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Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross, left, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Vucevic, Magic hand Lakers another loss 108-104

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (1) shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry (95) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

John Collins helps Hawks snap 10-game skid

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (right) is fouled by Miami Heat Hassan Whiteside during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leonard has 29, Raptors win 5th straight, top Heat 125-115

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

George Mason senior guard Jaire Grayer spent the summer passing out bottled water to citizens who were in need of clean drinking water in his native Flint, Michigan. (Rafael Suanes/George Mason Athletics)

George Mason senior Jaire Grayer gives back to his hometown

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) dunks in front of Portland Trail Blazers forward Jake Layman (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Durant, Thompson help Warriors beat Blazers, end 4-game skid

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, left, tries to drive past Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Baynes, Tatum combine for 30 points in Celtics’ easy win

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Rodney Hood, center, celebrates his basket with Collin Sexton, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Cavaliers won 121-112. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Cavaliers end 76ers’ home winning streak at 20

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Amir Johnson, right, dives for the loose ball before Cleveland Cavaliers' Rodney Hood, left, could get it during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Clarkson, Hood help Cavaliers hand 76ers first home loss

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Danilo Gallinari (8) blocks a shot from Memphis Grizzlies' Kyle Anderson (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Clippers win in OT to snap Grizzlies’ 5-game winning streak

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Jamal Crawford (11) hits the game-winning shot over Milwaukee Bucks' Malcolm Brogdon during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Milwaukee. The Suns won 116-114. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Crawford’s last-second shot lifts Suns past Bucks, 116-114

By RICH ROVITO - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) is fouled while shooting by Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Chris Nicoll)

Cauley-Stein scores 23 as Kings beat Jazz 119-110

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee sits for a portrait after NBA basketball practice Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. McGee is a very diverse person away from the court. He makes music on his computer and is serious about that as a vocation. He's devoted to philanthropy, having built some wells to bring clean water to parts of Uganda. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

JaVale McGee flourishing in opportunity with LeBron, Lakers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, right, is guarded by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Westbrook stars, Diallo hurt in Thunder’s win over Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, center, with Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis, left, and president Ernie Grunfeld arrive for a news conference to announce NBA basketball star John Wall's contract extension, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) **FILE**

Wizards’ blame belongs to owner

By Thom Loverro

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) knocks the ball away from Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second half on an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 121-120. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Embiid, 76ers top Pelicans after Davis’ missed free throw

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker, left, looks to pass the ball as Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Lamb scores 21, Hornets topple Pacers 127-109

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, left, and Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki talk to the media about Nowitzki receiving the key to the city during a news conference prior to an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Nowitzki eyes December for start of 21st season with Mavs

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Graves lifts Sac St. past UC Davis in 70-year-old rivalry

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James acknowledges the Cleveland fans during a video tribute to James during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James lead Lakers past Cavs in Cleveland return

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter shoots over Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Lowry’s triple-double leads Raptors, Carter gets milestone

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press