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Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) follows through on a slam dunk against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 2, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Raptors rout Warriors 130-77 for 2nd win in last 15 games

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Stanley Johnson (5) falls over Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) as they chasea loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 2, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Raptors rout short-handed Warriors by 53 points, 130-77

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) blocks a shot by New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (6) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 2, 2021, in New York. (Vincent Carchietta/Pool Photo via AP)

Doncic guides Mavericks over Knicks

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) questions a call during the first half of an Elite 8 game against Michigan in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

UCLA’s Juzang could be first Asian American NBA lottery pick

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (4) dunks in front of Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

At last, Oladipo finally gets his chance to play with Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 16, 2021 file photo, a sign advertises a restaurant opening in Santa Monica, Calif. California will allow indoor concerts, theater performances and other private gatherings starting April 15, 2021, as the rate of people testing positive for the coronavirus in the state nears a record low. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez,File)

California to allow indoor gatherings as virus cases plummet

By ADAM BEAM and JANIE HAR - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Virginia Tech guard Nahiem Alleyne (4) shoots over Florida guard Scottie Lewis (23) in the first half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Florida loses another as Scottie Lewis opts for NBA draft

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Blue Devils freshman DJ Steward declaring for NBA draft

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love (0) drives against the Boston Celtics during an NBA basketball game in Cleveland.Cavaliers star center Kevin Love will play in just his fifth game this season after being sidelined by a severe calf strain. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Love is available Thursday night, April 1, 2021 as the short-handed Cavs face the Philadelphia 76ers, his first action since March 14. Love had missed 32 games prior to that with the injury, which he initially sustained during Cleveland's exhibition opener. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Cavs’ Love, Dellavedova return from injuries to face 76ers

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (2) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Drummond leaves debut with bruised toe, Bucks beat LA 112-97

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Oklahoma State's Cade Cunningham looks to pass under pressure from Texas' Kai Jones (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Big 12 tournament championship in Kansas City, Mo, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Oklahoma St star freshman Cade Cunningham to enter NBA draft

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' Matthew Dellavedova of Australia, celebrates with teammate Collin Sexton (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, in this Tuesday, March 10, 2020, file photo. Chicago won 108-103. Dellavedova may make his long-awaited season debut after being out with a concussion and appendectomy. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Dellavedova practiced on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, and as long as he gets final medical clearance, the 30-year-old will play against Philadelphia on Thursday .(AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Cavs hopeful Dellavedova will make long-delayed season debut

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Danuel House Jr., left, defends against Brooklyn Nets' James Harden during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nets overcome loss of Harden, beat Rockets, take 1st in East

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier, front, and Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, back, meet up after an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Washington. The Hornets won 114-104. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Russell Westbrook responds to Stephen A. Smith criticism: ‘I don’t have to be an NBA champion’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Connecticut's James Bouknight, right, is defended by Maryland's Galin Smith (30) during the first half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

UConn’s James Bouknight says he’ll enter the NBA draft

Associated Press

This image provided by Dapper Labs shows digital trading cards. Just a few months ago, almost no one would have paid actual money for a digital image that could be copied for free. But sports trading cards have gone convincingly virtual thanks to a clever use of the technology that underlies Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies. These virtual collectible cards -- spinning, floating digital cubes that each feature a video highlight of an NBA player. (Dapper Labs via AP)

Sports cards have gone virtual, and in a big way

By MATT OTT - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook celebrates during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Washington. The Wizards won 132-124. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Russell Westbrook makes triple-doubles look easy. Don’t take them for granted, Wizards say

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Dapper Labs, creators of NBA Top Shot, get $305M in funding

By MATT OTT - Associated Press

Oral Roberts forward DeShang Weaver (14) shoots ahead of Florida forward Omar Payne (5) during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Omar Payne joins growing list of players to leave Florida

By MARK LONG - Associated Press