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Toronto FC forward Tsubasa Endoh (31) takes a shot as Atlanta United defender Florentin Pogba (4) defends in the first half of their MLS Eastern Conference final soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Road Warriors: Toronto heads to MLS Cup, wins 2-1 at Atlanta

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

2019-20 NBA Eastern Conference preview capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half in Game 1 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference final in Milwaukee on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bucks finish with a flourish, rally to top Raptors 108-100

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives past Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving during the first half of Game 3 of a second round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Friday, May 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Antetokounmpo has 32, Bucks beat Celtics 123-116 in Game 3

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) isa congratulated by injured Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) following Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Celtics defeated the Pacers 110-106 to win the series 4-0. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers face offseason questions after another 1st round exit

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin during the first half of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Bucks beat Pistons 119-103 to take 3-0 series lead

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam (43) shoots against Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9) and Jonathan Isaac, right, during the first half in Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Friday, April 19, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Siakam has 30 points, Raptors top Magic 98-93 for 2-1 lead

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers guard Edmond Sumner (5) misses a dunk in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Sumner’s 3 last-second free throws lift Pacers past Hawks

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Dario Saric fights for possession of the ball against Toronto Raptors' Danny Green in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday April 9, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Raptors end regular season with 120-100 win over T-Wolves

By JOE ZIEMER - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green fights for possession of the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday March 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 131-130 in overtime. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Towns’ FT in OT wins it for Wolves after Curry’s late rally

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Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) drives against Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) and Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 11, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Nets rout Pistons 103-75 to move into No. 6 spot in East

By JEFFREY BERNSTEIN - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after making a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won, 131-114. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Antetokounmpo powers Bucks past Hornets for 50th win

By CHARLES F. GARDNER - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) makes a pass around Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Antetokounmpo fuels Bucks late rally to charge past Pacers

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Classic matchup: New York vs Atlanta United in MLS playoffs

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

The Boston Celtics made it to Game 7 of the NBA Finals last season without injured guard Kyrie Irving. With Irving back, the Celtics are the favorite to return. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

NBA Finals path open in East with LeBron James gone

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

A capsule look at each team in the NBA’s Eastern Conference

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Red Bulls beat Dynamo 1-0 to take East lead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of Game 7 of the NHL hockey playoffs Eastern Conference finals Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Ovechkin, Holtby shine in Game 7, Caps beat Lightning 4-0

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) puts the go-ahead goal behind Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Ovechkin’s late goal lifts Capitals by Penguins 4-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) gets lifted off the ice by left wing Ondrej Palat (18) after Johnson scored against the Boston Bruins during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Monday, April 30, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Resilient Lightning rebound to beat Bruins 4-2 in Game 2

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press