Philadelphia 76ers center Lavoy Allen, right, defends as Portland Trail Blazers center J.J. Hickson shoots during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 29, ... more 

Philadelphia 76ers center Lavoy Allen, right, defends as Portland Trail Blazers center J.J. Hickson shoots during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012.(AP Photo/Don Ryan) less