December 28: Best pictures of the night in the NBA

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By The Lighter Side | December 29, 2014

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) controls the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) in the fourth quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) battles with Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) and forward Kenneth Faried (35) at the net in the fourth quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) is kicked in the face by Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) in front of center Timofey Mozgov (25) in the fourth quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky gestures to Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) in the fourth quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) in the fourth quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) dribbles the ball against Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) in the fourth quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky in the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky high fives NBA referee Tony Brothers (25) in the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) dribbles the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo (10) in the fourth quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) walks off the court after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Durant did not play due to injury. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) shoots against Toronto Raptors forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) in the fourth quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) falls over Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) while battling for a loose ball in the fourth quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) dives for a loose ball in the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Nate Robinson (5) dribbles the ball in the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) lies on the court with an apparent leg injury during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) and guard Reggie Jackson (15) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) at the free throw line in the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Richard Jefferson (24) guards Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) drives to the net against Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) in the third quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) hugs Los Angeles Lakers forward Wesley Johnson (11) after the game at Staples Center. The Suns beat the Lakers 116-107. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) celebrates after making a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets dancers perform in the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) guards Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) in the third quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) drives against Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) reacts to a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) fouls Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) in the third quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) guards Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) in the third quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) argues a call with referee Ed Malloy (14) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) guards Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) shoots the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) comes off the court during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) dunks the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) in the third quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo (10) dribbles the ball against Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson (3) in the third quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) shoots the ball over Dallas Mavericks forward Charlie Villanueva (3) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) dribbles the ball in the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo (10) guards Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) in the third quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) controls the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) in the third quarter at Pepsi Center. The Raptors defeated the Nuggets 116-102. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) defends against Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) guards Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ish Smith (8) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) shoots against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) shoots agains the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Carlos Boozer (5) shoots against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks on from the bench against the Houston Rockets during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills (8) reacts during the second half against the Houston Rockets at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) drives against Phoenix Suns guard Gerald Green (14) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns center Miles Plumlee (22) defends against Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) guards Oklahoma City Thunder forward Perry Jones (3) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle yells at this team during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) shoots against Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) and center Miles Plumlee (22) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Greg Smith (4) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) controls the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) in the second quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott looks on during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) reacts during the second half against the Houston Rockets at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Carlos Boozer (5) shoots against Phoenix Suns center Miles Plumlee (22) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) reacts after receiving a foul in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) guards Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) in the second quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) reacts to making a basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) reacts after making a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) dunks the ball over Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Louis Williams (23) dunks the ball against Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) in the second quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Louis Williams (23) dunks the ball against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) shoots against Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) in the second quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; New York Knicks center/forward Jason Smith (14) maintains possession of the ball while being defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Victor Claver (18) during the fourth quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek yells during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Victor Claver (18) and guard Will Barton (5) after Barton was fouled in the third quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) takes a shot against Toronto Raptors center Chuck Hayes (44) in the second quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Will Barton (left) drives to the basket while defended by New York Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) during the third quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Will Barton (left) is fouled by New York Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) during the third quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Will Barton (5) shoots a layup while being defended by New York Knicks forward Travis Wear (6) during the fourth quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center/forward Joel Freeland (19) dunks the ball during the third quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Ed Davis (21) shoots against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) dunks the ball against the New York Knicks during the third quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; (Editor's note: Caption correction) Portland Trail Blazers forward Victor Claver (18) scores on a layup while being defended by New York Knicks center Cole Aldrich (45) during the third quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) drives against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; American comedians Arsenio Hall and George Lopez attend a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center/forward Joel Freeland (19) blocks a shot by New York Knicks center Cole Aldrich (45) during the third quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews (2) looks for an open teammate while being defended by New York Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) during the third quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Professional boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. watches the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns game during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Will Barton (5) tries to get past New York Knicks guard Jose Calderon (3) during the third quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Aron Baynes (16) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets power forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) looks on during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; New York Knicks guard Shane Larkin (0) and Portland Trail Blazers center Chris Kaman (center) battle for control of a loose ball during the third quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) shoots the ball as San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) defends during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs point guard Cory Joseph (5) shoots the ball past Houston Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley (2) during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake (25) looks for an open teammate during the fourth quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) passes the ball during the fourth quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) shoots past San Antonio Spurs power forward Boris Diaw (33) during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) celebrates making a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets power forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) is fouled while shooting by San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green (14) during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) passes against Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) shoots the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) shoots against Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) drives against Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts to being fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) fights for the loose ball during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Greivis Vasquez (21) and forward Terrence Ross (31) defend against Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur (00) in the first quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets small forward Josh Smith (5) talks with Dwight Howard (12) during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and guard Wesley Matthews (2) celebrate against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives past New York Knicks center Cole Aldrich (45) during the fourth quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) defends against Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews (2) shoots during the third quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) looks to set the play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; New York Knicks center/forward Jason Smith (14) and Portland Trail Blazers forward Thomas Robinson (41) battle for a rebound during the second quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks watches Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Carlisle is coaching in his 1000 game. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) drives against Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) is fouled while shooting by San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) defends against Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Thomas (3) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) shoots against Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) in the first quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) rebounds in front of Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) in the first quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Richard Jefferson (24) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) controls the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) in the first quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) defends against Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) shoots against Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and forward Amir Johnson (15) in the first quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) makes a jump shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Nick Young (0) reacts during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Wayne Ellington (2) and center Robert Sacre (50) defend against Phoenix Suns guard Gerald Green (14) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) drives against Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo (10) in the first quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) shoots against Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) in the first quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) looks to set the play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris (20) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ish Smith (8) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Marcus Morris (15) drives against Los Angeles Lakers guard Wayne Ellington (2) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle yells to his team during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. Carlisle is coaching in his 1000 game. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Charlie Villanueva (3) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Perry Jones (3) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris (20) and forward Greg Smith (4) defend against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) dunks the ball during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Ed Davis (21) defends against Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) is fouled while shooting by Houston Rockets small forward Josh Smith (behind) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs point guard Cory Joseph (5) shoots the ball past Houston Rockets small forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots the ball over Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots the ball over Houston Rockets small forward Josh Smith (5) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Wesley Johnson (11) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs cheerleaders perform during the first half against the Houston Rockets at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker (17) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Perry Jones (3) guards Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) and center Steven Adams (12) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green (14) shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts to a call against the Houston Rockets during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) handles the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) defends against Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (1) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) defends during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) and forward Perry Jones (3) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) and forward Chandler Parsons (25) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Ed Davis (21) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dion Waiters (3) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Shawn Marion (31) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) sit on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers guard A.J. Price (21) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Corey Brewer (33) is congratulated by teammate Dwight Howard (12) during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Corey Brewer (33) knocks the ball loose from San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; New York Knicks guard Pablo Prigioni (9) looks for an open teammate while being defended by Portland Trail Blazers center Chris Kaman (35) during the first quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets small forward Trevor Ariza (1, front) shoots the ball as San Antonio Spurs power forward Aron Baynes (16, behind) defends during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; New York Knicks guard Shane Larkin (0) dribbles the ball during the second quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale reacts to a call against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson (13) dunks against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Aron Baynes (16) dunks the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum (88) rebounds a loose ball during the first quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) argues with referee Bill Spooner (22) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is fouled by Detroit Pistons defenders during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Caron Butler (31) reacts to a call against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center/forward Joel Freeland (19) and New York Knicks forward Quincy Acy (4) battle for control of the ball during the first quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Caron Butler (31) works against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (center) dunks the ball defended by Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Freeland (19) and forward Nicolas Batum (88) during the first quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tiago Splitter (22) shoots the ball over Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; New York Knicks guard Jose Calderon (3) passes the ball while being defended by Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 101-79. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; New York Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (5) drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews (2) during the first quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; New York Knicks guard Jose Calderon (center) shoots a layup while being defended by Portland Trail Blazers center/forward Joel Freeland (19) during the first quarter of the game at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green (14) shoots the ball over Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tiago Splitter (22) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets small forward Josh Smith (5) defends during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson (13) grabs a rebound from Detroit Pistons forward Greg Monroe during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) hits a three-pointer past the defense of Cleveland Cavaliers guard A.J. Price (21) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) works against Cleveland Cavaliers guard A.J. Price (21) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; A San Antonio Spurs cheerleader performs against the Houston Rockets during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dion Waiters (3) shoots over Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) battle for a rebound during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) passes between Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) and Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) celebrates after making a shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) drives against Detroit Pistons forward Greg Monroe (10) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives against Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5), Detroit Pistons forward Kyle Singler (25) and Detroit Pistons forward Greg Monroe (10) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons won 103-80. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson (13) gets tangled up with Detroit Pistons forward Greg Monroe (10) during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

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