NBA Photos

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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman waves to fans as his wife Mary Kay accompanies him after he became the eighth coach in the NBA to win 1,000 games after the Timberwolves' 107-101 win over the Detroit Pistons in a basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman, left, gets a hug from his wife Mary Kay after becoming the eighth coach in the NBA to win 1,000th games after the Timberwolves' 107-101 win over the Detroit Pistons in a basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
May Kay Adelman wipes a tear as she accompanies her husband, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman, after the team defeated the Detroit Pistons in an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. He became the eighth coach in the NBA to win 1,000 games after the Timberwolves' 107-101 win.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman, right, waves to the crowd as players applaud after he becomes the eighth coach in the NBA to win 1,000 games after defeating the Detroit Pistons in their basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 107-101. Accompanying him is his wife, Mary Kay.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets center Greg Smith, front, works ball inside for a shot as Denver Nuggets forward Kosta Koufos covers in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, April 6, 2013.David Zalubowski | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin, left, picks up a loose ball as Denver Nuggets guard Andre Iguodala cover in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, April 6, 2013.David Zalubowski | AP Photo -
Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, from left, and guard Andre Iguodala fight for control of a loose ball with Houston Rockets guard James Harden in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, April 6, 2013.David Zalubowski | AP Photo -
Denver Nuggets guard Andre Iguodala, front left, picks up a loose ball as Houston Rockets guard Francisco Garcia, of the Dominican Republic, covers in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, April 6, 2013. Nuggets forward Anthony Randolph, rear, watches.David Zalubowski | AP Photo -
Atlanta Hawks' Jeff Teague (0) leaps over San Antonio Spurs' Nando De Colo, of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in San Antonio.Darren Abate | AP Photo -
Atlanta Hawks' Mike Scott, center, tries to shoot between San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, right, and Boris Diaw, of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in San Antonio.Darren Abate | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson, right, argues a call with referee Marc Davis during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in San Antonio.Darren Abate | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Atlanta Hawks' Johan Petro, of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in San Antonio.Darren Abate | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, right, shoots over Atlanta Hawks' Johan Petro, of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in San Antonio.Darren Abate | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders (8) dunks over Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Milwaukee.Jim Prisching | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Monta Ellis (11) drives around Toronto Raptors' Jonas Valanciunas during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Milwaukee.Jim Prisching | AP Photo -
Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson (15) defends as Milwaukee Bucks' Brandon Jennings (3) drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Milwaukee.Jim Prisching | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Nikola Pekovic (14), of Montenegro, lays up a shot as Detroit Pistons' Brandon Knight defends in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Derrick Williams dunks in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' Andray Blatche (0) scores a goal past Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts (11) and Tyrus Thomas during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in New York.Mary Altaffer | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' Deron Williams (8) scores during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in New York.Mary Altaffer | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' MarShon Brooks (9) goes up past Charlotte Bobcats' Reggie Williams (55) and Josh McRoberts during the first half of an NBA basketball game onSaturday, April 6, 2013, in New York.Mary Altaffer | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' Brook Lopez, front right, scores a basket past Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts, front left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in New York.Mary Altaffer | AP Photo -
Philadelphia 76ers' Jrue Holiday (11) passes the ball as Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) and Joel Anthony (50) defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Miami.Lynne Sladky | AP Photo -
Miami Heat's Chris Andersen (11) looks for a rebound with Philadelphia 76ers' Arnett Moultrie (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Miami.Lynne Sladky | AP Photo -
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins gestures during the first half of the 76ers' NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Miami.Lynne Sladky | AP Photo -
Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) shoots as Philadelphia 76ers' Damien Wilkins (8) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Miami.Lynne Sladky | AP Photo -
Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) moves down the court past Philadelphia 76ers' Damien Wilkins (8) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Miami.Lynne Sladky | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert, right, goes to the basket against Washington Wizards center Emeka Okafor (50) and Nene (42), of Brazil, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Washington.Nick Wass | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) passes the ball against Washington Wizards center Nene, left, and John Wall, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Washington.Nick Wass | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards guard John Wall, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Washington. Wall was called for a foul on the play.Nick Wass | AP Photo -
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) goes up for a dunk as Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Washington.Nick Wass | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets forward Greg Smith, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, April 5, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets center Omer Asik, right, from Turkey, reaches in on Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, April 5, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets guard Greg Smith, right, gets his hand caught in the net as he and teammate Omer Asik, left, from Turkey, double-team Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge under the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, April 5, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets guard James Harden, left, plays tight defense on Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, April 5, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen, center puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, defends along with guard Jodie Meeks during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, of Spain,, right, receives a technical foul from referee David Guthrie during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, left, of Spain, appears to make contact with the face of his brother Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Los Angeles. Marc Gasol received a foul on the play and then a technical foul for adjuring the call.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, right, of Spain, shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, of Spain, during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, puts up a shot as Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen, center defends and center Dwight Howard looks on during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, center puts up a shot as Memphis Grizzlies guard Jerryd Bayless, left, and forward Darrell Arthur defend during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, right, of Spain, passes the ball as Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, of Spain, defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, puts up a shot as Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen, top left, defends and center Dwight Howard looks on during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson, left, leaps as Dallas Mavericks center Chris Kaman prepares to shoot during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, April 5, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Dallas Mavericks guard O.J. Mayo, right, drives against Sacramento Kings forward John Salmons during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, April 5, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion, right, shoots over Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, April 5, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Golden State Warriors' Harrison Barnes, right, drives against Phoenix Suns' Goran Dragic, of Slovenia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Golden State Warriors' Festus Ezeli, of Nigeria, dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson (11) drives past Phoenix Suns' Goran Dragic, of Slovenia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Golden State Warriors' David Lee looks to pass against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Golden State Warriors' David Lee (10) drives against Phoenix Suns' Markieff Morris (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson signals to his bench against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Golden State Warriors' Harrison Barnes (40) passes around Phoenix Suns' Jared Dudley during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Phoenix.Matt York | AP Photo -
Utah Jazz's Paul Millsap, right, guards New Orleans Hornets' Anthony Davis during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2013, in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets' Robin Lopez (15) drives against Utah Jazz's Al Jefferson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2013, in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
Utah Jazz's Gordon Hayward (20) goes to the basket as New Orleans Hornets' Anthony Davis, right, defends in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2013, in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
Utah Jazz's Paul Millsap (24) goes to the basket as New Orleans Hornets' Ryan Anderson (33) defends in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2013, in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers' Paul George, left, battles Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Indianapolis.Darron Cummings | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook , left, shoots against Indiana Pacers' Roy Hibbert during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Indianapolis.Darron Cummings | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, left, shoots over Indiana Pacers' Paul George during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Indianapolis.Darron Cummings | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers' Paul George, left, and Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher (6) go for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Indianapolis.Darron Cummings | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) shoots over Indiana Pacers' Roy Hibbert during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Indianapolis.Darron Cummings | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) passes to Kendrick Perkins (5) while defended by Indiana Pacers' Roy Hibbert (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Indianapolis.Darron Cummings | AP Photo -
Charlotte Bobcats' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) gets his shot off in between Miami Heat's Chris Bosh, left and Udonis Haslem, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, April 5, 2013.Bob Leverone | AP Photo -
Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) gets free for a dunk against the Charlotte Bobcats during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, April 5, 2013.Bob Leverone | AP Photo -
Miami Heat's LeBron James, left and Dwyane Wade showed up against the Charlotte Bobcats in street clothes and cheered the Heat from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, April 5, 2013.Bob Leverone | AP Photo -
Miami Heat's Mario Chalmers (15) lets the Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson (9) slip by for a score during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, April 5, 2013.Bob Leverone | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls' Nazr Mohammed, front, and Jimmy Butler defend Orlando Magic's Maurice Harkless during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2013, in Chicago.Charles Cherney | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng drives between Orlando Magic's Beno Udrih, front, and Tobias Harris during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2013, in Chicago.Charles Cherney | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls' Nate Robinson slips and is called for traveling during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic in an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013 in Chicago. The Magic defenders are E'Twaun Moore, left, and Doron Lamb.Charles Cherney | AP Photo -
Toronto Raptors' Rudy Gay, left, shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves' Derrick Williams in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko, of Russia, dunks against the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, right, of Spain, lays up a shot past Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game ,Friday, April 5, 2013, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP Photo -
Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley, left, tucks under Cleveland Cavaliers center Tyler Zeller (40) on a drive to the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, April 5, 2013.Charles Krupa | AP Photo -
Boston Celtics forward Chris Wilcox, left, blocks Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson (13) on a dunk attempt during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, April 5, 2013.Charles Krupa | AP Photo -
Boston Celtics guard Jordan Crawford (27) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Alonzo Gee (33) and guard Kyrie Irving during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, April 5, 2013.Charles Krupa | AP Photo -
Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green (8) tries to get his shot off as he is pressured by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, April 5, 2013. At left is Cavaliers forward Alonzo Gee (33).Charles Krupa | AP Photo -
Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley, right, wraps around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) on a drive to the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, April 5, 2013.Charles Krupa | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler (6) reacts after dunking the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Friday, April 5, 2013, in New York.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
Former NBA coach Phil Jackson, left, and director Spike Lee, right, talk before a ceremony to honor the 1972-73 Championship New York Knicks team during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks, Friday, April 5, 2013, in New York.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
Phil Jackson, center, Jerry Luckas, center, left, and Bill Bradley, center right, and Earl Monroe, second from right, join other members of the 1972-73 World Champion New York Knicks team as they pose with the Walter Brown Championship trophy during halftime during of an NBA basketball game between the Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks, Friday, April 5, 2013, in New York.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' Pablo Prigioni (9), of Argentina, drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Brandon Jennings (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in New York.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders (8) defends against New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 5, 2013, in New York.Frank Franklin II | AP Photo -
Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young, left, and Atlanta Hawks forward Kyle Korver, right, battle for a loose ball during the first half of a basketball game, Friday, April 5, in Atlanta.John Amis | AP Photo -
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Jrue Holiday drives on Atlanta Hawks small forward Kyle Korver, right, during the first half of a basketball game, Friday, April 5, in Atlanta.John Amis | AP Photo -
Atlanta Hawks forward Dahntay Jones (30), is fouled by Philadelphia 76ers guard Justin Holiday as center Lavoy Allen (50) also defends during the first half of a basketball game, Friday, April 5, in Atlanta.John Amis | AP Photo -
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, uses his jersey to cover his face as he is wheeled to the locker room by the team's head trainer Jim Gillen, front, after being injured against the Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, April 4, 2013.David Zalubowski | AP Photo -
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, uses his jersey to cover his face as he is wheeled to the team's locker room after being injured against the Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, April 4, 2013.David Zalubowski | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant dunks against the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, April 4, 2013.Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nick Collison (4) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, April 4, 2013.Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots in front of San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter (22) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, April 4, 2013.Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots in front of San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (4) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, April 4, 2013.Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots between San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, left, and guard Gary Neal (14) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, April 4, 2013.Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo -
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots in front of San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (4) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, April 4, 2013.Sue Ogrocki | AP Photo -
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari, front left, of Italy, works ball inside between Dallas Mavericks center Chris Kaman, back left, and forward Shawn Marion in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, April 4, 2013.David Zalubowski | AP Photo -
Dallas Mavericks center Chris Kaman, second from left, goes up for a shot as, from left, Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, Kosta Koufos and Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, cover in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, April 4, 2013.David Zalubowski | AP Photo -
Dallas Mavericks forward Shawn Marion, right, goes up for a shot as Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, covers in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, April 4, 2013.David Zalubowski | AP Photo -
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, is wheeled off the court after being injured in the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, April 4, 2013.Arni Stapleton | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' Gerald Wallace (45) shoots a basket in front of Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler (21) and Luol Deng (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Barclays Center in New York.Kathy Kmonicek | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' Brook Lopez, top, dunks between Chicago Bulls' Nazr Mohammed (48) and Carlos Boozer (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Barclays Center in New York.Kathy Kmonicek | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' Reggie Evans (30) drives the ball to the basket against Chicago Bulls' Nazr Mohammed (48) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Barclays Center in New York.Kathy Kmonicek | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' Andray Blatche (0) shoots between Chicago Bulls' Vladimir Radmanovic (77) and Kirk Hinrich (12) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Barclays Center in New York.Kathy Kmonicek | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin reacts as he looks at a video screen while he sits on the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Richard Hartog | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets guard Greivis Vasquez (21), from Venezuela, shoots against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Jeff Chiu | AP Photo -
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) shoots against New Orleans Hornets forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Jeff Chiu | AP Photo -
New Orleans Hornets forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks in front of Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12), from Australia, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Jeff Chiu | AP Photo -
Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12), from Australia, blocks a shot by New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon (10) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Jeff Chiu | AP Photo -
Golden State Warriors forward David Lee dunks against the New Orleans Hornets during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Jeff Chiu | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers forward Caron Butler, left, defends as Phoenix Suns guard Goran Drapic, right, of Slovenia, drives to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Richard Hartog | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers center Ryan Hollins, left, and forward Lamar Odom, right, defend as Phoenix Suns center Jermaine O'Neal tries to put up a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Richard Hartog | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers center Ryan Hollins, left, defends as Phoenix Suns guard Kendall Marshall drives to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Richard Hartog | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) throws down a dunk in front of Phoenix Suns forward Luis Scola (14), of Argentina, and forward Wesley Johnson (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Richard Hartog | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets guard James Harden, center, shoots between Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins, left, and Tyreke Evans during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin dunks against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets guard James Harden, right, tries to drive against Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets center Omer Asik, left, of Turkey, drives against Sacramento Kings forward Jason Thompson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets forward Chandler Parson catches a lob pass for a dunk against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin, rear, stops the drive of Sacramento Kings' Isaiah Thomas during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Rich Pedroncelli | AP Photo -
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, drives on Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, left, from Spain, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard, right, and Wesley Matthews during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard, left, hits Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph in the head as he fouls him on a rebound during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen reacts after he is called for a foul during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, left, from Spain, wrestles for rebound position during a free throw with Portland Trail Blazers forward J.J. Hickson (21) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen shoots during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, left, looks to shoot as Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews attempt to block from behind during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, right, shoots against Portland Trail Blazers forward J.J. Hickson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Portland Trail Blazers forward J.J. Hickson scores during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Former Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden watches from the crowd during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game between the Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Don Ryan | AP Photo -
Utah Jazz's Paul Millsap (24) shoots as Denver Nuggets' Kenneth Faried, back right, Danilo Gallinari (8) and Wilson Chandler (21) look on in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
Denver Nuggets' Evan Fournier (94) shoots as Utah Jazz's Jamaal Tinsley (6) looks on in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
Denver Nuggets' Kenneth Faried (35) goes to the basket as Utah Jazz's Derrick Favors, rear, defends in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
Denver Nuggets' Danilo Gallinari, center, drives to the basket as Utah Jazz's Marvin Williams (2) and teammate Derrick Favors (15) defend in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22), of Brazil, is defended by Orlando Magic's Maurice Harkless (21) as he tries to shoot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills (8) tries an off-balance shot as Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9) and Tobias Harris (12) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9) and Beno Udrih (19) compete with San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, center, for control of a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
Orlando Magic's DeQuan Jones (20) shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Gary Neal, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in San Antonio.Eric Gay | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Ersan Ilyasova (7) shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Timberwolves won 107-98.Jim Prisching | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' J.J. Barea, left, drives around Milwaukee Bucks' Luc Richard Mbah a Moute during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Milwaukee.Jim Prisching | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio (9) drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Milwaukee.Jim Prisching | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Brandon Jennings (3) drives to the basket around Minnesota Timberwolves' Nikola Pekovic (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Timberwolves won 107-98.Jim Prisching | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Greg Stiemsma (34) attempts to block the shot of Milwaukee Bucks' Monta Ellis during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Timberwolves won 107-98.Jim Prisching | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Greg Stiemsma (34) looks to pass as Milwaukee Bucks' Monta Ellis (11) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Milwaukee.Jim Prisching | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Derrick Williams left, drives to the basket as Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders (8) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Milwaukee.Jim Prisching | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko (47) drives to the basket as Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders (8) tries to block the shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Milwaukee.Jim Prisching | AP Photo -
Detroit Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko, foreground, and center Greg Monroe (10) grapple for a rebound against Boston Celtics forwards Chris Wilcox (44) and Brandon Bass (30) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Boston.Elise Amendola | AP Photo -
Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson, left, and Landry Fields, right, guard Washington Wizards forward Nene, center, during second-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Wednesday, April 3, 2013.The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette | AP Photo -
Toronto Raptors forwards Jonas Valanciunas, right, and Amir Johnson, back left, put the squeeze on Washington Wizards forward Martell Webster, center, during second-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Wednesday, April 3, 2013.The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette | AP Photo -
Toronto Raptors guard Landry Fields (2) and forward Quincy Acy, right, battle for the ball against Washington Wizards forward Trevor Booker (35) during second-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Wednesday, April 3, 2013.The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette | AP Photo -
Toronto Raptors teammates Rudy Gay, left, and Jonas Valanciunas, right, react after defeating the Washington Wizards in an NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Wednesday, April 3, 2013.The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette | AP Photo -
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins shouts to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Bob Leverone | AP Photo -
Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes (00) stretches to defend as Charlotte Bobcats' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) shoots while falling on Philadelphia's Damien Wilkins, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Bob Leverone | AP Photo -
Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson (9) gets fouled by Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes (00) on his way to score as Philadelphia's Dorell Wright (4) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Bob Leverone | AP Photo -
Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes (00) slips by Charlotte Bobcats' Reggie Williams (55) for a score as Philadelphia's Jrue Holiday (11) looks for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Bob Leverone | AP Photo -
Philadelphia 76ers' Arnett Moultrie (5) dunks in front of Charlotte Bobcats' Ben Gordon, center left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 3, 2013.Bob Leverone | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' Iman Shumpert, left, reaches for the ball held by Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Atlanta.David Goldman | AP Photo -
New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, left, dribbles the ball against the defense of Atlanta Hawks' Dahntay Jones in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Atlanta.David Goldman | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' Reggie Evans (30) and Cleveland Cavaliers' Tyler Zeller (40) battle for a loose ball in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Cleveland.Tony Dejak | AP Photo -
Cleveland Cavaliers' Wayne Ellington, left, passes in front of Brooklyn Nets' Brook Lopez (11) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Cleveland.Tony Dejak | AP Photo -
Brooklyn Nets' Reggie Evans (30) dunks in front of Cleveland Cavaliers' Tyler Zeller (40) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Cleveland.Tony Dejak | AP Photo -
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) goes for a shot as Chicago Bulls guard Nate Robinson (2) defends duirng the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Washington. The Wizards won 90-86.Alex Brandon | AP Photo -
The "Playing to Win" tour RV is parked outside the hotel where NBA owners are meeting regarding the possible relocation of the Sacramento Kings team to Seattle, in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Hedge fund manager Chris Hansen and Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer have agreed to buy a majority stake in the Kings from the Maloof family for $341 million, but the deal needs league approval.Richard Drew | AP Photo -
Seattle Mayor Michael McGinn is interviewed after his meeting with the NBA regarding the possible relocation of the Sacramento Kings team to Seattle, in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Hedge fund manager Chris Hansen and Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer have agreed to buy a majority stake in the Kings from the Maloof family for $341 million, but the deal needs league approval.Richard Drew | AP Photo -
Sacramento Kings supporters gather outside the hotel where NBA owners are meetings regarding the possible relocation of the Sacramento Kings team to Seattle, in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Hedge fund manager Chris Hansen and Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer have agreed to buy a majority stake in the Kings from the Maloof family for $341 million, but the deal needs league approval.Richard Drew | AP Photo -
Dave "Carmichael Dave" Weiglein, organizer of the "Playing to Win" tour RV, is interviewed outside the hotel where NBA owners are meeting regarding the possible relocation of the Sacramento Kings team to Seattle, in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Hedge fund manager Chris Hansen and Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer have agreed to buy a majority stake in the Kings from the Maloof family for $341 million, but the deal needs league approval.Richard Drew | AP Photo -
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, left, and California state Sen. Darrell Steinberg arrive for the NBA owners meetings regarding the the possible relocation of the Sacramento Kings team to Seattle, in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Hedge fund manager Chris Hansen and Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer have agreed to buy a majority stake in the Kings from the Maloof family for $341 million, but the deal needs league approval.Richard Drew | AP Photo -
Seattle Mayor Michael McGinn is interviewed after his meeting with the NBA regarding the possible relocation of the Sacramento Kings basketball team to Seattle, in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Hedge fund manager Chris Hansen and Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer have agreed to buy a majority stake in the Kings from the Maloof family for $341 million, but the deal needs league approval.Richard Drew | AP Photo -
FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2012, file photo, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, center, celebrates a tentative agreement to build a new arena and keep with the in Sacramento, Calif., with Sacramento Kings owners Joe, left, and Gavin Maloof, right, during a timeout in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. After backing out of the deal to build a new arena in Sacramento and announcing the sale of the Kings to a group that wants to move the team to Seattle, the brothers have become the city's most-reviled villains heading into a preliminary NBA meeting on the issue Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in New York.Steve Yeater, File | AP Photo -
Actor Jack Nicholson points to former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal as they retire his jersey during the half of the Lakers' NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal stands with actor Jack Nicholson after they retired his jersey during the half of the Lakers' NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal kisses actor Jack Nicholson on the head after they retired his jersey during the half of the Lakers' NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal stands with his retired jersey during the half of the Lakers' NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gives a thumbs up as he comes out of the game during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 101-81.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, smiles as forward Pau Gasol, of Spain, after Bryant grabbed a rebound to complete a triple-double during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 101-81.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal, right, shakes hands with former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson as Jeanie Buss, Lakers executive vice president of business operations, looks after they retired his jersey during the half of the Lakers' NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Dallas Mavericks guard Darren Collison, below, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark defends and forward Pau Gasol, of Spain, watche during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, puts up a shot as Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Dallas Mavericks guard O.J. Mayo, right, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant poses after hitting a shot and drawing a foul during the first half of the Lakers' NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, center, reaches for the ball along with Dallas Mavericks center Chris Kaman, left, and guard O.J. Mayo during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal's retired jersey is unveiled during the half of the Lakers' NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) and forward Carmelo Anthony (7) congratulate each other after the Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 102-90 in an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Miami. Anthony tied his career high with 50 points.Wilfredo Lee | AP Photo -
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) takes a shot against Miami Heat forward Shane Battier during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Miami. Anthony tied his career high with 50 points in the Knicks' 102-90 win.Wilfredo Lee | AP Photo -
Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) shoots against New York Knicks guard Jason Kidd (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Miami.Wilfredo Lee | AP Photo -
New York Knicks guard Pablo Prigioni (9) is fouled by Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Miami.Wilfredo Lee | AP Photo -
Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen (11) goes up for a shot against New York Knicks forward Kenyon Martin, rear, and guard Jason Kidd (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Miami.Wilfredo Lee | AP Photo -
Miami Heat forward LeBron James, right, acknowledges someone in the crowd as he and guard Dwyane Wade, left, sit out an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Miami. James is battling hamstring tightness and Wade and Mario Chalmers are dealing with right ankle sprains.Wilfredo Lee | AP Photo -
Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) shoots against New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Miami.Wilfredo Lee | AP Photo -
Director Spike Lee reacts to a play as he watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Miami.Wilfredo Lee | AP Photo -
Miami Heat forward Shane Battier (31) is fouled by New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Miami.Wilfredo Lee | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls guard Nate Robinson (2) shoots past Washington Wizards forward Kevin Seraphin (13), from France, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Washington.Alex Brandon | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich (12) works to get past Washington Wizards center Nene, from Brazil, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Washington.Alex Brandon | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (5) drives against Washington Wizards center Nene (42), from Brazil, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Washington.Alex Brandon | AP Photo -
Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) shoots in front of Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Washington.Alex Brandon | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, left, dunks as Los Angeles Clippers forward Caron Butler watches during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert, left, shoots Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Indiana Pacers guard D.J. Augustin, center, goes up for a shot as Los Angeles Clippers forward Lamar Odom, left, and center Ryan Hollins defend during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, has his shot rejected by Indiana Pacers forward David West during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill | AP Photo -
Portland Trail Blazers' Eric Maynor (6) shoots as Utah Jazz's Mo Williams, left, defends in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
Utah Jazz's Al Jefferson (25) shoots as Portland Trail Blazers' J.J. Hickson (21) defends in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
Utah Jazz's Gordon Hayward (20) and Portland Trail Blazers' J.J. Hickson (21) go after a rebound in the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz defeated the Trail Blazers 112-102.Rick Bowmer | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Monta Ellis, right, defends as Charlotte Bobcats' Ben Gordon slips while trying to drive during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Milwaukee.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson drives against Milwaukee Bucks' Ersan Ilyasova during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Milwaukee.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders, right, grabs a rebound over Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Milwaukee.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Monta Ellis makes a steal in to the hands of teammate J.J. Redick as Charlotte Bobcats' Kemba Walker tries to grab the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 131-103.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders, right, tries to block the shot of Charlotte Bobcats' Kemba Walker,left, who shoots while falling to the floor during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Milwaukee.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Mike Dunleavy shoots over Charlotte Bobcats' Jannero Pargo during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 131-103.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Monta Ellis passes the ball as Charlotte Bobcats' Josh McRoberts defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 131-103.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' J.J. Redick chases Charlotte Bobcats' Kemba Walker as he drives to the hoop during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Milwaukee.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders shoots over Charlotte Bobcats' Bismack Biyombo during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Milwaukee.Tom Lynn | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets center Omer Asik (3) dunks on Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) as Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013 in Houston. Houston won 110-103.Bob Levey | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin (7) drives to the basket between Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) and center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013 in Houston. Houston won 110-103.Bob Levey | AP Photo -
Houston Rockets center Omer Asik (3) grabs an offensive rebound away from Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris, behind, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013 in Houston. Houston won 110-103.Bob Levey | AP Photo -
Boston Celtics forward Chris Wilcox (44) reacts after being called for a foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Minneapolis.Genevieve Ross | AP Photo -
Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) shoots a basket over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9), of Spain, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Minneapolis.Genevieve Ross | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9), of Spain, maneuvers around Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Minneapolis.Genevieve Ross | AP Photo -
Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) drives around Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass for a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Minneapolis.Genevieve Ross | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, of France, left, tries to shoot over Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, April 1, 2013.Danny Johnston | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph, left, goes to the basket over San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, April 1, 2013.Danny Johnston | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22), of Brazil, defends against Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph (50) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, April 1, 2013.Danny Johnston | AP Photo -
San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) defends against Memphis Grizzlies' Quincy Pondexter (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, April 1, 2013.Danny Johnston | AP Photo -
Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol (33), of Spain, takes the ball around San Antonio Spurs' DeJuan Blair during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, April 1, 2013.Danny Johnston | AP Photo -
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson (13) loses the ball against Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena in Atlanta, on Monday, April 1, 2013.David Tulis | AP Photo -
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson (1) gestures to head coach Byron Scott after Gibson is ejected for two technical fouls against the Atlanta Hawks 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) 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

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