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Detroit Pistons' Chucky Atkins, left, talks with official Derrick Stafford in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Atkins, starting for the first time in two years, scored 2 points in the Pistons' 94-88 win.
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FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Shaquille O'Neal sits on the bench in the second quarter in an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz,, in Cleveland. O'Neal has paid for the funeral of a 5-year-old North Carolina girl whose kidnapping and slaying garnered national news coverage. The Fayetteville Observer newspaper in North Carolina reported Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, that the Cleveland Cavaliers player was touched by the case of Shaniya Davis.
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Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia , of Georgia, takes a shot against Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Atlanta. The Magic won 93-76.
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Chicago Bulls center Aaron Gray, right, puts a shot up and over Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer, left, during the first half of their NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Salt Lake City.
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Atlanta Hawks' Marvin Williams, center, goes up for a shot between Philadelphia 76ers' Jason Kapono, left, and Jason Smith in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia. Atlanta won 100-86.
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Cleveland Cavaliers' Shaquille O'Neal, right, shoots over Charlotte Bobcats' Nazr Mohammed during the second half of the Bobcats' 94-87 win in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.
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Indiana Pacers forward Mike Dunleavy, left, goes to the basket in front of Dallas Mavericks forward James Singleton in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. The Mavericks won 113-92.
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Toronto Raptors' Hedo Turkoglu, of Turkey, right, keeps the ball away from Boston Celtics' Ray Allen in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Boston. The Celtics won 116-103.
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San Antonio Spurs' Richard Jefferson goes up for a shot against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Houston. The Spurs defeated the Rockets 92-84.
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Detroit Pistons' Ben Wallace, left, defends against Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Kaman in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Kaman led the Clippers with 26 points in a 104-96 win over the Pistons.
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova, of Turkey, left, shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeff Green, right, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Oklahoma City won the game 108-90.
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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard goes to the basket against New York Knicks forward David Lee during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Orlando won 114-102.
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Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire, left, shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves' Ryan Gomes defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Minneapolis. Stoudemire scored 17 points in the Suns' 120-95 win.
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Cleveland Cavaliers' Mo Williams shoots over Dallas Mavericks' Jason Terry in the third quarter in an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Cleveland. Williams scored 25 points for the Cavaliers 111-95 win.
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Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler, left, dribbles to the ball against Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Washington. The Charlotte Bobcats won 92-76.
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Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan glares at official Dan Crawford after a foul call against his team during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz defeated the Trail Blazers 108-92.
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Orlando Magic's Vince Carter tries to drive past Milwaukee Bucks' Charlie Bell during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Milwaukee.
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Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant passes while defended by Golden State Warriors' Anthony Morrow, left, Monta Ellis and C.J. Watson during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.
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In this Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, photo, New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank looks on against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver. The Nets fired Frank on Sunday, Nov. 30, after losing their first 16 games during one of the worst starts in NBA history.
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In this Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, photo, New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank looks on against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver. The Nets fired Frank on Sunday, Nov. 30, after losing their first 16 games during one of the worst starts in NBA history.
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Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh scores against Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Sunday Nov. 29, 2009.
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Memphis Grizzlies' Rudy Gay, right, blocks a shot by Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Memphis won 116-105.
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Houston Rockets forward Luis Scola, of Argentina, is helped off the court after an injury in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Houston won 100-91.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan looks to shoot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Kurt Thomas during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.
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Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng, center, goes for a reverse layup between Portland Trail Blazers' Martell Webster, right, and Greg Oden during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Deng scored 25 points as they lost to the Blazers 122-98.
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Los Angeles Clippers' Baron Davis makes a layup near the end of the game while being guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves' Ramon Sessions in an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Los Angeles.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki , of Germany, loses the ball to Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Dallas. The Warriors won 111-103.
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Golden State Warriors forward Vladimir Radmanovic watches a pass by Dallas Mavericks forward Drew Gooden during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Dallas. The Warriors won 111-103.
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Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer, right, reaches in on Oklahoma City Thunders's Nenad Krstic during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2009. The Thunder beat the Jazz 104-94.
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Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson, bottom, reaches for the ball as Charlotte Bobcats' Derrick Brown, top, closes in during the second half of the Bobcats' 116-81 win in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.
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Indiana Pacers' Dahntay Jones, left, ties up Los Angles Clippers' Baron Davis during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Pacers defeated the Clippers 86-73.
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Dallas Mavericks Tim Thomas, center, goes up for a basket as Houston Rockets' Kyle Lowry and Shane Battier defend during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Houston. The Mavericks defeated the Rockets 130-99.
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Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo shoots an uncontested baseline jumper late in the fourth quarter as teammate Eddie House and the Philadelphia 76ers bench look on during an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Celtics beat the 76ers 113-110.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, struggles for control of the ball with New Jersey Nets forward Sean Williams during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Los Angeles.
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Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers slips as he tries to defend Orlando Magic guard Jason Williams during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Willams led the Magic with 25 points but Miami won 99-98.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Luke Ridnour tries to get around New Orleans Hornets center Darius Songaila during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Hornets defeated the Bucks 102-99 in overtime. Ridnour scored 23 points in the Bucks' loss.
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Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Jonny Flynn leaves the court after the team's record-setting losing start in an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Minneapolis. Flynn scored 20 points as the handed the Timberwolves their 14th- straight loss, 124-111.
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New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul congratulates New Orleans Hornets guard Darren Collison at the end of the NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Hornets defeated the Bucks 102-99 in overtime.
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Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash drives the baseline against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Phoenix.
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Detroit Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva, center, is triple-teamed by Cleveland Cavaliers' Mo Williams , J.J. Hickson, right, and Anderson Varejao, rear, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 98-88.
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Golden State Warriors' Anthony Randolph, center, shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Malik Hairston, left, DeJuan Blair, right, and Marcus Haislip during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. San Antonio won 118-104.
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Golden State Warriors assistant coach Keith Smart yells to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 118-104.
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New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez holds a towel between his teeth as he watches from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Lopez scored 32 points and pulled in 14 rebounds, but the Nets lost 93-83 to bring their season record to 0-15.
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New Orleans guard Chris Paul works on official Marat Kogut during a timeout against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The Kings won 112-96.
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New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez goes up for a shot as Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol, of Spain, gets a hand on the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 106-87.
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Actress Heather Locklear watches the Los Angeles Lakers play the New Jersey Nets during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 106-87.
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FILE - This is a Sept. 28, 2008, file photo showing Antoine Walker of the Memphis Grizzlies NBA team. Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker is promising to pay more than $900,000 to settle bad check charges with three Las Vegas casinos and avoid felony criminal charges. Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melanie Andress-Tobiasson approved a deal Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, letting Walker pay almost $13,000 a month over five years.
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New York Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni, right, has a few words for Knicks guard Nate Robinson as he walks off the court during a timeout in the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings during an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Kings beat the Kings 111-97.
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