Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins, left, battles for a loose ball with Los Angeles Lakers guard MarShon Brooks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Pierce, left, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers' Wesley Johnson defends during the first half of an NBA basketball, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins, left, battles for a rebound with Los Angeles Lakers' Jordan Hill during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill, right, tries to put up a shot as Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins blocks it during the first half of an NBA basketball, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins comes into the game for the first time during the first half of an NBA basketball against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins, left, battles for a loose ball with Los Angeles Lakers guard MarShon Brooks during the first half of an NBA basketball an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd speaks during a news conference prior to an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)