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Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green gestures after hitting a 3-point basket against the Golden State Warriors during overtime in an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leonard, Raptors withstand Durant’s 51, beat Warriors in OT

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade shoots against New Orleans Pelicans forward Solomon Hill in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Heat go up 31, then scramble to top Pelicans 106-101

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 9, 2013, file photo, Miami Heat's Mike Miller (13) reacts after scoring during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, in Miami. Mike Miller helped the Miami Heat hang two NBA championship banners. He gets to show them off on Saturday. Miller is an assistant coach for the Memphis Tigers now, and it'll be a very sentimental moment for him when his new team plays No. 20 Texas Tech in his former home arena as part of the HoopHall Miami Invitational. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Back in Miami: Now a coach, Mike Miller reflects on Heat era

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives around Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Russell Westbrook leads Thunder past Hawks, 124-109

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Oklahoma City won 100-83. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Westbrook ties for 3rd in triple-doubles, Thunder beat Cavs

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

Willie Naulls, former UCLA and NBA star, dies at 84

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Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin, right, passes the ball behind his back to guard Evan Fournier, back left, as Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Lillard has Portland-record 10 3s in 115-112 win over Magic

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Danilo Gallinari (8) shoots over Phoenix Suns' Richaun Holmes (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Clippers extend home winning streak to 9 by beating Suns

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyle Korver (26) shoots over Brooklyn Nets' Ed Davis (17) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. The Cavaliers will rebuild without Kyle Korver. Cleveland finalized its trade with Utah on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, by trading Korver to the Jazz for guard Alec Burks and two future second-round draft picks. Korver had hoped to be sent to a contender and the Cavs granted his wish.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File) **FILE**

Cavaliers finalize trade sending Kyle Korver to Jazz for picks, Alec Burks

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kyle Korver (26) keeps the ball away from Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) during the third quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game, in Cleveland. A person familiar with the deal said Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade veteran forward Korver to the Utah Jazz. (AP Photo/Scott R. Galvin, File)

AP Source: Cavs send Korver to Jazz for G Burks, 2 picks

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Oklahoma City won 100-83. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Westbrook ties for 3rd in triple-doubles, Thunder beat Cavs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Nov. 20, 2018, photo a customer makes a sports bet at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. Professional sports leagues that once vehemently fought sports betting are now partnering with gambling companies to get in on it now that it's legal. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

US leagues cashing in on sports betting they once fought

By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, of Cameroon, dunks the ball as New York Knicks' Kevin Knox, left, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Embiid’s double-double powers 76ers past Knicks 117-91

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Frank Kaminsky dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Lamb, Zeller lift Hornets past Hawks 108-94

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward Bojan Bogdanovic fouls Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Bogdanovic’s 3 helps Pacers escape with win in Phoenix

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Omri Casspi (18) and center Marc Gasol in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Lowry, VanVleet lead Raptors to 122-114 win over Grizzlies

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier, center, lays up a shot between Golden State Warriors' Jonas Jerebko (21) and Jordan Bell, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Kevin Durant’s 49 points carry Warriors past Magic 116-110

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Montrezl Harrell, let, shoots over Memphis Grizzlies' Omri Casspi (18) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

About a quarter completed, NBA season is tough to explain

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards overcome Harden’s 54, beat Rockets 135-131 in OT

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press