Denver Nuggets' J.R. Smith, passes Indiana Pacers' Brandon Rush during an exhibition game in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Denver Nuggets' J.R. Smith, passes Indiana Pacers' Brandon Rush during an exhibition game in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.

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  1. Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert looks on from the bench after fouling out during the fourth quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Bloomington, Ind., Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. Indiana won 114-112.
  2. Indiana Pacers guard A.J. Price (22) puts up a shot against San Antonio Spurs center Antonio McDyess during the second quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.
  3. Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert, left, battles San Antonio Spurs center Theo Ratliff for a loose ball during the second quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.
  4. Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger, right, drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Richard Jefferson during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.
  5. Indiana Pacers guard Dahntay Jones drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard George Hill during the second quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.
  6. Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien, right, talks with guard Earl Watson during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Bloomington, Ind., Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.
  7. Denver Nuggets' J.R. Smith, passes Indiana Pacers' Brandon Rush during an exhibition game in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  8. Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, front, takes aim with his free throw to score his 50th point as Nuggets guard J.R. Smith, back left, and New York Knicks guard Chris Duhon look on in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 128-125 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.
  9. New Jersey Nets guard Courtney Lee, left, works the ball inside past Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.
  10. Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith, left, spins and shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith defends during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 106-99.
  11. Los Angeles Clippers center Marcus Camby, right, celebrates a turnover as Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith walks away during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 106-99.
  12. Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan dunks the ball as members of the Denver Nuggets, from left, Kenyon Martin, J.R. Smith Nene Hilario of Brazil, Chauncey Billups (1) and Carmelo Anthony (15) look on along with Los Angeles Clippers Al Thornton (12) during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  13. Chris Andersen of Denver Nuggets possesses the ball in an NBA friendly in Taipei on October 8, 2009, in the first-ever National Basketball Association game played in Taiwan. The Pacers beat the Nuggets 126-104.
  14. Joey Graham (R) of Denver Nuggets tries to block Dahntay Jones of Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly in Taipei on October 8, 2009 in the first-ever National Basketball Association game played in Taiwan. The Pacers beat the Nuggets 126-104.
  15. Indiana Pacers' A.J. Price (front) tries to pass Denver Nuggets' Chris Andersen during the fourth quarter of their NBA exhibition game in Taipei October 8, 2009.
  16. Indiana Pacers' Josh McRoberts (R) is fouled by Denver Nuggets' J.R. Smith during the third quarter of their NBA exhibition game in Taipei October 8, 2009.

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