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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (8) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Capela, Hawks pull away late to take 135-103 win over Suns

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, grabs a rebound away from Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, May 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Davis scores 25 as short-handed Lakers defeat Nuggets 93-89

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) reacts during a break in the second half of a basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Scott Brooks: Russell Westbrook is the second-best point guard of all time

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks signals to his team against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) **FILE**

Scott Brooks named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James signals to a teammate during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) **FILE**

LeBron James, Mark Cuban and the NBA’s great play-in tournament debate

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) goes against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)

Booker scores 32 as Suns hold off Thunder 123-120

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale (23) battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Suns beat Jazz 121-100, now tied for NBA’s best record

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) passes in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Sabonis has triple-double by half; Pacers top Thunder 152-95

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis, right, is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Theo Maledon, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Pacers top Thunder 152-95; Sabonis has triple-double by half

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Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook (4) looks to pass between Cleveland Cavaliers' Dean Wade (32) and Jarrett Allen (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Russell Westbrook posts 31st triple-double, Wizards rout Cavaliers 122-93

By Brian Dulik - Associated Press

Syracuse forward Alan Griffin (0) and Jesse Edwards (14) watch from the bench against Houston in the second half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021. Houston won 62-46. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Syracuse’s Alan Griffin to enter NBA draft

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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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AP Sportlight

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WVU’s Derek Culver signs with agent, will enter NBA draft

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Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon, left, and Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic reach for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, April 27, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Portland ends 5-game skid with 3-point flurry at Indiana

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau gestures during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, April 16, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Analysis: Coach of the year will be the NBA’s top award race

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

The Los Angeles Kings enter the ice at the start of the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Monday, April 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) **FILE**

NHL reaches 7-year deal with Turner Sports, ending NBC run

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) steals the ball from Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, April 25, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Curry sets NBA record for 3-pointers in a month with 85

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford calls a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Friday, April 16, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Magic coach Steve Clifford tests positive, will miss games

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks center Onyyka Okongwu, right, blocks Miami Heat forward Trevor Ariza (8) under the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 23, 2021 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Tami Chappel)

Bogdanovich, Collins lead injury-depleted Hawks past Heat

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press