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Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) and Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon (11) reach for a loose ball during an NCAA college basketball game Monday, March 1, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)

No. 17 Oklahoma State completes sweep of No. 16 Oklahoma

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket over Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang, left, and center Rudy Gobert, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, March 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Williamson pushes Pelicans past NBA-leading Jazz, 129-124

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) talks to Houston Rockets guard John Wall (1) after an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Raptors-Pistons postponed, tentatively set for Wednesday

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart (3) slam-dunks over Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and forward Bojan Bogdanovic in the final seconds of the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, March 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Williamson, Pelicans hold off NBA-leading Jazz 129-124

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Former Thunder employee charged in US Capitol invasion

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Struggling Atlanta Hawks fire coach Lloyd Pierce, look for ‘strong second half’ of NBA season

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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the LA Clippers Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 105-100. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks rally to beat Clippers for 5th straight victory

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, second from left, is fouled by Golden State Warriors guard Kelly Oubre Jr., right, while shooting as forward Juan Toscano-Anderson, left, and guard Jordan Poole defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

James scores 19 in 1,300th regular-season game in Lakers win

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (25) and forward Precious Achiuwa (5) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Heat top Hawks for 6th straight win, get back to .500

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker (1) drives the ball past Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Booker scores 43 points, surging Suns beat T-wolves 118-99

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

LA Clippers' Reggie Jackson ties up Milwaukee Bucks' D.J. Augustin during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo, Bucks rally late to to beat Clippers 105-100

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors assistant coach Sergio Scariolo calls a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Scariolo is filling in for head coach Nick Nurse, who is missing the game due to coronavirus protocol. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Raptors’ virus issues worsen, game vs. Bulls called off

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) reacts after he made a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards send Timberwolves to 7th straight loss, 128-112

By Ian Nicholas Quillen - Associated Press

Friday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) is fouled by Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) in the second half during an NBA basketball game, Saturday Feb. 27, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

NBA-leading Jazz rebound from loss to beat Magic

By JOHN DENTON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (4) reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is at right. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Schröder returns, Lakers beat Blazers 102-93 to snap skid

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) shoots against Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Mavs end Nets’ 8-game run as Porzingis returns, Irving sits

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) goes to the basket as Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Butler, Dragic carry Heat past NBA-best Jazz, 124-116

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets DeAndre Jordan, left, Kevin Durant, center, and Kyrie Irving watch their teammates play the Sacramento King during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Durant did not play due to an injury. The Nets won 136-125. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Durant out until after break, Sabonis gets All-Star spot

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse talks to players during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Virus sidelines Raptors coaches, Siakam for Rockets game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press