Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard, right, puts up a shot as Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson, center, defends and Lakers' Pau Gasol, left, looks on during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball ... more 

Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard, right, puts up a shot as Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson, center, defends and Lakers' Pau Gasol, left, looks on during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) less