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Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris, right, goes up for a shot against New York Knicks' Julius Randle during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Minus Embiid and Simmons, Harris leads 76ers past Knicks

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Thursday’s Time Schedule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett, left, tries to pass the ball around Charlotte Hornets forwards P.J. Washington and Cody Martin, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Graham returns, Hornets topple Knicks 107-101

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk, right, celebrates with guard Devonte' Graham (4) after scoring during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. The Hornets won 103-93. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Hornets’ Monk suspended indefinitely for drug violation

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid celebrates after a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Sixers’ Embiid fined for flipping off Hawk, cursing on air

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Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8), of Japan, reacts after he was fouled during the second half of an NBA basketball game as Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (3) looks on, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Washington. The Cavaliers won 113-108. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Rui Hachimura, Washington Wizards rookie, has top-selling NBA jersey in Japan

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers' Al Horford, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Porter Jr. battle for a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Joel Embiid sprains shoulder, Sixers lose to Cavs 108-94

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Maryland rallies from 16-down to beat Minnesota 74-73

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) looks on from under the basket during free throws next to Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron’s 40 bests Zion, sends Lakers past Pelicans 118-109

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives past Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks by Raptors in East finals rematch

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) vies for a loose ball with Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bucks get 50th win, beat Raptors in East finals rematch

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, looks to pass the ball as Detroit Pistons forward Thon Maker defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Grant scores career-best 29, Nuggets beat Pistons 115-98

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) hangs from the rim after his dunk during the second half of an NBA basketball game next to Washington Wizards forward Moritz Wagner (21) and forward Troy Brown Jr. (6) , Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bucks-Raptors, Zion vs LeBron headline rest of NBA’s week

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 119-98. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks first to clinch playoff spot — after just 56 games

Associated Press

Monday’s Time Schedule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) drives against Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors roll to their biggest win ever, beat Pacers 127-81

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Troy Brown Jr. (6) goes up to shoot against Chicago Bulls' Coby White (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

White has 33 again, Bulls beat Wizards despite Beal’s 53

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) is defended by Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) and Jayson Tatum during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron’s clutch jumper sends Lakers past Celtics 114-112

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) is defended by Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) and Jayson Tatum during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron James lifts Lakers past Celtics, 114-112

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) looks to shoot against Golden State Warriors' Juan Toscano-Anderson, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Holiday, Williamson keep Pelicans rolling in 115-101 win

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press