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Brooklyn Nets principal owner Mikhail Prokhorov speaks to the media concerning the firing of head coach Avery Johnson at halftime during an NBA game against the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at Barclays Center in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

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Washington Wizards center Emeka Okafor, right, and Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer battle for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin walks off the court after the Clippers' 116-114 victory over the Utah Jazz in an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

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Brooklyn Nets head coach Avery Johnson reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) and Kendrick Perkins (5) defend Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) during the first half of an NBA game, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) shoots a reverse lay up between New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler, left, and forward Carmelo Anthony, right, during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

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Detroit Pistons forward Austin Daye, left, gets his hand on the ball but is whistled for fouling Washington Wizards forward Martell Webster, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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Washington Wizards' Nene (42), of Brazil, drives the ball around Orlando Magic's Gustavo Ayon, of Mexico, during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando won the game 90-83.(AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) releases a shot in front of Washington Wizards forward Kevin Seraphin (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Local scout troops display a large American flag during the National Anthem before NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Washington Wizards guard Jordan Crawford (15) passes the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight (7) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)