mo Williams (25) in the fourth quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies small forward Mike Miller (13) looks to pass against Los Angeles Lakers small forward Xavier Henry (7) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-92 Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks reacts during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Derrick Williams (13) shoots as he is defended by Charlotte Bobcats forward Jeffery Taylor (44) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge shoots in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Jarrett Jack (1) drives between Portland Trail Blazers point guard Mo Williams (25) and power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Nate Robinson (10) during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward forward Josh McRoberts (11), forward center Bismack Biyombo (0) and Sacramento Kings forward center Jason Thompson (34) fight for a rebound during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Evan Fournier (94) shoots the ball over guard Oklahoma City Thunder Thabo Sefolosha (25) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Travis Outlaw (25) loses the ball as he is defended by Charlotte Bobcats guard Ben Gordon (8) and forward Cody Zeller (40) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center J.J. Hickson (7) drives to the basket during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) attempts to steal the ball from Denver Nuggets guard Evan Fournier (94) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Evan Fournier (94) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder Thabo Sefolosha (25) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center J.J. Hickson (7) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) as he drives to the basket during the second half against the at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) looks at the scoreboard in the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers power forward Shawne Williams (3) shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts smiles during a timeout in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots a free throw during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) dunks the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) lays the ball up against the Memphis Grizzlies during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown yells in the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers power forward Shawne Williams (3) guards Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tony Allen (9) and Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) fight for the ball during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) drives to the basket during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 105-93. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) drives to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos (41) during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (right) drives against Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Wesley Matthews (2) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings forward center Jason Thompson (34) dunks during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) drives past Charlotte Bobcats forward Jeffery Taylor (44) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) drives into Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) drives to the basket as he is defended by Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts (11) and guard Kemba Walker (15) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) drives into the paint against Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts (11) guard Kemba Walker (15) and center Al Jefferson (25) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward forward Josh McRoberts (11) and Sacramento Kings forward center Jason Thompson (34) tip off the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) blocks a shot against Cleveland Cavaliers center Andrew Bynum (21) in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Evan Fournier (94) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Nick Calathes (12) guards Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Nick Calathes (12) reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao (17) reacts in the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) steals the ball from Memphis Grizzlies power forward Ed Davis (32) at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward James Johnson (3) drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers small forward Nick Young (0) at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts watches from the sideline against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets center J.J. Hickson (7) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) rebounds the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jeremy Lamb (11) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jeremy Lamb (11) shoots the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets dat Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) shoots the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) drives past Denver Nuggets guard Nate Robinson (10) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies small forward Mike Miller (13) shoots the ball over Los Angeles Lakers small forward Nick Young (0) at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Jamaal Franklin (22) guards Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks reacts during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) shoots the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) dribbles against Portland Trail Blazers point guard Mo Williams (25) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Jerryd Bayless (7) shoots the ball over Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots the ball over Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) and center Pau Gasol (16) at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tony Allen (9) gaurds Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos (41) shot is blocked by Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) shoots the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (center) works against Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) and center Robin Lopez (42) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Andrew Bynum (21) works against Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos (41) at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos (41) guards Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) shoots the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Joerger reacts during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson (13) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; The Cavalier Girls perform prior to a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

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