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Detroit Pistons' Reggie Jackson (1) makes a move to get to the basket against Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Fournier’s buzzer beater lifts Magic past Pistons 109-107

By BILL FAY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Giannis’ triple-double helps Bucks turn away Nets 129-115

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Davis scores 48, Pelicans edge Doncic, Mavs 114-112

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) drives against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in San Antonio. LeBron James was named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File) **FILE**

LeBron James’ consecutive games streak ends at 156

Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, rear, dunks on Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz pull away for 117-96 win over Blazers

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) defends against Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) as he shoots the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Leonard scores 30, Green’s 3 lifts Toronto past Heat 106-104

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

NBA has most-watched Christmas slate of games since 2011

Associated Press

Things to know for the NBA’s annual Christmas bonanza

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018 file photo Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Washington. It’s not an NBA Finals rematch, but having a matchup between the Lakers and Warriors headline Christmas makes sense. LeBron James faces his old rival on the holiday for the fourth consecutive year Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 and this will be his first time playing against Golden State since he moved to Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Al Drago, file)

NBA’s Christmas lineup headlined by LeBron vs. Warriors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) passes as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, center, and forward Derrick Jones Jr. (5) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami. On Tuesday, Dec. 25, Antetokounmpo and the Bucks visit the New York Knicks as one of five games on the NBA’s holiday schedule. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

It’s no Christmas miracle: Giannis Antetokounmpo has arrived

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) smiles during a break in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Binge-worthy day of NBA games a gift for hoops fans

By Deron Snyder

Brooklyn Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie (8) passes away from Phoenix Suns' Troy Daniels (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nets bounce back, beat weary Suns 111-103

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) works the ball toward the basket against the defense of Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Myles Turner, Pacers beat up well-worn Wizards

Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots in front of Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during overtime of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal triple-double leads Wiz to 149-146 3OT win vs Suns

By Ian Quillen - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Victor Oladipo (4) dunks against Brooklyn Nets' Rodions Kurucs (00) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Oladipo helps Pacers end Nets’ 7-game win streak, 114-106

By ADRY TORRES - Associated Press

Global ball: NBA to play exhibition games in India next year

Associated Press

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr., left, dunks against Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in Chicago. The Nets won 96-93. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Nets hang on to beat Bulls 96-93, extend winning streak to 7

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) shoots as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends in the first half during an NBA basketball game Wednesday Dec. 19, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Ingles, Gobert help Jazz edge Warriors 108-103

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson, right, drives past Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets win 7th straight at home by beating Mavs 126-118

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

This Oct. 25, 2018 photo shows employees at the new sports book at the Tropicana casino in Atlantic City N.J., preparing to take bets moments before it opened. On Dec. 18, 2018, Canadian firm theScore announced it will enter New Jersey's sports betting market next year, and the NBA and FanDuel announced a gambling agreement. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry) ** FILE **

New entrant to NJ sports betting; FanDuel, Draft Kings deals

By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press