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Indiana Pacers' Caris LeVert (22) looks for a shot between Atlanta Hawks' Bogdan Bogdanovic (13), Clint Capela (15) and Kevin Huerter during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, May 6, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

LeVert’s late burst helps Pacers beat Hawks 133-126

By PHILLIP B. WILSON - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, left, defends as Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Thursday, May 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Clippers rout Lakers 118-94 to move into No. 3 spot in West

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford calls a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Friday, April 16, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Magic, AdventHealth teaming up for fan vaccination event

Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Jrue Holiday drives to the basket as Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal, right, and Russell Westbrook defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Bucks withstand Westbrook’s triple-double to beat Wizards

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Friday, April 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron James says he ‘fueled wrong conversation’ with deleted cop tweet

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Memphis Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks (24) shoots past Minnesota Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Morant, Grizzlies hold on for 138-132 win over Wolves

By TYLER MASON - Associated Press

Houston Rockets forward Kelly Olynyk, left, loses the ball in front of Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) and center Joel Embiid, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, Pool)

Joel Embiid has 34 points in 3 quarters, 76ers beat Rockets

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (8) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Capela, Hawks pull away late to take 135-103 win over Suns

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) defends against Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Lilliard scores 32, Trail Blazers rout Cavaliers 141-105

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks signals to his team against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) **FILE**

Scott Brooks named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, middle, drives to the basket between Brooklyn Nets' Jeff Green, left, and Kevin Durant, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Bucks rally in 4th to beat Nets 124-118, clinch playoff spot

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Sophomore Franz Wagner leaves Michigan, enters NBA draft

Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker, left, drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Booker scores 31, Suns dominate OT to beat Cavs 134-118

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, upper left, shoots as Toronto Raptors forward Stanley Johnson, lower left, and guard Rodney Hood defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

Analysis: Those who win the NBA play-in games will love them

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, left, high-fives teammate Russell Westbrook after Beal was fouled in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

‘Equality’: Beal, Westbrook, Wizards make statement in photo

Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams (6) is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (00) as he looks for an opening in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, May 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Welcome to Top 10, Melo: Elite NBA scoring list adds Anthony

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2015, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph, left, fouls Cleveland Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game in Columbus, Ohio. The Cavaliers have considered re-signing former center Varejao for the remainder of the season, a person familiar with the team's thinking told the Associated Press on Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, FIle)

Varejão returns to Cavs to finish season, celebrate career

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, upper left, shoots as Toronto Raptors forward Stanley Johnson, lower left, and guard Rodney Hood defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

NBA play-in game winners will love the new format

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) reacts during a break in the second half of a basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Scott Brooks: Russell Westbrook is the second-best point guard of all time

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Monday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press