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Minnesota Timberwolves' Robert Covington celebrates one of his baskets against the Houston Rockets in the second half half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 103-91. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

The Timberwolves, finally, are getting it done on defense

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks' Vince Carter (15) grabs a pass as Charlotte Hornets' Frank Kaminsky (44) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Vince Carter enjoying his decision to go to Atlanta

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Trevor Ariza, second from left, drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Tyson Chandler (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) **FILE**

Kuzma leads Lakers’ 120-96 rout of Suns for 3rd straight win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk, right, steals the ball away from New Orleans Pelicans center Anthony Davis as Hornets forward Frank Kaminsky, left, watches in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Anthony Davis powers Pelicans past Hornets 119-109

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 9, 2013, file photo, Miami Heat's Mike Miller (13) reacts after scoring during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, in Miami. Mike Miller helped the Miami Heat hang two NBA championship banners. He gets to show them off on Saturday. Miller is an assistant coach for the Memphis Tigers now, and it'll be a very sentimental moment for him when his new team plays No. 20 Texas Tech in his former home arena as part of the HoopHall Miami Invitational. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Back in Miami: Now a coach, Mike Miller reflects on Heat era

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Oklahoma City won 100-83. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Westbrook ties for 3rd in triple-doubles, Thunder beat Cavs

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

Willie Naulls, former UCLA and NBA star, dies at 84

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Oklahoma City won 100-83. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Westbrook ties for 3rd in triple-doubles, Thunder beat Cavs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Nov. 20, 2018, photo a customer makes a sports bet at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. Professional sports leagues that once vehemently fought sports betting are now partnering with gambling companies to get in on it now that it's legal. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

US leagues cashing in on sports betting they once fought

By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kyle Korver (26) keeps the ball away from Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) during the third quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game, in Cleveland. A person familiar with the deal said Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade veteran forward Korver to the Utah Jazz. (AP Photo/Scott R. Galvin, File)

AP Source: Cavs send Korver to Jazz for G Burks, 2 picks

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

George Mason senior guard Jaire Grayer spent the summer passing out bottled water to citizens who were in need of clean drinking water in his native Flint, Michigan. (Rafael Suanes/George Mason Athletics)

George Mason senior Jaire Grayer gives back to his hometown

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross, left, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Vucevic, Magic hand Lakers another loss 108-104

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, left, tries to drive past Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Baynes, Tatum combine for 30 points in Celtics’ easy win

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robert Covington (33) and guard Derrick Rose (25) celebrate after Covington scores a goal during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in New York. The Timberwolves won 112-102. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Rose scores 25 as Timberwolves beat Nets 112-102

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Amir Johnson, right, dives for the loose ball before Cleveland Cavaliers' Rodney Hood, left, could get it during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Clarkson, Hood help Cavaliers hand 76ers first home loss

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Villanova forward Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree (21) reacts after a play in front of Canisius forward Dantai St. Louis (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

The Latest: No. 14 Florida St to face No. 19 LSU at AdvoCare

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Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) is fouled while shooting by Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Chris Nicoll)

Cauley-Stein scores 23 as Kings beat Jazz 119-110

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee sits for a portrait after NBA basketball practice Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. McGee is a very diverse person away from the court. He makes music on his computer and is serious about that as a vocation. He's devoted to philanthropy, having built some wells to bring clean water to parts of Uganda. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

JaVale McGee flourishing in opportunity with LeBron, Lakers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) knocks the ball away from Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second half on an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 121-120. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Embiid, 76ers top Pelicans after Davis’ missed free throw

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press