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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown reacts after receiving a technical foul during the third quarter of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP) **FILE**

76ers fire Brett Brown after being swept out of playoffs

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FILE - This June 24, 2019, file photo shows Shaquille O'Neal at the NBA Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. A woman whose car was left stranded along a Florida interstate when her tire blew out got a little unexpected help from former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, sheriff's officials say. O'Neal, who lives in the Orlando area, was traveling on Interstate 75 near Gainesville on Monday, July 13, 2020, when he saw the woman pull onto the side of the road, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said on a Facebook post. He stayed with the woman until deputies arrived at the scene. “He fist-bumped Deputies Purington and Dillon before going on his way,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

O’Neal agrees to multiyear extension with Turner Sports

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Daughter of Utah Jazz great Stockton to play in Germany

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Houston Rockets' James Harden leaves the court following his team's loss during overtime against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Heat can get some rest, Rockets may have missed their chance

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse gestures during Game 1 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Raptors’ Nick Nurse voted NBA Coach of the Year

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Players take a knee during the national anthem before Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series between the Denver Nuggets and the Utah Jazz, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Column: Could this be the year Cinderella wins NBA title?

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Toughest NBA rival is bubble, where ‘every day is Wednesday’

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Rui Hachimura (8) gestures as he calls to teammates during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) **FILE**

Wizards to pick ninth in NBA draft

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) scores over Orlando Magic forward Gary Clark (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Bucks bounce back, beat Magic 111-96 in Game 2 to tie series

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Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) reacts as he is called for a foul, his fourth, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in New York. The Nets won 101-91. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Playoff experience proving valuable for NBA champion Raptors

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Norman Powell of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket against Joe Harris of the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

VanVleet, Powell lead Raptors past Nets 104-99 for 2-0 lead

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) lies on the court after committing a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) **FILE**

Top seeds toppled: Bucks, Lakers stunned in playoff openers

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic, right, draws a foul from Los Angeles Clippers' Reggie Jackson, left, during the third quarter of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Doncic’s debut good enough for history, but not for a win

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

NBA: 2021 All-Star weekend in Indy unlikely on current dates

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Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) goes up to shoot past Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (31) and guard Garrett Temple (17) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

VanVleet leads red-hot Raptors to 134-110 triumph over Nets

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Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray, left, reacts near head coach Michael Malone after a play against the Utah Jazz during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Murray helps Nuggets hold off Jazz, Mitchell 135-125 in OT

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) reacts after a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

James on his return to postseason: ‘This is the toughest’

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket past Washington Wizards' Anzejs Pasecniks, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

As the NBA playoffs begin, here are 10 things to know

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Kyle Kuzma (0) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a game-winning 3-pointer against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Lakers won 124-121. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Welcome to the playoffs: The NBA’s best time of year is here

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Kyle Kuzma (0) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a game-winning 3-pointer against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Lakers won 124-121. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) **FILE**

NBA’s summer vacation ends in bubble as teams get down to playoff business

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press