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Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (31 dunks in front of Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith, bottom, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 4, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Nets crush Mavericks 127-88 to end three-game skid

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

1st female gamers qualify for NBA 2K League draft pool

By JAKE SEINER - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden, right, drives past Boston Celtics' Marcus Morris during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, March 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Raptors, Rockets to play in Japan next preseason

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Raptors and Rockets to play 2 pre-season games in Japan

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Wesatbrook, right, passes the ball around Memphis Grizzlies guard Justin Holiday, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

Westbrook helps Thunder rally for 99-95 win over Grizzlies

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry (95) passes the ball past Chicago Bulls forward Cristiano Felicio (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March. 3, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Len scores 28, Hawks hold on to beat Bulls 123-118

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Pau Gasol signs with NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, reaches in on Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 1, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Bucks outlast Lakers 131-120 for 8th straight win

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots as Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Mitchell scores career-high 46 to lead Jazz past Bucks

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Avery Bradley (0) defends as Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) tries to drive with the ball in an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Valanciunas, Noah dominate, Grizzlies beat Mavericks 111-81

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Legalized sports betting unlikely in 3 largest US states

By GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry reacts after a foul was called against him during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Curry scores 28, carries Warriors to 120-117 win over 76ers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr., left, dives for a loose ball in front of Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Suns withstand late charge to beat Lakers 118-109

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari, right, drives against Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, March 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Clippers hold off Kings 116-109 to improve playoff position

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (24) drives toward the basket as Atlanta Hawks forward Omari Spellman defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 1, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Markkanen, LaVine help Bulls outlast Hawks 168-161 in 4 OTs

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during NBA All-Star festivities in Charlotte, N.C. A person with knowledge of the matter says that the NBA recently sent a proposal to the National Basketball Players Association about lowering the minimum age to enter the NBA Draft from 19 to 18, as the sides continuing moving toward eliminating the &quot;one-and-done&quot; policy that has many elite players going to college for one season. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) **FILE**

Silver: Changes to NBA All-Star Game ‘an earring on a pig’

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots as Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (4) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 1, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leonard hits winner, Raptors beat Trail Blazers 119-117

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter (15) and guard Trae Young celebrate after the Hawks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 131-123 in overtime in an NBA basketball Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Young, Collins emerging as strong base for Hawks’ future

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, left, greets Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry after hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Heat the win in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Miami. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)

After game-winning shot, Wade’s thoughts turn to Kobe

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press