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Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) and teammate Kyle Lowry (7) guard the net against Boston Celtics' Kemba Walker (8) during first half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Brown scores 30, Celtics beat Raptors 118-102

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) and teammate forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (4) celebrate after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

The NBA on Christmas: Things to know about league showcase

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Isaiah Thomas plays during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ** FILE **

Isaiah Thomas weathers busy first season with Wizards, from suspension to gift-giving

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers injured guard LeBron James cheers his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Nuggets won 128-104. James sat out the game because of a thoracic muscle strain. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

The NBA’s showcase day — Christmas — has arrived

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson (8) reacts after a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Cavaliers send Clarkson to Jazz for Exum, 2 2nd-round picks

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 117-89. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks back on Christmas, led by more complete Antetokounmpo

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 7, 2019, file photo, United States' Megan Rapinoe lifts up a trophy after winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match between U.S. and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. “We’ve done exactly what we set out to do, done exactly what we wanted to do, said what we feel,” said Rapinoe. “I know sometimes my voice is louder, but everybody is in this together.” (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

Karma had a hand in top 5 ‘feel-good’ sports moments of 2019

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By Compiled by PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

NBA all star Dwyane Wade's divorce from Siohvaughn Funches was allegedly provoked by his budding relationship with his now wife actress Gabrielle Union. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Wade reminds that fatherhood is about unconditional love

By Deron Snyder

Cleveland Cavaliers' Jordan Clarkson (8) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies' Grayson Allen (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

AP Source: Cavs to trade Clarkson to Jazz for Exum, picks

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Tennessee announces addition of point guard Santiago Vescovi

Associated Press

Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Holiday (3), right, and Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) battle for the ball during an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Holiday hits key shots in Pacers’ OT home win over Raptors

By PHILLIP B. WILSON - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) goes to the basket between Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale (23) and center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Heat move to 13-1 at home, top Jazz 107-104

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots next to Memphis Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Aldridge leads sharp-shooting Spurs past Grizzlies, 145-115

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter (11) looks to pass as he is covered by Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics’ Kanter thanks Trudeau for chance to play in Canada

Associated Press

FILE- In this Oct. 23, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, center, talks things over with his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. Many coaches are striking the delicate balance between pushing inexperienced players enough for the players and the team to have success while realizing that the learning curve in the league is often a long one. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

NBA coaches look for balance between winning, development

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Memphis center James Wiseman runs off the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Oregon won 82-74. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer) ** FILE **

James Wiseman shows he’s wise young man by dumping college

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Isaiah Thomas talks with fans in the stands during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Philadelphia. Thomas was ejected from the game after leaving the court. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ** FILE **

Isaiah Thomas, Wizards guard, suspended two games for entering stands

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, blocks a shot by Washington Wizards' Isaiah Thomas, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Wizards’ Thomas suspended 2 games for entering stands

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) and teammate forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (4) celebrate after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors overcome 30-point deficit, beat Dallas 110-107

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press