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23:26  04 january  2018
23:26  04 january  2018 Source:   hoopshype.com

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LaVar Ball starting league for players to skip college Controversial NBA dad LaVar Ball told ESPN on Wednesday that he is starting a basketball league for high school graduates who don't want to attend college before launching an NBA career. Ball says his Junior Basketball Association will be fully funded by his Big Baller Brand and seeks 80 players to fill 10 teams he hopes will play at NBA arenas in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta and New York."Getting these players is going to be easy," Ball told ESPN. "This is giving guys a chance to get a jump start on their career, to be seen by pro scouts and we're going to pay them because someone has got to pay these kids.

Lonzo Ball was back in practice with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, but his status for actual NBA games remains a mystery. The team announced that the rookie point guard was a full participant in activities at the UCLA Health Training Center

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Lonzo Ball goes through full Lakers practice, questionable vs. Hornets: Dec 14, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) reacts in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena.© David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Dec 14, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) reacts in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena.

Lonzo Ball was back in practice with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, but his status for actual NBA games remains a mystery. The team announced that the rookie point guard was a full participant in activities at the UCLA Health Training Center, but that he remains questionable for Friday's game at Staples Center against the Charlotte Hornets after spending nearly two weeks sidelined by a sprained left shoulder.

As Lakers reporter Mike Trudell relayed, Ball's status for the team's next game will depend on how his body responds in the morning.

According to the Orange County Register's Bill Oram, there was no rust present on Zo's shot when competing against Lakers assistant Brian Shaw.

Ball had been on a roll from distance before he got hurt. Over his last six games prior to injury, the 20-year-old knocked down 45.0 percent of his threes.

L.A. could certainly use Lonzo's stroke, passing acumen, knack for making plays on defense and. . .well, pretty much everything else he brings to the table. The Purple and Gold have lost all six of his absences, including Wednesday's 133-96 annihilation at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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  • Slide 1 of 75: Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook goes up for a shot in front of Los Angeles Lakers' Julius Randle during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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    No holding back

    The Thunder's Russell Westbrook goes up for a shot in front of the Lakers' Julius Randle on Jan. 3 in Los Angeles. Oklahoma City won 133-96.

  • Slide 2 of 75: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives against Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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    Power move

    Warriors guard Stephen Curry drives against Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell on Jan. 3 in Dallas. Golden State won 125-122.
  • Slide 3 of 75: Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, right, guards New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, left, as he drives to the basket in the first half during an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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    Eyes on the basket

    Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, right, guards Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday as he drives to the basket on Jan. 3 in Salt Lake City. New Orleans won 108-98.
  • Slide 4 of 75: BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 3, 2018 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Flying high

    Terry Rozier of the Celtics dunks against the Cavaliers on Jan. 3 in Boston. Boston won 102-88.
  • Slide 5 of 75: DENVER, CO - JANUARY 3: Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against the Phoenix Suns on January 3, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    On the run

    Gary Harris of the Nuggets drives to the basket against the Suns on Jan. 3 in Denver. Denver won 134-111.
  • Slide 6 of 75: MILWAUKEE, WI - JANUARY 3: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball against the Indiana Pacers on January 3, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Standing pat

    Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks handles the ball against the Pacers on Jan. 3 in Milwaukee. Milwaukee won 122-101.
  • Slide 7 of 75: Miami Heat's Kelly Olynyk dunks over Detroit Pistons' Tobias Harris, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Miami. The Heat won 111-104. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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    Finishing in style

    The Heat's Kelly Olynyk dunks against the Pistons on Jan. 3 in Miami. Miami won 111-104.
  • Slide 8 of 75: WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 3: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the New York Knicks on January 3, 2018 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Forward march

    Bradley Beal of the Wizards handles the ball against the Knicks on Jan. 3 in Washington. Washington won 121-103.
  • Slide 9 of 75: ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 3: Gerald Green #14 handles the ball against the Orlando Magic on January 3, 2018 at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    High hopes

    The Rockets' Gerald Green goes up for a shot against the Magic on Jan. 3 in Orlando, Fla. Houston won 116-98.
  • Slide 10 of 75: CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 03: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors drives against Justin Holiday #7 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 3, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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    Hands off!

    DeMar DeRozan of the Raptors drives against Justin Holiday of the Bulls on Jan. 3 in Chicago. Toronto won 124-115.
  • Slide 11 of 75: Brooklyn Nets' Jahlil Okafor (4) defends Minnesota Timberwolves' Gorgui Dieng (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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    Close-up battle

    The Nets' Jahlil Okafor defends a shot by the Timberwolves' Gorgui Dieng on Jan. 3 in New York. Brooklyn won 98-97.
  • Slide 12 of 75: PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 3: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates scoring with Robert Covington #33 in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Wells Fargo Center on January 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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    Sense of acheivement

    Ben Simmons celebrates a score with 76ers teammate Robert Covington against the Spurs on Jan. 3 in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won, 112-106.
  • Slide 13 of 75: Memphis Grizzlies' Brandan Wright, right, reaches for a rebound against Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan, left, and Milos Teodosic during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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    Hands in the air

    Brandan Wright of the Grizzlies, right, reaches for a rebound against DeAndre Jordan of the Clippers, left, and Milos Teodosic on Jan. 2 in Los Angeles. The Clippers won
  • Slide 14 of 75: The Sacramento Kings' Garrett Temple (17) attempts to strip the ball from Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, middle, in the first half on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.
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    Powering through

    The Kings' Garrett Temple attempts to strip the ball from the Hornets' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, middle, on Jan. 2 in Sacramento, Calif. The Hornets won 131-111.
  • Slide 15 of 75: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on January 2, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
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    Shooting Sun

    Devin Booker of the Suns shoots the ball against the Hawks on Jan. 2 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns won 104-103.
  • Slide 16 of 75: Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaiah Thomas, right, drives past Portland Trail Blazers' Al-Farouq Aminu in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Cleveland.
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    Driving through

    Isaiah Thomas of the Cavaliers, right, drives past Al-Farouq Aminu of the Trail Blazers on Jan. 2 in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 127-110.
  • Slide 17 of 75: New York Knicks center Kyle O'Quinn (9) reacts to being called for a technical foul against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half on Jan. 2 in New York.
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    Disappointed

    Kyle O'Quinn of the Knicks reacts to being called for a technical foul against the Spurs on Jan. 2 in New York.
  • Slide 18 of 75: MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 1: Andrew Wiggins #22 helps up Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 1, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Helping hand

    Andrew Wiggins #22 helps up Jimmy Butler #23 of the Timberwolves during the game against the Lakers on Jan. 1 in Minneapolis, Minn. The Timberwolves won 114-96.
  • Slide 19 of 75: CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 01: Maurice Harkless #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball while being guarded by Paul Zipser #16 of the Chicago Bulls in the first quarter at the United Center on January 1, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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    Blazing through the opposition

    Maurice Harkless #4 of the Trail Blazers dribbles the ball while being guarded by Paul Zipser of the Bulls on Jan. 1 in Chicago, Ill. The Trail Blazers won 124-120.
  • Slide 20 of 75: BROOKLYN, NY - JANUARY 1, 2018: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic on January 1, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Jarrett Nets one against Orlando

    Jarrett Allen #31 of the Nets shoots the ball against the Magic on Jan. 1 in Brooklyn, New York. The Nets won 98-95.
  • Slide 21 of 75: TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 01: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball as Khris Middleton #22 and Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks defend during the second half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on January 1, 2018 in Toronto, 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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    Man of the hour

    DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Raptors shoots the ball as Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe of the Bucks defend on Jan. 1 in Toronto, Canada. The Trail Blazers won 124-120.
  • Slide 22 of 75: WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 31: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Chicago Bulls on December 31, 2017 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Beal on the move

    Bradley Beal (3) of the Washington Wizards dribbles against Kris Dunn (32) of the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 31 in Washington, D.C. The Wizards won 114-110.
  • Slide 23 of 75: HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 31: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets goes to the basket against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 31, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Working (double) OT

    James Harden of the Houston Rockets goes to the basket against the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 31 in Houston. Harden exited the game with an injury as the Rockets won in double overtime, 148-142.
  • Slide 24 of 75: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - DECEMBER 31: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on December 31, 2017 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Get off me

    Russell Westbrook, right, of the Oklahoma City Thunder tries to create some space against the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 31 in Oklahoma City. The Mavericks won 116-113.
  • Slide 25 of 75: LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Lou Williams #23 of the LA Clippers drives to the basket against the Charlotte Hornets on December 31, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Lordy, he scored 40

    Lou Williams, center, of the Los Angeles Clippers drives against the Charlotte Hornets on Dec. 31 in Los Angeles. Williams scored 40 points as the Clippers won, 106-98.
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    On the floor

    Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson, right, passes the ball after battling with Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers on Dec. 31 in Phoenix. The Sixers won, 123-110.

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  • Slide 27 of 75: INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves throws a pass over Cory Joseph #6 and Thaddeus Young #21 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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    Making a pass

    Jimmy Butler of the Minnesota Timberwolves throws a pass against Cory Joseph (6) and Thaddeus Young of the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 31 in Indianapolis. The T-Wolves won, 107-90.
  • Slide 28 of 75: INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves fights for a rebound with Myles Turner #33 and Lance Stephenson #1 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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    2 against 1

    Karl-Anthony Towns, center, of the Minnesota Timberwolves fights for a rebound against Myles Turner (33) and Lance Stephenson of the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 31 in Indianapolis.
  • Slide 29 of 75: The Memphis Grizzlies' Tyreke Evans (12) celebrates a 3-point basket against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. (Hector Amezcua/Sacramento Bee/TNS via Getty Images)
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    Making it count

    Tyreke Evans of the Memphis Grizzlies celebrates a 3-pointer against the Sacramento Kings on Dec. 31 in Sacramento, Calif. The Grizzlies won 114-96.
  • Slide 30 of 75: BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 31: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on December 31, 2017 at TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Steve Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Splitting the defense

    Kyrie Irving (11) of the Boston Celtics dribbles against Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, left, and Spencer Dinwiddie the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 31 in Boston. The Celtics won 108-105.
  • Slide 31 of 75: SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 30: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks off the court after their 104-101 loss to the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 30, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
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    Not-so-happy birthday

    LeBron James of the Cavaliers walks off the court after losing to the Jazz on Dec. 30 -- his 33rd birthday -- in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won 104-101.
  • Slide 32 of 75: December 30, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports - 10507319
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    Too spicy

    The Warriors' Stephen Curry celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Grizzlies on Dec. 30 in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors won 141-128.
  • Slide 33 of 75: DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball against the Denver Nuggets on December 30, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Standoff

    Dario Saric of the 76ers handles the ball against the Nuggets on Dec. 30 in Denver. The 76ers won 107-102.
  • Slide 34 of 75: DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 30: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against the San Antonio Spurs on December 30, 2017 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Unstoppable Andre

    Andre Drummond of the Pistons drives to the basket against the Spurs on Dec. 30 in Detroit. The Pistons won 93-79.
  • Slide 35 of 75: NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 30: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans Enes Kanter #00 of the New York Knicks and DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans go for a jumb ball during the first half of a NBA game at the Smoothie King Center on December 30, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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    Trapped

    Jrue Holiday, left, and DeMarcus Cousins of the Pelicans sandwich Enes Kanter of the Knicks on Dec. 30 in New Orleans. The Knicks won 105-103.
  • Slide 36 of 75: ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 30: Evan Turner #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers loses the ball as he is defended by Kent Bazemore #24, Miles Plumlee #18 and Taurean Prince #12 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 30, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Surrounded by Hawks

    Evan Turner of the Trail Blazers looks for a way past Hawks players, from left, Kent Bazemore, Miles Plumlee and Taurean Prince on Dec. 30 in Atlanta. The Hawks won 104-89.
  • Slide 37 of 75: ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 30: Jordan Mickey #25 of the Miami Heat goes up for a dunk against the Orlando Magic on December 30, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Heating up

    Jordan Mickey of the Heat goes up for a dunk against the Magic on Dec. 30 in Orlando, Fla. The Heat won 117-111.
  • Slide 38 of 75: The Sacramento Kings' Frank Mason III (10) drives to the basket against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. (Hector Amezcua/Sacramento Bee/TNS via Getty Images)
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    Kings get Sunburned

    The Kings' Frank Mason III drives to the basket against the Suns on Dec. 29 in Sacramento, Calif. The Suns won 111-101.
  • Slide 39 of 75: LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 29: Blake Griffin #32 of the LA Clippers goes up for a dunk against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 29, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Uprising

    Blake Griffin of the Clippers goes up for a dunk against the Lakers on Dec. 29 in Los Angeles, Calif.. The Clippers won 121-101.
  • Slide 40 of 75: OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 29: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets goes to the basket against the Golden State Warriors on December 29, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Warriors get stung

    Dwight Howard of the Hornets goes to the basket against the Warriors on Dec 29 in Oakland, Calif. The Hornets won 111-100.
  • Slide 41 of 75: WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 29: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets on December 29, 2017 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Against all odds

    Otto Porter Jr. of the Wizards shoots the ball against the Rockets on Dec. 29 in Washington, DC. The Wizards won 121-103.
  • Slide 42 of 75: TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 29: Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) on an alley hoop, lob pass from Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10). Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks in 1st half action of NBA regular season play at Air Canada Centre. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
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    Dunks it like a pro

    The Raptors' OG Anunoby on an alley hoop, lob pass from DeMar DeRozan during the game against the Hawks on Dec. 29 in Ontario, Canada. The Raptors won 111-98.

    Randle leads Lakers past Mavericks in OT

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  • Slide 43 of 75: NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 29: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives the ball around Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks at Smoothie King Center on December 29, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    Dribbling through

    Anthony Davis of the Pelicans drives the ball around Dwight Powell of the Mavericks on Dec. 29 in New Orleans, La. The Mavericks won 128-120.
  • Slide 44 of 75: CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 29: David Nwaba #11 of the Chicago Bulls drives past Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers at the United Center on December 29, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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    Taking off

    David Nwaba of the Bulls drives past Domantas Sabonis of the Pacers on Dec. 29 in Chicago, Ill. The Bulls won 119-107.
  • Slide 45 of 75: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK- DECEMBER 29, 2017: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 29, 2017 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Incoming

    Russell Westbrook of the Thunder drives to the basket against the Bucks on Dec. 29 in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Bucks won 97-95.
  • Slide 46 of 75: MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat and Caris LeVert #22 of the Brooklyn Nets box out during the game between the two teams at the American Airlines Arena on December 29, 2017 in Miami Florida. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    The moment of truth

    Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert of the Nets and Bam Adebayo of the Heat box out during the game on Dec. 29 in Miami Fla. The Nets won 111-87.
  • Slide 47 of 75: Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless, center right, shoots over Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
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    76ers get blazed by Portland

    The Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless shoots over the 76ers center Joel Embiid on Dec. 28 in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers won 114-110.

  • Slide 48 of 75: Milwaukee Bucks' Eric Bledsoe shoots past Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 102-96. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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    Bucks out run the Wolves

    The Bucks' Eric Bledsoe shoots past the Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns on Dec. 28 in Milwaukee, Wis. The Bucks won 102-96.
  • Slide 49 of 75: ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 28: Elfrid Payton #2 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons on December 28, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Shoots and scores

    Elfrid Payton of the Magic shoots the ball against the Pistons on Dec. 28 in Orlando, Fla. Magic won 102-89.
  • Slide 50 of 75: BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 28: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Houston Rockets on December 28, 2017 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Driving through

    Kyrie Irving of the Celtics handles the ball against the Rockets on Dec. 28 in Boston, Mass. Celtics won 99-98.
  • Slide 51 of 75: Dec 28, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) catches a pass in front of New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports - 10501957
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    Spur of the moment

    The Spurs LaMarcus Aldridge catches a pass in front of Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis on Dec. 28 in San Antonio, Tex. The Spurs won 119-107.
  • Slide 52 of 75: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, turns the ball over as he goes to the floor against Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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    Losing ground

    Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, turns the ball over as he goes to the floor against Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic on Dec. 27 in Sacramento, Calif. Sacramento won 109-95.
  • Slide 53 of 75: Golden State Warriors forwards Jordan Bell (2), Andre Iguodala (9) and Kevin Durant (35) celebrate during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. The Warriors won 126-101. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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    Easy-breezy

    Warriors forwards Jordan Bell (2), Andre Iguodala (9) and Kevin Durant (35) celebrate during the game against the Jazz in Oakland on Dec. 27. The Warriors won 126-101.
  • Slide 54 of 75: NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 27: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans contests a shot against the Brooklyn Nets on December 27, 2017 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Taking over the Nets

    Anthony Davis (23) of the Pelicans contests a shot against the Nets on Dec. 27 in New Orleans. The Pelicans won 128-113.
  • Slide 55 of 75: Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker, left, and Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving, right, battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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    Stop at nothing

    The Hornets' Kemba Walker, left, and the Celtics' Kyrie Irving, right, battle for the ball on Dec. 27 in Charlotte, N.C.  Boston won 102-91.
  • Slide 56 of 75: Dec 27, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) drives to the basket in front of Toronto Raptors forward Norman Powell (24) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports - 10500933
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    Irrepressible Thunder

    The Thunder's Paul George (13) drives to the basket in front of Raptors forward Norman Powell (24) on Dec. 27 in Oklahoma City. The Thunder won 124-107
  • Slide 57 of 75: Washington Wizards' Otto Porter Jr., right, and teammate Marcin Gortat, of Poand, reach for a rebound against Atlanta Hawks' John Collins, left, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    The Wizards casting their spell

    The Wizards' Otto Porter Jr., right, and teammate Marcin Gortat, reach for a rebound against the Hawks on Dec. 27 in Atlanta. The Hawks won 113-99.
  • Slide 58 of 75: Dallas Mavericks guards Dennis Smith Jr. (1) and Yogi Ferrell (11) celebrate during the closing minute of the team's NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. The Mavericks defeated the Pacers 98-94. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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    Flying high

    Mavericks guards Dennis Smith Jr. and Yogi Ferrell ( celebrate during the game against the Pacers on Dec. 27 in Indianapolis. The Mavericks defeated the Pacers 98-94.
  • Slide 59 of 75: Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler, center, shoots over Denver Nuggets' Torrey Craig, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 128-125. Butler led the Timberwolves with 39 points. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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    Shoot off

    The Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler, center, shoots over the Nuggets' Torrey Craig on Dec. 27 in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 128-125.
  • Slide 60 of 75: Frank Mason III #10 of the Sacramento Kings loses control of the ball as he is defended by Sam Dekker #7 and Montrezl Harrell #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of a basketball game at Staples Center on December 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
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    Defending against Kings

    Frank Mason III of the Kings loses control of the ball as he is defended by Sam Dekker and Montrezl Harrell of the Clippers on Dec. 26 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 122-95.

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  • Slide 61 of 75: Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) defends during the first half on Dec. 26 in Dallas, TX.
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    Break it up

    Harrison Barnes of the Mavericks shoots as Kyle Lowry of the Raptors defends on Dec. 26 in Dallas, TX. The Mavericks won 98-93.
  • Slide 62 of 75: Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) attempts a shot around Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the second half on Dec. 26 in Miami, FL.
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    Swooping in

    Tyler Johnson of the Heat attempts a shot around Jonathan Isaac of the Magic on Dec. 26 in Miami, FL. The Heat won 107-89.
  • Slide 63 of 75: Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, center, Chicago Bulls' Nikola Mirotic, left, and David Nwaba, right, look for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, in Milwaukee.
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    Watching out

    The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, center, the Bulls' Nikola Mirotic, left, and David Nwaba, right, look for a rebound on Dec. 26 in Milwaukee. The Bulls won 115-106.
  • Slide 64 of 75: Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot against the Utah Jazz on December 26, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
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    Up and over

    Wilson Chandler of the Nuggets puts up a shot against the Jazz on Dec. 26 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets won 107-83.
  • Slide 65 of 75: Reggie Jackson #1 of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a third quarter injury during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Little Caesars Arena on December 26, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Pistons won 107-83.
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    That hurts

    Reggie Jackson of the Pistons reacts to a injury against the Pacers on Dec. 26 in Detroit, Michigan. Pistons won 107-83.
  • Slide 66 of 75: San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots the ball past Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) and Allen Crabbe (33) during the second half on Dec. 26 in San Antonio, TX.
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    Flying attempt

    Kawhi Leonard of the Spurs shoots the ball past the Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie and Allen Crabbe on Dec. 26 in San Antonio, TX. The Spurs won 109-97.
  • Slide 67 of 75: Back from injury, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles past Memphis Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, in Phoenix.
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    Dribbling through

    Devin Booker of the Suns dribbles past Andrew Harrison, right, of the Grizzlies on Dec. 26 in Phoenix. The Suns won 99-97.
  • Slide 68 of 75: Dec 25, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts as he takes the court prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports - 10499398
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    Roaring Thunder

    Thunder's Russell Westbrook reacts as he takes the court prior to the game against the Rockets on Dec. 25 in Oklahama City, Okla. The Thunder won 112-107.
  • Slide 69 of 75: LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25 Andrew Wiggins #22 and Taj Gibson #67 of the Minnesota Timberwolves high five during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 25, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    The Wolfpack

    Andrew Wiggins and Taj Gibson of the Timberwolves high five during the game against the Lakers on Dec. 25 in Los Angeles, Calif. The Timberwolves won 121-104.
  • Slide 70 of 75: December 25, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates in front of Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 99-92. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports - 10499266
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    Deja Vu for the Cavs

    Kevin Durant of the Warriors celebrates in front of the Cavaliers' LeBron James on Dec. 25 in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors won 99-92.

    ESPN’s Michelle Beadle blasts ‘obnoxious, misogynist’ LaVar Ball

    ESPN’s Michelle Beadle blasts ‘obnoxious, misogynist’ LaVar Ball Michelle Beadle was not about to allow LaVar Ball to dominate a discussion of his son, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball, during a Thursday’s edition of ESPN’s “SportsNation.” Beadle listened as panelist LZ Granderson brought up the outspoken, elder Ball’s name during the aforementioned discussion about his son.

    Lonzo Ball went down with an injury that was disregarded. And the Lakers weren’t too hot. So I think it’s time we talked about the Lonzo Ball impact.

  • Slide 71 of 75: NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 25: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against the New York Knicks on December 25, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Doing it in style

    Joel Embiid of the 76ers shoots the ball against the Knicks on Dec. 25 in New York City. The 76ers won 105-98.
  • Slide 72 of 75: BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 25: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Boston Celtics on December 25, 2017 at the TD Garden 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Unstoppable Beal

    Bradley Beal of the Wizards handles the ball against the Celtics on Dec. 25 in Boston, Mass. Wizards won 111-103.
  • Slide 73 of 75: Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant walks up the floor during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017. The Nuggets won 96-81. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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    Durant downer

    Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors walks up the floor during the game against the Denver Nuggets on Dec. 23 in Oakland, Calif. The Nuggets won 96-81.
  • Slide 74 of 75: PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 23: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dunks the ball against the Phoenix Suns on December 23, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Butler did it

    Jimmy Butler of the Minnesota Timberwolves dunks against the Phoenix Suns on Dec. 23 in Phoenix. The Timberwolves won 115-106.
  • Slide 75 of 75: LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 23: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 and Larry Nance Jr. #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers defend against Evan Turner #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of a game at Staples Center on December 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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    Losing balance

    Evan Turner of the Portland Trail Blazers (center) tries to maintain his dribble against Larry Nance Jr. (7) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope of the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 23 in Los Angeles. The Trail Blazers won 95-92.

ESPN’s Michelle Beadle blasts ‘obnoxious, misogynist’ LaVar Ball .
Michelle Beadle was not about to allow LaVar Ball to dominate a discussion of his son, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball, during a Thursday’s edition of ESPN’s “SportsNation.” Beadle listened as panelist LZ Granderson brought up the outspoken, elder Ball’s name during the aforementioned discussion about his son.

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