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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, blocks the shot attempt by New York Knicks' Dennis Smith Jr., center, as Furkan Korkmaz, left, defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Simmons hits 1st career NBA 3-pointer in 76ers’ victory

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) celebrates sinking a 3-point basket as Golden State Warriors forward Glenn Robinson III (22) follows behind in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Doncic has 33 first-half points, Mavs hammer Warriors 142-94

By DAVE JACKSON - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)

Antetokounmpo, Bledsoe spark Bucks to win over Hawks

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan lies on the court after he was fouled during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 138-132. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Popovich, Spurs on 7-game losing streak; worst since 1996-97

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) hangs from the rim after his dunk between San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) and guard Bryn Forbes (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Spurs drop 7th in row, longest skid since Pop’s 1st season

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Trailblazing basketball player of Japanese descent dies

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis (3) goes to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams (12) dfends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

LeBron sets triple-double mark, Lakers hold off OKC 112-107

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (00) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Pelicans spoil Anthony’s debut, beat Blazers 115-104

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, left, reacts as he walks to the bench with guard Anfernee Simons during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. The Pelicans won 115-104. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Blazers fall in New Orleans as Anthony has 10 in debut

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward Richaun Holmes, center, stuffs between Phoenix Suns' Ricky Rubio, left, and Dario Saric, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Bogdanovic makes 7 3s, Kings hold off Suns 120-116

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (00) looks to a few for a foul after driving to the basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. The Pelicans won 115-104. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Carmelo Anthony takes a new outlook to his new team

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Wednesday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, center, drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls' Chandler Hutchison (15) and Kris Dunn during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Antetokounmpo scores 33 as Bucks beat Bulls 115-101

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) puts up a shot against San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge (12) and San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Doncic scores 42 in triple-double, Mavs top Spurs 117-110

By DAVE JACKSON - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends in the first half during an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Towns hits 7 3-pointers, Wolves beat Jazz without Wiggins

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls forward Justin Holiday during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago. A person familiar with the details says Anthony is returning to the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers. The 10-time All-Star has not played since a short stint with the Rockets ended a little more than a year ago after just 10 games. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Carmelo aims to knock off rust, knock down shots for Blazers

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) goes up for a shot as Portland Trail Blazers' Skal Labissiere, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden, Westbrook help Rockets rout Trail Blazers 132-108

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Tuesday’s Time Schedule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press