INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 26: Bennedict Mathurin (C) #00 of the Indiana Pacers shoots against Dillon Jones (L) #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 26, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Jeff Dean/Getty Images)

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket as Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) defends during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 25: Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns greets Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets after a 110-100 victory in the NBA game at Footprint Center on December 25, 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)

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) drives past Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray drives between Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris and center Oso Ighodaro during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun drives on Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett, right, drives past Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic scores on Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)