New year will bring more games on more nights in the NBA

Houston Rockets guard James Harden shoots over New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Houston. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook shoots in front of Los Angeles Clippers center Marreese Speights during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016.