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Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) celebrates with Grant Williams (12) after sinking a basket and drawing a foul in the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game as Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry looks on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Tatum, Smart lift Boston past Toronto, Celtics take 2-0 lead

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell (45) defends as Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) advances the ball down court during the second half an NBA first round playoff basketball game, Tuesday, Sept. 1,2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Nuggets edge Jazz 80-78 to complete comeback from 3-1 down

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Dennis Schroder (17) is forced to pass the ball as Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook, bottom center, Jeff Green (32) and P.J. Tucker (17) defend during the second half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Paul has 28, helps Thunder force Game 7 against the Rockets

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (2) fouls Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of an NBA first round playoff game Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mavs set title sights with Euro stars after playoff return

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2017, file photo, former NBA basketball player Chris Webber attends a sports and activism panel entitled &quot;From Protest to Progress: Next Steps&quot; in San Jose, Calif. In a week in which racial injustice took center stage following the events in Wisconsin, Black sports media personalities came to the forefront with their views and drove dialogue not seen on many other platforms. While Webber and Jalen Rose said the conversations were meaningful, it wasn't the first time. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Former athletes, sports shows take lead on social justice

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) becomes emotional during an interview after an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Utah Jazz Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Nuggets won 119-107. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Game 7 awaits Mitchell and Murray; Game 2 in Celtics-Raptors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

9. Allen Iverson, 1996 Philadelphia 76ers (Georgetown) Allen Iverson, left, of Georgetown holds up a jersey with NBA commissioner David Stern after being selected as the number one pick in the 1996 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night, June 26, 1996, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm) **FILE**

Allen Iverson on John Thompson: “Thanks for saving my life coach’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Fiserv Forum, Miller Park to serve as early voting centers

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Fred VanVleet (23) scores ahead of Boston Celtics' Brad Wanamaker (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball conference semifinal playoff game Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Family reunion: NBA players begin seeing guests in bubble

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Brandon Ingram (14) takes a shot over San Antonio Spurs' Dejounte Murray (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram named NBA most improved player

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford yells toward the court during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

All ears: Magic will decompress, then make future plans

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum shoots as Toronto Raptors' Norman Powell (24) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball conference semifinal playoff game Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Celtics roll past Raptors 112-94, take 1-0 East semis lead

Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after a dunk as Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9) looks back during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Bucks, Heat set to open Eastern Conference semifinal series

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard warms up with tape on his finger before Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Blazers withstood injury and more on road to the playoffs

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray reacts after making a 3-pointer against the Utah Jazz during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Murray outduels Mitchell, sets up first Game 7 in the bubble

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Wizards District Gaming top Warriors for NBA 2K League title

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Members of the Milwaukee Bucks join arms as they kneel during the national anthem before an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Orlando Magic Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Bucks resume NBA playoffs after sparking historic stoppage

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2004 file photo, Golden State Warriors' Clifford Robinson talks with fans during a foul shot in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. Robinson, an early star on UConn’s rise to power and longtime top sixth man in the NBA, has died. He was 53. Robinson’s death was confirmed by UConn, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

Cliff Robinson, ex-UConn star, top NBA 6th man, dies at 53

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Friday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after a dunk as Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9) looks back during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Bucks beat Magic 118-104, take series in 5 games

Associated Press