Photos: NBA cheerleaders
NBA cheerleaders keep the fans going for the home teams.
76ers Mavericks Basketball
Dallas Mavericks cheerleaders perform during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers Dallas, Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
76ers Pelicans Basketball
New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The Pelicans won 135-98. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
76ers Pelicans Basketball
New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. The Pelicans won 135-98. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
76ers Pelicans Basketball
New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
76ers Pelicans Basketball
New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
76ers Pelicans Basketball
New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
76ers Pelicans Basketball
New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
76ers Pelicans Basketball
New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
76ers Pelicans Basketball
New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Bobcats Cavaliers Basketball
A Cleveland Cavaliers cheerleader performs during an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Bobcats Cavaliers Basketball
A Cleveland Cavaliers cheerleader performs during an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Heat Bobcats Basketball
A Charlotte Bobcats cheerleader performs during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. Miami won 97-81. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Jazz Pelicans Basketball
New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. The Pelicans won 105-98. (AP Photo/gerald herbert)
Jazz Pelicans Basketball
New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. The Pelicans won 105-98. (AP Photo/gerald herbert)
Jazz Pelicans Basketball
New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. The Pelicans won 105-98. (AP Photo/gerald herbert)
Jazz Pelicans Basketball
New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. The Pelicans won 105-98. (AP Photo/gerald herbert)
Jazz Warriors Basketball
A Golden State Warriors cheerleader performs during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Jazz Warriors Basketball
Golden State Warriors cheerleaders perform during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Pistons Hawks Basketball
An Atlanta Hawks cheerleader preforms in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Pistons Hawks Basketball
An Atlanta Hawks cheerleader preforms in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Pistons Hawks Basketball
An Atlanta Hawks cheerleader preforms in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Rockets Mavericks Basketball
Dallas Mavericks cheerleaders perform during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Rockets Mavericks Basketball
Dallas Mavericks cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/LM Otero)