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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James acknowledges the Cleveland fans during a video tribute to James during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James lead Lakers past Cavs in Cleveland return

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Knicks guard Trey Burke (23) drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

McCollum, Lillard help Blazers edge Knicks 118-114

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) shoots over Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Walker stays hot, scores 43 as Hornets upend Celtics 117-112

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2018, file photo, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, right, reacts as he fouls out of the game while forward Draymond Green, left, and guard Andre Iguodala stand nearby during overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 121-116. Green's public outburst at Durant during the Warriors' loss on Nov. 12 lingers. Now there is tension on a team that has managed to remain mostly drama-free during its run. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Drama, the long ball center of early season NBA intrigue

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) shoots over Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Walker new NBA scoring leader, Hornets top Celtics 117-112

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Tyrone Wallace blocks a shot by San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Williams helps Clippers edge Spurs for 3rd straight victory

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, reacts to an inadvertent whistle by a referee as Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron gets 44, passes Wilt in LA’s 126-117 win over Blazers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

NBA promotes 5 refs, including 2 women, to full-time status

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock (25) celebrates his game-winning basket with guard Reggie Jackson (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Pistons beat Raptors 106-104 in Casey’s return to Toronto

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, right, celebrates a score against the Washington Wizards with Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) **FILE**

Warriors’ top challenge may be their own locker room

By Deron Snyder

Los Angeles Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell, center, celebrates as time runs out in overtime as Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, guard Klay Thompson, second from right, and guard Shaun Livingston walk off the court in an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 121-116 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Warriors suspend fiery Green 1 game for detrimental conduct

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey reacts during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Players: Emotions will run high when Casey makes his return

Associated Press

The ankle of Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) is seen after an injury during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Timberwolves beat Nets after LeVert’s gruesome injury

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

File-This Nv. 5, 2018, file photo shows Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler, right, shooting as Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. Butler is headed to Philadelphia, ending the weeks-long saga of him wanting out of Minnesota. A person with knowledge of the situation says Butler is being traded to the 76ers in a package that will send Dario Saric and Robert Covington to the Timberwolves. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Ref Leroy Richardson’s road to the NBA started in the Navy

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin and Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) reach for the rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Tony Parker has 24 points, Hornets beat Pistons 113-103

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, center, grabs a rebound between Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert, bottom, and center Jarrett Allen during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Durant’s double-double lifts Warriors past Nets 116-100

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Cedi Osman (16) leans a shoulder into Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. The Cavaliers’ list of injured players continues to grow. Starting forward Cedi Osman will miss at least one game with back spasms, the fourth Cleveland player sidelined by an injury. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Cavs’ painful season worsening as Osman joins injury list

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, left, talks with teammate Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Leonard returns to help Raptors improve to NBA-best 11-1

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose, left, and center Karl-Anthony Towns defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Chandler has impactful debut as Lakers beat Wolves 114-110

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner, right, shoots as Milwaukee Bucks forward John Henson, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)

McCollum scores 40 as Trail Blazers beat Bucks 118-103

By ERIK GARCIA GUNDERSEN - Associated Press