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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Jail Blazers’ by Kerry Eggers

By Chris Deaton

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) puts pressure on Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) as he looks for the pass during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto. With eight shopping days to Christmas, it's time to consider the NBA's decision to spotlight Antetokounmpo and Philadelphia's Joel Embiid in the holiday lineup. The conversation has to include the biggest name to go the opposite direction this past offseason: Leonard, who forced his way out of San Antonio in a trade after missing most of last season with a mysterious leg injury. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

East features MVP candidates even with LeBron in the West

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 file photo, Texas forward Jaxson Hayes (10) celebrates a dunk during an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Commonwealth in Austin, Texas. Texas freshman Hayes is a meteoric rise from raw talent to early buzz as a potential 2019 NBA draft pick. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

Texas freshman Jaxson Hayes is rising hoops star

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls Jabari Parker, from left, Cristiano Felicio, Kris Dunn and Shaquille Harrison, warm up at the start of a basketball practice at the Mexico City Arena in Mexico City, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. The Bulls will face Orlando Magic Thursday in the first of two 2018 regular-season NBA games to be played in the high-altitude Mexican capital. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Popular Bulls visit Mexico amid reports of turmoil

By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ - Associated Press

In this Dec. 4, 2018 photo, from left, Santa Cruz Warriors coach Aaron Miles visits with fans and sponsors after their basketball practice in Santa Cruz, Calif. As the Santa Cruz Warriors huddled together after practice, Darius Morris gave a quick recap of his adventure to the Arizona desert a day earlier to interview with the Suns. Phoenix needed a point guard with Devin Booker's hamstring injury, and Morris was in the mix. Coach Aaron Miles, who so wishes he were still playing, had to stand in leading the offense given Morris' absence. Such is life in the topsy-turvy, changing-by-the-day G League, when Golden State or another club might come calling at a moment's notice to swipe a top player for promotion to the NBA. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)

Golden State G League team in Santa Cruz is key developer

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris, right, shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Cristiano Felicio during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski

Brown nets 23, Celtics race past Bulls 133-77

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Cedi Osman, right, from Turkey, shoots over Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Curry’s 42 leads Warriors past Cavs in faux Finals rematch

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 photo, Nevada 's Cody Martin, right, stands in front of his twin brother Caleb Martin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California in Los Angeles. No. 6 Nevada has matched its 8-0 start from last season, winning its games by an average of 20 points.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Caleb Martin powers No. 6 Nevada to another 8-0 start

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press