December 30: Best pictures of the night in the NBA

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) shoots a free throw during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Maurice Cheeks talks to small forward Kyle Singler (25) and point guard Brandon Jennings (7) during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) shoots during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darren Collison (2) looks to pass the ball in the second half of the game Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings (7) guards Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) shoots during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards power forward Nene Hilario (42) shoots during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) guards Washington Wizards power forward Nene Hilario (42) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Willie Green (34) in the second half of the game Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; A Denver Nuggets dancer performs in the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers in the second half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) shoots the ball in front of Chicago Bulls power forward Taj Gibson (22) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. The Bulls won 95 – 91. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Willie Green (34) in the second half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Randy Foye (4) defends against Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards power forward Nene Hilario (42) guards Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns shooting guard Gerald Green (14) and Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darren Collison (2) go for a rebound in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) fouls Phoenix Suns small forward P.J. Tucker (17) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) defends Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) on a last second shot attempt during the fourth quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) shoots the ball as Chicago Bulls shooting guard Kirk Hinrich (12) defends during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. The Bulls won 95 – 91. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers (15) fouls Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards small forward Trevor Ariza (1) goes to the basket against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons shooting guard Chauncey Billups (1) drives to the basket during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Jamal Crawford (11) guards Phoenix Suns small forward P.J. Tucker (17) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tony Allen (9) dribbles the ball in front of Chicago Bulls point guard D.J. Augustin (14), power forward Carlos Boozer (5), and center Joakim Noah (13) at FedExForum. The Bulls won 95 – 91. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Tyreke Evans (1) celebrates after hitting a shot to take the lead with 1.2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Tyreke Evans (1) celebrates after making a shot with 1.2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of a win over the Portland Trail Blazers at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Tyreke Evans (1) celebrates with teammate point guard Jrue Holiday (11) after hitting a shot to take the lead with 1.2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Tyreke Evans (1) celebrates after hitting a shot to take the lead with 1.2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Tyreke Evans (1) makes a shot over Portland Trail Blazers point guard Mo Williams (25) with 1.2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons point guard Will Bynum (12) is helped up by teammates during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6), Phoenix Suns shooting guard Gerald Green (14) and Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) looks for the rebound in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons shooting guard Chauncey Billups (left) talks to center Andre Drummond (right) during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns shooting guard Gerald Green (14) and Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) go for a loose ball in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard D.J. Augustin (14) dribbles the ball in front of Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. The Bulls won 95 – 91. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) shoots the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Corey Brewer (13) defends in the fourth quarter at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) dunks in the second half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers (15) and Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) battle for the ball in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) gets tied up with Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers (15) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots the ball over Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. The Bulls won 95 – 91. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) celebrates after making a shot during the fourth quarter of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers point guard Mo Williams (25) during the fourth quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Chicago Bulls shooting guard Jimmy Butler (21) passes the ball around Memphis Grizzlies power forward Ed Davis (32) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. The Bulls won 95 – 91. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) fouls Phoenix Suns center Miles Plumlee (22) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) drives to the basket in the second half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Wesley Matthews (2) and New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) scramble for a loose ball during the fourth quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman (R) talks to forward Corey Brewer (L) in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns small forward P.J. Tucker (17) leaps over photographers as he goes for the ball in the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) in the second half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets power forward J.J. Hickson (7) guards Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers (15) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (0) reaches for a loose ball in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) leaves the court after losing to the Utah Jazz 83-80 EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) guards Denver Nuggets point guard Andre Miller (24) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers small forward Nicolas Batum (88) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) shoots the ball over Utah Jazz power forward Marvin Williams (2) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz mascot Jazz Bear cheers to the fans in the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Bobcats at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) guards Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) keeps the ball from Denver Nuggets shooting guard Wilson Chandler (21) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) guards Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Suns won 107-88. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Trey Burke (3) shoots during the second half against the Charlotte Bobcats at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors (15) dunks during the second half against the Charlotte Bobcats at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) passes around Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat small forward Michael Beasley (8) takes a shot against Denver Nuggets point guard Randy Foye (4) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter (25) dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets power forward J.J. Hickson (7) guards Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA;Miami Heat shooting guard Roger Mason Jr. (21) dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) goes to the basket against Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Washington won 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) and Dallas Mavericks forward Brandan Wright (34) battle for the ball in the fourth quarter at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) fights for possession with New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) and point guard Tyreke Evans (1) during the second half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (L) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (R) sit on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) dribbles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves A.J. Price (22) defends in the fourth quarter at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) controls the ball in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz small forward Richard Jefferson (24) is fouled by Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson (9) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) defends against Miami Heat small forward Michael Beasley (8) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) dribbles the ball around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Dante Cunningham (33) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) takes a shot against Denver Nuggets shooting guard Wilson Chandler (21) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets shooting guard Wilson Chandler (21) guards Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) is defended by Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors (15) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Dante Cunningham (33) in the third quarter at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) keeps the ball from Denver Nuggets point guard Randy Foye (4) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) makes a basket as he is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers small forward Matt Barnes (22) in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots the ball in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) shoots the ball over Charlotte Bobcats center Bismack Biyombo (0) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans small forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) during the second half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) dribbles the ball past Denver Nuggets shooting guard Wilson Chandler (21) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat assistant coach Ron Rothstein (left) talks with head coach Erik Spoelstra in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) passes the ball around Denver Nuggets power forward J.J. Hickson (7) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) drives to the net against Denver Nuggets point guard Randy Foye (4) and power forward J.J. Hickson (7) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans center Greg Stiemsma (34) and small forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) during the second half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) drives past New Orleans Pelicans center Greg Stiemsma (34) during the second half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans small forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) and center Greg Stiemsma (34) during the second half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter (25) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Corey Brewer (13) in the third quarter at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots the ball in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter (25) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Corey Brewer (13) in the third quarter at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns shooting guard Goran Dragic (1) takes the ball past Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Jamal Crawford (11) for a basket in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) fouls Portland Trail Blazers small forward Dorell Wright (1) during the second half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) shoots in the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) dribbles the ball in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman reacts from the sidelines in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darren Collison (2) and shooting guard Jamal Crawford (11) guard Phoenix Suns shooting guard Goran Dragic (1) in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Randy Foye (4) fouls Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Tyreke Evans (1) and power forward Anthony Davis (23) react after a score during the second half of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) and Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) go for the ball in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) drives to the basket past Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) in the firs half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors (15) and Charlotte Bobcats center Bismack Biyombo (0) battle for a rebound during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks over Portland Trail Blazers point guard Mo Williams (25) and power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the second half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (0) shoots the ball in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans power forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the second half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Heat defeated the Nuggets 97-94. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer (5) shoots the ball over Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Trey Burke (3) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Charlotte Bobcats at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz shooting guard Gordon Hayward (20) dribbles the ball as Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson (9) defends during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Corey Brewer (13) shoots the ball in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) during the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) dunks during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Trey Burke (3) drives during the second half against the Charlotte Bobcats at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) and Phoenix Suns shooting guard Goran Dragic (1) guard Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans small forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) and New Orleans Pelicans power forward Ryan Anderson (33) battles for a rebound with Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during the second half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors (15) shoots during the second half against the Charlotte Bobcats at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors (15) shoots the ball during the second half against the Charlotte Bobcats at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) shoots during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz small forward Richard Jefferson (24) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson (9) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) grabs a rebound in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) dribbles the ball around Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos (41) during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) dribbles the ball around Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) in the third quarter at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks center DeJuan Blair (45) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) in the third quarter at Target Center. The Mavericks won 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; NBA referee Nick Buchert (54) separates Phoenix Suns power forward Markieff Morris (11) and Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Jamal Crawford (11) separates Phoenix Suns power forward Markieff Morris (11) and Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns power forward Markieff Morris (11) and Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) go for a loose ball in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) dunks during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings (7) drives to the basket against Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) during the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) takes a shot guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) in the third quarter at Target Center. The Mavericks defeated the Wolves 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz power forward Marvin Williams (2) shoots during the second half against the Charlotte Bobcats at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 83-80. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns power forward Markieff Morris (11) and Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) guard Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) shoots during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (0) takes a shot over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) in the third quarter at Target Center. The Mavericks defeated the Wolves 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards power forward Trevor Booker (35) guards Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) during the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Samuel Dalembert (1) dunks over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) in the third quarter at Target Center. The Mavericks defeated the Wolves 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) shoots a free throw during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) scores a basket in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) scores a basket in the first quarter of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Randy Foye (4) drives to the net against Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers (15) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards small forward Trevor Ariza (1) guards Detroit Pistons small forward Kyle Singler (25) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards power forward Nene Hilario (42) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans small forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots the ball over Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during the first half at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) dunks in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) holds the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during the first half at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors (15) is defended by Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) 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 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Randy Foye (4) takes a shot against Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) 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 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) dribbles the ball around Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first half at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) shoots the ball over Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during the first half at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) takes a shot in the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Wesley Matthews (2) passes the ball in front of New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) and shooting guard Anthony Morrow (3) during the first half at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats point guard Kemba Walker (15) loses control of the ball while defended by Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors (15) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Jerryd Bayless (7) dribbles the ball in against the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) shoots over Washington Wizards power forward Trevor Booker (35) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Ed Davis (32) shoots the ball over Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets small forward Kenneth Faried (35) dunks the ball in the second quarter against the Miami Heat at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) is defended by Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns center Miles Plumlee (22) and point guard Eric Bledsoe (2) defend Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) fights off the Phoenix Suns defense in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) goes to the basket during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) is defended by Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) drives to the basket against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans and New Orleans Saintss owner Tom Benson (left) sits with his wife Gayle Benson (second left) and Saints head coach Sean Payton (right) along with his girlfriend Skylene Montgomery during the first half of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Trail Blazers 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings (7) during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Tyrone Corbin during the first half against the Charlotte Bobcats at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Randy Foye (4) guards Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns shooting guard Goran Dragic (1) dunks during the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats point guard Ramon Sessions (7) goes up for a shot during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat power forward Udonis Haslem (40) defends against Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) attempts to block Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns shooting guard Goran Dragic (1) dunks during the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) and Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) during the opening tip off at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Bismack Biyombo (0) dunks during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Andre Miller (24) gets knocked to the floor as Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) controls the ball the ball in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons mascot Hooper waves a flag before the game against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) and Charlotte Bobcats center Bismack Biyombo (0) battle for a loose ball during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) is defended by Charlotte Bobcats center Bismack Biyombo (0) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats point guard Ramon Sessions (7) drives in front of Utah Jazz point guard Diante Garrett (8) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw reacts to a play in the first quarter against the Miami Heat at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) takes a shot against Miami Heat small forward Shane Battier (31) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) drives to the net against Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers (15) and small forward LeBron James (6) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Maurice Cheeks before the game against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) grabs a rebound in the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Freeland (19) and Portland Trail Blazers small forward Nicolas Batum (88) during the first quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards center Kevin Seraphin (13) warms up before the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies small forward Tayshaun Prince (21) shoots the ball in front of Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton sits courtside with his son Connor Payton (right) during the first half of a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trail Blazers at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) shoots the ball in front of Chicago Bulls shooting guard Kirk Hinrich (12) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats power forward Josh McRoberts (11) shoots during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Joerger walks on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Chicago Bulls at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during the first quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson (9) is defended by Utah Jazz point guard Alec Burks (10) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats head coach Steve Clifford during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson (9) controls the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) works against Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during the first quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jose Calderon (8) shoots in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer (5) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson (9) dunks during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts from the sidelines during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) drives to the net in the first quarter against the Miami Heat at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) dribbles the ball past Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers (15) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) goes up for a shot in front of Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors (15) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets shooting guard Wilson Chandler (21) drives to the net against Miami Heat small forward Shane Battier (31) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Tony Allen (9) shoots the ball in front of Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Anthony Morrow (3) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during the first quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats power forward Anthony Tolliver (43) shoots during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) is defended by Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors (15) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets shooting guard Wilson Chandler (21) guards Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats point guard Kemba Walker (15) shoots during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) shoots over Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors (15) during the first quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots the ball over Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during the first quarter at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats point guard Kemba Walker (15) dribbles up the court during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets shooting guard Wilson Chandler (21) guards Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) in the first quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the Pepsi Center before the start of the game between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards power forward Jan Vesely (24) warms up before the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards power forward Nene Hilario (42) warms up before the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Luigi Datome (13) warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) warms up prior to a game against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors (15) warms up prior to a game against the Charlotte Bobcats at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Trey Burke (3) signs an autograph prior to a game against the Charlotte Bobcats at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Bobcats power forward Josh McRoberts (11) warms up prior to a game against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

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