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Minnesota Timberwolves' Taj Gibson, bottom, is fouled on a shot-attempt while defended by Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez (11) and Eric Bledsoe (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Middleton, Antetokounmpo lead Bucks past T-Wolves 140-128

By JOE TOTORAITIS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Chris Paul, left, lays up a shot past Golden State Warriors' DeMarcus Cousins, center, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Without ill James Harden, Rockets hold off Warriors 118-112

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) goes up for a dunk as Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) stands nearby during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

LaVine scores career-high 42 as Bulls top Celtics 126-116

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forwards Paul George (13) and Jerami Grant (9) celebrate after George hit a shot with less than a second left in the second overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. The Thunder won 148-147. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

George hits winner, scores 45 as Thunder beat Jazz in 2OT

By TONY SELLARS - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry (95) shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Richaun Holmes (21) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Young, Bazemore lead Hawks past Suns 120-112

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden, left, passes the ball next to Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Rockets star Harden fined $25,000 for criticizing officials

Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum (5) drives past Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) and Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Hornets switch lineup, roll past Wizards 123-110

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (24) is congratulated by guard Kris Dunn (32) after a win over the Orlando Magic in an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Markannen makes 2 late free throws, Bulls beat Magic 110-109

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, file photo, Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas warms up before the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. Thomas has seen his first action as a member of the Nuggets just before the All-Star break after a long period of recovery from surgery to repair his hip. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Thomas ready for any role as Nuggets make playoff push

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) forces a jump ball against Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

NBA-leading Bucks hold off Celtics 98-97

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker, center, drives to the basket between Cleveland Cavaliers' Matthew Dellavedova, left, and David Nwaba in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavaliers send Suns to franchise-record 16th straight loss

By STEVE HERRICK - 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**

NBA, union forward talks on ending ‘one-and-done’

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2018, file photo, U.S. basketball coach Jeff Van Gundy speaks from the sidelines of the team's FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 qualifier game against Panama in Panama City. Van Gundy has an idea on how to fix the NBA All-Star Game. His plan: Eliminate it. Van Gundy, the former NBA coach and now longtime television commentator for ABC and ESPN, said what he's seeing now from the game is embarrassing and &quot;a bastardization of the game that is beautiful to watch.&quot; The teams picked by captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo combined to attempt a record 167 3-pointers in Sunday night's game--and 96 of the 134 field goals in the game came off either 3s or dunks. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco, File)

Jeff Van Gundy on All-Star Game: Eliminate it

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Pelicans interim GM: NBA rules compel club to play Davis

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving, right, and Milwaukee Bucks' Eric Bledsoe, left, fight for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Antetokounmpo scores 30 points, Bucks beat Celtics 98-97

By JOE TOTORAITIS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 143-120. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) **FILE**

The NBA playoff push starts now with All-Star break ending

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Raptors sign guard Jodie Meeks to 10-day contract

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2019, file photo, Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (1) reacts to a teammate scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, in New York. The point guard Magic Johnson didn’t want has become the floor leader the Nets need, raising his level of play after injuries to Caris LeVert, Spencer Dinwiddie and Allen Crabbe left them severely short-handed in the backcourt. Russell had 36 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in the final game before the break. (AP Photo/Howard Simmons, File)

Russell on the rise in Brooklyn and seeking first postseason

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Surprise: Emanuel Terry joins Heat, not Team USA as planned

Associated Press

Hawks sign former 2-way player Jaylen Adams to new contract

Associated Press