NBA Photos

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Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) grabs the rebound over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Omri Casspi, of Israel, (36) in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena in Atlanta, on Monday, April 1, 2013.David Tulis | AP Photo -
Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) passes the ball under pressure from Cleveland Cavaliers' Chris Quinn (20) and Marreese Speights (15)in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena in Atlanta, on Monday, April 1, 2013.David Tulis | AP Photo -
Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight (7) passes off the ball as he collides with Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Monday, April 1, 2013.The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn | AP Photo -
Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas is fouled by Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Monday, April 1, 2013.The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn | AP Photo -
Toronto Raptors forward Alan Anderson, right, and Detroit Pistons forward Khris Middleton battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Monday, April 1, 2013.The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn | AP Photo -
Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas slams a dunk over Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Monday, April 1, 2013.The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, center, tries to get past Boston Celtics defense during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden Sunday, March 31, 2013 in New York.Seth Wenig | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' J.R. Smith (8) tries to shoot past Boston Celtics' Courtney Lee during the first half of the NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in New York.Seth Wenig | AP Photo -
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, right, shoots the ball over New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden Sunday, March 31, 2013 in New York.Seth Wenig | AP Photo -
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, left, looks to pass around New York Knicks' Kenyon Martin, center, and Raymond Felton during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden Sunday, March 31, 2013 in New York.Seth Wenig | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' J.R. Smith, center, puts up a shot past Boston Celtics defense during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden Sunday, March 31, 2013 in New York.Seth Wenig | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony dunks over Boston Celtics' Jeff Green, left, and Shavlik Randolph during the first half of the NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in New York.Seth Wenig | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' J.R. Smith, right, shoots past Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce during the first half of the NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in New York.Seth Wenig | AP Photo -
Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) yells after scoring the winning 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left in an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in San Antonio. Ray Allen (34) and Udonis Haslem (40) also celebrate the play. Bosh scored 23 points as Miami won 88-86.Darren Abate | AP Photo -
Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe, right, and forward Kyle Singler, left, guard as Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng, center, looks to pass during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Sunday, March 31, 2013.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler, right, looks to pass as Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Sunday, March 31, 2013.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe (10) shoots against Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich, left, forward Luol Deng (9) and guard Jimmy Butler during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Sunday, March 31, 2013.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler, right, battles for a rebound against Detroit Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko, of Sweden, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Sunday, March 31, 2013.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls guard Nate Robinson, left, passes against Detroit Pistons guard Jose Calderon during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Sunday, March 31, 2013.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau yells to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Chicago, Sunday, March 31, 2013.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Detroit Pistons forward Kyle Singler (25) shoots against Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Sunday, March 31, 2013.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) and Miami Heat's Mike Miller (13) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) yells after scoring the winning basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in San Antonio. Miami won 88-86.Darren Abate | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, right, is pressured by Miami Heat's Chris Bosh, left, and Udonis Haslem, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, center, of France, is defended by Miami Heat's Chris Andersen (11) and Shane Battier, left, as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) yells after scoring the winning basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in San Antonio. Miami won 88-86.Darren Abate | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, drives to the basket as Miami Heat's Norris Cole (30) and Shane Battier, center, defend him during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) goes to the basket in front of New Orleans Hornets center Robin Lopez in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 31, 2013. The Hornets won 112-92.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets forward Anthony Davis (23) is hit in the face as he is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Alonzo Gee (33) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 31, 2013. The Hornets won 112-92.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets forward Anthony Davis (23) slam dunks in front of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Alonzo Gee (33) and forward Tristan Thompson, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 31, 2013. The Hornets won 112-92.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) drives to the basket between New Orleans Hornets forward Ryan Anderson (33), forward Anthony Davis (23) and guard Eric Gordon (10) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 31, 2013. The Hornets won 112-92.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets guard Greivis Vasquez (21) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Luke Walton (4) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 31, 2013. The Hornets won 112-92.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets point guard Greivis Vasquez (21) goes to the basket on a breakaway in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in New Orleans, Sunday, March 31, 2013. The Hornets won 112-92.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, and Sacramento Kings forward John Salmons scramble for a loose ball during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 30, 2013. The Lakers won 103-98.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Sacramento Kings head coach Keith Smart reacts after a foul was called against his team in the closing moments of their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in a NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 30, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, left, is fouled by Los Angeles Lakers guard Jodie Meeks, right, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 30, 2013. The Lakers won 103-98.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, left, grabs a rebound against Sacramento Kings forward Chuck Hayes during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 30, 2013. The Lakers won 103-98.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley, center, struggles to gain control of a ball before it lands out of bounds as Suns guard Kendall Marshall, left rear, and Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough, right rear, look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 21013, in Phoenix.Paul Connors | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson, left, throws the ball into play as he tumbles out out bounds and Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic, right, of Slovenia, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 30, 21013, in Phoenix.Paul Connors | AP Photo -
Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris, left, grabs a rebound in front of Indiana Pacers forward David West, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 21013, in Phoenix.Paul Connors | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, center, attempts a field goal between Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley, left, and Hamed Haddadi, right, of Iran, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 21013, in Phoenix.Paul Connors | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) attempts a basket as he is guarded by Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 21013, in Phoenix.Paul Connors | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, right, reacts after having been fouled by Phoenix Suns forward Luis Scola, left, of Argentina, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 21013, in Phoenix.Paul Connors | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough, left, battles Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley, right, for the loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 21013, in Phoenix.Paul Connors | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash walks to the locker room after injuring his hamstring during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 30, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, left, dunks over Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 30, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, center, drives to the basket between Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins, left, and Jason Thompson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 30, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash, right, tries to stop the drive of Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 30, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, shoots over Sacramento Kings forward John Salmons during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 30, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers forward Antawn Jamison, right, drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Chuck Hayes during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 30, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' Deron Williams looks to defend against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Salt Lake City.George Frey | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' Deron Williams, right, has his shot blocked by the Utah Jazz's Gordon Hayward during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Salt Lake City.George Frey | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' Brook Lopez, right, drives on Utah Jazz's Paul Millsap during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Salt Lake City.George Frey | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' Kris Humphries, left, fight for a rebound with Utah Jazz's Derrick Favors during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Salt Lake City.George Frey | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Monta Ellis (11) goes in for a dunk past Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Milwaukee.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant brings the ball upcourt against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Milwaukee.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' J.J. Redick, front, dishes the ball off past Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Milwaukee.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder's head coach Scott Brooks reacts to a call against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Milwaukee.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook, top, shoots over Milwaukee Bucks' Brandon Jennings, left, Ersan Ilyasova, center, and Larry Sanders during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Milwaukee.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) drives for a dunk past Houston Rockets guard Francisco Garcia (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston.Bob Levey | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) dunks over Houston Rockets center Omer Asik during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston.Bob Levey | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) drives to the basket over Houston Rockets forward Greg Smith (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Houston.Bob Levey | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) shoots over Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Houston.Bob Levey | AP Photo -
Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson is introduced to the crowd before the start of the Charlotte Bobcats and Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Philadelphia. Iverson was honored with a bobblehead giveaway. The bobblehead was made in his likenessH. Rumph Jr | AP Photo -
Charlotte Bobcats' Michael Kidd-Gilchris (14) looks to shoot as Philadelphia 76ers' Lavoy Allen (50) and Dorell Wright (4) defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Philadelphia.H. Rumph Jr | AP Photo -
Charlotte Bobcats' Michael Kidd-Gilchris (14) defends as Philadelphia 76ers' Damien Wilkins (8) shoots in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Philadelphia.H. Rumph Jr | AP Photo -
Charlotte Bobcats' Michael Kidd-Gilchris, left and Philadelphia 76ers' Damien Wilkins (8) chase the loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Philadelphia.H. Rumph Jr | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Luke Ridnour, left, makes a pass over Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen and Zach Randolph, right, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, right, of Spain, reaches the loose ball in time to beat Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol, also of Spain, to the ball in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Conley, left, and Zach Randolph, right, try to get at the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, center, of Spain, drives in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol, left, of Spain, makes his way past Minnesota Timberwolves' Derrick Williams in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith, right, and Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) overrun a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Atlanta.John Amis | AP Photo -
Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith (5) splits the defense of Orlando Magic forward Maurice Harkless, left, and power forward Kyle O'Quinn during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Atlanta.John Amis | AP Photo -
Atlanta Hawks forward Ivan Johnson (44) shoots as Orlando Magic forward Kyle O'Quinn defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Atlanta.John Amis | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng (9) makes an offensive move as Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (0) leaps through the air in an attempt to defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Dallas.Michael Mulvey | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls guard Nate Robinson (2) yells for a timeout after getting pinned on the floor defensively by Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion, left, and Mavericks' Darren Collison, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Dallas.Michael Mulvey | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich (12) and Dallas Mavericks guard Mike James (13) dive for the loose ball off of James during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Dallas.Michael Mulvey | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer, center, is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, under the net during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Dallas. Mavericks' Shawn Marion (0) is at left.Michael Mulvey | AP Photo -
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, celebrates with teammates O.J. Mayo, center, and Mike James (13) after scoring the game-winning basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Dallas. Dallas defeated Chicago 100-98.Michael Mulvey | AP Photo -
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, shoots on Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Dallas. Mavericks won 100-98.Michael Mulvey | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan reacts after he was fouled while shooting against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 100-99.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich signals to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in San Antonio. The Spurs won 100-99.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
Utah Jazz forward Paul Milsap, right, drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 29, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Portland Trail Blazer center Meyers Leonard, left, shoots over Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson, right, and forward Paul Milsap during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 29, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, middle, drives past Utah Jazz guard Mo Wiliams, left, and against Jazz forward Derrick Favors during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 29, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Utah Jazz guard Mo Williams, right, drives on Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 29, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson, left, drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 29, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard complains after he is called for a foul during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 29, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets center Andray Blatche, front right, makes a basket as Denver Nuggets forward Corey Brewer, front left, and forward Wilson Chandler, back left, and guard Andre Iguodala cover in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver, Friday, March 29, 2013.David Zalubowski | AP Photo -
From left, Brooklyn Nets forward Reggie Evans, left, pulls in a rebound in front of Denver Nuggets forward Kosta Koufos (41) as Nets center Andray Blatche and Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) look on in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Friday, March 29, 2013.David Zalubowski | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets forward Reggie Evans, left, becomes entangled with Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried as they fight for control of the ball while Nuggets guard Andre Miller, back, looks on in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver, Friday, March 29, 2013.David Zalubowski | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) makes a three-point basket as Denver Nuggets guard Andre Iguodala, left, covers in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver, Friday, March 29, 2013.David Zalubowski | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard, right, dunks over Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 29, 2013, in San Antonio.Darren Abate | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, left, falls while chasing the loose ball in front of San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 29, 2013, in San Antonio.Darren Abate | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, center, shoots between San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green, left, and Kawhi Leonard during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 29, 2013, in San Antonio.Darren Abate | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, right, of France, drives around Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 29, 2013, in San Antonio.Darren Abate | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies' Jerryd Bayless (7) defends against Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Friday, March 29, 2013.Danny Johnston | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets' Omer Asik, of Turkey, center, tries to move the ball between Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol, of Spain, left, and Jerryd Bayless (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Friday, March 29, 2013.Danny Johnston | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale watches the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn., Friday, March 29, 2013.Danny Johnston | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets' James Anderson (5) passes the ball between Memphis Grizzlies' Ed Davis (32) and Darrell Arthur during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Friday, March 29, 2013.Danny Johnston | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets' Carlos Delfino, of Argentina, left, tries to slap the ball away from Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph (50) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Friday, March 29, 2013.Danny Johnston | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots over Charlotte Bobcats' Jeffery Taylor (44) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 29, 2013, in New York.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson, top, loses control of the ball as New York Knicks' Kenyon Martin, right, and Iman Shumpert (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 29, 2013, in New York.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) dunks the ball over Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 29, 2013, in New York.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' J.R. Smith (8) gestures to the crowd during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Friday, March 29, 2013, in New York.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon goes to the basket against Miami Heat center Chris Bosh, hand in foreground, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 29, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra calls out in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Friday, March 29, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
Miami Heat center Chris Bosh, top left, tries to block a shot by New Orleans Hornets forward Anthony Davis in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 29, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) goes to the basket in front of New Orleans Hornets forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 29, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' J.J. Barea, left, knocks the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 29, 2013, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Nikola Pekovic, right, of Montenegro, passes the ball under Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka, of Congo, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 29, 2013, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko, center, of Russia, dunks as Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, left, and Serge Ibaka, right, of Congo, watch during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 29, 2013, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Atlanta Hawks' Johan Petro (10) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, March 29, 2013.Michael Dwyer | AP Photo -
Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey (3) and Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas, right, chase a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 29, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich.Duane Burleson | AP Photo -
Detroit Pistons guard Kim English (24) knocks the ball away from Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) while Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe, left, helps defend the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 29, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich.Duane Burleson | AP Photo -
Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey (3) puts the pressure on as Toronto Raptors forward Rudy Gay (22) tries to shoot in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 29, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich.Duane Burleson | AP Photo -
Detroit Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko (33), of Sweden, grabs a rebound away from Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 29, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich.Duane Burleson | AP Photo -
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, left, and Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith battle for the loose ball during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, March 29, 2013.Michael Dwyer | AP Photo -
Atlanta Hawks' Jeff Teague (0) shoots against Boston Celtics' Jeff Green (8) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, March 29, 2013.Michael Dwyer | AP Photo -
Atlanta Hawks' Jeff Teague (0) shoots between Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34), Chris Wilcox (44) and Brandon Bass (30) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, March 29, 2013.Michael Dwyer | AP Photo -
Cleveland Cavaliers' Wayne Ellington, right, passes the ball past Philadelphia 76ers' Thaddeus Young during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 29, 2013, in Cleveland.Tony Dejak | AP Photo -
Philadelphia 76ers' Damien Wilkins (8) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Wayne Ellington (21) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 29, 2013, in Cleveland.Tony Dejak | AP Photo -
Cleveland Cavaliers' Chris Quinn (20) tries to get past Philadelphia 76ers' Royal Ivey (7) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 29, 2013, in Cleveland.Tony Dejak | AP Photo -
Cleveland Cavaliers' Luke Walton (4) fouls Philadelphia 76ers' Thaddeus Young (21) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 29, 2013, in Cleveland.Tony Dejak | AP Photo -
Orlando Magic's Tobias Harris (12) drives around Washington Wizards' Jan Vesely, of the Czech Republic, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 29, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.John Raoux | AP Photo -
Washington Wizards' John Wall, left, passes the ball over Orlando Magic's E'Twaun Moore (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 29, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.John Raoux | AP Photo -
Washington Wizards' Emeka Okafor, center, is fouled by Orlando Magic's Tobias Harris, left, as Magic's Jameer Nelson, right, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 29, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.John Raoux | AP Photo -
Washington Wizards' John Wall, left, is fouled on a shot by Orlando Magic's Kyle O'Quinn, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 29, 2013, in Orlando, Fla.John Raoux | AP Photo -
Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson, top, shoots over Phoenix Suns' Michael Beasley, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony points to his headband after he was fouled during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Tuesday, March 26, 2013. The Knicks won 100-85.Winslow Townson | AP Photo -
Orlando Magic's Jameer Nelson, front, loses the ball as Charlotte Bobcats' Jannero Pargo, rear, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Charlotte won 114-108.Chuck Burton | AP Photo -
Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson, left, falls over Orlando Magic's DeQuan Jones, bottom, as Jameer Nelson, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Chuck Burton | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets coach P.J. Carlesimo calls out from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazersin Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Brooklyn won 111-93.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant celebrates on the bench in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Oklahoma City won 103-80.Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' Iman Shumpert (21) and J.R. Smith (8) celebrate after Shumpert hit a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in New York.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
Phoenix Suns' P.J. Tucker (17) steals the ball from Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Sacramento Kings' Isaiah Thomas (22) drives past Phoenix Suns' Kendall Marshall (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Phoenix Suns' Markieff Morris, right, drives past Sacramento Kings' John Thompson during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Sacramento Kings' Cole Aldrich (45) fouls Phoenix Suns' Marcus Morris during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins (15) shoots over Phoenix Suns' P.J. Tucker (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins (15) drives around Phoenix Suns' Hamed Haddadi, right, of Iran, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Phoenix Suns' Luis Scola, of Argentina, is fouled by Sacramento Kings' John Thompson during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) shoots against Milwaukee Bucks' J.J. Redick, left, and Samuel Dalembert during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Milwaukee.Jeffrey Phelps | AP Photo -
Dallas Mavericks forward Vince Carter, right, takes a shot against Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas on Thursday, March 28, 2013.Mike Fuentes | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) shoots in front of Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas on Thursday March 28, 2013.Mike Fuentes | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) shoots the ball against Dallas Mavericks forwards Elton Brand, left, and Shawn Marion, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas on Thursday, March 28, 2013.Mike Fuentes | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) looks for a shot against Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas on Thursday, March 28, 2013.Mike Fuentes | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas on Thursday, March 28, 2013. The Pacers won 103-78.Mike Fuentes | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers' Steve Nash, left, reaches in on Milwaukee Bucks' Monta Ellis during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Milwaukee.Jeffrey Phelps | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Marquis Daniels reacts after scoring and drawing a foul against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 113-103.Jeffrey Phelps | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sander reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 113-103.Jeffrey Phelps | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) drives against Milwaukee Bucks' Ish Smith, rear, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Milwaukee.Jeffrey Phelps | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant argues a call against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 113-103.Jeffrey Phelps | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard (12) dunks against Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders (8) and Ersan Ilyasova during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Milwaukee.Jeffrey Phelps | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol, left, and Milwaukee Bucks' Ersan Ilyasova reach for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 113-103.Jeffrey Phelps | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers' Steve Nash(10) drives to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Milwaukee.Jeffrey Phelps | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, left, drives past Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko of Russia in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in Minneapolis. Bryant led the Lakers with 31 points in their 120-117 win.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Miami Heat forward Shane Battier grimaces after he was called for a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The Bulls won 101-97, ending the Heat's 27-game winning streak.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Miami Heat forward LeBron James, left, shoots in front of Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, left, forward LeBron James, center, and Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng watch a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, left, and forward LeBron James, watch Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer shoot a free throw after James fouled him during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The Bulls won 101-97, ending the Heat's 27-game winning streak.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets forward Reggie Evans, left, is fouled while shooting by Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, looks to maneuver against Brooklyn Nets forward Reggie Evans during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) battles for position on a free throw rebound with the Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge, right, and Damian Lillard during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez, left, works the ball against Portland Trail Blazers center J.J. Hickson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard, right, scores against Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez, right, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Basketball Hall of Famers Bill Russell, right, and Jerry West acknowledge a standing ovation during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Oakland, Calif.Ben Margot | AP Photo -
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry sits on the floor after being called for a foul against the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Oakland, Calif.Ben Margot | AP Photo -
Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans (13) drives around Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Oakland, Calif.Ben Margot | AP Photo -
Sacramento Kings' Chuck Hayes (42) and Golden State Warriors' David Lee, left, and Harrison Barnes eye a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Oakland, Calif.Ben Margot | AP Photo -
Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans, left, shoots against Golden State Warriors' Carl Landry (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Oakland, Calif.Ben Margot | AP Photo -
Sacramento Kings' Marcus Thornton (23) shoots past Golden State Warriors' Harrison Barnes (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Oakland, Calif.Ben Margot | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets center Robin Lopez, top, goes to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, left, is fouled as he drives to the basket against New Orleans Hornets guard Brian Roberts (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
John Calipari, head NCAA college basketball coach for Kentucky, left, talks with New Orleans Hornets and NFL football New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson, center, and Saints head coach Sean Payton in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets forward Anthony Davis dunks over Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets forward Anthony Davis (23) battles for a rebound with Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers reserve guard Chauncey Billups (1) shoots against New Orleans Hornets guard Brian Roberts (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Billups, who is came back from a strained right groin, missed the Clippers' past three games.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler, left, celebrates with forward Carlos Boozer after scoring a basket, as Nate Robinson, center, watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The Bulls won 101-97, ending the Heat's 27-game winning streak.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade reacts as he watches a free throw by Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The Bulls won 101-97, ending the Heat's 27-game winning streak.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Miami Heat forward LeBron James, center, and guard Mario Chalmers, right, listen to guard Ray Allen during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The Bulls won 101-97, ending the Heat's 27-game winning streak.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich, right, and Miami Heat center Chris Bosh wrestle for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The Bulls won 101-97, ending the Heat's 27-game winning streak.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) looks to the basket against Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen, top, and forward Shane Battier during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The Bulls won 101-97, ending the Heat's 27-game winning streak.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Miami Heat forward LeBron James pauses during the second half of the Heat's 101-97 loss to the Chicago Bulls in an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The loss ended the Heat's 27-game winning streak.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Miami Heat forward LeBron James, right, drives as Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich fouls him during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Utah Jazz's Mo Williams, right, grabs a loose ball as Phoenix Suns' Diante Garrett (10) watches in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
Utah Jazz's Enes Kanter reacts after dislocating his left shoulder during an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/The Deseret News, Scott G Winterton) SALT LAKE TRIBUNE OUT; MAGS OUTScott G Winterton | AP -
Phoenix Suns' Jermaine O'Neal, right, guards Utah Jazz's Al Jefferson (25) in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
Phoenix Suns' Markieff Morris (11) fouls Utah Jazz's Gordon Hayward (20) as Suns' Luis Scola (14) watches during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won 103-88.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets' Chandler Parsons (25), Jeremy Lin (7) and Greg Smith (4) wait to go back into action after a timeout in the final minutes of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Houston. The Pacers won 100-91.Pat Sullivan | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets' Greg Smith, right, knocks the ball away from Indiana Pacers' Tyler Hansbrough in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Houston. The Pacers won 100-91.Pat Sullivan | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) grabs a rebound over Denver Nuggets' Kosta Koufos (41) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets' JaVale McGee, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, right, of Argentina, passes the ball under the arm of Denver Nuggets' Kenneth Faried, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, center, of France, drives between Denver Nuggets defenders Kosta Koufos (41) and Andre Iguodala (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade looks up at a scoreboard after he was called for a foul on Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls guard Nate Robinson, left, celebrates a 3-point shot, as Miami Heat forward Shane Battier watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Miami Heat forward LeBron James wipes his face during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Nam Y. Huh | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin goes to the basket between New Orleans Hornets defenders Anthony Davis (23) and Robin Lopez in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen (9) drives past New York Knicks' Jason Kidd (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the game 108-101.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' Raymond Felton (2) and Memphis Grizzlies' Jerryd Bayless, left, fight for control of the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the game 108-101.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) knocks the ball away from Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol (33) as Knicks' Marcus Camby (23) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the game 108-101.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies' Mike Conley, fron right, drives past New York Knicks' Chris Copeland, front left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in New York. The Knicks won the game 108-101.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka, left, blocks a shot by Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo -
Washington Wizards forward forward Trevor Booker (35) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo -
Washington Wizards guard Garrett Temple (17) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo -
Washington Wizards forward forward Trevor Booker (35) goes up for a shot in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35), Washington Wizards center Emeka Okafor (50) and Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) fight for position on a foul shot in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo -
Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman gestures in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard, right, and Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio of Spain battle for possession of the ball in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio of Spain, right, pressures Los Angeles Lakers' Steve Nash in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in Minneapolis. Rubio was called for a foul on the play.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, left, drives around Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko of Russia in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets' Jeremy Lin, right, goes to the basket in front of Indiana Pacers' George Hill (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Houston.Pat Sullivan | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets' Greg Smith (4) is fouled by Indiana Pacers' Orlando Johnson (11) as Roy Hibbert (55) steps back in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Houston.Pat Sullivan | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers' Tyler Hansbrough (50) pressures Houston Rockets' Omer Asik (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Houston.Pat Sullivan | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin goes to the basket between New Orleans Hornets defenders Anthony Davis (23) and Robin Lopez in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, left, is fouled as he drives to the basket against New Orleans Hornets guard Brian Roberts (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets forward Anthony Davis dunks over Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets center Robin Lopez, top, goes to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets forward Anthony Davis (23) battles for a rebound with Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
John Calipari, head NCAA college basketball coach for Kentucky, left, talks with New Orleans Hornets and NFL football New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson, center, and Saints head coach Sean Payton in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Gerald Herbert | AP Photo -
Boston Celtics' Shavlik Randolph, left, knocks the ball loose from Cleveland Cavalier's Marreese Speights during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Cleveland.Tony Dejak | AP Photo -
Cleveland Cavaliers' Shaun Livingston (14) passes the ball away from Boston Celtics' Brandon Bass (30) and Avery Bradley (0) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Cleveland.Tony Dejak | AP Photo -
Boston Celtics' Jeff Green (8) passes past Cleveland Cavaliers' Shaun Livingston (14) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Cleveland.Tony Dejak | AP Photo -
Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson (9) drives past Orlando Magic's Beno Udrih (19) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Chuck Burton | AP Photo -
Charlotte Bobcats' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, right, drives against Orlando Magic's Kyle O'Quinn, left, and Tobias Harris, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Chuck Burton | AP Photo -
Orlando Magic's Jameer Nelson, center, drives between Charlotte Bobcats' Byron Mullens, left, and Jeff Adrien, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 27, 2013.Chuck Burton | AP Photo -
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan, left, runs into Atlanta Hawks center Johan Petro during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn | AP Photo -
Toronto Raptors forward Rudy Gay, left, and Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford battle for the ball during first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn | AP Photo -
Toronto Raptors forward Landry Fields, left, and Atlanta Hawks forward Ivan Johnson (44) chase down the loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn | AP Photo -
Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) drives to the basket splitting the Toronto Raptors defenders Rudy Gay (22) and DeMar DeRozan, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn | AP Photo -
Philadelphia 76ers' Lavoy Allen, left, and Milwaukee Bucks' Ersan Ilyasova, of Turkey, scramble for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Philadelphia.Matt Slocum | AP Photo -
Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes, right, and Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders leap for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Philadelphia.Matt Slocum | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Monta Ellis, center, goes up for a shot past Philadelphia 76ers' Damien Wilkins during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Philadelphia.Matt Slocum | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Monta Ellis, right, cannot get a shot past Philadelphia 76ers' Dorell Wright, center, and Arnett Moultrie during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Philadelphia.Matt Slocum | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Mike Dunleavy, left, shoots as Philadelphia 76ers' Dorell Wright defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Philadelphia.Matt Slocum | AP Photo -
FILE - In this March 5, 2013 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace (15) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) during an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. World Peace will have surgery Thursday, March 28 on a torn meniscus in his left knee and miss the next six weeks. The Lakers announced the timeline on Wednesday, March 27.Sue Ogrocki, file | AP Photo -
FILE - In this March 3, 2013 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace is seen during an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Los Angeles. World Peace will have surgery Thursday, March 28, on a torn meniscus in his left knee and miss the next six weeks. The Lakers announced the timeline on Wednesday, March 27.Mark J. Terrill, file | AP Photo -
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson gives council member Bonnie Pannell a kiss after her vote in support of the arena financing plan at City Hall on Tuesday March 26, 2013 in Sacramento, Calif. Councilmen Kevin McCarty, left, and Darrell Fong, voted against the arena. Sacramento's City Council approved a wide-ranging deal Tuesday night that's designed to finance a entertainment and sports center and keep the NBA's Kings from moving to Seattle.The Sacramento Bee, Paul Kitagaki Jr. | AP Photo -
The crowd applauds after the city council votes on a new entertainment and sports center at City Hall on March 26, 2013 in Sacramento, Calif. Sacramento's City Council voted on a wide-ranging deal Tuesday night that's designed to finance a entertainment and sports center and keep the NBA's Kings from moving to Seattle.The Sacramento Bee, Paul Kitagaki Jr. | AP Photo -
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson celebrates with the Crown Downtown members after the city council voted to finance an entertainment and sports center at City Hall on March 26, 2013 in Sacramento, Calif. Sacramento's City Council voted on a wide-ranging deal Tuesday night that's designed to finance a entertainment and sports center and keep the NBA's Kings from moving to Seattle.The Sacramento Bee, Paul Kitagaki Jr. | AP Photo -
Dallas Mavericks guard O.J. Mayo (32) attempts to pass the ball as Los Angeles Clippers forwards DeAndre Jordan (6) and Lamar Odom (7) defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Dallas. Dallas won 109-102 in overtime.Brandon Wade | AP Photo -
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) celebrates scoring two points during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Dallas. Dallas won 109-102 in overtime.Brandon Wade | AP Photo -
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) works against Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Dallas.Brandon Wade | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers forward Caron Butler (5) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard O.J. Mayo (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Dallas.Brandon Wade | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers forward Ryan Hollins (15) looks for room against Dallas Mavericks forwards Brandan Wright (34) and Elton Brand, left,and guard Vince Carter (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Dallas.Brandon Wade | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) dunks over Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Dallas.Brandon Wade | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrei Kirilenko (47), of Russia, drives on Detroit Pistons guard Kyle Singler in the first half of a NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich., Tuesday March 26, 2013.Paul Sancya | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14), of Montenegro, pulls down a rebound next to Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight (7) in the first half of a NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich., Tuesday March 26, 2013.Paul Sancya | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Derrick Williams (7) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Kyle Singler (25) in the first half of a NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich., Tuesday March 26, 2013.Paul Sancya | AP Photo -
Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight (7) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Luke Ridnour (13) in the second half of a NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich., Tuesday March 26, 2013. Minnesota won 105-82.Paul Sancya | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic, of Montenegro, left, and Detroit Pistons Greg Monroe battle for a rebound in the second half of a NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich., Tuesday March 26, 2013. Minnesota won 105-82.Paul Sancya | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' J.R. Smith (8) pats the head of Carmelo Anthony after a timeout was called by the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, March 26, 2013.Winslow Townson | AP Photo -
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, left, looks for an opening against New York Knicks' Raymond Felton during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Bostonn Tuesday, March 26, 2013.Winslow Townson | AP Photo

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