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FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, official Lauren Holtkamp gestures in front of Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, in Orlando, Fla. The G League season opens Friday night, Nov. 3, 2017, and there will be someone on the court in places like Grand Rapids or Greensboro or Des Moines whose next job will be in the NBA. That isn't limited to players. Or to men. Nearly one-third of the referees in the G League this season are women, and some _ like dozens of players, coaches, front-office staff and refs _ are moving closer to realizing NBA hopes. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

She’s got next: In the G League, female refs can make a name

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams, center, pass the ball against Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 119-98. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Clippers roll to easy 119-98 victory over Mavericks

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) takes a shot over Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (20) and Atlanta Hawks' Dennis Schroder (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Simmons, Embiid dominate in 76ers’ 119-109 win over Hawks

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry waits to enter an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

NBA Finals hangovers? Steve Kerr says they can be very real

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis (6) catches a lob pass from Courtney Lee for a dunk in front of Denver Nuggets' Wilson Chandler, blocked from view, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in New York. The Knicks won 116-110. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Porzingis not surprised by sizzling start as Knicks main man

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George puts up a shot as Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Paul George, Thunder cruise to 110-91 win over Bucks

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Villanova expected to romp again as Big East favorite

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates a three-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Miami. Towns scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Timberwolves as they defeated the Heat 125-122 in overtime. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Orlando Magic forward Marreese Speights (5) goes for a rebound between New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Speights’ 3-point outburst leads Magic past Pelicans, 115-99

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green, left, argues with a referee during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors’ Green takes issue with fine for fight with Beal

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson, of Italy,, left, and Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Clippers lose 95-87 to Pistons for 1st defeat of season

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Simmons leads 76ers past Mavericks

By SEAN SHAPIRO - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) tries to score as Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon (14) and forward Kent Bazemore (24) close in on him during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Antetokounmpo scores 33 as Bucks breeze past Hawks

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' PJ Tucker, left, fouls Charlotte Hornets' Malik Monk, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Harden’s triple-double lifts Rockets past Hornets 109-93

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, March 23, 2017, file photo, Kansas guard Devonte Graham (4) drives to the basket in front of Purdue forward Caleb Swanigan during the first half of a regional semifinal of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, in Kansas City, Mo. Veterans such as Graham and Lagerald Vick should combine with newcomer Malik Newman and freshman Billy Preston to form a 2017-18 Kansas team that is once again favored to win the league. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Jayhawks eye 14th straight Big 12 title, more March glory

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) shoots against Toronto Raptors' Serge Ibaka, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Curry, Durant hit key 3s late, Warriors hold off Raptors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Miami. The win was No. 1,154 for San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich, now one shy of matching Phil Jackson for sixth-most in NBA history. The Spurs defeated the Heat 117-100. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

‘They’re still beating everybody’: Spurs off to 4-0 start

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this Oct. 9, 2017, photo, Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston. Fultz gets to start the next chapter of his career in a familiar spot. The No. 1 pick in the draft will make his NBA debut for the 76ers on Wednesday night, Oct. 18, at the Washington Wizards, about a half-hour from home. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

No. 1 pick Fultz out 3 games for 76ers with sore shoulder

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' D'Angelo Russell (1) gets between Orlando Magic's Terrence Ross (31) and Bismack Biyombo (11) for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Early theme to NBA season: You score, I score, we all score

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Clint Capela (15) dunks the ball over Philadelphia 76ers' Amir Johnson in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Eric Gordon hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Rockets past 76ers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press