If Lakers can't motivate Howard, then what will? Author:Ian ThomsenPublish date:Nov 8, 2013Dwight Howard had 15 points and 14 rebounds and shot 5-of-16 at the foul line against the Lakers.David J. Phillip/APRussell Westbrook has showed some rust, but was plenty aggressive in his first two games back.Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images ***** Amir Johnson is coming off his best season, with averages of 10 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.4 blocks.SIOnce traded by the Celtics, team president Danny Ainge is now the executive pulling the stringers.Josh Reynolds/APG: Al Attles (1): Played in two NBA Finals during his 11-year career. Latest NBA NewsChet Holmgren Convinced OKC Thunder to Let Him Play Instead of Rest LA Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury ReportEvaluating What The Saddiq Bey Injury Means For The HawksMavs' Luka Doncic Makes NBA History: 'He Plays to Win'“We have a chance” – Nets’ Dennis Schroder loves Germany’s chances vs. USA in the 2024 Olympics