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Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) goes to the basket as Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Butler, Dragic carry Heat past NBA-best Jazz, 124-116

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets DeAndre Jordan, left, Kevin Durant, center, and Kyrie Irving watch their teammates play the Sacramento King during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Durant did not play due to an injury. The Nets won 136-125. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Durant out until after break, Sabonis gets All-Star spot

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - in this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a news conference before an NBA preseason basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors in Saitama, near Tokyo. Silver, in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, defended the league’s decision to have an All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7 and said he believes the league can do so safely during a pandemic. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

AP interview: Silver lays out reasons for NBA All-Star Game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse talks to players during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Virus sidelines Raptors coaches, Siakam for Rockets game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) points to a player behind him after making a basket in the closing seconds against the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of the NBA basketball finals, in Los Angeles, June 7, 2009. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kyrie Irving calls for Kobe Bryant to become NBA logo

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) embraces guard Kyrie Irving (11) after Irving scored on a play during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Nets rout Magic 129-92, run NBA-leading win streak to eight

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) scores against Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Gobert, Clarkson lead Jazz to 114-89 rout of Lakers

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, right, passes the ball as Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum, left, and guard Wizards guard Bradley Beal watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Clippers rout Wizards 135-116, snap Washington’s win streak

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook celebrates after scoring and drawing a foul in the closing second of overtime in an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Wizards won 127-124 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Hectic finish awaits all NBA teams in 2nd half of season

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker muscles his way towards the basket against Portland Trail Blazers' Damien Lillard during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Suns’ Booker replaces Lakers’ Davis in NBA All-Star Game

Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya (45) dunks the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Pistons snap 3-game losing streak with 105-93 win over Magic

By JOHN DENTON - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dunks against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half during an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz set records for 3s in 132-110 rout of Hornets

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, left, gets a pat on the head from guard James Harden during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Analysis: NBA’s Eastern Conference has a standings logjam

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards general manager Wes Unseld announces the trade of Chris Webber to the Sacramento Kings for Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe at the MCI Center in Washington Thursday, May 14, 1998. (AP Photo/Brian K. Diggs) **FILE**

Wes Unseld legacy deserves recognition

By Thom Loverro

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, tries to pass as Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Heat hold off depleted Lakers 96-94 in NBA Finals rematch

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Kentucky rapper collaborates with Portland Trail Blazers

By MATT WICKSTROM and The Herald Leader - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden, left, dribbles around Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Harden, Harris lead streaking Nets past Lakers, 109-98

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) lays up to score as Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarred Vanderbilt (8) looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Lakers won 112-104.James scored 30 points. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Inside the All-Star voting numbers: The NBA is a tough crowd

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks snap 5-game skid with 98-85 victory over Thunder

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) lays up to score as Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarred Vanderbilt (8) looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Lakers won 112-104.James scored 30 points. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Column: NBA makes the wrong call on All-Star Game

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press