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FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2016, file photo, Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) on a drive to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. The playoffs start Saturday, with a series matching MVP candidates Russell Westbrook and James Harden the highlight of the first round. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams, File)

Westbrook vs Harden the highlight when NBA playoffs open

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, bottom, grabs a loose ball against Sacramento Kings' Willie Cauley-Stein during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Clippers clinch No. 4 playoff seed with 115-95 rout of Kings

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Georgia junior forward Maten submits name in NBA draft

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File-This April 7, 2017, file photo shows Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James sitting on the bench in the final minutes of the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers have fallen back on excuses — some legitimate — to explain this disjointed season. Well, those don't matter now. James and the defending champs enter the playoffs staring at a possibly dangerous path. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

LeBron unfazed by struggles, believes Cavaliers can repeat

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford speaks to the media during a news conference in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, April 12, 2017. The Hornets' season ended Tuesday with a loss to Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Clifford: Defense was problem for ‘disappointing’ Hornets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) goes up for a shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Harden’s triple-double helps Rockets over Wolves 123-118

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram, left, shoots as New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Metta scores 18 in possible farewell, Lakers top Pels 108-96

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

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Cavs waive Sanders, sign 2 players for postseason

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) goes to the basket as Brooklyn Nets center Justin Hamilton (41) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Bulls, Pacers grab last 2 spots in NBA playoffs

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss, center, walks off the court during a timeout in the closing moments of the Suns 129-104 loss to the Sacramento Kings during in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

After awful season, Suns pin their hopes on young talent

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) drives up against Washington Wizards guard Trey Burke (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Win and stay home: Heat beat Wizards, miss playoffs

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2017, file photo, Orlando Magic's Jeff Green (34) blocks a shot by Milwaukee Bucks' Jason Terry (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Orlando, Fla. Terry's streak of postseason appearances has reached 12 years. He's a veteran presence who will come in handy in the postseason for the young Bucks. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Jason Terry gives young Milwaukee Bucks lift on, off court

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) drives to the basket as Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5), of France, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Resurgent Hawks rout Hornets 103-76 for 4th straight victory

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after scoring against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 10, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Stephen Curry has NBA’s best-selling jersey once again

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FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2017, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley smiles as he gestures to the bench after hitting a key basket to pull ahead of the Denver Nuggets late in the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Denver. Conley cashed in during free agency then he paid dividends for the Grizzlies once the season tipped off. A healthy Conley has been impressive with his best year yet. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Grizzlies’ Conley has best season after record-setting deal

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks appoint Malik Rose as GM of new D-League team

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Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks past Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 10, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jazz end Warriors’ 14-game win streak with 105-99 victory

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James heads to the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Monday, April 10, 2017, in Miami. James and Kyrie Irving were both held out of Cleveland's game at the Miami Heat. James was listed as having a right calf strain, and Irving has soreness in his surgically repaired left knee. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

LeBron to miss regular-season finale, resting strained calf

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, March 19, 2017, file photo, Michigan forward Moe Wagner (13) shoots over Louisville forward Mangok Mathiang (12) during the second half of a second-round game in the men's NCAA college basketball tournament in Indianapolis. Michigan standouts Wagner and D.J. Wilson are entering their names into the NBA draft without hiring agents. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Michigan’s Wagner, Wilson entering draft, don’t have agents

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