January 25: Best pictures of the night in the NBA

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By The Lighter Side | January 26, 2014

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) celebrates their impending victory with center DeAndre Jordan (6) and forward Matt Barnes (22) against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Atlanta won 112-87. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) cannot finish against Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Knight (11) drives for the basket as Atlanta Hawks guard Jared Cunningham (7) defends during the fourth quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Atlanta won 112-87. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) motions during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Knight (11) talks with guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Atlanta won 112-87. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Nate Wolters (6) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward Gustavo Ayon (14) during the fourth quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Atlanta won 112-87. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward John Salmons (25) shoots against the Los Angeles Clippers at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center John Henson (31) drives for a shot as Atlanta Hawks guard Louis Williams (3) defends during the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers shouts instructions against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Shelvin Mack (8) passes the ball during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Miroslav Raduljica (9) shoots during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) scores a basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Jared Dudley (9) at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Gustavo Ayon (14) grabs a rebound during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Knight (11) shoots during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) drives for the basket as Atlanta Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll (5) defends during the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) hits a three-pointer against the Los Angeles Clippers at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Spencer Hawes (00) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) holds the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) during the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Luke Ridnour (13) runs into forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) dunks against the Los Angeles Clippers at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Greivis Vasquez (21) passes the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Spencer Hawes (00) shoots over the defense of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) during the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) reaches for a ball that Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) knocked away during the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) battles for control of the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) is fouled by Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Anderson (9) shoots a jump shot during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A member of an elite dunking team dunks the ball during a break in the action of the Toronto Raptors game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) during the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chander (21) is interviewed after the game against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) guard Royal Ivey (7) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) (left to right) watch from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) reacts after picking up a technical foul during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer looks on during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Hollis Thompson (31) tries to save a ball from going out of bounds during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Lavoy Allen (50) shoots over the defense of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) during the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) watches from the bench in street cloths during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) reacts during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center J.J. Hickson (7) is fouled by Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Randy Foye (4) drives to the basket past Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) drives for a layup as Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) defends during the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chander (21), center J.J. Hickson (7) , guard Randy Foye (4), and guard Ty Lawson (3) celebrate during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tony Wroten (8) passes the ball as he falls to the floor during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) is defended by Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) during the third quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Perry Jones (3) dunks during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos (41) fouls Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) during the second half at FedExForum. Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) defends the shot of Philadelphia 76ers guard Elliot Williams (25) during the third quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw reacts during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Shelvin Mack (8) shoots against Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) during the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Shelvin Mack (8) shoots during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Gustavo Ayon (14) drives for the basket during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll (5) looks to pass the ball as Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders (8) defends during the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll (5) shoots during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards assistant coach Sam Cassell holds his head after a botched play by the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward James Johnson (3) shoots over Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) during the second half at FedExForum. Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets small forward Omri Casspi (18) handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at FedExForum. Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson (9) drives to the basket and scores during the second half of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) shoots a jump shot during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center J.J. Hickson (7) battles Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (right) for a loose ball during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) blocks Memphis Grizzlies power forward James Johnson (3) shot during the second half at FedExForum. Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Randy Foye (4) shoots the ball during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers dream team dancers perform during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) watches from the bench during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) tries to block a shot from Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) talks to guard DeMar DeRozan (10) against the Los Angeles Clippers at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) shoots and scores as he is defended by Chicago Bulls forward center Taj Gibson (22) and center Joakim Noah (13) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward center Taj Gibson (22) and Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts (11) go after a loose ball during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; NBA official game ball against the Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Courtney Lee (5) during the game at FedExForum. Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards power forward Nene Hilario (42) slams the ball into the basket over Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors (15) during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) goes up against Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets small forward Chandler Parsons (25) passes the ball over Memphis Grizzlies power forward James Johnson (3) during the game at FedExForum. Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) looses his balance during the game against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) shoots and scores as he is defended by Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) shoots a jump shot Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors (15) gives pointers to Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) drives to the basket and scores as he is defended by Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) shoots against Milwaukee Bucks center John Henson (31) during the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) is guarded by Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during the game at FedExForum. Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) comes away with the ball against Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Elton Brand (42) shoots against Milwaukee Bucks center John Henson (31) during the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) and Washington Wizards small forward Trevor Ariza (1) try and block out Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum (3) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Kevin Martin (23) during the third quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley (2) shoots the ball Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors (15) tries to shoot the ball while being guarded Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Ramon Sessions (7) drives to the basket while defended by Chicago Bulls forward center Taj Gibson (22) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson (9) drives to the basket and scores in the closing seconds of the second half of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) shoots over Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Dante Cunningham (33) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum (3) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves point guard J.J. Barea (11) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) is defended by Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) during the third quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards power forward Nene Hilario (42) dunks over Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors (15) during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown gives instructions during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Courtney Lee (5) and Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos (41) guard Houston Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley (2) at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Larry Drew looks on during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) is defended by Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) during the third quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) goes to the basket against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Trey Burke (3) brings the ball up the court against the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards power forward Nene Hilario (42) is guarded by Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors (15) during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts talks to shooting guard C.J. McCollum (3) in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Diante Garrett (8) gets past Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) and goes to the basket during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Diante Garrett (8) looks to dribble past Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Mo Williams (25) passes to center Joel Freeland (19) against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Louis Williams (3) shoots against Milwaukee Bucks guard Luke Ridnour (13) during the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) reacts as he goes down in pain against the Los Angeles Clippers at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) reacts after going down in pain against the Los Angeles Clippers at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Wesley Matthews (2) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Ronny Turiaf (32) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Trey Burke (3) dribbles toward the basket while being guarded by Washington Wizards center Kevin Seraphin (13) during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Jannero Pargo (5) drives to the basket as he is defended by Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) shoots the ball against the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward James Johnson (3) passes to Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos (41) during the second half against the Houston Rocket at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward center Bismack Biyombo (0) fights Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) for a loose ball during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) shoots during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots as Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) and center Larry Sanders (8) defend during the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Cody Zeller (40) drives to the basket while defended by Chicago Bulls forward center Taj Gibson (22) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman talks to Washington Wizards assistant coach Don Newman during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard forward Chris Douglas-Roberts (55) talks to forward center Bismack Biyombo (0) and forward Anthony Tolliver (43) during a time out in the second half of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Knight (11) and Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) battle for control of the ball during the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) passes the ball to guard Brandon Knight (11) during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) shoots the ball during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz shooting guard Gordon Hayward (20) looks to shoot the ball against the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz shooting guard Gordon Hayward (20) dribbles the ball behind his back as Washington Wizards small forward Martell Webster (9) tries to defend Hayward during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies small forward Tayshaun Prince (21) during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Diante Garrett (8) looks past Washington Wizards shooting guard Garrett Temple (17) during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Mo Williams (25) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio (9) during the third quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Shelvin Mack (8) drives for a layup during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) posts up against Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots between Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) and center Larry Sanders (8) during the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards power forward Trevor Booker (35) shoots the ball over Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) during the third quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers talks to guard Jamal Crawford (11) against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz small forward Jeremy Evans (40) grabs a loose ball and runs the length of the court and slams the ball into the basket against the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz small forward Jeremy Evans (40) slams the ball into the basket Washington Wizards during the third quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward center Taj Gibson (22) and Charlotte Bobcats forward Cody Zeller (40) fight for a rebound during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Ramon Sessions (7) urges his team to settle down before driving into the lane in the second half of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) drives to the basket past Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) complains to referee Eli Roe (44) during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward center Taj Gibson (22) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Tyrone Corbin questions a call during the game against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau calls out to his team during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) reacts during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Greivis Vasquez (21) looks for a pass as he is covered against the Los Angeles Clippers at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Cody Zeller (40) and Chicago Bulls guard Tony Snell (20) go after a loose ball during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) guards Memphis Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph (50) during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes (22) dunks against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) with the ball during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) and Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Courtney Lee (5) guard Houston Rockets small forward Chandler Parsons (25) during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum (3) attempts a shot over Minnesota Timberwolves center Ronny Turiaf (32) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks talks with forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz shooting guard Gordon Hayward (20) looks to pass the ball against the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Courtney Lee (5) guards Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) reaches for a rebound over Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Trey Burke (3) drives toward the basket while being guarded by Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats head coach Steve Clifford calls out to his team during the second half of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Ramon Sessions (7) drives to the basket as he is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (5) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Ramon Sessions (7) drives to the basket as he is fouled by Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (5) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) tries to get past Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes (22) at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Anthony Tolliver (43) and Chicago Bulls forward Mike Dunleavy (34) fight for a rebound during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors (15) tries to shoot the ball past Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) during the fourth quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin (7) lays the ball up against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Houston Rockets 99 – 81. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A Philadelphia 76ers dream team dancer performs during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) shoots the ball during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) blocks the shot of Philadelphia 76ers center Spencer Hawes (00) during the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) brings the ball up court during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) goes to the basket as he is guarded by Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau tries to confuse the Charlotte Bobcats as guard Ramon Sessions (7) looks to pass the ball in the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz small forward Richard Jefferson (24) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) during the third quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Mike Dunleavy (34), forward Carlos Boozer (5) and Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts (11) fight for a rebound during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Trey Burke (3) is grabbed from behind by Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) during the third quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) drives into the paint against the defense of Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson (9) takes a jump shot during the second half of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz power forward Marvin Williams (2) dribbles the ball on the baseline against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Ramon Sessions (7) drives through the Chicago Bull defense of D.J. Augustin (14) and guard forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Ramon Sessions (7) drives through the defense of Chicago Bulls guard D.J. Augustin (14) and guard forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bulls win 89-87. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) shoots the ball while Utah Jazz small forward Richard Jefferson (24) looks for the rebound during the third quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz shooting guard Gordon Hayward (20) drivers to the basket against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers reacts against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) cannot keep the ball in bounds as Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) looks on at Air Canada Centre. The Clippers beat the Raptors 126-118. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz shooting guard Gordon Hayward (20) looks at the basket while being guarded by Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) during the third quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Evan Turner (12) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) during the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) drives to the basket against the Houston Rockets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) shoots the ball over Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) drives to the basket during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Dewayne Dedmon (30) reacts to being called for a foul during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tony Wroten (8) defends the dribble of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) during the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Ed Davis (32) is fouled by Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Ed Davis (32) spins around Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards power forward Nene Hilario (42) dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) shoots while Utah Jazz point guard Trey Burke (3) watches during the second quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) recovers a loose ball from Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger (33) drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates scoring during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Spencer Hawes (00) brings the ball up court during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) forward Serge Ibaka (9) and forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) looks to shoot over Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) and center Robin Lopez (42) during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Nick Calathes (12) handles the ball against Houston Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley (2) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) shoots a free throw against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies small forward Mike Miller (13) passes the against Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Nick Calathes (12) lays the ball up against Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies power forward James Johnson (3) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) and Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) fight for a rebound during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies small forward Mike Miller (13) handles the ball against Houston Rockets small forward Chandler Parsons (25) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio (9) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets guard Evan Fournier (94) and center Timofey Mozgov (25) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets guard Evan Fournier (94) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio (9) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio (9) drives past Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) dunks during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger (33) shoots the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Corey Brewer (13) dunks against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard D.J. Augustin (14) looks to pass the ball around the defense of Charlotte Bobcats forward center Bismack Biyombo (0) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Quincy Miller (30) rebounds the ball during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) tries to dribble to the basket while being guarded by Washington Wizards center Kevin Seraphin (13) during the second quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Mo Williams (25) posts up against Minnesota Timberwolves point guard J.J. Barea (11) during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies small forward Mike Miller (13) and Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) fight for the ball during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots over Utah Jazz small forward Jeremy Evans (40) during the second quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) grabs forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Luis Scola (4) shoots the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward center Bismack Biyombo (0) and forward Joakim Noah (13) fight for a rebound during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards small forward Martell Webster (9) shoots while Utah Jazz shooting guard Brandon Rush (25) defends during the second quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards small forward Martell Webster (9) dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward center Taj Gibson (22) looks to pass as he is defended by Charlotte Bobcats forward center Bismack Biyombo (0) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Kevin Martin (23) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman watches against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Nate Robinson (10) reacts after shooting a three point basket during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Luis Scola (4) drives to the basket during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward James Johnson (3) lays the ball up over Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward James Johnson (3) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) dunks during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Wesley Matthews (2) dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha (25) shoots during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio (9) passes around Portland Trail Blazers point guard Mo Williams (25) during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Tony Snell (20) looks to drive down the court during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Jannero Pargo (5) takes a shot through the Chicago Bull defense of guard Mike James (8), guard Tony Snell (20), forward center Taj Gibson (22), and center Nazr Mohammed (48) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nazr Mohammed (48) intercepts a pass by Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson (9) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward center Taj Gibson (22) drives to the basket and scores as he is defended by Charlotte Bobcats forward center Bismack Biyombo (0) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) guards Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward center Taj Gibson (22) loses the ball in the Charlotte Bobcats defense of forward Josh McRoberts (11) and guard Gerald Henderson (9) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Alexey Shved (1) drives past Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum (3) during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson (9) drives to the basket as he is defended by Chicago Bulls forward center Taj Gibson (22) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward center Taj Gibson (22) drives to the basket as he is defended by Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts (11) and forward center Bismack Biyombo (0) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Ed Davis (32) fights for the rebound against Houston Rockets small forward Chandler Parsons (25) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Ronny Turiaf (32) dunks against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard forward Jimmy Butler (21) drives to the basket as he is defended by Charlotte Bobcats guard forward Chris Douglas-Roberts (55) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard forward Jimmy Butler (21) drives to the basket and looses the ball as he is defended by Charlotte Bobcats guard forward Chris Douglas-Roberts (55) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25) takes a shot as he is defended by Chicago Bulls forward center Taj Gibson (22) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (5) 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

Jan 25, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau talks to the referee during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger (33) shoots the ball over Denver Nuggets guard Randy Foye (4) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 109-96. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots over Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) during the first quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Tyrone Corbin talking to his players during the game against the Washington Wizards in the first quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Paul George (24) drives to the basket during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) drives to the basket during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) posts up against Denver Nuggets center J.J.Hickson (7) during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers small forward Nicolas Batum (88) dunks the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) fight for a rebound during the first quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love (42) during the first quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) reacts during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) drives past Utah Jazz shooting guard Gordon Hayward (20) during the first quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards power forward Nene Hilario (42) lays the ball into the basket while Utah Jazz point guard Trey Burke (3) watches during the first quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) during the first quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) shoots the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) drives past Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors (15) and gets to the basket during the first quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) during the first quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

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