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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives the ball around Charlotte Hornets guard Treveon Graham (21) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Winning T-wolves eager for litmus test vs. champion Warriors

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a March 6, 2017, file photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Greg Monroe (15) shoots during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, in Philadelphia. At right, in a March 12, 2017, file photo, Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) shoots over a Portland Trail Blazers defender during an NBA basketball game, in Phoenix. A person with knowledge of the deal says the Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade disgruntled guard Eric Bledsoe to the Milwaukee Bucks for big man Greg Monroe and two 2018 draft picks. The deal includes a protected first-round and a protected second-round draft pick, according to the person who spoke Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, on condition of anonymity because the trade first reported by ESPN had not yet been finalized.(AP Photo/File)

Bucks get Bledsoe from Suns for Monroe, 2 draft picks

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) collides with Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley, left, as Nets' DeMarre Carroll (9) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Russell has 23 points, 8 assists; Nets beat Suns 98-92

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, right, dunks as Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, of Spain, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lopez, Ingram lead way as Lakers hold off Grizz, 107-102

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) lays up a shot past Utah Jazz center Ekpe Udoh (33) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Harden’s career-high 56 lead Rockets past Jazz, 137-110

Associated Press

New York Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis, left, competes for the ball with Indiana Pacers' Darren Collison, centre, during the first half of a NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Porzingis pours in 40, Knicks come from 19 down, beat Pacers

By ADRY TORRES - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell, left, goes to the basket while defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram, right rear, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

Lopez drops 34 on Nets, D-Lo gets 17 in Lakers’ 124-112 win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) fouls Dallas Mavericks center Nerlens Noel (3) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Towns leads Timberwolves past floundering Mavericks 112-99

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts to a call to referee Haywoode Workman (66) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LeBron scores 57, Cavaliers top Wizards 130-122 to end skid

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Washington. Cavaliers forward Ante Zizic (41), of Croatia, watches. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

James scores 57 as Cavaliers beat Wizards 130-122

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) knocks the ball away from Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Thompson, Durant lead Warriors past injury-riddled Spurs

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, official Lauren Holtkamp gestures in front of Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, in Orlando, Fla. The G League season opens Friday night, Nov. 3, 2017, and there will be someone on the court in places like Grand Rapids or Greensboro or Des Moines whose next job will be in the NBA. That isn't limited to players. Or to men. Nearly one-third of the referees in the G League this season are women, and some _ like dozens of players, coaches, front-office staff and refs _ are moving closer to realizing NBA hopes. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

She’s got next: In the G League, female refs can make a name

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Thompson, Durant lead Warriors past Spurs, 112-92

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Gordon Hayward uses crutches as he steps away from a podium after taking questions from members of the media at an NBA basketball news conference, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at the team's' training facility in Waltham, Mass. Hayward, who broke his ankle about 5 minutes into his NBA career opener at Cleveland on Oct. 17, says he knows he will not play again this season, after needing surgery to repair the injury. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Celtics’ Hayward working way back from gruesome leg injury

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

NBA to hold lottery in Chicago next spring

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams, center, pass the ball against Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 119-98. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Clippers roll to easy 119-98 victory over Mavericks

Associated Press

New York Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis (6) catches a lob pass from Courtney Lee for a dunk in front of Denver Nuggets' Wilson Chandler, blocked from view, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in New York. The Knicks won 116-110. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Porzingis not surprised by sizzling start as Knicks main man

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) takes a shot over Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (20) and Atlanta Hawks' Dennis Schroder (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Simmons, Embiid dominate in 76ers’ 119-109 win over Hawks

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Villanova expected to romp again as Big East favorite

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George puts up a shot as Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Paul George, Thunder cruise to 110-91 win over Bucks

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press