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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks snap 5-game skid with 98-85 victory over Thunder

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) lays up to score as Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarred Vanderbilt (8) looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Lakers won 112-104.James scored 30 points. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Inside the All-Star voting numbers: The NBA is a tough crowd

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward Glenn Robinson III, left, guards Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Butler’s 3rd straight triple-double paces Heat past Kings

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) lays up to score as Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarred Vanderbilt (8) looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Lakers won 112-104.James scored 30 points. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Column: NBA makes the wrong call on All-Star Game

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo goes after a loose ball with Toronto Raptors' Aron Baynes qnd Fred VanVleet (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Nets rout short-handed Lakers for 5th straight victory

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) dunks next to Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Murray scores historic 50 as Nuggets down crumbling Cavs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts next to guard Russell Westbrook (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Bradley Beal’s rise, and snubs, paves way for first All-Star start

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarred Vanderbilt (8) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

NBA All-Star captains: It’s LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, left, steals the ball from Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Jazz beat short-handed Clips 114-96 for 9th straight win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Patriotism and National Anthem unites Americans illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

How the national anthem binds us together — despite forces trying to pull us apart

By Scott Walker

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives past Boston Celtics forward Semi Ojeleye during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jazz roll past short-handed Clippers for 9th straight win

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward, left, looks to pass against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Hayward finding success in more prominent role with Hornets

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine dunks against the Detroit Pistons during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. The Bulls won 105-102. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

LaVine leads Bulls over Pistons in newly scheduled game

By MICHAL DWOJAK - Associated Press

Injured Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, middle, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Cavs’ Love takes part in practice, nears return from injury

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, left, and Jarred Vanderbilt (8) defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

James, Lakers, minus Davis, fend off Timberwolves 112-104

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) looks to pass over Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Analysis: Griffin and Pistons breaking up will be a win-win

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Monday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott (1) in the first half during an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Clarkson, streaking Jazz win showdown vs Simmons, 76ers

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after being called for a technical foul during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in San Francisco, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. Green was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Draymond Green slams NBA over star players on trading block

By JOE STIGLICH - Associated Press