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Flags fill the backpack of a members of the Army 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard, as they place flags at headstone, in honor the nation's fallen military heroes during its annual Flags In ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

NBA group volunteers with grieving kids over Memorial Day

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

NBA defends quest for ‘integrity fee’ payment in sports bets

By WAYNE PARRY - Associated Press

Nielsen’s top programs for May 14-20

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) shoots against the Boston Celtics in the first half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

On time, on target: LeBron, Cavs pound Celtics in Game 3

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Taurasi reaches 1,000 career 3s, Mercury win WNBA opener

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands on the court during a break in the action during the second half in Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Stephen Curry, Warriors unconcerned about MVP’s shooting

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, May 14, 2018, file photo, Houston Rockets guard James Harden, left, talks with teammate Chris Paul (3) during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Houston. The Rockets are feeling good after routing the Warriors in Game 2 to tie the Western Conference finals at 1-1. But they know they have a huge task ahead of them as they head to Oracle Arena, a place the Warriors have won an NBA-record tying 15 straight playoff games, for games 3 and 4 .(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Rockets head into Game 3 confident after big win in Game 2

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' P.J. Tucker poses in a shirt and pants from Dries Van Noten with Nike Air Max 1 shoes Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Houston. Tucker's playing style and defensive grit helped the Houston Rockets to the Western Conference Finals. Off the court Tucker has spent years personally curating a wardrobe that has helped his style ascend to the upper echelons of fashion. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston’s P.J. Tucker’s unique style a hit on, off the court

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James stands on the court during a timeout in the second half in Game 2 of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Big rebound: Cavs confident they can bounce back vs Celtics

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Grayson Allen, from Duke, listens to a question as he speaks with reporters at the NBA draft basketball combine Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Duke’s Allen understands he has to address concerns head-on

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Sports on TV

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Mohamed Bamba, from Texas, speaks with the media at the NBA draft basketball combine Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

For some players, changes to draft rules may come too late

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Ex-Ballard, Knicks star Houston to honor ‘Little Brothers’

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 20, 2018, file photo, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens reacts during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee. The Celtics had the third-best road record during the regular season but have just one road victory so far in the playoffs. Boston’s youngsters acknowledged being “shell-shocked” in the first round when that series shifted to Milwaukee They want to emulate their approach from last series against Philadelphia when they were able to put the Sixers in a 3-0 hole. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Celtics hope to put road woes aside vs. Cavs in Cleveland

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Michael Porter Jr., from Missouri, speaks to reporters during the NBA draft basketball combine Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Back and better: Porter Jr. says he’s best in draft class

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James heads off the court after the team's 107-94 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Backcourt blues: Cavs guards Smith, Hill horrible in Game 2

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, left, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver during the second half in Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics’ Marcus Smart has been unflappable against Cavaliers

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris reacts to a basket during the second half in Game 2 of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Celtics make it difficult to hate them even against LeBron James

By Deron Snyder

Arizona's DeAndre Ayton, right, shakes hands with the Rev, Jesse Jackson before the NBA basketball draft lottery Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Suns already know 3 great candidates for No. 1 pick

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Green’s conference finals culmination of long journey

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press