Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, tries to pass the ball as he is pressured by Boston Celtics guard Eddie House, front, and forward Brian Scalabrine, rear, during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Monday ...

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, right, reaches as he tries to block a shot by Boston Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics' Brian Scalabrine, left, slaps the ball from New Jersey Nets' Brook Lopez during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday night, Jan. 13, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, right, celebrates after scoring a three-pointer as teammate Brian Scalabrine congratulates him during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Phelan ...