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Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) shoots in front of Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers top Memphis 134-116, snap Grizzlies’ 7-game streak

By PHILLIP B. WILSON - Associated Press

Fans watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Miami. The Miami Heat allowed a limited number of fans to attend the game. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

In the NBA, there’s not much home-court advantage these days

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, top, is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (8) as he goes to the basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

James jaws with Atlanta fans, leads Lakers past Hawks 107-99

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives toward the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Curry scores 28, Warriors jump on Pistons to win 118-91

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris (12) shoots during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

76ers find finishing touch to rally past Pacers, 119-110

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings guard Kyle Guy (7) defends Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Welcome back: Butler scores 30, Heat hold off Kings 105-104

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic lays the ball up during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz finish sweep of Mavericks 120-101 for 11th straight win

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) celebrates with center Ivica Zubac, right, after scoring at the buzzer at the end of the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Leonard, George stellar in returns as Clippers thump Magic

By JOHN DENTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2006, file photo, Temple head coach John Chaney yells directions to his players during the the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Philadelphia, in this Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, file photo. John Chaney, one of the nation’s leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, has died. He was 89. His death was announced by the university Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek, File)

John Chaney, commanding Temple basketball coach, dies at 89

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal reacts during the fourth quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Houston. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)

Bradley Beal’s frustrations mounting as Wizards continue to slide

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio, foreground, drives against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Warriors beat Timberwolves 123-111 to sweep 2-game series

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) drives to the basket between Cleveland Cavaliers' Taurean Prince (12) and Dylan Windler (9) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Cleveland. The Lakers won 115-108. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Game or no game, NBA All-Star voting starts Thursday

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Houston. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)

NBA adjusts schedules for virus-affected teams, like Wizards

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' James Johnson, left, and Jalen Brunson (13) defend as Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley, right, shoots in the first half during an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz beat Mavericks 116-104 for 10th straight victory

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2015, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant touches his chest as he walks off the court in Boston after the Lakers' 112-104 win over the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball game. Kobe Bryant's legacy may be stronger than ever. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, marks the anniversary of the crash that took the lives of Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other people. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Analysis: Kobe’s presence remains strong, legacy growing

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, right, fist-bumps his daughter Gianna after the last NBA basketball game of his career, against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, in Los Angeles.Bryant scored 60 points as the Lakers won 101-96. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

AP PHOTOS: Kobe Bryant’s NBA life, in photo form

Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, center, talks to his players during a time out in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 121-101. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Spurs-Pelicans game called off, as NBA’s virus woes continue

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) is blocked from reaching the basket by Dallas Mavericks' James Johnson, left, Wes Iwundu, center rear, and Willie Cauley-Stein, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Porter, Nuggets beat Mavericks 117-113 after Murray ejection

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) gets off a shot in front of Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Rookie PG Anthony scores 21, Magic beat Hornets 117-108

By JOHN DENTON - Associated Press