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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Milwaukee Bucks center Robin Lopez, left, and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 6, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

NBA tells teams to plan for empty arenas; LeBron says no way

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) complains about a jump-ball call to referee Mitchell Ervin (27) during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Celts’ Smart fined $35,000 for repeated misconduct to refs

Associated Press

Spectators watch from the forest during the women's Biathlon World Cup 7,5 km sprint event in Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic, Thursday, March 5, 2020. Due to the Corona virus the Biathlon World Cup will take place without spectators. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Column: Fear of unknown looms in sports as virus spreads

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

Wednesday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Knicks coach Mike Miller reacts during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in New York, Wednesday, March 4, 2020. The Jazz won 112-104. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)

Sell the tickets: Knicks attendance vs Jazz lowest since ‘06

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Thursday’s Time Schedule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson celebrates after scoring during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami’s Duncan Robinson on a record path from 3-point land

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) watch play during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Doncic breaks Mavs’ triple-double record, beats Williamson

By DAVE JACKSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard shoots over Washington Wizards forward Moritz Wagner during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Lillard scores 22 in return from injury, Blazers top Wizards

By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN - Associated Press

Siena forward Elijah Hughes, a transfer from Notre Dame, speaks Wednesday night after scoring 24 points and snaring 10 rebounds in a 77-55 victory over Niagara at the Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, March 4, 2020. The victory completed a 14-0 record at home and clinched at least a share of Siena's eighth Metro Atlantic Athletic Association title and first in a decade. (AP Photo/John Kekis)

Siena rolling at home and on road as March Madness looms

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

$Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, recovering from a fractured left hand, works out with Adi Vase, the Warriors' assistant performance coach, Monday, March 2, 2020, at the Santa Cruz Warriors G League facility in Santa Cruz, Calif., in preparation for his return. (Dan Coyro/Santa Cruz Sentinel via AP)$

Stephen Curry set to return for Warriors against Raptors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Anthony Davis scores 37, leads Lakers past Sixers 120-107

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) looks for an opening past Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

3’s are wild: Heat set record from deep, top Magic 116-113

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New York, Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)

Mitchell, Bogdanovic lead Jazz past Knicks 112-104

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Justin Holiday drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Sterling Brown during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

NBA-leading Bucks bounce back from loss to rout Pacers

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, looks to drive against Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Bucks, at 52-9 so far, have reached some rare NBA air

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Tim Duncan, left, talks to San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Spurs get Tim Duncan first win as acting head coach

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

House call: Dr. J to attend his first Nets game in Brooklyn

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clipper's Kawhi Leonard (2) goes against Oklahoma City Thunder's Terrance Ferguson (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, March, 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)

Leonard scores 25, leads Clippers past Thunder 109-94

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Former player agent and new New York Knicks president Leon Rose, center, takes a phone call during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New York, Monday, March 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Knicks hire longtime player agent Leon Rose as president

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press