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FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2017, file photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, left, and state Sen. Raymond Lesniak talk after a news conference at the Supreme Court where a case on sports betting is being heard in Washington. New Jersey has challenged the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, the 1992 law forbidding all but Nevada and three other states from authorizing gambling on college and professional sports. Only Nevada offers betting on single games. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Sports pot, gambling becoming mainstream

By Deron Snyder

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is defended by Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison (2) and forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

High 5: LeBron, Cavaliers set for critical game with Pacers

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Monday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Thon Maker (7) and Jabari Parker celebrate after Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 104-102. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks’ Maker, other reserves step into NBA playoff spotlight

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

In this April 2, 2018 photo, Villanova's Donte DiVincenzo cuts the net as he celebrates after the championship game of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament against Michigan in San Antonio. DiVincenzo is among the players seeking to test their NBA draft stock before deciding whether to stay in school. College players had until Sunday, April 22, 2018 to declare early for the NBA draft. Players who haven’t hired an agent can withdraw by May 30 to preserve their college eligibility. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Draft deadline gone, now it’s time to wait on NBA decisions

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, left, blocks a shot by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first quarter of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Boston, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Horford, Smart lift Celtics over Bucks 92-87 for 3-2 lead

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Nets hire Prigioni as assistant coach, Splitter as pro scout

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 24, 2017, file photo, South Carolina guard Rakym Felder (4) dribbles down the clock against Baylor to end an East Regional semifinal game of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, in New York. Rakym Felder is no longer part of the Gamecocks basketball team. Felder, a key freshman reserve for South Carolina's Final Four team two years ago, was dismissed from the program by coach Frank Martin on Monday, April 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Dismissal, transfers, NBA draft have Gamecocks in flux

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) goes to the basket during the first half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers in New Orleans, Saturday, April 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Pelicans void about 2,500 improperly bought playoff tickets

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Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio, left, and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) battle for a loose ball in the second half during Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 23, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Ricky Rubio’s play points to winning ways in NBA postseason

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 22, 2010, file photo, basketballs are seen before Northern Iowa's NCAA college basketball practice, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. College basketball spent an entire season operating amid a federal corruption investigation that magnified long-simmering problems within the sport, from unethical agent conduct to concerns over the &quot;one-and-done&quot; model. Now it’s time to hear new ideas on how to fix them. On Wednesday morning, April 25, 2018, the commission headed by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will present its proposed reforms to university presidents of the NCAA Board of Governors and the Division I Board of Directors at the NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis. And that starts what could be a complicated process in getting changes adopted and implemented in time for next season. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Commission to unveil ideas to fix college basketball’s woes

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden, left, and Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler stare at the ball during the first half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 23, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Harden, Rockets soar past Wolves 119-100 with 50-point 3rd

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - This March 6, 2018 file photo shows Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Oakland, Calif. Sony Pictures Entertainment announced Monday, April 23, that it has struck a deal with the Golden State Warriors All-Star guard to produce television, film and possibly gaming projects. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Stephen Curry signs broad production deal with Sony Pictures

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) greets fans after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in New Orleans, Saturday, April 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Davis, Pelicans on path to NBA’s next small-market success

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives as Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) defends in the first quarter in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

76ers aim for 2nd round, Embiid says Philly will be ‘lit’

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

UNC’s Luke Maye declaring for NBA draft without hiring agent

Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Trevor Ariza, right, shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves' Taj Gibson during the first half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 23, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Rockets match 1st-half total with 50-point 3rd vs. Wolves

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers guard Wade Baldwin IV during the first half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in New Orleans, Saturday, April 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Dominant Davis wills Pelicans into 2nd round of playoffs

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2017 file photo, Boston Celtics' Terry Rozier (12) goes to the basket past Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bogut during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston. NBA veteran Andrew Bogut is set to join the Sydney Kings in Australia's National Basketball League. The Sydney club issued a brief statement Monday, April 23, 2018 saying it had submitted paperwork to the NBL for Bogut's recruitment.(AP Photo/Winslow Townson,File)

Andrew Bogut set to join Sydney Kings in Australian league

Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson (13) heads to the basket as Indiana Pacers' Domantas Sabonis (11) and Victor Oladipo (4) defend during the first half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Cavaliers win 104-100 at Indiana to even series at 2

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press