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A Photographic look at Christmas and Boxing Day NBA action

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, goes up for a shot around Boston Celtics center Shaquille O'Neal during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)Phelan M. Ebenhack/The Associated Press

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Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau complains to referee Sean Corbin (33) in the second half of the Bulls 103-95 loss to the New York Knicks. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)Kathy Willens/The Associated Press

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New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire (1) fends off Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (5). (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)Kathy Willens/The Associated Press

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New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire (1) defends against Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1). (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)Kathy Willens/The Associated Press

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New York Knicks guard Raymond Felton (2) shoots as Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) defends in the fourth quarter of the Knicks 103-95 victory over the Bulls. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)Kathy Willens/The Associated Press

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard center Dwight Howard, right, blocks a shot by Boston Celtics center Glen Davis during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)Phelan M. Ebenhack/The Associated Press

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Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers (R) follows forward Paul Pierce off the court during a time-out while playing Orlando Magic. REUTERS/Kevin KolczynskiKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI/Reuters

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Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson (R) drives against Boston Celtics guard Nate Robinson (L). REUTERS/Kevin KolczynskiKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI/Reuters

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Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, left, watches as Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick (7) sinks a three-point shot late in the second half. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)Phelan M. Ebenhack/The Associated Press

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Miami Heat's LeBron James (R) reacts as he and Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest get tangled up during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles December 25, 2010. James received a technical foul on the altercation. REUTERS/Danny MoloshokDANNY MOLOSHOK/Reuters

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Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (L) dunks the ball over Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes (R) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, December 25, 2010. REUTERS/Danny MoloshokDANNY MOLOSHOK/Reuters

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Miami Heat's LeBron James defends Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (L) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles December 25, 2010. REUTERS/Danny MoloshokDANNY MOLOSHOK/Reuters

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Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat reacts after making a dunk against the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA game at Staples Center on December 25, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)Victor Decolongon/Getty Images

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Miami Heat forward LeBron James, left, and Los Angeles Lakers power forward Pau Gasol of Spain reach for a rebound during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Heat won 96-80. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Mark J. Terrill/The Associated Press

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, goes up for a shot as Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Mark J. Terrill/The Associated Press

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