Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) drives against New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) in the first half of their NBA basketball game at Barclays Center, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Photo by: Kathy Willens

Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) drives against New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) in the first half of their NBA basketball game at Barclays Center, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)