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Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love (0) grabs a pass against Brooklyn Nets' Justin Hamilton (41) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

James, Love lead Cavs to 119-99 rout of Nets; Warriors next

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Dwyane Wade (3) shoots as Washington Wizards' Jason Smith tries to defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

For Wade and others, NBA Christmas games remain a privilege

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, left, speaks with Stephen Curry (30) during a preseason NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Oakland, Calif. For anyone questioning whether these two superstars could coexist and put their egos aside for the greater good–a championship chase, of course–the Warriors are two months into playing games and their two best players are thriving together, feeding off one another and cherishing the chance to witness spectacular plays night after night for arguably the best team in the NBA. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, file)

Superstars mesh: Curry, Durant thriving as new teammates

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, right, argues a call with an official in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Elon in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Column: Big-time college sports keeps falling on its face

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2005, file photo, Miami Heat's injured center Shaquille O'Neal salutes a fan during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers, in Los Angeles. O'Neal promised to deliver a championship, made good on that pledge and left an indelible mark on the franchise. His No. 32 jersey gets retired by the team on Thursday night, Dec. 22, 2016.(AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

Diesel Powered: Shaq’s jersey being retired by Heat.

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Luc Mbah a Moute, drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

NBA to open academy in Africa in 2017

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Tony Snell (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Irving, James lead short-handed Cavs past Bucks 113-102

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) shoots as San Antonio Spurs' Pau Gasol (16) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Three-pointer by Mills lifts Spurs over Rockets 102-100

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Minneapolis. Houston won 111-109 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)

Rockets shooting the lights out under D’Antoni

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) scores against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Atlanta. Charlotte won 107-99. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Zeller’s move to center paying dividends for Hornets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks before the NBA all-star skills competition in Toronto on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

NBA adds players, media vote to All-Star Game selections

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) puts up a shot over Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)

Rockets rally for 10th straight win, stun Wolves in OT

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) is fouled as he goes up for a shot between New Orleans Pelicans' Alexis Ajinca (42) and Cheick Diallo (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, in Houston. The Rockets won 122-100. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rockets make NBA-record 24 3-pointers, beat Pelicans 122-100

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In this photo taken on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, Golden State Warriors' Patrick McCaw, right, guards Houston Rockets' Eric Gordon (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif. The kid they call &quot;P Nice&quot; because his game is so good, so young, is getting comfortable in his first NBA season, and it certainly helps playing alongside a star-studded cast of KD, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green every day. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors rookie Patrick McCaw learns surrounded by big stars

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks ahead of New Orleans Pelicans forward Terrence Jones (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. Oklahoma City won 101-92. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Time to put what Westbrook is doing into some perspective

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson, right, shoots over Phoenix Suns' Jon Leuer during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors at 106 regular season games without losing 2 in row

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green (23) reacts after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Harden, Rockets snap Warriors’ 12 game win streak in 2 OTs

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings' Rajon Rondo, center, chases after a loose ball between Philadelphia 76ers' Ish Smith, left, and Robert Covington during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Game between Kings and 76ers postponed due to condensation

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2016, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) reacts in the first half of an NBA basketball game against New Orleans, in Memphis, Tenn. Carter is no longer the NBA's highest flyer, though he's certainly not ready to be grounded. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

These old men: Carter, near 40, leads NBA’s elder statesmen

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

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