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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

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, grabs a rebound away from Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, May 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Davis scores 25 as short-handed Lakers defeat Nuggets 93-89

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford directs his team during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Cleveland. The Magic won 109-104. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Magic coach Clifford clears protocols, to return Wednesday

Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) is defended by Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) as he tries to shoot in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, May 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Gallinari, Bogdanovic lead Hawks past Trail Blazers 123-114

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Brazil's Anderson Varejao, right, keeps the ball from United States' Myles Turner during a match for the FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Shenzhen. Varejao is expected to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the remainder of the season after the NBA granted the team an injury exception hardship, a person familiar with the decisions told The Associated Press on Monday, May 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

AP source: Cavs to sign Varejão after getting NBA exception

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) passes the ball as he is guarded by Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Holiday (3) during the second half of a basketball game, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Russell Westbrook has 21 boards, 24 assists as Wizards blast Pacers

By Bobby Bancroft - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lowry leads depleted Raptors past Lakers; LeBron exits early

By DAN GREENSPAN - 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)

Carmelo Anthony moves into 10th place on NBA scoring list

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, May 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Curry’s 41 points push Warriors past Pelicans 123-108

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Kentucky guard Mintz enters NBA draft, has option to return

Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) talks with Indiana Pacers' Jeremy Lamb, right, after a basketball game, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Washington. The Wizards won 154-141. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Westbrook 20-plus in rebounds, assists; Wizards beat Pacers

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James signals to a teammate during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) **FILE**

LeBron James, Mark Cuban and the NBA’s great play-in tournament debate

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Orlando Magic guard Chasson Randle (25) makes a layup as Detroit Pistons forward Tyler Cook defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Magic top Pistons 119-112 behind Bamba’s big night

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo, Bucks outlast Durant, Nets 117-114

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets forward Kelly Olynyk (41) defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Sunday, May 2, 2021. (Troy Taormina/Pool Photo via AP)

Randle scores 31 points as Knicks rout Rockets 122-97

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) goes against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)

Booker scores 32 as Suns hold off Thunder 123-120

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn, right, pulls a pass away from Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Heat move into 6th place in East; beat Hornets 121-111

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James dribble the ball during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, April 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kings rally to spoil James’ return to the Lakers’ lineup

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale (23) battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Suns beat Jazz 121-100, now tied for NBA’s best record

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) passes in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Sabonis has triple-double by half; Pacers top Thunder 152-95

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press