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Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) shoots as Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Simmons’ triple-double lifts 76ers over Pistons 97-86

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) gets his shot blocked by Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

NBA fines Kyrie Irving $25,000 for improper comments to fan

Associated Press

In this Oct. 21, 2017, photo, Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson watches action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles. The Suns have fired coach Watson just three games in to the NBA season. Phoenix announced the firing Sunday night, Oct. 22, after hours of meetings at the team's headquarters. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Winless Suns fire Earl Watson after 3 games this season

By Bob Baum - Associated Press

Houston Rockets center Zhou Qi (9) loses the ball as he is defended by Dallas Mavericks Gian Clavell (8) and Dennis Smith Jr. (1) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

James Harden leads Rockets past Mavericks, 107-91

Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) commits an offensive foul against Golden State Warriors forward David West as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. The Warriors won 128-120. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Cousins fined $25,000 by NBA for language toward fan

Associated Press

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler fouls Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Ball flirts with triple-double, Lakers hold off Suns 132-130

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is swarmed by teammates at the end of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Antetokounmpo scores career-high 44, Bucks edge Blazers

By JOE DiGIOVANNI - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots over Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. The Trail Blazers beat the Pacers 114-96. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

McCollum’s scores 28 in Blazers 114-96 win over Pacers

By JEFF SKIRVIN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket past Philadelphia 76ers' Dario Saric in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Irving, Horford lead Celtics past 76ers for 1st win

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi, left, fouls Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

76ers oft-injured Embiid not cleared for back-to-back games

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, right, dunks on Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Deflated Ball: Blake gets 29 in Clips’ 108-92 rout of Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, file photo, Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio (3) looks at the scoreboard during a break in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Salt Lake City. Rubio was a fan favorite in Minnesota for six tough years before he was traded to Utah this summer. He faces his former team Friday night, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Rubio returns to Minnesota looking to turn the page

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler fouls Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Lonzo Ball barely misses triple-double, Lakers hold off Suns

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives against New York Knicks guard Ron Baker (31) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook has triple-double, new-look Thunder rout Knicks

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives against Chicago Bulls guard Quincy Pondexter (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Valanciunas, Miles help Raptors beat Bulls 117-101 in opener

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) shoots over Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The Pacers defeated the Nets 140-131 (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Nets’ Lin expected to miss season with right knee injury

By ADRY TORRES - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (4) shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) defends and center Tyson Chandler (4) watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Blazers hand Suns worst loss ever in season opener, 124-76

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) shoots over Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The Pacers defeated the Nets 140-131 (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Hayward, Lin out for year, and many others in NBA are ailing

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives around Sacramento Kings defender DeAaron Fox (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

James Harden leads Rockets past Kings for second victory

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Markelle Fultz goes up for a dunk during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Markelle Fultz gets to make NBA debut at Wizards close to home

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press