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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) lies on the court after being fouled during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Curry scores 24 in return, Warriors hold off Raptors 127-125

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) tries to block a shot by Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Curry returns with 24 points, Warriors beat Raptors 127-125

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George (13) hangs from the rim after a dunk against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Westbrook leads Thunder past Hornets, 101-91

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

LA Clippers guard Lou Williams, right, drives against Sacramento Kings guard Garrett Temple during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Clippers hold off Kings 121-115 after blowing 14-point lead

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Portland guard JoJo Walker (2) and Gonzaga guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) go after a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Melson leads No. 15 Gonzaga over Portland 103-57

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard T.J. McConnell, left, tries to block a shot by Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving during an NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at the O2 Arena in London, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Celtics overcome 22-point deficit to beat 76ers in London

By SAM JOHNSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, and Boston Celtics' Aron Bynes in action during the NBA London Game 2018 at the O2 Arena in London, Thursday Jan. 11, 2018. (Simon Cooper/PA via AP)

Scheduling issues hamper NBA’s European expansion plans

By MATTIAS KAREN - Associated Press

The father of American basketball players LiAngelo and LaMelo, LaVar Ball attends during the training session at the BC Prienai-Birstonas Vytautas arena in Prienai, Lithuania, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. LiAngelo Ball and LaMelo Ball have signed a one-year contract to play for Lithuanian professional basketball club Prienai - Birstonas Vytautas, in the southern Lithuania town of Prienai, some 110 km (68 miles) from the Lithuanian capital Vilnius.(AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

LaVar Ball is drama, and the NBA thrives on drama

By Thom Loverro

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) and Draymond Green celebrate a score against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

It’s halftime in the NBA: 10 things to watch from here

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Lou Williams (23) shoots past Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Lou Williams scores career-high 50, Clippers beat Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during a break in play during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

LeBron James, Cavs routed again as Raptors romp 133-99

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Wednesday’s Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward James Johnson (16) is ejected from the game along with Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka, not seen, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Heat’s Johnson, Raptors’ Ibaka suspended 1 game for fight

Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney, left, works the ball inside as Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Schroder, Hawks beat Nuggets 110-97 to end 10-game road skid

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Pelicans sign guard DeAndre Liggins to 10-day contract

Associated Press

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) fights for the ball with Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn (32) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Markkanen, Dunn help Bulls outlast Knicks 122-119 in 2 OTs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant shoots against Los Angeles Clippers' Jawun Evans during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Kevin Durant becomes 44th player to join 20,000 point club

Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaiah Thomas, right, leans back into Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Cavs’ Thomas fined $20K for clothesline on T’Wolves’ Wiggins

Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies' Tyreke Evans, right, goes up for a basket past Los Angeles Clippers' Wesley Johnson, left, and Blake Griffin during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Tyreke Evans should be in the Wizards’ plans

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray, center, drives the ball between Golden State Warriors' Zaza Pachulia, left, and Andre Iguodala (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Curry goes off again, Warriors top Nuggets for 5th straight

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press