Aldridge's season-high 33 help Spurs hold off Bulls
LaMarcus Aldridge had a season-high 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 119-100 on Sunday after nearly blowing a hot start. Kawhi Leonard added 25 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Kawhi Leonard added 25 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Tony Parker had 13 points and eight assists.
Rajon Rondo says he plans to have a conversation with Chicago Bulls GM Gar Forman after being benched for the second straight game. Following the game, Rondo was asked about his benching and says he will talk with Forman about it.
Rajon Rondo says he plans to have a conversation with Chicago Bulls GM Gar Forman after being benched for the second straight game. Rondo was benched for the entire second half of the Bulls ’ loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday after going scoreless in the first half with three fouls and a
© Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) sits on the bench during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Rajon Rondo says he plans to have a conversation with Chicago Bulls GM Gar Forman after being benched for the second straight game.
Rondo was benched for the entire second half of the Bulls’ loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday after going scoreless in the first half with three fouls and a minus-20 in the plus/minus category. On Saturday, he was benched yet again in favor of Michael Carter-Williams, who scored just six points. The Bulls lost the game by 20 to the Bucks 116-96 as Rondo did not see any minutes.
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Following the game, Rondo was asked about his benching and says he will talk with Forman about it.
Rondo did provide some insight about his benching. He says Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg told him he looks slow.
Rondo is averaging 7.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game this season. His 36.9 shooting percentage is by far the worst of his career.
After eight-plus mostly successful seasons in Boston to start his career, Rondo is now on his third new team in three seasons and has worn out his welcome in each successive stop. He even was suspended this season for reportedly throwing a towel at an assistant coach.
Rondo’s stay in Chicago may not last much longer the way things are going.
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Hang time
Caris LeVert of the Brooklyn Nets hangs from the rim after being fouled by Jason Smith of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Verizon Center on Dec. 30, in Washington, DC.
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Against the wall
Patty Mills of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the game on Dec. 30, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Doug McDermott still dealing with memory loss from concussion
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Rajon Rondo plans to talk with Bulls GM after latest benching . 2017.01.01. 4:13:00 Rajon Rondo says he plans to have a conversation with Chicago Bulls GM Gar Forman after being benched for the second straight game.
CHICAGO -- After he was benched for the entirety of Saturday night's 116-96 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo met with general manager Gar Forman to discuss his role on the team moving forward. "Gar and I will talk ," Rondo said after the game.
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Sneaking around
John Wall of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket past multiple Brooklyn Nets defenders during the first half at Verizon Center on Dec. 30, in Washington, DC.
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Fall away pass
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas gets a pass off after driving against Miami Heat forward Luke Babbitt and Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Dec. 30, in Boston.
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Passing around
Chicago Bulls' Dwyane Wade makes a pass against Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner during the second half of an NBA basketball game Dec. 30, in Indianapolis. Indiana defeated Chicago 111-101.
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Reaching in
Philadelphia 76ers guard T.J. McConnell defends against Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center on Dec. 30.
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Rockets react
Houston Rockets guard James Harden reacts after a play during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center on Dec. 30.
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Rajon Rondo plans to talk with Bulls GM after latest benching . 2017.01.01. 4:13:00 Rajon Rondo says he plans to have a conversation with Chicago Bulls GM Gar Forman after being benched for the second straight game.
Rajon Rondo says he plans to have a conversation with Chicago Bulls GM Gar Forman after being benched for the second straight game. Following the game, Rondo was asked about his benching and says he will talk with Forman about it.
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Driving one home
Houston Rockets forward Corey Brewer drives to the basket during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center on Dec. 30.
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Rajon Rondo had started at point guard for the Bulls in all 29 of his appearances this season, but after being benched for a fourth quarter and an entire second half in We’ll see whether that holds, and we’ll see whether Chicago’s plans for Rondo change before the Feb. 23 trade deadline passes.
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Back stage pass
Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope passes the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena on Dec. 30.
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Ground battle
Milwaukee Bucks guard Tony Snell and Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dien battle for a loose ball in the first quarter at Target Center on Dec. 30.
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Getting held back
Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson battles Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow for the ball during the first quarter at TD Garden on Dec. 30.
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El matador
Indiana Pacers guard Jeff Teague makes a pass against Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Dec. 30.
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Triple smile
The Hornets' Kemba Walker reacts after making a 3-pointer against the Heat on Dec. 29 in Charlotte. The Hornets won 91-82.
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Turn and twist
The Thunder's Enes Kanter attempts a shot as the Grizzlies' Marc Gasol defends on Dec 29 in Memphis. The Grizzlies defeated Oklahoma City 114-80.
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And you let it go....
The Lakers' Julius Randle and the Mavericks' Seth Curry watch the ball during a 101-89 Mavericks win on Dec. 29 in Los Angeles.
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Tough to dunk
The Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving drives to the basket against the Celtics' Al Horford on Dec. 29 in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 124-118.
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Make way
The Raptors' Kyle Lowry handles the ball in front of the Suns' Alex Len on Dec 29 in Phoenix. The Suns won 99-91.
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Perfect blocking skills
The 76ers' T.J. McConnell has his shot blocked by the Jazz's George Hill, as Trey Lyles defends on Dec. 29 in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won 100-83.
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Loose ball fight
The Grizzlies' Marc Gasol fights against the Thunder's Steven Adams for a loose ball on Dec. 29 in Memphis. The Grizzlies won 114-80.
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Unstoppable Matthews
The Mavericks' Wesley Matthews drives to the basket on the Lakers' Nick Young on Dec. 29 in Los Angeles. The Dallas won 101-89.
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Job well done
The Warriors' Kevin Durant celebrates with Stephen Curry during the game against the Raptors on Dec. 28 in Oakland. The Warriors won 121-111.
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Tough to stop
The Wizards' Kelly Oubre Jr. fouls the Pacers' Paul George on Dec 28 in Washington. The Wizards won 111-105.
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Butler with the game-winner
The Bulls' Jimmy Butler reacts after scoring the game winning basket against the Nets on Dec. 28 in Chicago. The Chicago won, 101-99.
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Move aside
The Knicks' Carmelo Anthony works against the Hawks' Thabo Sefolosha on Dec 28 in Atlanta. The Hawks won 102-98.
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Gigantic reach
The Kings' DeMarcus Cousins goes for the lay up against the Trail Blazers on Dec. 28 in Portland. The Trail Blazers won 102-89.
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Coming through
The Pelicans' Anthony Davis scrambles for possession with the Clippers' DeAndre Jordan on Dec. 28 in New Orleans. The Pelicans won 102-98.
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Taking it away
The Raptors' DeMar DeRozan tries to steal the ball from the Warriors' Kevin Durant on Dec. 28 in Oakland. The Warriors won 121-111.
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Big block
Memphis Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison #5 blocks a shot by Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas #4 during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Dec. 27.
Rajon Rondo was benched on Rajon Rondo bobblehead night
Monday was an extremely awkward night for Rajon Rondo, but it wasn't supposed to be. Before the season, the Chicago Bulls' marketing team scheduled Rajon Rondo bobblehead night for Jan. 9 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, hoping to promote an epic point guard battle between Rondo and Russell Westbrook.The only problem? Rondo didn't even play in the game.It's Rajon Rondo bobblehead night at United Center. This might be his only moment out of warmup togs, though, vs. OKC. pic.twitter.
The real news was that Rajon Rondo was benched entirely after Fred Hoiberg benched him for the second half of the Pacers loss. It is what it is." That quote is a perfect transition into talking about why the hell the Bulls signed Rondo in the first place.
CHICAGO -- After he was benched for the entirety of Saturday night's 116-96 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo met with general manager Gar Forman to discuss his role on the team moving forward. "Gar and I will talk ," Rondo said after the game.
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High ball
Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives on Josh Richardson #0 and Rodney McGruder #17 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on Dec. 27, in Miami, Fla.
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Reacting
Houston Rockets guard James Harden #13 reacts during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Dec. 27.
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Drive time
Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes #40 drives to the basket as Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario #42 defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center on Dec. 27.
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Loose ball hustle
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarell Martin #1 Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson #90 and Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol #33 battle for a loose ball during the first half at TD Garden on Dec. 27.
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Above it all
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant #9 dunks the ball against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena on Dec. 27.
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Boogie celebrates
The Kings' DeMarcus Cousins celebrates after defeating the 76ers by 102-100 on Dec 26 in Sacramento.
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Ready to dunk
The Cavaliers' Iman Shumpert looks to get a shot off around the Pistons' Tobias Harris on Dec. 26 in Michigan. The Detroit won the game 106-90.
Rajon Rondo: I was told I needed to be saved from myself
Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo held an 11-minute interview session with the media on Tuesday afternoon and discussed his current situation and playing off the bench. Rondo has been benched for the last five games and said he has been playing pick-up basketball to stay in shape outside of the team's practice facility. With Dwyane Wade scheduled for an off-day and Jimmy Butler and Nikola Mirotic suffering from flu-like symptoms, Rondo is now the second man off the Bulls bench for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.“A member of the staff told me I needed to be saved from myself, ” Rondo said.
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Flying high
The Clippers' DeAndre Jordan goes up for a basket against the Nuggets' Wilson Chandler on Dec. 26 in Los Angeles. The Nuggets won 106-102.
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Pumped up
The Bulls' Dwyane Wade reacts after dunking against the Pacers on Dec 26 in Chicago. The Bulls won 90-85.
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One ball contest
The Hawks' Taurean Prince passes from under the basket guarded by Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins and Kris Dunn on Dec 26 in Minneapolis, . The Wolves win 104-90 over the Hawks.
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Artful dodger
The Trail Blazers' C.J. McCollum dribbles around the Raptors' Kyle Lowry on Dec. 26 in Portland. The Raptors won 95-91.
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Getting away
The Bucks' Jason Terry dribbles the ball as the Wizards' Otto Porter Jr. defends on Dec 26 in Washington. The Wizards won 107-102.
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Stop right now
The Clippers' Jamal Crawford shoots as the Nuggets' Nikola Jokic defends on Dec. 26 in Los Angeles. The Nuggets won 106-102.
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Watch me
LaMarcus Aldridge (12) of the San Antonio Spurs dunks in front of Chicago Bulls players in San Antonio, Texas on Dec. 25. The Spurs won 119-100.
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Clutch shot
Kyrie Irving (2) of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Klay Thompson (11) of the Golden State Warriors to win the game in the final seconds in Cleveland, Ohio on Dec. 25. The Cavaliers triumphed 109-108 in a rematch of the last two NBA Finals.
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Who wants it?
DeAndre Jordan (6) of the Clippers, Timofey Mozgov (20) and Luol Deng of the Lakers go for a rebound in Los Angeles on Dec. 25. The Lakers won 111-102.
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He's the man
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook reacts after the Thunder scored against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Oklahoma City on Dec. 25. The Thunder won 112-100.
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Taking charge
The Warriors' Stephen Curry gets a rebound against the Pistons' Aron Baynes on Dec 23 in Michigan. The Warriors won 119-113.
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Triple celebration
The Pelicans' Anthony Davis celebrates after scoring a 3-point shot against the Heat on Dec. 23 in New Orleans. The Pelicians won 91-87.
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Look and shoot
The Spurs' Kawhi Leonard hits a shot between the Trail Blazers' Maurice Harkless and Al-Farouq Aminu on Dec. 23, 2016 in Portland. The Spurs won 110-90.
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Make way for King James
The Cavaliers' LeBron James drives to the basket against the Nets' Rondae Hollis-Jefferson on Dec. 23 in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 119-99.
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Timely block
The Warriors' Kevin Durant blocks the shot of the Pistons' Stanley Johnson on Dec. 23 in Michigan. The Golden State won the game 119-113.
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Get away
The Magic's Elfrid Payton drives to the basket as the Lakers' D'Angelo Russell defends on Dec 23 in Orlando. The Magic won 109-90.
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Fouled
The Grizzlies' Mike Conley is fouled by the Rockets' Patrick Beverley on Dec. 23 in Memphis. Memphis defeated Houston 115-109.
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Under pressure
The Cavaliers' Kay Felder shoots under pressure from the Nets' Anthony Bennett on Dec. 23 in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 119-99.
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Struggling
The Nuggets' Gary Harris struggles to recover the ball on the baseline in front of the Hawks' Mike Muscala on Dec. 23 in Denver. The Hawks won 109-108.
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Driving ahead
The Raptors' Kyle Lowry goes to the basket as the Jazz's Derrick Favors, Raul Neto and Rodney Hood defend on Dec. 23 in Salt Lake City. The Raptors won 104-98.
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Up for a reverse
The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo takes a shot against the Wizards on Dec. 23 in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 123-96.
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Lost it
The Heat's Hassan Whiteside and the Pelicans' Dante Cunningham fight for a rebound on Dec. 23 in New Orleans. The Pelicians won 91-87.
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Making his way
The Thunder's Russell Westbrook drives against the Celtics' Avery Bradley on Dec. 23 in Boston. The Thunder won 117-112.
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Blind hit
The Warriors' JaVale McGee and the Pistons' Andre Drummond vie for a rebound on Dec. 23 in Michigan. The Warriors won the game 119-113.
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Out of reach
The Nuggets' Nikola Jokic dives for a loose ball against the Hawks' Paul Millsap and Kris Humphries on Dec. 23 in Denver. The Hawks won 109-108.
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O'Quinn celebrates
New York Knicks center Kyle O'Quinn reacts after a dunk against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York on Dec. 22. New York won 106-95.
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Pass it around
Brooklyn Nets guard Sean Kilpatrick passes the ball around Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant during the first half on Dec. 22 in New York. Golden State won 117-101.
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Crash course
Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow and Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram collide while reaching for a rebound during the first half on Dec. 22 in Miami.
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From the floor
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart makes a pass around Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Brooks after picking up a loose ball during the second half in Indianapolis, Thursday, Dec. 22. The Celtics won 109-102.
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Goodbye 32
Miami Heat former center Shaquille O’Neal waves before having his jersey number retired into the rafters at the American Airlines Arena during a game between the Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 22 in Miami.
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Intense defense
Thunder center Enes Kanter attempts to shoot against Pelicans forward Solomon Hill during the first half on Dec. 21 in New Orleans. Oklahoma City won 121-110.
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LeBron on the move
Cavaliers forward LeBron James drives to the basket against Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half on Dec. 21 in Cleveland. The Cavs won 113-102.
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Welcome home
Former Cavaliers player Matthew Dellavedova, right, now with the Bucks, is mobbed by his former teammates as Cavs general manager David Griffin presents Dellevadova with his championship ring prior to the game on Dec. 21 in Cleveland.
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Going low
Pistons guard Reggie Jackson drives on Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison during the first half on Dec. 21 in Auburn Hills, Mich. Memphis won 98-86.
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Got there first
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks grabs a rebound ahead of the Cavaliers' Channing Frye during the first half Dec. 21 in Cleveland.
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Passing by
Hawks forward Paul Millsap passes against Timberwolves forward Gorgui Dieng in the first half on Dec. 21 in Atlanta. Minnesota won 92-84.
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Working that wingspan
Bulls forward Taj Gibson stretches for a loose ball against Wizards guard Bradley Beal during the first half on Dec. 21 in Chicago. Washington won 107-97.
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Devin dunks
Devin Booker of the Suns goes up for a dunk against the Rockets on Dec. 21 in Phoenix.
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Doing his bit for the defense
The Warriors' Stephen Curry guards against the Jazz's Shelvin Mack on Dec. 20 in Oakland. The Warriors won 104-74.
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Celebration time
The Kings' DeMarcus Cousins celebrates after scoring during the closing moments of the Kings' 126-121 win over the Trail Blazers on Dec. 20 in Sacramento.
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Anything it takes
The Celtics' Isaiah Thomas is fouled by the Grizzlies' Mike Conley while driving to the basket on Dec. 20 in Memphis. The Celtics won 112-109.
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Hard to reach
The Pelicans' Anthony Davis rebounds the ball in front of the 76ers' Joel Embiid on Dec. 20 in Philadelphia. The Pelicans won 108-93.
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Nice try
The Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis forces the Pacers' Jeff Teague to alter his shot on Dec. 20 in New York. The Knicks won 118-111.
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Perfect steal
The Cavaliers' LeBron James grabs a rebound with help from Richard Jefferson against The Bucks' Tony Snell in overtime on Dec. 20 in Milwaukee. The Cavaliers beat the Bucks 114-108.
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Hard to do
The Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge reaches for a rebound in front of The Rockets' James Harden on Dec. 20 in Houston. The Spurs won 102-100.
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Perfect shot
The Lakers' Jordan Clarkson reacts after making a shot against the Hornets on Dec. 20 in Charlotte. The Hornets won 117-113.
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Tight D
Shabazz Muhammad #15 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball against the Phoenix Suns on Dec. 19, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Hand play
Chicago Bulls forward Doug McDermott #11 guards Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson #7 during the first half on, Dec. 19, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.
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Between the gap
Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris #13 and forward Tobias Harris #34 guard Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez #8 during the first half on, Dec. 19, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.
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Going up
Indiana Pacers guard Jeff Teague #44 shoots the basketball defended by Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Dec. 19, in Indianapolis. Ind. won 107-105.
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Coming up shorts
Phoenix Suns' Marquese Chriss, left, tries to reach the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio of Spain grabs his jersey during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Dec. 19, in Minneapolis.
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Warrior face
Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha, left, drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Dec. 19.
Rajon Rondo: I was told I needed to be saved from myself .
Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo held an 11-minute interview session with the media on Tuesday afternoon and discussed his current situation and playing off the bench. Rondo has been benched for the last five games and said he has been playing pick-up basketball to stay in shape outside of the team's practice facility. With Dwyane Wade scheduled for an off-day and Jimmy Butler and Nikola Mirotic suffering from flu-like symptoms, Rondo is now the second man off the Bulls bench for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.“A member of the staff told me I needed to be saved from myself, ” Rondo said.