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Brooklyn Nets forward DeMarre Carroll (9) shoots over Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LeVert, Hollis-Jefferson pace Nets’ win over Hawks

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) argues a call with referee Courtney Kirkland before he was called for a technical foul and was ejected, during an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Warriors’ Livingston, NBA official Kirkland suspended

Associated Press

Steps lead down to the east entrance of KeyArena, a sports and entertainment venue at the Seattle Center, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Seattle. The Seattle City Council on Monday approved a memorandum of understanding with Los Angeles-based Oak View Group in a $600 million privately financed project to renovate the facility, formerly the home of the NBA's SuperSonics. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle moves ahead with arena remodel to attract NBA, NHL

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons in action during an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid don’t erase 4 years of putrid

By Deron Snyder

Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) argues a call with referee Courtney Kirkland before he was called for a technical foul and was ejected, during an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Curry scores 30, Warriors dominate Heat 123-95

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, right, drives past Memphis Grizzlies' Jarell Martin in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James takes over, Cavaliers win 11th straight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) looks to move against Phoenix Suns' Tyler Ulis right, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The Celtics won 116-111. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Irving scores 19 points as Celtics top Suns 116-111

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard David Nwaba (11) falls to the floor as he shoots while Sacramento Kings players Frank Mason III (10), Willie Cauley-Stein (00) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (8) watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Kings extend Bulls’ skid to 8 games with 107-106 win

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots between Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) and center Karl-Anthony Towns during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

George, Adams lift Thunder past Timberwolves, 111-107

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Heat bracing to be without Whiteside for several games

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' DeMarcus Cousins (0) and teammates try to calm down Anthony Davis (23) as he is ejected for his second technical foul during the team's NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. (Sophia Germer/The Advocate via AP)

Pelicans’ Davis fined for outburst that triggered ejection

Associated Press

Utah Jazz forward Jonas Jerebko (8) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) defends in the first half during an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Mitchell scores career-high 41, Jazz beat Pelicans 114-108

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) passes over Miami Heat's Dion Waiters during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Richardson’s career night lifts Heat past Hornets, 105-100

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates in front of Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic, right, after assisting on a three-point basket by Klay Thompson during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Thompson has 27 points, Warriors rout Magic 133-112

Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry, left, defends against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

James, Love power Cavs past Hawks for 10th win in a row

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) congratulates Al Horford (42) and Kyrie Irving during the fourth quarter of Boston's 108-97 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA basketball game in Boston Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Celtics ride Irving’s 36 to 108-97 win over scrappy 76ers

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry, left, defends against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

James, Love lead Cavs past Hawks for 10th win in a row

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden reacts after making a 3-pointer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in Houston. Houston won the game 118-97. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

James Harden, Rockets rolls past Pacers for 6th straight win

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) and guard James Harden talk during a timeout during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in Houston. Houston won the game 117-103. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Best backcourt? Harden, Paul making case it’s in Houston

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings' Bogdan Bogdanovic (8) celebrates a score in the final seconds of an NBA basketball against the Golden State Warriors with Garrett Temple, left, and Frank Mason III (10) on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. Sacramento won 110-106. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Curry, Durant sit out as Kings beat Warriors 110-106

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press