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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, center, looks on from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won 101-97. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Spurs, Grizzlies square off in 4th playoff series since ‘11

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2017, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd talks with forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami. Antetokounmpo blossomed into an All-Star in his first full season since Kidd made him a primary ball-handler. He became the first player in NBA history to finish a season in the top 20 in total points, rebounds, assists, blocks and steals. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Guarding Bucks’ Giannis presents Raptors a playoff puzzle

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Clippers-Jazz playoff series is matchup of different styles

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Florida forward Devin Robinson leaving college for NBA draft

Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James watches from the bench in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

The NBA playoffs have arrived, and here’s 10 things to watch

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 11, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, center, goes up for a dunk in front of Utah Jazz guards Alec Burks (10) and Raul Neto (25) during an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. Westbrook had more triple-doubles than any player in history this season, and he'll need a few more if Oklahoma City expects to make a deep playoff run. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Thunder’s Westbrook focused on playoffs, not historic season

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic looks for an opening past Washington Wizards forward Daniel Ochefu (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Heat saved their season _ without a trip to the postseason

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Capsule previews of every NBA first-round playoff series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2016, file photo, Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) on a drive to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. The playoffs start Saturday, with a series matching MVP candidates Russell Westbrook and James Harden the highlight of the first round. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams, File)

Westbrook vs Harden the highlight when NBA playoffs open

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Georgia junior forward Maten submits name in NBA draft

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FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2015, file photo, Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan pauses to answer a question during a news conference in Orlando, Fla. The Orlando Magic have fired general manager Rob Hennigan after missing the postseason for five straight seasons. The team confirmed the dismissal on Thursday, April 13, 2017. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)

Orlando fires GM Hennigan after missing playoffs for 5 years

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 4, 2017, file photo, North Carolina forward Justin Jackson talks on his cell phone in the locker room after the championship game against Gonzaga at the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, in Glendale, Ariz. The school said Thursday, April 13, 2017, that Jackson will enter the NBA draft as a junior and hire an agent. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

North Carolina junior Justin Jackson entering NBA draft

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss, center, walks off the court during a timeout in the closing moments of the Suns 129-104 loss to the Sacramento Kings during in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

After awful season, Suns pin their hopes on young talent

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) goes to the basket as Brooklyn Nets center Justin Hamilton (41) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Bulls, Pacers grab last 2 spots in NBA playoffs

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram, left, shoots as New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Metta scores 18 in possible farewell, Lakers top Pels 108-96

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2017, file photo, Orlando Magic's Jeff Green (34) blocks a shot by Milwaukee Bucks' Jason Terry (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Orlando, Fla. Terry's streak of postseason appearances has reached 12 years. He's a veteran presence who will come in handy in the postseason for the young Bucks. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Jason Terry gives young Milwaukee Bucks lift on, off court

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks past Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 10, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jazz end Warriors’ 14-game win streak with 105-99 victory

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, March 19, 2017, file photo, Michigan forward Moe Wagner (13) shoots over Louisville forward Mangok Mathiang (12) during the second half of a second-round game in the men's NCAA college basketball tournament in Indianapolis. Michigan standouts Wagner and D.J. Wilson are entering their names into the NBA draft without hiring agents. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Michigan’s Wagner, Wilson entering draft, don’t have agents

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots from the line in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Our picks: The NBA award winners are … unclear

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Thon Maker is fouled by Charlotte Hornets' Cody Zeller during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 10, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Bucks brush past Hornets for 89-79 win

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press