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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Houston Rockets center Chuck Hayes (44) shoots as Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley (30) defends in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game in Miami, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. 
The Miami Heat's Carlos Arroyo (L) collides with Houston Rockets' Aaron Brooks (R) as Arroyo dribbles in the first half during their NBA game in Miami, Florida, February 9, 2010.
The Miami Heat's Jermaine O'Neal (L) defends, as Houston's Luis Scola tries to drive in the first half during this regular season NBA game between the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets in Miami, Florida, February 9, 2010.
Houston Rockets guard Aaron Brooks (0) tries to pass the ball as Miami Heat center Jermaine O'Neal (7), forward Dorell Wright (1) and forward Udonis Haslem (40) defend in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game in Miami, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
The Miami Heat's Jermaine O'Neal (R) collides with Houston Rockets' Carl Landry (L) in the first half of their NBA game in Miami, Florida, February 9, 2010.
photo: Reuter, AP
Friday, January 29, 2010
Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest saves a ball from going out of bounds in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Philadelphia. 
Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum (17) goes flying after being fouled by Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala (9) as 76ers' Allen Iverson (3) looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Philadelphia.
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, left, knocks the ball loose from Philadelphia 76ers' Allen Iverson in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Philadelphia. Los Angeles won 99-91
Philadelphia 76ers' Allen Iverson, right, has the ball swatted away by Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Philadelphia. Los Angeles won 99-91.
Philadelphia 76ers' Willie Green (33) tries to get a shot past Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Philadelphia. Los Angeles won 99-91.
photo: AP
Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson (L) grabs a rebound from Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins in the first half of NBA basketball action in Atlanta, Georgia, January 29, 2010.
ATLANTA - JANUARY 29: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics loses the ball against Al Horford #15 and Josh Smith #5 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on January 29, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia
ATLANTA - JANUARY 29: Joe Johnson #2 of the Atlanta Hawks defends as Mike Bibby #10 attempts to steal the ball from Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics at Philips Arena on January 29, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen (L) shoots in front of Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford in the first half of NBA basketball action in Atlanta, Georgia, January 29, 2010.
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (L) blocks a shot from Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson in the first half of NBA basketball action in Atlanta, Georgia, January 29, 2010
photo: Reuters,Gettyimages
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Jordan Farmer (R) of the Los Angeles Lakers gets called for charging as he runs into Earl Boykins of the Washington Wizards during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Washington January 26, 2010. 
Kobe Bryant (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers passes the ball off to a teammate as Caron Butler of the Washington Wizards defends on the play during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Washington January 26, 2010
Kobe Bryant (24) of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass the ball off as he drives around Brendan Haywood (33) of the Washington Wizards during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Washington January 26, 2010.
Pau Gasol (R) of the Los Angeles Lakers keeps the basketball away from Mike Miller (6) of the Washington Wizards during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Washington January 26, 2010.
photo: Reuters
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Phoenix Suns' Jason Richardson, right, drives past New Jersey Nets' Kris Humphries to score in the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Nets 118-94. 
Phoenix Suns' Channing Frye (8) scores over New Jersey Nets' Yi Jianlian, of China, in the second quarter in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in Phoenix.
Phoenix Suns' Jason Richardson, center, looks to pass the ball to a teammate as New Jersey Nets' Brook Lopez, right, defends and Nets' Chris Douglas-Roberts looks on in the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Nets 118-94.
New Jersey Nets' Yi Jianlian (9), of China, scores over Phoenix Suns' Louis Amundson in the second quarter in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in Phoenix.
New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris, right, battles Phoenix Suns' Robin Lopez (15) for a loose ball in the first quarter in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in Phoenix.
photo: AP
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez (11) cannot stop Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) from scoring a layup in the first half of their NBA basketball game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, January 13, 2010. 
New Jersey Nets guard Chris Quinn (1) drives for a layup past Boston Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, January 13, 2010.
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) stuffs the ball between New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez and forward Chris Douglas-Roberts (17) in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, January 13, 2010
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins (43) shoots alone as he is surrounded by New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris, forward Kris Humphries, center Brook Lopez, forward Trenton Hassell and forward Chris Douglas-Roberts (L to R) in the first half of their NBA basketball game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, January 13, 2010.
New Jersey Nets' Brook Lopez attempts a shot as Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins, right, defends during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J.
photo: Reuters
Monday, January 11, 2010
Indiana Pacers guard Earl Watson (R) drives around Toronto Raptors center Andrea Bargnani of Italy during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in Indianapolis January 11, 2010. 
Toronto Raptors guard Jarrett Jack (1) looks to score underneath the basket against Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Jones during the second quater of their NBA basketball game in Indianapolis January 11, 2010.
Indiana Pacers forward Troy Murphy, left, pats guard A.J. Price on the head after Price hit a shot late in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Indianapolis, Monday, Jan. 11, 2010. Indiana won 105-101.
Indiana Pacers guard A.J. Price (22) puts up a shot over Toronto Raptors center Andrea Bargnani (L) of Italy and Raptors guard Jarrett Jack during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Indianapolis January 11, 2010.
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger (33) puts up a shot after getting between Toronto Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu (26) of Turkey and Raptors center Andrea Bargnani of Italy during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Indianapolis January 11, 2010.
photo: reuters, AP
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Orlando Magic Vince Carter (L) fouls Toronto Raptors guard Marco Belinelli in final seconds of the second half of their NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida January 6, 2010. 
Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh (L) is assisted off floor by athletic trainer Scott Foster during first half NBA basketball action against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Florida January 6, 2010.
Toronto Raptors guard Jarrett Jack (L) is fouled by Orlando Magic Vince Carter in the last seconds of second half NBA basketball action in Orlando, Florida January 6, 2010. The Raptors beat the Magic 108 - 103.
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (R) slams the ball over Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh during second half NBA basketball action in Orlando, Florida January 6, 2010. The Raptors won.
Toronto Raptors guard Jarrett Jack (L) pitches out as he is defended by Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (L) during first half NBA basketball action in Orlando, Florida January 6, 2010.
photo: Reuters
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Toronto Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu shoots while surrounded by Boston Celtics defenders in second quarter action during their NBA Basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts January 2, 2010.
Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis (R) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh in first quarter action during their NBA game in Boston, Massachusetts January 2, 2010.
Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins, right, goes up for shot against the defense of Toronto Raptors' Andrea Bargnani, of Italy, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in Boston.
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan is fouled by Boston Celtics center Rasheed Wallace (R) in first quarter action during their NBA game in Boston, Massachusetts January 2, 2010.
Boston Celtics forward Shelden Williams drives to the hoop against Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson in second quarter action during their NBA Basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts January 2, 2010.
photo: AP, Reuters
Thursday, December 31, 2009
New Orleans Hornets guard Marcus Thornton (5) battles for a rebound with Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) and Dorell Wright (1) in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. 
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul (3) fails to block the shot of Miami Heat's Michael Beasley (30) in the first half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009.
Photo: AP