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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Wayne Ellington (2) celebrates after hitting a 3-point shot during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Miami. The Heat won 116-109 in overtime. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Finally: Miami’s Ellington set to play a big postseason role

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) attempts to drive past Golden State Warriors guard Quinn Cook (4) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)

Next stop for Jazz star rookie Donovan Mitchell is playoffs

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) goes up for a shot against Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Retooled Raptors ready for playoff rematch with Wizards

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2017, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, center, goes to the basket past Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston. As Antetokounmpo’s skills reach new heights, so does his confidence as he enters his third career postseason. The Bucks open their first-round series against the Celtics on Sunday in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

In your face! Giannis reaches new heights for Bucks

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard JJ Redick (17) motions toward referee Jason Phillips, right, after getting a technical foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

NBA releases pool of 36 referees for first round

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden gestures to a fan who was heckling him during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rockets won 105-99. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Column: NBA playoffs are wide open _ for once

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Dario Saric, center, of Croatia, celebrates with Marco Belinelli, right, of Italy, and Amir Johnson, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Process no more: 76ers’ awaited playoff push starts vs. Heat

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) dunks past Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. James, who will try to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their fourth straight NBA Finals, just completed the 15th regular season of his career, and it may have been his best yet. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Prime time: LeBron defying age, better than ever at 33

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Jodie Meeks (20) drives around Orlando Magic's Arron Afflalo (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) **FILE**

Wizards’ Meeks suspended 25 games for positive drug test

Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, drives past New York Knicks' Trey Burke in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

10 things to know about the NBA playoffs

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler, left, drives as Denver Nuggets' Paul Millsap, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Butler impact on Wolves starts with leadership, toughness

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) goes to the basket in front of Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks, rear, and guard Ben McLemore (23) and Thunder's Steven Adams, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Thunder play-by-play man Davis suspended 1 game for comment

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Mavericks, Bulls win tiebreakers for draft lottery position

Associated Press

Houston Rockets forward Zhou Qi, right, goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward JaKarr Sampson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Kings beat short-handed Rockets 96-83 in season finale

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) grabs a rebound in front of teammate Steven Adams (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook averages a triple-double for 2nd straight season

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) goes up for a shot against Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Wizards-Raptors: Where to watch, what time, TV, radio

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Prokhorov completes sale of 49 percent of Nets to Tsai

Associated Press

Indiana’s Juwan Morgan declares for draft, won’t hire agent

Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, drives to the basket past Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, April 11, 2018. The Blazers won 102-93. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

NBA first-round playoff series capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press