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Cleveland Cavaliers fans cheer during a watch party outside Quicken Loans Arena for Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, Friday, June 9, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Same place as last year: Warriors up 3-1, NBA Finals go west

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Golden year: Bucks get ready to celebrate 50th anniversary

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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr speaks after Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, early Thursday, June 8, 2017. Golden State won 118-113. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

The Latest: Cavs avoid elimination, beat Warriors 137-116

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Bring on the Herd: Bucks round up D-League team name

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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with teammates after the Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-113 in Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Warriors set to make their claim as NBA’s best ever

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives between Golden State Warriors' Matt Barnes (22) and Andre Iguodala (9) during the second half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James’ best effort not good enough to beat the Warriors

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

FILE- In this Jan. 25, 2015, file photo, former NBA basketball player and producer Chris Webber poses for a portrait to promote the film, &quot;Unexpected&quot;, at the Eddie Bauer Adventure House during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Webber announced on Instagram June 4, 2017, that he and wife Erika have welcomed twin babies. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP, File)

Chris Webber finally a dad after ‘many years of trying’

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shoots during warmups for Game 3 between the Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors in basketball's NBA Finals, in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

The Latest: Durant, Warriors rally to beat Cavs 118-113

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Former NBA player and current television analyst Charles Barkley, left, jokes with hockey greats Wayne Gretzky, right, and Paul Coffey, center, during a news conference before Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday, June 5, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Charles Barkley slams NBA playoffs, praises NHL

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Will Carter, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada kisses a catfish outside the arena before Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday, June 5, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville fans have a tradition of throwing catfish on the ice during games. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Charles Barkley takes up Bettman’s invitation to Cup Final

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) dunks in front of Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 1, 2017. (Ezra Shaw/Pool Photo via AP)

Kareem Abdul Jabbar is wrong on ‘one and done’

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this March 29, 2016 file photo, former Los Angeles Lakers player and New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher, left, and Gloria Govan attend the LA Premiere of &quot;Meet the Blacks&quot; in Los Angeles. Authorities say Fisher has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after he flipped his vehicle on a California highway. The California Highway Patrol says neither Fisher nor his passenger, former &quot;Basketball Wives&quot; reality star Gloria Govan, were injured in the crash early Sunday, June 4, 2017. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP, File)

Derek Fisher arrested on suspicion of drunken driving

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) defends a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Curry, Durant lead Warriors to 2-0 lead with 132-113 rout

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue gestures during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

The Latest: Warriors beat Cavs 132-113, take 2-0 Finals lead

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) defends a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

After a dunkfest in Game 1, Cavs must slow Warriors at rim

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James holds a ball during an NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. The Cavaliers face the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday in Oakland. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

The Latest: Warriors roll to 113-91 win vs. Cavs in Game 1

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a news conference before Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Changes coming? NBA commissioner wants draft rules amended

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving shoots during an NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. The Cavaliers face the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday in Oakland. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Gamer: Cavs’ Irving to appear on cover of NBA 2K18 video

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry dribbles during an NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. The Golden State Warriors face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday in Oakland. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Stephen Curry ready to take back championship that got away

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press