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Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas celebrates from the bench late in the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Boston, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. With the Celtics' regular-season finale 112-94 win, they claim the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Top seed Celtics carry expectations into matchup with Bulls

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

NBA Capsules

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NBA Capsules

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NBA Capsules

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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots past Atlanta Hawks' Dwight Howard during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 24, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Streaking Bucks beat Hawks 100-97, position for postseason

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Jeff Teague (44) passes around Milwaukee Bucks' John Henson, middle, and Khris Middleton, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 10, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Giannis gets 21, Bucks beat Pacers 99-85 to win 5th straight

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' John Wall (2) reacts after a dunk in front of New York Knicks' Justin Holiday (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

John Wall selected to fourth consecutive All-Star Game

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

MLS Capsules

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NBA Eastern Conference Preview Capsules

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Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr., left, takes a shot against Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) and guard Kyle Korver (26) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 13, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards’ backups top Hawks in final game of season

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots in front of Chicago Bulls guard E'Twaun Moore (55) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Washington. The Wizards won 117-96. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall’s triple-double helps lead Wizards in pounding of Bulls

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) walks off the court after losing 94-91 to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the second round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Friday, May 15, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Wizards end season with same bitter taste

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall, right, smiles as he comes off the court after Game 3 of the second round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks, Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Washington. The Wizards won 103-101. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

SNYDER: Wizards find a way without Wall

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

The Wizards' John Wall goes up for a shot against in a 104-98 win over the Hawks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Associated Press)

Wizards sore, but shake off rust to beat Hawks in Game 1

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) attempts to keep control of the ball as Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) and guard Bradley Beal (3) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Wizards will face Toronto Raptors in first round of playoffs

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

**FILE** D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen looks on from the bench before an MLS soccer game against the New England Revolution, Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

D.C. United scores twice in 2nd half to beat Red Bulls

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Pittsburgh Penguins' coach Dan Bylsma, center, looks at the scoreboard during a timeout in the third period of Game 5 of a first-round NHL playoff hockey series against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 26, 2014. The Penguins won 3-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Dan Bylsma fired by Penguins as new GM steps in

By Will Graves - Associated Press