Dec 21, 2013; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Julius Randle (30) shoots the ball against Belmont Bruins forward Evan Bradds (35) in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Belmont 93-80. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Circling The Drain
30. Milwaukee Bucks (6-23)
29. Utah Jazz (9-23)
28. Philadelphia 76ers (8-20)
27. Orlando Magic (9-20)
26. New York Knicks (9-20)
Random Tidbits and Notes
Shaun Livingston has started nine games and had his first 20-points, five-rebound, five-assist games since February 2011 … Kevin Durant had 14 points in the fourth quarter at Charlotte, his teammates scored 13 … Victor Oladipo’s 16-point, 11-assist game featured just one turnover … Jonas Valanciunas’ 18 rebounds were a career-high. He’s got four double-doubles in his last seven games … Minnesota and Phoenix have been moved to prime time; their Jan. 8 game has been picked up by ESPN, which dropped the Lakers and Rockets. Yeah, weird year … Miami had won 63 straight regular-season games in which they led by 17 points or more until losing Friday night in Sacramento … Stephen Curry and Lance Stephenson are the only players in the NBA with more than one triple-double this season.