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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Giannis’ triple-double helps Bucks turn away Nets 129-115

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) passes the ball around New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Harden scores 41, Rockets beat Pelicans 108-104

By PETER FINNEY JR. - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lou’s 36 send Clips past Lakers 118-107 in 1st clash of year

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) shoots in front of Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. The Pacers defeated the Pistons 125-88. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sabonis’ double-double leads Indiana past Detroit

By COREY ELLIOT - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, shoots next to Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Lillard’s 3-pointer in OT lifts Blazers over Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Davis scores 48, Pelicans edge Doncic, Mavs 114-112

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Heat sending Dion Waiters to G League for work

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FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) drives against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in San Antonio. LeBron James was named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File) **FILE**

LeBron James’ consecutive games streak ends at 156

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NBA fines Magic’s Ross $25,000 for throwing ball into stands

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NBA has most-watched Christmas slate of games since 2011

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Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) drives to the basket as Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry (95) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Young, Sabonis, Evans power Pacers past Hawks 129-121

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose (25) shoots over Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Rose returns to Chicago, leads T-Wolves over Bulls 119-94

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, rear, dunks on Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz pull away for 117-96 win over Blazers

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) defends against Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) as he shoots the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Leonard scores 30, Green’s 3 lifts Toronto past Heat 106-104

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Things to know for the NBA’s annual Christmas bonanza

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox (20) celebrates after making a 3-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

In rookie Kevin Knox, Knicks see their Christmas future

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018 file photo Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Washington. It’s not an NBA Finals rematch, but having a matchup between the Lakers and Warriors headline Christmas makes sense. LeBron James faces his old rival on the holiday for the fourth consecutive year Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 and this will be his first time playing against Golden State since he moved to Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Al Drago, file)

NBA’s Christmas lineup headlined by LeBron vs. Warriors

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) smiles during a break in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Binge-worthy day of NBA games a gift for hoops fans

By Deron Snyder

Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Meyers Leonard during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Lillard scores 33, Trail Blazers top Mavericks 121-118 in OT

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) passes as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, center, and forward Derrick Jones Jr. (5) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami. On Tuesday, Dec. 25, Antetokounmpo and the Bucks visit the New York Knicks as one of five games on the NBA’s holiday schedule. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

It’s no Christmas miracle: Giannis Antetokounmpo has arrived

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press