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Washington Wizards guard Garrison Mathews (24) shoots next to Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (25) and guard Tyler Herro, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jordan McRae, Garrison Matthews lead depleted Wizards past Heat

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Garrison Mathews (24) shoots against Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

McRae, Mathews lead depleted Wizards past Heat 123-105

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Jordan McRae (52) shoots next to New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox II (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Bradley Beal misses game for first time since 2017 as Wizards lose

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, dunks against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

The King reigns: LeBron James is AP’s male athlete of decade

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By Compiled by PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Dante Exum (1) shoots a layup against Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarrett Culver (23) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Garland, Sexton each score 18 to lead Cavs over Wolves 94-88

By ANDRES YBARRA - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell dribbles upcourt against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Warriors trip up Suns 106-95 for fourth straight win

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons, center, Miami Heat forwards Derrick Jones Jr., left, and Jimmy Butler, right, battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Doncic has 9th triple-double of season, Mavs rout Warriors

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis (1) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Randle, Knicks beat Wizards 107-100 for second straight win

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (25) drives past Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Holiday (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Dragic hits go-ahead shot, Heat top Pacers 113-112

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, and Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (2) chase the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 111-106. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

The Fun Guy: Kawhi Leonard is the AP’s male athlete of 2019

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Isaac Bonga, center, goes to the basket past Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Griffin, Drummond lead Pistons to rout of Wizards 132-102

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, dunks the ball as Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Joel Embiid stars as 76ers beat Bucks 121-109

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) and teammate forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (4) celebrate after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

The NBA on Christmas: Things to know about league showcase

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, looks to make his move on Milwaukee Bucks' Robin Lopez, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers beat Lakers, 111-106

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, and Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (2) chase the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 111-106. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers rally to beat Lakers 111-106

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks in a potential playoff preview Wednesday against the 76ers. (Associated Press)

NBA’s Christmas Day showcase features Eastern Conference elite

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 117-89. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks back on Christmas, led by more complete Antetokounmpo

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Isaiah Thomas plays during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ** FILE **

Isaiah Thomas weathers busy first season with Wizards, from suspension to gift-giving

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers injured guard LeBron James cheers his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Nuggets won 128-104. James sat out the game because of a thoracic muscle strain. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

The NBA’s showcase day — Christmas — has arrived

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press