Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates after making a 3-point basket over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) talk during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts after a 3-point shot made by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards at the buzzer to end the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates with teammates after a timeout called in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 19: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns is helped up after contact with Bennedict Mathurin #00 of the Indiana Pacers on a three-point shot during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on December 19, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 19: Phoenix Suns owner, Mat Ishbia looks on during the second half of the NBA game against the Indiana Pacers at Footprint Center on December 19, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)