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Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan looks up in the second half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Monday, May 1, 2017, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 116-105. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Hail to the king: Raptors coach says team can’t watch LeBron

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after he scores against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half in a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Monday, May 1, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A three-ring circus: In the NBA, 3-pointers hotter than ever

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, center, sits on the bench during the second half in a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Monday, May 1, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

It’s only 1-0: Spurs, Raptors look to rebound from routs

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) breaks up a drive to the basket by Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the second quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, May 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Thomas scores 53, Celtics beat Wizards 129-119 in OT

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler, left, looks to pass as Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas defends during the first half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April. 28, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Celtics’ Thomas expected back for Game 1 vs Wizards

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons submit bids for future NBA All-Star Game

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook leaves the interview room after Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in Houston. The Rockets won 105-99 and took the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

‘NBA Awards’ show to include awards for best dunk, best pass

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Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) reacts after a play during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in San Antonio. San Antonio won116-103. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

In tense political times, NBA heading to Israel this summer

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is fouled as he drives to the basket between Memphis Grizzlies defenders JaMychal Green, left, and Mike Conley (11) during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 116-103. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Leonard, Mills lead Spurs by Grizzlies for 3-2 series lead

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) dunks the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of game five of an NBA first-round playoff series basketball game in Toronto on Monday, April 24, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Powell’s contributions help Raptors regain control vs. Bucks

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, left, and Utah Jazz forward Joe Johnson (6) battle for a loose ball during the first half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, April 21, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

The old guys are coming up big so far in these playoffs

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird sits in an Indy car in New York, Monday, April 24, 2017. Bird drove four blocks down Fifth Avenue in the car to deliver the basketball team's bid to host the 2021 game to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, fitting his 6-foot-9 frame into a car usually driven by much shorter people. (AP Photo/Brian Mahoney)

Larry Bird delivers Pacers’ 2021 All-Star bid in an Indy car

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2016, file photo, Team Drive''s Hamidou Diallo, of Kentucky, moves the ball against Team Clutch in the Under Armour Elite 24 basketball game in New York. North Carolina’s Tony Bradley, Diallo and Louisvllle’s Donovan Mitchell are among the players who wanted to test their NBA draft stock before deciding whether to hire an agent or return to school. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Big day: College coaches wait to see if players stay, or go

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson reacts after making a three-point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Mike Brown is more than capable of leading the Warriors

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) questions official Tom Washington, right, during the fourth quarter of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 21, 2017. Oklahoma City won 115-113. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Patrick Beverley fined $25,000 for confronting fan

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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr calls for a timeout during the first half in Game 2 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Warriors’ Kerr out for Game 3 vs Blazers with illness

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In this photo provided by Turner Sports, Kevin Garnett, right, talks with Rasheed Wallace on the set of &quot;Area 21,&quot; his show-within-a-show on TNT's wildly popular basketball production. In a first for Turner Sports, the segments are geared toward social media first, and Garnett is plunging head-first into the project. (Ted Pio-Roda/Turner Sports via AP)

Kevin Garnett takes unfiltered approach on TV in Area 21

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George reacts as the Pacers lost the lead to the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Indianapolis. The Cavaliers defeated the Pacers 119-114. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Frustrated Pacers still looking to fight back against Cavs

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Thon Maker and Toronto Raptors' Cory Joseph dive after a loose ball during the second half of game 3 of their NBA first-round playoff series basketball game Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 106-77. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Column: Savor some unpredictability as NBA playoffs begin

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press