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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard urges on the crowd after scoring during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. The Blazers won 125-112. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

NBA changing 3-point contest format at All-Star Saturday

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Principal sorry for suggesting Kobe Bryant deserved death

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson goes to the basket between Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and center Brook Lopez (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Giannis has 34 points, 17 rebounds as Bucks top Pelicans

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' D'Angelo Russell (0) passes as Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland (10) watches in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Eyes on Russell, Iguodala, more as NBA trade deadline nears

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler reacts after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Butler scores 38, Heat roll past 76ers 137-106

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks down while speaking to the crowd in remembrance of Kobe Bryant, prior to the team's NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Kobe tribute game 2nd most watched in ESPN NBA history

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8), of Japan, goes for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alec Burks’ 30 points leads Warriors over Wizards 125-117

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, speaks with referee Kevin Cutler, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Lillard scores 51 as Trail Blazers beat Jazz 124-107

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya reacts after a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Pistons rally to beat Nuggets 128-123 in OT, snap skid

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Former San Diego State forward Kawhi Leonard, right, reacts alongside former San Diego State coach Steve Fisher as Leonard's No 15 jersey is retired during a halftime ceremony in San Diego State's NCAA college basketball game against Utah State, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Mitchell, No. 4 SDSU rally to beat Utah State 80-68

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) looks to shoot as Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky (31) and Luke Kornet (2) look on during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors tie team record with 11th straight win, beat Bulls

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shouts after being fouled by Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr., left, as Thunder center Nerlens Noel, right, holds the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Thunder rally in final minutes, push past Suns 111-107

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, top, blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Lakers return after Bryant’s death, lose 127-119 to Blazers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 photo, Doug Young, a teammate of Kobe Bryant at Lower Merion High School, speaks during a news conference at the school in Ardmore, Pa. Lower Merion, the school Bryant led to a state championship, is expected to have a big tribute for the late Lakers star when the team plays its first home game on Saturday, Feb. 1, since his death. (Jenna Miller/The News Journal via AP)

Kobe Bryant’s high school coach reflects on losing his hero

By JEFF NEIBURG - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, wearing a No. 24 jersey, speaks about Kobe Bryant prior to an NBA game between the Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

The King’s Speech: LeBron James’ words salve hurting Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Grant Williams, center, battles against Philadelphia 76ers' Al Horford (42) and Tobias Harris, right, for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Brown scores 32, leads Celtics to 116-95 win over 76ers

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins, left, drives to the basket again Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Leonard goes for 31, Clippers beat Timberwolves 118-106

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Friday Sports in Brief

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Philadelphia 76ers players stand during a tribute to Kobe Bryant before the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Philadelphia. Bryant died along with his daughter and seven other people during helicopter crash Sunday. (Steven M. Falk/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Bryant’s stolen jersey returned for ceremony at high school

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Thon Maker (7) reaches in and fouls Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Raptors’ streak at 10 after 105-92 win over Pistons

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press