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Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (17) pulls down a rebound between Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender (35) and guard Elie Okobo (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rockets set NBA record with 27 3s in 149-113 rout of Suns

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, middle, gives high-fives to Sterling Brown (23) and Khris Middleton (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Bucks beat Hawks 115-107 for 60th win

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier (10) dunks against Boston Celtics' Daniel Theis (27) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, April 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Magic rally past Celtics, earn 1st playoff berth in 7 years

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Jordan Clarkson (8) battle for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Aldridge’s double-double paces Spurs to 112-90 win over Cavs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter (12) drives to the basket past Auburn center Austin Wiley, right, during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Culver, Hunter bring NBA upside to Texas Tech-Virginia final

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens, left, talks with Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Miami. The Celtics won 112-102. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Heat need win to guarantee Wade’s playoff push will continue

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown gestures to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Embiid, Redick lead way as 76ers beat Bulls 116-96

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Antetokounmpo to miss Nets game with calf injury

Associated Press

The Orlando Magic bench celebrates during an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Magic closer to ending playoff drought, Warriors near 1 seed

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2018, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse smiles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, in Denver. A person familiar with the situation says Vanderbilt has hired Memphis Grizzlies assistant and former NBA All-Star Jerry Stackhouse as its basketball coach.The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Friday, April 5, 2019, because Vanderbilt has not commented on its coaching search. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Vanderbilt hires Grizzlies assistant Jerry Stackhouse

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Virginia's Mamadi Diakite shoots over Purdue's Aaron Wheeler, center, and Matt Haarms (32) during the second half of the men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional final game, Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Virginia’s Diakite started with Jordan videos in Africa

By BOUBACAR DIALLO - Associated Press

AP source: Vanderbilt hires Grizzlies assistant Stackhouse

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Grizzlies sign Tyler Zeller for rest of year; waive Hannahs

Associated Press

LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) looks up at the score near the end of the team's NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Regional semifinal against Michigan State in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. Michigan State won 80-63. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LSU guard Mays announces intent to enter NBA draft

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers' JaVale McGee during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Warriors roll past Lakers 108-90, chasing West’s top seed

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Malik Monk (1) drives between Toronto Raptors' Fred VanVleet (23) and Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, April 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Deja vu: Lamb’s 3-pointer lifts Hornets past Raptors 113-111

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings guard Corey Brewer falls to the court after a dunk during the first quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Fox, Hield lead Kings to 117-104 win over Cavaliers

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' George Hill, left, and Sterling Brown celebrate during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Philadelphia. Milwaukee won 128-122. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

No. 1 Bucks: Milwaukee clinches top spot in the NBA

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Hoosiers star Langford expected to declare for NBA draft

Associated Press