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New York Knicks' Elfrid Payton, right, drives the ball against Golden State Warriors' Ky Bowman (12) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Morris leads Knicks past Warriors in OT to snap 10-game skid

By JOE STIGLICH - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac (1) looks for a path to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) **FILE**

Dwight Howard thriving in the smallest role of his 16-year career

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, center, watches from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Pelicans languishing as Williamson’s absence drags on

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina, left, drives to the basket on Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Reeling Knicks drop 10th straight, 115-87 to Trail Blazers

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell controls the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves' Robert Covington in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Mitchell, Jazz hand Wolves 6th straight loss, 127-116

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) stretches for the ball as Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leonard scores 24 points as Clippers beat Raptors 112-92

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett (9) shoots next to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Barrett was warned about life in the NBA and Knicks deliver

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) controls the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Heat use 22-0 late run to top Hawks, 135-121 in OT

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter, left, shakes hands with Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler after an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Miami. The Heat won 135-121 in overtime. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Heat score first 16 points in OT, beat Hawks 135-121

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham, left, looks for room to drive against Washington Wizards guard Chris Chiozza in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Graham, Hornets survive big night from Wizards’ Bertans

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni reacts to an official's call during the second overtime of the team's NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. San Antonio won 135-133 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

NBA denies Rockets’ protest after Harden dunk waved off

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Norman Powell (24) drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Siakam scores 22, Raptors beat Bulls 93-92 to stop slide

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is introduced in the starting line up prior to the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Boston, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Hayward returned to play after breaking his left hand in early November. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics F Hayward returns from injury against Cavaliers

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) handles the ball next to Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8), of Japan, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Leonard, Harrell lead Clippers past Wizards 135-119

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Friday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons shoots a three-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Simmons hits 3, scores 34 points to lead 76ers past Cavs

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) dribbles the ball as New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Doncic scores 28 in 26 minutes, Mavs rout Pelicans 130-84

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after scoring against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Anthony Davis has 39 and Lakers rout the Blazers 136-113.

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) chases the ball during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Embiid, Simmons have 15 turnovers; 76ers lose at Wiz 119-113

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 file photo, Caroline Wozniacki, of Denmark, returns a shot to Danielle Collins during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, in New York. Wozniacki has announced on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 she will retire after the Australian Open. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, file)

Former No. 1 Wozniacki to retire after Australian Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press