The good thing about tanking is that it allows your team to take risks. The Philadelphia 76ers have taken the ultimate risk - allow your center to take three point shots. Spencer Hawes has made that gamble a winning one.
They are stars for a reason. At the very least, they have a good sense of timing. Paul Pierce and Deron Williams will return to action when the Nets host the Boston Celtics.
Rivalries are the essence of sports, and the NBA's got none of them. So says the reigning MVP, and still the leading candidate to retain the award - Lebron James of the Miami Heat.
Kyle Lowry is up for grabs as another one rides the tank. The Toronto Raptors have been on the fence on whether they will try to contend or just blow up the team and tank.
Another star vs. coach conflict. This time, it's with the Lakers, so the magnitude is bigger. Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant vs. Mike "Pringles" D'Antoni.
Nets vs Celtics live stream: Watch online free 7:30 ET Tuesday as division rivals meet in Brooklyn for the first time this season.
Knicks vs Cavaliers live stream: Watch online free 7:10 ET Tuesday as New York looks to bounce back from its worst loss of the season, traveling to a young, talented Cleveland team.
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DeMarcus Cousins, nicknamed 'Boogie' is one of the most notorious characters in the NBA. He was recently anointed as the franchise player of the new look Sacramento Kings.
Nuggets vs Wizards live stream: Watch online free 7:10 ET Monday as the improved Washington team could play against a team without its star point guard.
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