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FILE - In this Saturday, March 2, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard, center, cheers on Tariq Owens, left, Brandone Francis (1), Davide Moretti (25) and Matt Mooney, right rear, during a time out late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. Eighth-ranked Texas Tech has been helped by two grad transfers, Owens and Mooney, in pursuit of the school’s first Big 12 title after Elite Eight losses. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Transfers help Texas Tech in Big 12 title race after Elite 8

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Antetokounmpo, Middleton pace Bucks past Pacers 117-98

By JIM HOEHN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots and scores as Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig, center, defends and center Nikola Jokic watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. With the basket, James moved past Michael Jordan for fourth place on the NBA career scoring list. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Nuggets top Lakers 115-99 as LeBron passes Jordan

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Kansas coach Bill Self talks to his players on the bench during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)

Senior night can mean also honoring NBA-bound underclassmen

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures after scoring during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. With the basket, James passed Michael Jordan for fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

LeBron James overwhelmed after passing Michael Jordan, his hero

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker smiles after making a 3-pointer against the New York Knicks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Booker’s season-high 41 points power Suns past Knicks

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots over Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Harden scores 35, Rockets beat Raptors 107-95

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

NBA content to be available on Alibaba platforms in China

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots and scores as Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. With the basket, James passed Michael Jordan for fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for 4th in career scoring

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred addresses a gathering of the Boston College Chief Executives Club, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Manfred says Harper can’t recruit Trout (for now)

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Chiquita Evans smiles after being selected as the 56th pick overall by the Warriors Gaming Squad at the NBA 2K League draft Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in New York. Evans is the first woman selected in the esports league. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Warriors draft first woman player into NBA 2K esports league

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Harden scores 35, Rockets beat Raptors 107-95

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, right, works against New York Knicks guard Damyean Dotson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 4, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Barnes has best game with Kings in 115-108 win over Knicks

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Monday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Thaddeus Young (21) goes to the basket against Chicago Bulls' Robin Lopez (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Bogdanovic leads late charge to help Pacers sweep past Bulls

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Montrezl Harrell (5) dunks between Los Angeles Lakers' JaVale McGee (7) and Rajon Rondo (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 4, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Gallinari gets 23, Clips hold off slumping Lakers 113-105

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Jerami Grant (9) attempts to shoot against San Antonio Spurs' Rudy Gay (22) as Thunder guard Russell Westbrook looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

NBA teams just can’t get in the zone when not facing man

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 4, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Oubre, Booker help Suns stun Bucks

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Oklahoma State forward Cameron McGriff (12) looks for an open teammate while under pressure from Kansas forward Dedric Lawson (1) during an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, March 3, 2019. Lawson led Kansas scoring with 20 points in the 72-67 win over Oklahoma State. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)

College coaches look for agile big men in recruiting

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Wade passes Jordan for most blocked shots by a guard

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