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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, defends as San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge drives to the rim in the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Nuggets hold off Spurs 90-86 in Game 7 to advance

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin during the first half of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Bucks expecting another hard-fought matchup with Celtics

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Friday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Garrett Temple, right, has his shot blocked by Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson during the first half in Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, April 26, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Durant has 50, Warriors beat Clippers 129-110; Rockets next

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari, left, and guard Landry Shamet defend during the second half in Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, April 26, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Warriors won 129-110. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Starless Clippers ready to shop in summer free-agent market

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, right, is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari during the second half in Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, April 26, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Warriors won 129-110. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Warriors prepare for rested Harden, Houston in West rematch

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a foul in the first half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) **FILE**

D’Antoni: Harden not only MVP, but most improved, too

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (33) celebrates his 3-point basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Toronto, Saturday, April 13, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors and 76ers made changes this season, and now face off

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this March 31, 2019, file photo, then-Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. The Sacramento Kings have hired Luke Walton as their coach just days after he parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers following three losing seasons. The Kings announced Monday, April 15, 2019, that Walton will replace Dave Joerger. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

Kings, NBA begin sex-assault inquiry into coach Luke Walton

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

In this March 31, 2019, file photo, Duke forward Zion Williamson warms up before the start of an NCAA men's East Regional final college basketball game against Michigan State, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Likely NBA top pick Zion Williamson referenced at NCAA trial

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

In this Jan. 8, 1970 file photo, Boston Celtics' John Havlicek (17) protects ball with his body from Atlanta Hawks' Walt Hazzard (42) during an NBA basketball game in Boston. The Boston Celtics say Hall of Famer John Havlicek, whose steal of Hal Green’s inbounds pass in the final seconds of the 1965 Eastern Conference finals against the Philadelphia 76ers remains one of the most famous plays in NBA history, has died. The team says Havlicek died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at age 79. (AP Photo/File) **FILE**

John Havlicek dies, was Boston Celtics all-time leading scorer

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton directs his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Los Angeles. A person with direct knowledge of the agreement said Saturday, April 13, 2019, that Walton will become coach of the Sacramento Kings, just a day after parting ways with the Lakers following three losing seasons. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ** FILE **

NBA launches investigation into Luke Walton sexual assault allegations

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Clippers' Patrick Beverley (21) reacts to a call by referees during the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

As Houston waits, Warriors will try again to oust Clippers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Vanderbilt announces it has signed guard Scotty Pippen Jr.

Associated Press

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder and guard Donovan Mitchell (45) speak in the first half during Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Houston Rockets, Monday, April 22, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz will focus on adding offensive punch in offseason

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

FILE - This June 18, 2018, file photo shows Brooklyn Nets General Manager Sean Marks during a news conference introducing the team's draft picks in New York. NBA League Operations president Byron Spruell said Marks will serve a one-game suspension and be fined $25,000 for entering the referees' locker room after Game 4 of the Nets-76ers playoff series Saturday. (AP Photo/File, Mary Altaffer)

Nets need more talent, but won’t change their building plan

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, right, drives the ball against Los Angeles Clippers' Lou Williams during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Lou Williams, Clippers force Game 6 against champ Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

LeBron’s new LA jersey supplants Curry’s as NBA’s top seller

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 1970 file photo, Boston Celtics' John Havlicek (17) protects ball with his body from Atlanta Hawks' Walt Hazzard (42) during an NBA basketball game in Boston. The Boston Celtics say Hall of Famer John Havlicek, whose steal of Hal Green’s inbounds pass in the final seconds of the 1965 Eastern Conference finals against the Philadelphia 76ers remains one of the most famous plays in NBA history, has died. The team says Havlicek died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at age 79. (AP Photo/File)

John Havlicek, Celtics great with mighty steal, dies at 79

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, center, drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, and center Enes Kanter, left, during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Lillard has 50 and Blazers oust Thunder in 5 games

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press