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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Suns won 114-104. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

James, Durant choose their teams for Sunday’s All-Star Game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love (0) passes against Denver Nuggets' Jerami Grant (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. Love's devotion to raising awareness and advocating for mental health during isolating times has earned him another honor. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Cavs’ Love honored for mental health advocacy, charity work

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) passes the ball around Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (22) to teammate Bismack Biyombo during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

Michael Jordan: LaMelo Ball has ‘exceeded our expectations’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Sanford Health to conduct virus testing at NBA All-Star Game

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, goes up for a shot against Utah Jazz's Bojan Bogdanovic, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid, Harris lead 76ers to OT victory over Jazz

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

In this Nov. 21, 2017, file photo, from left, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, wife Vanessa and daughter Natalia Diamante Bryant are seen before an NCAA college women's basketball game between Connecticut and UCLA, in Los Angeles. Vanessa Bryant says she is focused on “finding the light in darkness” in an emotional story in People magazine. She details how she attempts to push forward after her husband, Kobe Bryant, and daughter Gigi died in a helicopter crash in early 2020. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Vanessa Bryant still perseveres after Kobe, Gigi’s death

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press

University of South Carolina trustee Alex English watches a broadcast of legislators voting to keep him on the school's board on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Columbia, South Carolina. The former basketball star's election was a rare win for diversity in an overwhelmingly Republican state. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

South Carolina: Ex-NBA star’s Trustee vote shows race fight

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Suns overcome Booker’s ejection, hold off Lakers 114-104

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) works around Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala, center, with help from forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Porzingis helps Doncic-less Mavs to 87-78 win over Thunder

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, shoots as Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

NBA says $3 million going to HBCUs through All-Star Game

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Indiana Pacers' T.J. McConnell, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton reach for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

McConnell sets steals mark, Pacers rally past Cavs 114-111

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee (24) grabs a rebound from Toronto Raptors forward Yuta Watanabe, of Japan, (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Ellington, backups help Pistons beat depleted Raptors

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) prepares to start prior to the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Houston. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP)

James Harden leads Nets past Rockets in Houston return

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic tries to get past Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jokic’s triple-double leads Nuggets to 128-97 rout of Bucks

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP source: NBA set to remove restriction on 2-way deals

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this Jan. 31, 2020, file photo, former NBA player Shaquille O' Neal is interviewed on the red carpet for Shaq's Fun House in Miami. O'Neal is set to perform in his first competitive match when he teams in All Elite Wrestling with Jade Cargill in a mixed tag to take on Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet at Daily's Place on an episode of "Dynamite" Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) **FILE**

Shaquille O’Neal ready to rumble in tag match for AEW

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

FILE - in this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a news conference before an NBA preseason basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors in Saitama, near Tokyo. Silver, in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, defended the league’s decision to have an All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7 and said he believes the league can do so safely during a pandemic. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Analysis: NBA All-Star break could lead to testing pratfalls

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) shoots from between Indiana Pacers' Justin Holiday, right, and Domantas Sabonis during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

NBA reveals All-Star skills, 3-point, dunk participants

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan, center, gestures as he talks to players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Miami. His opportunity to return to a head coach position comes with mixed feelings following Monday's firing of his friend, Lloyd Pierce. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Hawks win McMillan’s debut as interim coach, top Heat 94-80

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Monday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press