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Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn reacts to a play during the second half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Nets to return with more talent for Vaughn or another coach

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic, left, hits a winning three-point basket against Los Angeles Clippers' Reggie Jackson (1) during overtime of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Doncic and Mitchell reaching new heights in the postseason

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) and forward Jayson Tatum (0) react during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Celtics not celebrating despite making quick work of 76ers

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell drives against Denver Nuggets' Paul Millsap and Torrey Craig (3) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Mitchell scores 51 points, Jazz beat Nuggets for 3-1 lead

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Orlando Magic's Markelle Fultz, left, fights for a rebound with Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Middleton comes alive in 4th quarter; Bucks take 3-1 lead

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, drives against Portland Trail Blazers' Carmelo Anthony, left, during the second quarter of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Emotional LeBron ‘can’t even enjoy’ Lakers’ win over Blazers

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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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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) fist bumps referee James Capers (19) after an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Orlando Magic Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Bucks won 121-106. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) **FILE**

Lakers honor Kobe, take control of series vs. Blazers

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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 guard Kyle Lowry (7) against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Lowry leaves Raptors’ Game 4 after hurting left foot

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Taurasi honors Kobe, scores 34, Mercury beat Mystics 88-87

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Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) dunks to score a basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Raptors overwhelm Nets 150-122 to finish first-round sweep

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Milwaukee forward Marvin Williams (20) and Orlando forward James Ennis III (11) get into a skirmish as Milwaukee assistant coach Darvin Ham falls while breaking up the fight during Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 9Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

NBA fines Magic’s Ennis, Bucks’ Williams $15,000 for fight

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez follows through hitting a three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Dodgers pound 7 homers, beat Rockies 11-3 to finish sweep

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) drives against Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Doncic seeks quick recovery; 76ers, Nets facing quick exits

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

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) reacts during the third quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Top-seeded Lakers, Bucks look to take charge in 1st round

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) celebrate during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Walker scores 24 points, Celtics beat 76ers for 3-0 lead

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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