Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, right, puts up a shot as Portland Trail Blazers center J.J. Hickson defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Los ... more 

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, right, puts up a shot as Portland Trail Blazers center J.J. Hickson defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) less