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Cavaliers point guard Matthew Dellavedova, who is driving past Raptors guard Delon Wright during a game Jan. 4, is considered by many to be the NBA's dirtiest player.

Cavaliers point guard Matthew Dellavedova, who is driving past Raptors guard Delon Wright during a game Jan. 4, is considered by many to be the NBA’s dirtiest player.

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Here’s a look at five players considered to be among the dirtiest in the NBA.

Matthew Dellavedova

Cleveland guard Matthew Dellavedova lands on top of Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard while battling for a loose ball during a game Dec. 8, 2015.

  (Jason Miller / Getty Images)

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People in L.A. probably know this from his seasons with the Clippers and Lakers, but Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes -- fouling Chris Paul while attempting a steal -- ranks among the NBA’s dirtiest players.

  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Matt Barnes

Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard pays the price while trying to drive around Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes (22) during a game Nov. 21, 2015.

  (Darren Abate / Associated Press)

Serge Ibaka

Thunder forward Serge Ibaka, the first big man mentioned among the NBA’s dirtiest players, fouls Heat center Hassan Whiteside as he tries to dunk during a game Dec. 3, 2015.

  (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)

Serge Ibaka

Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) tries to power his way past Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu (8) during a game Dec. 16, 2015.

  (Sue Ogrocki / Associated Press)

Andrew Bogut

Warriors center Andrew Bogut, the first of two 7-footers to appear among the five dirtiest players in the NBA, fouls Jazz forward Gordon Hayward as he’s driving to the basket during a game Dec. 23, 2015.

  (John G. Mabanglo / EPA)

Andrew Bogut

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is no match for a well-placed elbow from Warriors center Andrew Bogut as they scramble for a loose ball during a game Dec. 12, 2015.

  (Mike McGinnis / Getty Images)

Steven Adams

Thunder center Steven Adams (12), the other 7-footer among the NBA’s five dirtiest players, keeps Timberwolves rookie Karl-Anthony Towns at bay with a well-placed elbow during a game Jan. 12.

  (Jim Mone / Associated Press)

Steven Adams

Oklahoma City center Steven Adams grabs the arm of Minnesota forward Kevin Garnett as they scramble for a loose ball during a game Jan. 12.

  (Jim Mone / Associated Press)

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