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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) tries to drive between Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (left) and forward Royce O'Neale (right) during the second half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) pregame at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) shoots against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts to a call during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) passes around Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson (25) brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) goes up against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) shoots over Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) celebrates after three point basket against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson (25) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson (25) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
c4 shoots a three against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) reacts after a three point basket against the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) during the second quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets guard DaQuan Jeffries (3) shoots on Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the second quarter at Spectrum Center.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Toronto Raptors
Dallas Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (8) shoots the ball at the basket over Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the second quarter at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) dunks against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Smoothie King Center.
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks
Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio (19) shoots the ball against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) during the first half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) during the first half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half at Smoothie King Center.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) controls the ball against Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) during the first half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36) waves to the crowd while entering the a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden.
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) runs up court after making a three point basket against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Madison Square Garden.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) drives to the basket during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) shoots during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden.
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) shoots the ball as Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio (19) defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden.
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) shoots the ball as Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio (19) defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden.
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half at Smoothie King Center.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Toronto Raptors
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) drives against Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) during the second quarter at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee (22) passes the ball against Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) and guard Tyler Herro (left) during the first half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors forward Kelly Olynyk (41) controls the ball against Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) during the second quarter at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) controls the ball against Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the first half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) drives to the basket during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) dunks the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) and Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) look on in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) dunks the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) and Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) look on in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) is fouled while shooting during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden.
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) is fouled while shooting during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden.
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) shoots the ball during the second half as Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) and forward Ronald Holland II (00) defend at Madison Square Garden.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr (13) reacts during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) dribbles up court during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) blocks the shot of Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) controls the ball against Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) during the fourth quarter at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) reacts after the final horn against the Denver Nuggets at Capital One Arena.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) congratulates Washington Wizards players after their game at Capital One Arena.
NBA: Detroit Pistons at New York Knicks
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Madison Square Garden.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) walks off the court after the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) celebrates with Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (R) after their game against the Denver Nuggets at Capital One Arena.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards
Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan (L) talks with Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) after their game at Capital One Arena.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) dribbles down the court during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) dribbles down the court during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) talks to the referee during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) drives against Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) during the second half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) shoots the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) and center Mason Plumlee (22) during the second half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) celebrates with guard Tyler Herro (14) after Herro made a three-point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
The Miami Heat dancers perform during the second half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
The Miami Heat dancers perform during the second half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
The Miami Heat dancers perform during the second half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) shoots during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles down the court during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) talks with official Dedric Taylor during a timeout in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) during the second half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) is fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) during the second half at Kaseya Center.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36) hug after the Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
Memphis Grizzlies v Boston Celtics
BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 7: The bull gang puts down the floor for an evening game between the Boston Celtics and the Memphis Grizzlies after the Boston Bruins played the Philadelphia Flyers in the afternoon at TD Garden on December 7, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks v Toronto Raptors
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 7: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks warms up before facing the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 7, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks v Toronto Raptors
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 7: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks warms up before facing the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 7, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks v Toronto Raptors
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 7: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks warms up before facing the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 7, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks v Toronto Raptors
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 7: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks warms up before facing the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 7, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks v Toronto Raptors
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 7: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks warms up before facing the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 7, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks v Toronto Raptors
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 7: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks warms up before facing the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 7, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks on against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks on against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards shoots in front of Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards shoots in front of Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Alexandre Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards sits on the bench against the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Head coach Brian Keefe of the Washington Wizards looks on /N during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Anthony Gill #16 of the Washington Wizards is fouled by Julian Strawther #3 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards dribbles past Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball up the court against the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Denver Nuggets v Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball up the court against the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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