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New York Knicks forward Lance Thomas (42) puts up a shot against San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Ginobili’s pass a 3-pointer; Popovich 5th in coaching wins

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots the ball against Orlando Magic center Bismack Biyombo (11) during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Bradley Beal, Wizards try to keep up in 3-point race

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2017, file photo, Commissioner Larry Scott gestures while speaking about the formation of a task force on recruitment issues during NCAA college basketball Pac-12 media day, in San Francisco. Top leaders from the major professional sports leagues and individual franchises are looking at ways to avoid the kinds of sexual misconduct scandals that have rocked politics and the entertainment industry. The Anti-Defamation League's new Sports Leadership Council, chaired by Pac-12 Conference Commissioner Larry Scott and also featuring key civil rights activists and women's sports advocates and representatives, held its first meeting last week in New York. In attendance were NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, NCAA President Mark Emmert along with other top leaders such as Big East Commissioner and former WNBA President Val Ackerman, various pro sports owners and team presidents.(AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Mark Emmert, NCAA president, owes athletes explanation

By Deron Snyder

Milwaukee Bucks center Thon Maker (7) tries to find a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Patrick Patterson (54) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant (9) apply pressure during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Dec.29, 2017. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Thunder’s Patterson fined $10K for criticizing officiating

Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) is defended by Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)

Schroder gets hot in 2nd half, Hawks beat Blazers

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard scores against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Howard leads Hornets past Warriors

By JEFF FARAUDO - Associated Press

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) shoots as Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi (28), from France, gets his hand on the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Porter scores 26, Wizards hand Rockets 5th straight loss

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) protests a call beside Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

On Basketball: Calls, or non-calls, overshadowing games

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) goes for a dunk past Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 121-103. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards hand Rockets 5th straight loss, 121-103

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) is defended by Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (20) and Isaiah Taylor (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

DeRozan scores 25 as Raptors beat Hawks 111-98

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) goes to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Dennis Smith Jr. has triple-double, Mavs beat Pelicans

By LES EAST - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2013, file photo, two-time Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay answers questions after announcing his retirement after 16 seasons in the major leagues with Toronto and Philadelphia at the Major League Baseball winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Halladay died in 2017, at age 40. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Sports deaths: Halladay, Hawkins; Enberg’s voice silenced

By FRED LIEF - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Jordan Bell, right, chases a loose ball next to Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Warriors bury Jazz with big third quarter, win 126-101

By JEFF FARAUDO - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies' Tyreke Evans, center left, passes the ball to Marc Gasol, right, as he is pressured by Los Angeles Lakers' Larry Nance Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Evans 32 points lead Grizzlies past Lakers, 109-99

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) taps forward Draymond Green (23) on the head after scoring against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. The Warriors won 99-92. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Warriors winning minus Curry; can they lose once he’s back?

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Otto Porter Jr., gestures after hitting a three-point basket in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Schroder, Ilyasova help Hawks get consecutive wins

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Al Horford (42) dunks past Charlotte Hornets' Nicolas Batum (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Tatum’s big fourth quarter helps Celtics top Hornets 102-91

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) drives against the Utah Jazz in the first half during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Westbrook, George lead Thunder to 103-89 win over Jazz

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press