January 12: Best pictures of the night in the NBA

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Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Recording artist Jay-Z walks off the court after the Houston Rockets defeated the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Recording artist Jay-Z talks with Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) after the Houston Rockets defeated the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens shouts during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens watches during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) celebrates with guard Corey Brewer (33) after defeating the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger (7) leads the celtics onto the floor against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) fights for a rebound against Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (left) and Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (30) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger (7) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) battles for the ball with Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) and Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the fourth quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) looks to play a ball as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) defends during the fourth quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives to the basket as Detroit Pistons forward Greg Monroe (10) defends during the fourth quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale looks on against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Gordon (10) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A member of the Toronto Raptors Dance Pack performs during a timeout in the fourth quarter in a game against the Detroit Pistons at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons guard Jodie Meeks (20) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) defends during the fourth quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) looks to play a ball as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) defends during the fourth quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) battles for a ball with Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the fourth quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives to the basket as Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) defends during the fourth quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) drives to the basket during the fourth quarter in a game against the Detroit Pistons at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) celebrates after making a three point shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko (33) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) defends during the fourth quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (right) blocks out against New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham (left) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts during the second half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans (1) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams calls a play against the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Jeff Withey (5) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams reacts during the second half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) argues a call with a referee during the second half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) drives to the basket as Detroit Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko (33) defends during the fourth quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Lionel Hollins reacts against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Johnson (7) passes defended by Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) during the third quarter at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey reacts to a call during the third quarter in a game against the Detroit Pistons at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson (54) defends during the third quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Johnson (7) drives to the basket past Houston Rockets guard Corey Brewer (33) during the third quarter at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau gives instructions during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Greivis Vasquez (21) drives to the basket as Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) defends during the third quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (left) blocks the shot of New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans (1) as Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (right) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) controls the ball defended by Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during the third quarter at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) reacts to a call during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce look on during the Houston Rockets at Brooklyn Nets game at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) drives past Orlando Magic forward Channing Frye (8) during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik (3) and Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (right) battle for position during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham (44) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after making a three-point shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) is defended by Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) during the third quarter at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) saves a ball from going out of bounds against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) dunks against Orlando Magic forward Maurice Harkless (21) and center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots a free throw against the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during a break in action against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at the Barclays Center. The Rockets defeated the Nets 113-99. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) drives to the basket as Detroit Pistons forward Greg Monroe (10) defends during the third quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson (3) drives to the basket as Detroit Pistons forward Kyle Singler (25) and Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) defend during the third quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Detroit Pistons won 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) shoots against the Orlando Magic during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) and Orlando Magic forward Kyle O'Quinn (2) battle for the ball during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans (1) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger (7) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) and Orlando Magic forward Kyle O'Quinn (2) battle for the ball during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic guard Luke Ridnour (13) during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) shoots over Orlando Magic guard Luke Ridnour (13) during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket past Brooklyn Nets center Mason Plumlee (1) during the second quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Jarrett Jack (0) loses the ball to Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol (16) shoots over Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during a timeout in the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) is defended by Brooklyn Nets center Mason Plumlee (1) during the second quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger (7) dunks the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) passes the ball during the second quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) and Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) go for a loose ball during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) and center Nikola Vucevic (9) defend during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) shoots over Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) and guard Elfrid Payton (4) during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) defends during the second quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Greivis Vasquez (21) looks to play the ball as Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) defends during the second quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) and Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) battle for position during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) is fouled by Orlando Magic forward Channing Frye (8) during the second half at the United Center. The Orlando Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-114. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) defends during the second quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) drives to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) fouls Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) during the second quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) dribbles the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jimmer Fredette (32) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) drives past Brooklyn Nets forward Mirza Teletovic (33) during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko (33) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) defends during the first quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (30) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) defends against New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans (1) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) looks to shoot defended by Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger (7) shoots the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons forward Greg Monroe (10) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) tries to defend during the first quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett (2) reacts after an altercation with Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Garnett was ejected from the game. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett (2) reacts after an altercation with Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (not pictured) during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts after being shoved by Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett (2) during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Garnett was ejected from the game. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett (2) is pushed by Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Garnett was ejected from the game. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett (2) reacts after being pushed by Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Garnett was ejected from the game. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett (2) bumps Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Garnett was ejected from the game. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) scores a basket during the first quarter in a game against the Detroit Pistons at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Kyle O'Quinn (2) dunks the ball as Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) looks on during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) and forward Trevor Ariza (1) celebrate against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) drives to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) drives to the basket past Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett (2) defended by forward Joe Johnson (7) during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) shoots the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) passes the ball as New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (right) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) brings the ball up court against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) defends during the first quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol (16) goes up for a shot against the Orlando Magic during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) dunks over Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol (16) and forward Taj Gibson (22) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol (16) is defended by Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) is defended by Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) and Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) go for a loose ball during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) goes up for a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

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1.	Golden State	$171,105,334
2.	Brooklyn	$169,132,133
3.	Philadelphia	$147,825,311
4.	LA Clippers	$139,722,606
5.	LA Lakers	$139,334,713
6.	Utah	$136,131,324
7.	Milwaukee	$135,474,029
8.	Miami	$134,731,235
9.	New Orleans	$133,901,495
10.	Memphis	$132,022,601

1.	Stephen Curry	$43,006,362
2.	Chris Paul	$41,358,814
2.	Russell Westbrook	$41,358,814
4.	James Harden	$41,254,920
4.	John Wall	$41,254,920
6.	LeBron James	$39,219,566
7.	Kevin Durant	$39,058,950
8.	Paul George	$35,450,412
9.	Klay Thompson	$35,361,360
10.	Mike Conley	$34,502,132

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