Daily NBA Fix 12-27-13: Teague, Batum Save Hawks, Blazers

Goose Egg Award (awarded to player with most minutes and zero points)

Dec 22, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers small forward

(9) reacts to a technical foul call during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

He’s one of the nicer guys in the league, who just so happens to be in a terrific spot in Los Angeles, but tonight, he laid an egg. Jared Dudley wins our Goose Egg award, scoring zero points in his 19:35 on court time.

Clean and Sober Award (most minutes without taking a shot)

Just as it’s sad to watch Kevin Garnett as a shell of his former self, Elton Brand is very much in the same boat. Brand wins our Clean and Sober award, as he played 9:40 without taking a single shot. Don’t forget, this guy was an MVP candidate way back when.

Iron Man Award (most minutes played)

It’s fitting that the man who hit the game winner is the man who wins the Iron Man award. Jeff Teague played 48:44 in the double-overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and deserves a nice hot bath (or shower, whichever he prefers) after that one.