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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, blocks a shot by Charlotte Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Bucks avoid series sweep with 114-104 win over Hornets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

The Los Angeles Kings enter the ice at the start of the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Monday, April 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) **FILE**

NHL reaches 7-year deal with Turner Sports, ending NBC run

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon, left, and Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic reach for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, April 27, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Portland ends 5-game skid with 3-point flurry at Indiana

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau gestures during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, April 16, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Analysis: Coach of the year will be the NBA’s top award race

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

WVU’s Derek Culver signs with agent, will enter NBA draft

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Philadelphia 76ers' Dwight Howard, second from left, tries to go up for a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder's Jaylen Hoard, from left, Charles Brown Jr. and Isaiah Roby during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers hand Thunder franchise worst-tying 14th straight loss

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels (3) dunks against the Utah Jazz in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Timberwolves beat Jazz for 3rd time this season, 105-104

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) steals the ball from Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, April 25, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Curry sets NBA record for 3-pointers in a month with 85

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Siena PG Jalen Pickett says he’s transferring to Penn State

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Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) becomes entangled with Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Kevin Durant scores 33 points in return, Nets beat Suns

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots next to Los Angeles Lakers guard Wesley Matthews (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Doncic, Mavs stun Lakers with rally in Davis’ 2nd game back

By SCHUYLER DIXON - 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 coach Steve Clifford tests positive, will miss games

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo has big day, Bucks trounce 76ers 132-94

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks center Onyyka Okongwu, right, blocks Miami Heat forward Trevor Ariza (8) under the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 23, 2021 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Tami Chappel)

Bogdanovich, Collins lead injury-depleted Hawks past Heat

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) blocks a shot by New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) during the first quarterof an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in New York. (Wendell Cruz/Pool Photo via AP)

Hawks’ Clint Capela sidelined by back contusion

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FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Kentucky's Terrence Clarke, center, drives between Richmond's Jacob Gilyard (0) and Andre Gustavson (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky says freshman guard Clarke died following a car accident in Los Angeles. He was 19. The school announced Clarke’s death in a release Thursday night, April 22, 20221, but did not include any more details. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)

Kentucky’s Clarke mourned by teammates, basketball world

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) drives against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Walker ties season high with 32 points, Celtics beat Suns

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press