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MIAMI - Not much happened in the NBA this week.Klay Thompson scored an NBA-record 37 points in a perfect quarter that defied even video-game logic, Kobe Bryants season likely ended, Brandon Jennings season definitely ended, the All-Star starter selections were revealed with Stephen Curry winning the overall vote and Kyle Lowry getting enough Twitter love to edge Dwyane Wade as a starter, Atlanta remained insanely hot, LeBron James airballed a free throw and Miamis Hassan Whiteside became the sixth player to post a 14-point, 13-rebound, 12-block game.OK, other than that, not much happened.So what will this coming week do for an encore?Well, theres the announcement of the All-Star reserves, which will bring a fair amount of intrigue. The Hawks — now winners of 16 straight — play the final three games of their seven-game homestand, so that streak might not be ending anytime soon. And dont look now, but the Cleveland Cavaliers have suddenly won six in a row, putting a quick end to all that speculation about David Blatts short-term job security.Heres a more in-depth look at the week ahead:SOUTHWEST BATTLES: The best divisional race in the NBA will be in the Southwest, and it heats up this week when Memphis faces Dallas on Tuesday, then the Mavericks meet Houston the following night. Heres how good those teams have been this season: San Antonio is a fourth-place team in that division right now.PIERCE IN L.A.: Washington visits the Lakers on Tuesday, which means Paul Pierce returns to Los Angeles — he was born in Oakland, but went to high school in the L.A. suburb of Inglewood. In 34 past games in Los Angeles, including playoffs, Pierce has averaged 23.3 points.BIG SUNDAY IN BOSTON: The Celtics are home on Sunday, playing host to the Miami Heat. 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The 26-year-old Redditch, England, native played three of his past four seasons under Rennie with the Carolina RailHawks of the North American Soccer League.Captain Misbah-ul-Haq is fired up to help steer Pakistan against England in the Investec Test series, which gets going on Thursday at Lord’s, live on Sky Sports. The 42-year-old is ready to steady his teams ship in the wake of the 2010 spot-fixing crisis and misdeeds of Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt.With Amir back at Lords on Thursday for his first Test since his teenage misdemeanours, Misbah remains determined to lead from the front in what he sees as an hour of need. My retirement has been discussed every series, he said.I could have retired after the UAE against England last winter - but weve been playing together for six years.I really have to take the initiative and come here as captain and batsman also to face this challenge. I decided I need to be here in a tough series for Pakistan, and I really want to do well here. Life ban or second chance? Top pundits reflect on Mohammad Amirs return He has earned his longevity with a weight of runs too, taking him close to 4,500 runs in his 61 Tests, and is looking forward to playing at Lords.There are no nerves yet, he said. Thats something you always wait for. Its a big occasion - everyone wants to play at Lords, just to perform well here and get the respect of every spectator and supporter. Don’t miss a ball as England take on Pakistan at Lord’s, live on Sky Sports 2 from 10am this Thursday These opportunities give you the chance to prove yourself.ddddddddddddThe bigger picture remains most important to him.If you analyse what we did in the last six years, its overall discipline, belief - consistently playing the same team, he said.We missed bowlers - but Yasir Shah came in, and theyve been outstanding. With the batting line-up, its discipline.Watch England v Pakistan on Sky Sports 2 HD. Coverage begins at 10am on Thursday. Or watch from £6.99 on NOW TV, no contract Also See: Root comfortable at No 3 Ballance surprised by recall Finn a big player for England Cricket on Sky ' ' '