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Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, left, smiles as Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) is ejected during the second half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

Rockets’ Chris Paul fined $35K for ‘reckless’ contact with ref

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, defends as San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge drives to the rim in the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Nuggets hold off Spurs 90-86 in Game 7 to advance

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder and guard Donovan Mitchell (45) speak in the first half during Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets, Monday, April 22, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz will focus on adding offensive punch in offseason

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 1970 file photo, Boston Celtics' John Havlicek (17) protects ball with his body from Atlanta Hawks' Walt Hazzard (42) during an NBA basketball game in Boston. The Boston Celtics say Hall of Famer John Havlicek, whose steal of Hal Green’s inbounds pass in the final seconds of the 1965 Eastern Conference finals against the Philadelphia 76ers remains one of the most famous plays in NBA history, has died. The team says Havlicek died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at age 79. (AP Photo/File)

John Havlicek, Celtics great with mighty steal, dies at 79

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

In this Jan. 8, 1970 file photo, Boston Celtics' John Havlicek (17) protects ball with his body from Atlanta Hawks' Walt Hazzard (42) during an NBA basketball game in Boston. The Boston Celtics say Hall of Famer John Havlicek, whose steal of Hal Green’s inbounds pass in the final seconds of the 1965 Eastern Conference finals against the Philadelphia 76ers remains one of the most famous plays in NBA history, has died. The team says Havlicek died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at age 79. (AP Photo/File) **FILE**

John Havlicek dies, was Boston Celtics all-time leading scorer

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, right, drives the ball against Los Angeles Clippers' Lou Williams during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Lou Williams, Clippers force Game 6 against champ Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

In this March 31, 2019, file photo, Duke forward Zion Williamson warms up before the start of an NCAA men's East Regional final college basketball game against Michigan State, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Likely NBA top pick Zion Williamson referenced at NCAA trial

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

In this March 31, 2019, file photo, then-Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. The Sacramento Kings have hired Luke Walton as their coach just days after he parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers following three losing seasons. The Kings announced Monday, April 15, 2019, that Walton will replace Dave Joerger. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

Kings, NBA begin sex-assault inquiry into coach Luke Walton

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is pressured by San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first round playoff series, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Murray lead Nuggets’ 108-90 romp of Spurs

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry stands on the court during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday, April 21, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Warriors won 113-105. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Warriors will try to eliminate Los Angeles at home

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) is defended by Detroit Pistons guard Langston Galloway (9) during the first half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, April 22, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Bucks advance for 1st time in 18 years and face Celtics

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul in the first half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) **FILE**

On Basketball: This first round sorely lacks playoff drama

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris (13) celebrates during the second half of Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers in the 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)

Road, sweet road! NBA away teams go 8-0 over weekend

Associated Press

FILE - This June 18, 2018, file photo shows Brooklyn Nets General Manager Sean Marks during a news conference introducing the team's draft picks in New York. NBA League Operations president Byron Spruell said Marks will serve a one-game suspension and be fined $25,000 for entering the referees' locker room after Game 4 of the Nets-76ers playoff series Saturday. (AP Photo/File, Mary Altaffer)

Nets GM fined $25K, suspended for entering refs’ locker room

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Bucks, Rockets have shot to sweep Pistons and Jazz on road

By LARRY LAGE - 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

Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver (23) drives against Virginia's Ty Jerome (11) and De'Andre Hunter (12) during the overtime in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FILE **

Texas Tech’s Culver declares for NBA draft after 2 seasons

Associated Press

South Carolina freshman AJ Lawson declares for NBA draft

Associated Press

Texas Tech's Norense Odiase (32) shoots against Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) during the second half in the championship of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **FILE**

Mamadi Diakite becomes fourth Virginia player to pursue NBA dream

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reach for the ball during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Warriors’ collapse brings back ‘3-1’ jokes

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times