2014-15 NBA photo of the day

April 13, 2015: Every bounce is crucial at this point in the season for the Pelicans, who are closing in on a playoff berth. New Orleans and Minnesota vie for a rebound during the Pelicans' 100-88 win.

April 12, 2013: Russell Westbrook got the highlights, but the Pacers got a crucial win. Westbrook poured in a career-high 54 points, but Indiana defeated Oklahoma City 116-104.

April 11, 2015: Golden State Warriors center Marreese Speights hugs Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine after LaVine was called for a traveling violation at Oracle Arena.

April 9, 2015: It was another big night in Oakland as MVP candidate Stephen Curry broke his own single-season record for 3s and the Warriors clinched the league's best record with a 116-105 win over the Blazers.

April 8, 2015: Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum passes the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin looks on during the first quarter at the Moda Center.

April 7, 2015: Hawks guard Jeff Teague is introduced before Atlanta's game against the Phoenix Suns at Philips Arena.

April 6, 2015: Brook Lopez, right, had little trouble carving up brother Robin and the Portland frontcourt. Brook Lopez scored a team-high 32 points to lead Brooklyn to a 106-96 win.

April 5, 2015: Paul George felt the love from the Indiana crowd as he made an emotional return to the court. George scored 13 points in his first game of the season after breaking his leg in the offseason.

April 4, 2015: Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston is called for a flagrant foul against Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki at American Airlines Center.

April 2: LeBron James stretches out to defend a shot by Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson,

April 1, 2015: Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic and Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams battle for control of the ball at BMO Harris Bradley Center.

March 31, 2015: Even though Andrew Bogut (12), David Lee (10) and the Warriors had a hard time corralling Blake Griffin (32), Golden State found a way to win. Griffin poured in 40 points, but Golden State beat Los Angeles 110-106 for its 10th straight victory.

March 30, 2015: T'wolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) goes hard to the bucket against Jazz center Ruby Gobert (27) during their duel above the rim. Wiggins had a couple of dunks, but Gobert had three blocks in Utah's 104-84 win.

March 29, 2015: Detroit Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie fouls Miami Heat forward James Ennis at American Airlines Arena.

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan rises up to dunk over New York Knicks forward Lou Amundson at Madison Square Garden.

March 24, 2015: The Bucks celebrated a crucial win in the most dramatic fashion. Khris Middleton hit a 3 as time expired to cap a 16-point, fourth-quarter rally and give Milwaukee an 89-88 win over Miami. The win moved the Bucks 2½ games ahead of the Heat for sixth in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

March 23, 2015: Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) showed no mercy with this ferocious one-handed throw-down over Hornets forward Jason Maxiell (54). The flush was part of Mirotic's team-high 28 points that helped Chicago win 98-86 and clinch a playoff spot.

March 22, 2015: Tiago Splitter (22) got a face full of Pero Antic's arm on this shot attempt, but Splitter and the Spurs didn't let it get them down. Splitter scored a team-high 23 points to help San Antonio notch a 114-95 win.

March 21, 2015: Suns forward P.J. Tucker was pumped up after a second-half basket against the Rockets. Tucker chipped in 19 points as Phoenix won 117-102 for a crucial road victory.

March 20, 2015: LeBron James had everything working for him in the Cavs' 95-92 win over the Pacers. James scored a game-high 29 points, including two on this nifty scoop shot.

March 19, 2015: James Harden celebrates after a three-pointer during the Rockets' 118-108 win over the Nuggets. Harden poured in a career-high 50 points on the night.

Mar 18, 2015: Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) fouls Kings center Ryan Hollins (5) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Los Angeles defeated Sacramento 116-105.

March 17, 2015: On a night James Harden struggled, Josh Smith (5) and the rest of the Rockets picked up the slack in a win over the Magic. Harden shot just 4-of-14 from the field, but Smith chipped in 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting as Houston prevailed 107-94.

March 16, 2015: Things didn't go exactly as planned for LeBron James in his latest return to Miami. James scored 26 points, but his former Heat teammates topped the Cavaliers 106-92.

March 15, 2015: Dennis Schroder (17) and the Hawks harassed Jordan Clarkson (6) and the Lakers into 40% shooting and 21 turnovers on the way to a 91-86 win. Schroder also scored a game-high 24 points.

Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel dunks past Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez at Wells Fargo Center.

March 13, 2015: Russell Westbrook had everything working for him again, including a 32-footer here at the halftime buzzer. Westbrook finished with 29 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his sixth triple-double in eight games, and the Thunder won 113-99.

March 12, 2015: A hand in the face was nowhere near enough to slow Kyrie Irving on this night. Irving poured in 57 points, the most in the NBA this season, to rally the Cavaliers past the Spurs 128-125 in overtime.

March 9, 2015: Marc Gasol (33) got the better of brother Pau (16) on this play and on the scoreboard as the Grizzlies beat the Bulls 101-91.

Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons chases a loose ball against the Lakers at Staples Center.

Mar 7, 2015: Rockets guard James Harden reacts against the Nuggets at Pepsi Center.

Mar 6, 2015: Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) tries to strip the ball from Kings guard Andre Miller (22) at Amway Center.

Mar 5, 2015: Bulls center Joakim Noah grabs a rebound against the Thunder at the United Center.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook reacts after being fouled on a made basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter.

March 3, 2015: Hornets guard Mo Williams passes the ball while Lakers forward Ryan Kelly defends at Time Warner Cable Arena.

March 2, 2015: 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) gets extra protective of a rebound with Raptors forward Tyler Hansbrough reaching in.

Mar 1, 2015: Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives the basket as Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith defends at Toyota Center.

Feb 28, 2015: Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dives for a loose ball against the Pistons at Verizon Center.

Feb 27, 2015: Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) shoots against Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (bottom) at Staples Center.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Mitch McGary and Phoenix Suns forward Marcus Morris dive for the ball during the first quarter .

Feb. 25, 2015: Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett pounds his chest before a game against the Washington Wizards at Target Center.

Feb. 23, 2015: James Harden had everything working in the Rockets' 113-102 win over the Timberwolves. Harden finished with 31 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double of the season.

Feb 22, 2015: Lakers forward Nick Young reacts after shooting a 3-point basket against the Celtics at Staples Center.

Feb 21, 2015: Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) attempts to get a rebound against the Rockets at Toyota Center.

Boston Celtics center Brandon Bass attempts a shot over Sacramento Kings guard Andre Miller during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook passes the ball to forward Nick Collison in front of Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

West guard Russell Westbrook skies for a dunk at Madison Square Garden en route to being named All-Star Game MVP.

Feb. 14, 2015: Warriors guard Stephen Curry squares up during the three-point shootout, which he won during All-Star Saturday at Barclays Center.

Feb. 13, 2015: Andrew Wiggins of the winning World team talks with Timberwolves teammates Gorgui Dieng (World) and Zach LaVine (USA) after winning Rising Stars Challenge MVP at Barclays Center.

Feb. 12, 2015: Derrick Rose looked like the Derrick Rose of old, driving the lane and hitting tough shots over big men during the Bulls' 113-98 win over the Cavaliers. Rose finished with a team-high 30 points.

Feb 11, 2015: Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, center Chris Bosh and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James talks after Cleveland's 113-93 win.

Feb 10, 2015: Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin runs into Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic during the first half.

Feb. 9, 2015: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich hurries off the court after recording his 1,000th career win. Popovich became the ninth coach in NBA history with 1,000 wins after San Antonio beat Indiana.

Feb 8, 2015: Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (middle) celebrates with teammates after his game-winning shot at the buzzer against the Suns.

Waitress Deila Barr looses a tray of beers as Brooklyn Nets center Mason Plumlee runs into her chasing the ball.

Feb. 6, 2015: Anthony Davis celebrates perhaps the biggest shot of his young career, a three-pointer at the buzzer that gave the Pelicans a dramatic 116-113 win over the Thunder. Davis finished with 41 points as New Orleans overcame 48 points from Russell Westbrook.

Feb. 5, 2015: LeBron James and the Cavaliers produced several highlight-reel plays during a 105-94 win over the Clippers, their 12th straight victory.

Feb. 4, 2015: Stephen Curry showed off his flexibility, range and entire offensive repertoire while pouring in a season-high 51 points against the Mavericks. Curry scored 26 in the third quarter alone as the Warriors rallied from an early 22-point deficit to win 128-114.

Feb. 3 2015: Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has to get horizontal to take a shot over Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside.

Feb. 2, 2015: Anthony Davis (23) and the Pelicans put the brakes on history, ending the Hawks' franchise-record 19-game winning streak. Davis had 29 points, 13 rebounds and this big block on Jeff Teague (0).

Feb. 1, 2015: Heat center Chris Bosh shoots over Celtics forward Brandon Bass.

Jan. 31, 2015: The Hawks prepare for their 19th consecutive victory, against the 76ers.

Jan. 30, 2015: Pelicans guard Eric Gordon (10) took a hard hit from Clipper center DeAndre Jordan (6) here, but Gordon rebounded to score a game-high 28 points in New Orleans' 108-103 win.

Jan. 29, 2015: Pau Gasol won two titles with the Lakers, and the fan showed him some love with a standing ovation upon his return. Los Angeles, however, got the last laugh with a 123-118 win in 2OT that snapped a nine-game losing streak.

Jan 28, 2015: Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (9) dives for a loose ball against Knicks power forward Lou Amundson (21) and power forward Jason Smith (14).

Jan 27, 2015: Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the basket against Pacers forward Solomon Hill at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Jan 26, 2015: Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) chases the ball against the Nuggets at Staples Center.

Jan. 25, 2015: Derrick Rose (1) and the Bulls had a hard time getting anything past Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during Miami's 96-84 win. Whiteside had a career-high 12 blocks to go along with 14 points and 13 rebounds in his first career triple-double.

Jan. 24, 2015: Blazers star LaMarcus Aldridge showed ill effects from a torn ligament in his left thumb. After announcing he would delay surgery to keep playing, Aldridge scored a game-high 26 points in a 103-96 win over the Wizards.

Jan. 23, 2015: Klay Thompson in his record-setting third quarter against the Kings. Thompson scored 37 points, hitting 13 of 13 field goals and 9 of 9 3-pointers.

Jan 22, 2015: Celtics forward Jared Sullinger (7) drives to the basket against Trail Blazers forward Thomas Robinson.

Jan. 21, 2015: Atlanta fans had plenty to cheer about as Jeff Teague and Hawks thumped the Pacers 110-91 and tied the franchise record with their 14th straight win.

Jan 20, 2015: Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo (10) drives to the basket against Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half at Pepsi Center.

Jan 18, 2015: Jazz small forward Jeremy Evans (40) dunks against the Spurs during the second half at AT&T Center.

Jan. 17, 2015: James Harden was left scratching his head during the Rockets' 131-106 home loss to the Warriors. Golden State limited Harden, the league's leading scorer, to 12 points on 4-of-15 shooting to beat Houston for the third time this season.

Jan. 16, 2015: Russell Westbrook did it all for the Thunder in a 127-115 win over the Warriors. Westbrook had 17 points, a career-high 17 assists and a career-high tying 15 rebounds as Oklahoma City snapped Golden State's eight-game winning streak.

Jan. 15, 2015: LeBron James got the best of Kobe Bryant in a match-up of two of this generation's biggest stars. James scored 36 points to help overcome Bryant's career-high 17 assists as the Cavaliers beat the Lakers 109-102 to snap a six-game losing streak.

Jan. 14, 2015: Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) wrestles away one of his game-high 10 rebounds from Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36). Millsap added 18 points as streaking Atlanta prevailed 105-91 for its 10th straight win.

Jan. 13, 2015: Mo Williams was the man of the night for the Timberwolves, pouring in a career-high 52 points as Minnesota beat Indiana 110-101 to snap a 15-game losing streak.

Jan. 12, 2015: Tempers flared when Nets forward Kevin Garnett (2) hit Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) in the face with a head-butt. Garnett was ejected for the altercation, and Howard received a technical foul during Houston's 113-99 win.

Tied for No. 4: J.R. Smith

Jan. 10, 2015: Double-teams weren't enough to stop Pau Gasol from pouring in a career-high 46 points in the Bulls' 95-87 win over the Bucks. Gasol added 18 rebounds to lead Chicago in Derrick Rose's absence.

Jan. 9, 2015: Warriors forward Draymond Green, right, clobbers Cavaliers forward Kevin Love on a first-half shot attempt. Love was OK after the hit, but Green and the Warriors cruised to a 112-94 win.

Jan. 8, 2015: An already miserable season got worse for the Knicks when fans began showing up to Madison Square Garden with paper bags over their heads. The Knicks were blown out by the Rockets 120-96 for their 14th consecutive loss.

Jan. 7, 2015: Clippers forward Blake Griffin soars to the bucket for a monster one-handed jam during a 114-89 rout of the Lakers.

Jan. 6, 2015: Suns guard Isaiah Thomas dives to corral a loose during Phoenix's 102-96 win over the Bucks.

Jan. 5, 2015: Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki celebrates his clutch three-pointer in overtime against the Nets. Nowitzki's bucket helped Dallas win 96-88 and moved the German forward into seventh place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Jan. 4, 2015: Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan watches the Knicks lose to the Bucks.

Jan. 3, 2015: Wizards power forward Nene Hilario dunks on Spurs center Tiago Splitter.

Jan. 2, 2015: Celtics forward Jared Sullinger talks with former teammate Rajon Rondo of the Mavericks.

Jan. 1, 2015: Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried grabs a rebound.

Dec. 31, 2014: Rockets forward Josh Smith dunks between two Hornets defenders.

Dec. 30, 2014: Injured Cavaliers forward LeBron James celebrates a basket against the Hawks.

Dec. 29, 2014: Rockets dancers perform during a game against the Wizards.

Dec. 28, 2014: Thunder guard Reggie Jackson shoots over Mavericks forward Charlie Villanueva.

Dec. 27, 2014: Hawks guard Jeff Teague hits the deck to corral a loose ball during the fourth quarter of Atlanta's 90-85 win over Milwaukee.

Dec. 26, 2014: New Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) barrels past Grizzlies defender Beno Udrih (19). Smith scored 21 points to help the Rockets win 117-111 in overtime in his first game with Houston.

Dec. 25, 2014: Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) shoots over Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23). Wade and the Heat spoiled James' return to Miami for his first game since leaving in the offseason.

Dec. 23, 2014: Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) passes around a pair of Nets defenders during Brooklyn's 102-96 win.

Dec. 22, 2014: Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) throws down a monster one-handed slam Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27).

Dec. 21, 2014: Cavaliers guard Dion Waiters (3) celebrates a fourth-quarter bucket during Cleveland's 105-91 win over the Grizzlies.

Dec. 20, 2014: Rajon Rondo (9) speaks with new coach Rick Carlisle during his debut with the Mavericks. Dallas beat San Antonio 99-93 in the first game since acquiring the All-Star point guard from Boston.

Dec. 19, 2014: Tempers flared at the Palace at Auburn Hills after Raptors forward James Johnson (3) was the recipient of a flagrant foul by Pistons center Andre Drummond. Johnson shook off the hard foul to help Toronto win 110-100.

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard rises above for a dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Dec 17, 2014: Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko (33) shoots over Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

Dec 16, 2014: Thunder guard Russell Westbrook dunks the ball over Kings guard Darren Collison at Sleep Train Arena.

Dec 15, 2014: Lakers forward Carlos Boozer yells at a referee pleading for a foul call against the Pacers.

Dec 14, 2014: Wizards forward Nene Hilario (42) dunks over Jazz center Rudy Gobert.

Dec. 13, 2014: Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) swats away a shot attempt by Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll (5) during Orlando's 100-99 win. Harris also hit the game-winning shot.

Dec. 12, 2014: Wizards guard John Wall (2) drives to the bucket past Clippers defenders Jamal Crawford (11) and Spencer Hawes (10) during Washington's 104-96 win.

Dec 11, 2014: Kings forward Derrick Williams (13) battles for the ball against Rockets guard Nick Johnson (3) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena.

Dec. 10, 2014: T'wolves forward Andrew Wiggins, center, scrambles for a loose ball against Blazers defenders LaMarcus Aldridge, bottom, and Wesley Matthews during the third quarter of Minnesota's 90-82 win.

Dec. 9, 2014: Kevin Durant's impact on the Oklahoma City Thunder isn't lost on his teammates in a 114-101 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Dec. 8, 2014: Prince Williams and Duchess Kate of England had a front-row seat to watch the NBA's version of royalty LeBron James lead his Cavaliers past the Nets in Brooklyn.

Dec. 7, 2014: From the bench, Kobe Bryant can't even watch as the Lakers lose their third in a row to fall to 5-16.

Dec 4, 2014: Cavaliers small LeBron James dives for a loose ball against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Dec. 3, 2014: From left, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Nerlens Noel and Robert Covington celebrate the 76ers' first win of the season after 17 losses.

Dec 2, 2014: Bulls center Joakim Noah reacts during the fourth quarter against the Mavericks at the United Center.

Dec 1, 2014: Jazz guard Alec Burks (10) is fouled by Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo, who was called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected from the game.

Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire (1) and Heat center Chris Bosh (1) battle for the ball during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden.

Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) loses control of the ball after being fouled by Clippers guard J.J. Redick during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena.

Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan reacts after going down with a leg injury against the Mavericks at Air Canada Centre.

Nov 26, 2014; Timberwolves forward Anthony Bennett celebrates a dunk during the third quarter against the Bucks at Target Center.

Nov. 25, 2014: The flag is unveiled before the national anthem in Denver for a Nuggets-Bulls game.

Nov. 24, 2014:Cavaliers forward Shawn Marion soars over Magic center Nikola Vucevic for a shot.

Nov 23, 2014: Heat guard Shabazz Napier ducks past Hornets center Al Jefferson.

Nov. 22, 2014; Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan dunks against the Cavaliers.

Nov. 21, 2014: Nuggets center JaVale McGee (34) kisses the cheek of fan Marilyn Quagliano after falling into an open seat next to her in the second quarter against the Pelicans.

Nov. 20, 2014: Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich reacts after being fouled by Sacramento Kings center Ryan Hollins (5) with Sacramento Kings forward Derrick Williams, right.

Nov. 19, 2014: Cavaliers forward LeBron James catches his breath during a loss to the Spurs.

Nov. 18, 2014: Fans of Lakers guard Kobe Bryant show up in Atlanta, where the Lakers beat the Hawks.

Nov. 17, 2014: Mavericks owner Mark Cuban looks on during a win against the Hornets.

Nov. 16, 2014: Lakers center Jordan Hill, left, and guard Kobe Bryant watch on late in a blowout loss to the Warriors.

Nov. 15, 2014: Mavericks forward Richard Jefferson dunks against the Timberwolves.

Nov 14, 2014: Jazz point guard Trey Burke hits the game-winning shot as time expires over Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith.

Nov. 13, 2014: Bulls forward Pau Gasol, left, and center Joakim Noah block Raptors forward Amir Johnson on a shot.

Nov. 12, 2014: Heat forward Chris Andersen takes a look at the scoreboard during a loss to the Pacers.

Nov. 11, 2014: Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon, left, chats on the bench as star Tim Duncan looks on during a win against the Warriors.

Nov. 10, 2014: Pistons center Andre Drummond, whose name is misspelled on his jersey, defends Bulls guard Jimmy Butler.

Nov 9, 2014: Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and coach Byron Scott during the team's first win, against the Hornets.

Nov. 8, 2014: Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo drives against Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph.

Nov. 7, 2014: Bucks guard Jerryd Bayless, left, and Pistons forward Josh Smith lead chase for a loose ball.

Nov. 6, 2014: Rockets center Dwight Howard dunks over Spurs center Aron Baynes.

Nov. 5, 2014: Nets coach Lionel Hollins instructs his team against the Timberwolves.

Nov. 4, 2014: Rockets guard Patrick Beverley charges Heat guard Mario Chalmers.

Nov. 3, 2014: Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) shoots over Nets center Jerome Jordan.

Nov. 2, 2014: Kings forward Carl Landry, right, celebrates with forward Omri Casspi after scoring against the Clippers.

Nov. 1, 2014: Bucks coach Jason Kidd joins his team in watching a replay against the Wizards.

Oct. 31, 2014: Lakers guard Kobe Bryant bobbles a ball against the Clippers.

Oct. 30, 2014: Cavaliers forward LeBron James looks on during a home loss to the Knicks in his first game back with Cleveland.

Oct. 29, 2014: Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic tries to back down Grizzlies center Marc Gasol.