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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

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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

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South Carolina freshman AJ Lawson declares for NBA draft

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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

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams (23) shoots against Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) and forward Draymond Green during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Clippers make largest comeback in NBA playoff history to beat Warriors

By Janie McCauley - 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

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 **

De’Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome of Virginia declare for NBA draft

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton, left, defends against San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round basketball playoff series Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

DeRozan leads Spurs past Nuggets in Game 1, 101-96

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks' Alex Len during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Top-seeded Bucks start postseason journey against Detroit

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) listens to coach Gregg Popovich during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Washington. The Spurs won 129-112. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nuggets brace for Popovich, Spurs in return to playoffs

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press