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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots a 3-pointer next to Phoenix Suns guard De'Anthony Melton (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in Phoenix. The Wizards won 124-121. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

NBA breaks 3-point record for seventh consecutive season

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket as Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (8) and guard De'Aaron Fox defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden has 50-point triple-double, Rockets beat Kings

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 14, 2019, file photo, Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis stands during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. An attorney for Porzingis acknowledges that a woman has accused the NBA star of rape, but “unequivocally” denies the allegation. Lawyer Roland Riopelle said Saturday, March 30, that the claim against the Dallas Maverick was part of an extortion attempt that is being investigated by the FBI. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Attorney: NBA star Kristaps Porzingis is accused of rape

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St. John’s guard Shamorie Ponds to enter NBA draft

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UCLA’s Kris Wilkes hires agent, declares for NBA draft

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FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) and forward John Collins (20) leave the court after the team's 113-105 loss to the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball game, in Atlanta. The instant camaraderie these two talented youngsters have make the Hawks one of the most intriguing storylines in the NBA losers bracket. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)

Column: NBA losers’ bracket is packed with intriguing teams

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) brings the ball upcourt against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Goran Dragic, Luka Doncic put on a show for Slovenia

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' DeMar DeRozan, right, drives around Cleveland Cavaliers' Jordan Clarkson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

DeRozan leads Spurs past Cavs as team honors Ginobili

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) grabs a rebound over New Orleans Pelicans forward Christian Wood (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, March 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Randle has 34 points, Pelicans beat Kings 121-118

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center, drives to the basket as Brooklyn Nets' Jared Dudley, right, and Ed Davis, left, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Embiid has 39 points, 13 rebounds to help 76ers beat Nets

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Tony Parker (9) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Jabari Parker, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NBA says Hornets, Bucks will play in Paris in 2020

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Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) drives on Orlando Magic center Khem Birch (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Ellington, Griffin lead Pistons past Magic 115-98

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Louisville's Jordan Nwora (33) goes to the basket against Minnesota's Amir Coffey (5) during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Louisville’s Nwora to enter NBA draft but retain eligibility

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Wednesday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) defends against Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Dragic’s triple-double lifts Heat past Mavs, 105-99

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, center, was injured and left the court on a stretcher as the Blazers beat the Brooklyn Nets in double overtime, 148-144, during an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, March 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Randy L. Rasmussen)

On Basketball: Rest does help, but luck is essential

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Eric Bledsoe tries to fake Houston Rockets' Clint Capela during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 108-94. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bledsoe scores 23 to lead Bucks past Rockets, 108-94

By RICH ROVITO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Patrick Beverley, right, knocks the ball away from Minnesota Timberwolves' Dario Saric in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Clippers clinch playoff spot with win over Timberwolves

By TYLER MASON - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) lays up the ball as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 25, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Gobert sets dunk record, Jazz cruise despite Booker’s 59

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr directs his team against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Warriors won 117-107. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Breaking down the NBA playoff races, which are winding down

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press