Rondo nearly rendered all those talking points moot. He was 4 for 5 from the floor in overtime, but with Pierce having fouled out and Garnett and Allen having combined to play over 80 minutes at that point, it seemed like Rondo was going 1-on-5.

Only New Orleans, site of next year's Super Bowl, and Honolulu are being considered if the Pro Bowl is held.

Following the game, James sat in front of his locker icing both knees and reading a hard copy of "Hunger Games."

Lakers may be in trouble.

LA Lakers are struggling against the Thunders and now are down 2 to 0 in the series.

James missed a free throw that would have tied it with 4:30 remaining, but after George got the rebound, James dove in to create a jump ball situation.