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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

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

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

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

Associated Press

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

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

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

Associated Press

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

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

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' 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

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

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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

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

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

Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant reacts after a dunk against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

No playoffs a painful lesson for Ja Morant, young Grizzlies

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) celebrates a three point-basket with teammate Dorian Finney-Smith (10) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Mavs’ Luka Doncic set to begin his first NBA playoff run

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler waits between plays during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Pacers, Heat set to restart their playoff rivalry

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard, left,and Memphis Grizzlies' Jonas Valanciunas tangle during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Blazers make playoffs, oust Grizzlies with 126-122 victory

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press