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Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Vince Carter, right, looks to pass as Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young guards during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Lauri Markkanen scores 25 points, Bulls rout Hawks 116-81

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell dribbles upcourt against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Warriors trip up Suns 106-95 for fourth straight win

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis (1) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Randle, Knicks beat Wizards 107-100 for second straight win

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Robin Lopez and Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier battle for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 111-100. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks overcome Antetokounmpo’s absence to beat Magic

By CHARLES F. GARDNER - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons, center, Miami Heat forwards Derrick Jones Jr., left, and Jimmy Butler, right, battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Heat win a wild one, top 76ers 117-116 in OT

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Dante Exum (1) shoots a layup against Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarrett Culver (23) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Garland, Sexton each score 18 to lead Cavs over Wolves 94-88

By ANDRES YBARRA - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (25) drives past Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Holiday (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Dragic hits go-ahead shot, Heat top Pacers 113-112

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, drives to the basket as Philadelphia 76ers' Josh Richardson, left, will accidentally pokes him in the eye during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 121-109. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out because of back soreness

Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Devonte' Graham (4) aims his jumper as Oklahoma City Thunder's Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday Dec. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Paul provides late boost, Thunder beat Hornets 104-102 in OT

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) shoots as Atlanta Hawks center Damian Jones defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Bucks cruise past Hawks without injured Antetokounmpo

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Isaac Bonga, center, goes to the basket past Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Griffin, Drummond lead Pistons to rout of Wizards 132-102

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) battles San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes (11) for space during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Doncic nets 24 in return from injury, Mavs beat Spurs 102-98

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Thursday’s Time Schedule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) reacts after injuring his ankle as Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) defends him during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Doncic returns to Mavericks’ lineup after missing 4 games

Associated Press

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) shoots with Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (31) defending and Knicks forward Bobby Portis (1) watching during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Knicks hold Nets to NBA season-low 27% shooting, win 94-82

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell (0) dribbles past Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Green, Lee help short-handed Warriors beat Rockets

By RICK EYMER - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, looks to make his move on Milwaukee Bucks' Robin Lopez, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Embiid stars as 76ers beat Bucks 121-109

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, looks to make his move on Milwaukee Bucks' Robin Lopez, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers beat Lakers, 111-106

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, and Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (2) chase the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 111-106. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers rally to beat Lakers 111-106

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) puts up a jump shot over Toronto Raptors guard Patrick McCaw (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jaylen Brown scores 30, Celtics beat Raptors 118-102

By Ian Harrison - Associated Press