January 26: Best pictures of the night in the NBA

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By The Lighter Side | January 27, 2015

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) attempts to grab a rebound during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) stands on the court during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders (R) reacts to a call during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders (C) reacts to a call during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes (22) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) celebrates with teammates during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) attempts to steal the ball away from Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35), Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes (22), and Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) battle for a rebound during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers yells from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) yells from the court during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) reacts after making scoring during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts to a call during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mo Williams (25) defends during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) defends during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) shoots the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (21) defends during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) battles for the ball with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Glen Davis (0) reacts after grabbing a rebound during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Glen Davis (C) grabs a rebound in front of Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (R) and Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (L) during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (30) defends Utah Jazz guard Elijah Millsap (13) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Celtics won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn (L) shakes hands with Memphis Grizzlies head coach Dave Joerger (R) after their game at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen reacts to a play from the bench during the second half against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) passes the ball as Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn stands on the sidelines during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) and forward Malcolm Thomas (11) leave the court after their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; NFL player DeSean Jackson watches the game between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) defends during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mo Williams (25) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Anthony Morrow (2) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (L) dribbles the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (R) defends during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard K.J. McDaniels (14) and New Orleans Pelicans center Alexis Ajinca (42) battle for the ball during the fourth quarter at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) reacts to a call on the court during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) runs into Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Carter (15) while dribbling the ball in the second half at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) dives for a loose ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Dave Joerger looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn yells from the sidelines during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard K.J. McDaniels (14) shoots the ball over New Orleans Pelicans guard Quincy Pondexter (20) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Thaddeus Young (33) defends during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The Los Angeles Clippers cheerleaders dance during a stoppage in play during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) shoots the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) and forward Andrew Wiggins (22) defend during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) and Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) help Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) off the floor during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph reacts to a play from the bench during the second half against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) battles for a rebound with Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (R) during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) shoots the ball over Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Celtics won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Carter (15) celebrates after scoring against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jon Leuer (30) defends during the second half at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) defends during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) shoots the ball during the second half against the Boston Celtics at EnergySolutions Arena. The Celtics won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) defends during the second half at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee (5) and forward Zach Randolph (50) defend during the second half at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) defends during the second half at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard K.J. McDaniels (14) dunks the ball over New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and guard Nate Wolters (4) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) watches from the bench during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dion Waiters (23) dribbles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) defends during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) shoots the ball over Philadelphia 76ers guard JaKarr Sampson (9) during the fourth quarter at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (L), center Henry Sims (C), and center Nerlens Noel (4) watch from the bench during the fourth quarter at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) defends during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) dribbles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) defends during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee (5) defends at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic center Dewayne Dedmon (3) shoots the ball as Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) shoots the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) holds the ball as Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) defends during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Celtics won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) dribbles the ball as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Celtics won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) shoots the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) defends during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown yells from the sidelines against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Thaddeus Young (33) defends during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) talks with New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates after scoring during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (12) shoots the ball over New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham (44) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) holds the ball as Orlando Magic centers Nikola Vucevic (9) and Dwayne Dedmon (3) defend during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) shoots the ball during the second half against the Boston Celtics at EnergySolutions Arena. The Celtics won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) reacts after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) shoots the ball as Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) defends during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Celtics won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks the ball over Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks the ball in front of Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) shoots the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) defends during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) dunks the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (L) blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (R) during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) shoots the ball as Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) defends during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Celtics won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (L) blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) shoots the ball as Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) defends during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Boston Celtics at EnergySolutions Arena. The Celtics won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) shoots the ball over Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (30) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Celtics won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans (1) shoots the ball over Philadelphia 76ers forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (12) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) passes the ball as Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) defends during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) passes the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (L) and forward Kenneth Faried (R) defend during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) dunks the ball in front of Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes (22) during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) watches the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) shoots the ball over New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 99-74. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UFC heavyweight champion Fabrico Werdum sits in the stands with his championship belt during the second quarter between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders yells from the sidelines during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) shoots the ball in front of Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee (5) dribbles the ball between Orlando Magic center Dwayne Dedmon (3) and guard Elfrid Payton (4) during the first half at FedExForum. The Grizzlies won 103-94. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams gestures from the sidelines against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Dave Joerger looks on during the firs half against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) dribbles the ball as Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) defends in the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown yells from the sidelines against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (12) shoots the ball over New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans (1) during the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) shoots the ball as Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) dunks the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans (1) collides with Philadelphia 76ers guard Larry Drew II (7) during the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) battles for a rebound with New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik (3) and forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) talks to guard Hollis Thompson (31) during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) dribbles the ball as Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum (11) defends during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) shoots the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) defends during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo(10) shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw gestures from the sidelines against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Kosta Koufos (41) celebrates after a play from the bench during the first half against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jon Leuer (30) dunks the ball during the first half against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Henry Sims (35) reaches for the ball in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Nick Calathes (12) shoots the ball as Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) looks on during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; A Memphis Grizzlies cheerleader dances on the court during a stoppage in play in the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots the ball over Philadelphia 76ers guard Hollis Thompson (31) during the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Beno Udrih (19) dribbles the ball as Orlando Magic guard guard Elfrid Payton (4) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) talks to an NBA official during a stoppage in play against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Reddick (4) shoots the ball as Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) defends during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) shoots the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) defends during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) dribbles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) defends during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) shoots the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) defends during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger (7) shoots the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. The Celtics won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) shoots the ball in front of Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) shoots the ball as Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) defends during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Celtics won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) shoots the ball as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) reacts to a call during the first half against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) blocks a shot by Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) dribbles the ball as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) defends during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn gestures from the sidelines during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Nick Calathes (12) dribbles the ball around Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) shoots the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens stands on the sidelines during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. The Celtics won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) shoots the ball in front of Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics forward Tayshaun Prince (12) shoots the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics forward Gerald Wallace (45) and Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) battle for a loose ball during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Boston Celtics forward Tayshaun Prince (12) shoots the ball over Utah Jazz guard Elijah Millsap (13) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Actor and producer RJ Mitte sits court side at the NBA game between the Utah Jazz and the Boston Celtics at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) dribbles the ball around New Orleans Pelicans guard Nate Wolters (4) during the first quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots over Philadelphia 76ers center Henry Sims (35) during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Furkan Aldemir (19) is checked after receiving a blow to the face during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks over Philadelphia 76ers guard K.J. McDaniels (14) and Philadelphia 76ers guard JaKarr Sampson (9) during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks the ball in front of Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) and guard K.J. McDaniels (14) during the first quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Thaddeus Young (33) dribbles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) defends during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dion Waiters (23) defends during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Perry Jones (3) blocks the shot by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Thaddeus Young (33) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

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