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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

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

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

NBA says strict protocols will be in place for All-Stars

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford, left, reaches for the ball from behind Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Bucks hope regular-season obstacles help them in postseason

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, talks to referee Bill Kennedy during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Spurs game at Detroit called off over virus-related concerns

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guards Jamal Murray, center, and Monte Morris defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Lakers’ Anthony Davis to rest injured Achilles; no rupture

Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) and center Nick Schmaltz celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Blues in an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kuemper shines as Coyotes beat Blues 1-0 in Game 7

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Duke forward Jalen Johnson (1) drives to the basket as Miami guard Harlond Beverly (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Duke’s Johnson is forgoing season, declaring for NBA draft

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, left, fights for position for a rebound with Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Cavaliers sitting Drummond while pursuing trade for center

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Suns assign rookie forward Jalen Smith to G League

Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots against Boston Celtics forward Tristan Thompson (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bradley Beal scores 35, leads Wizards past Celtics 104-91

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Murray, White power Spurs over short-handed Hornets 122-110

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots against Boston Celtics forward Tristan Thompson (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Refreshed Beal scores 35, leads Wizards past Celtics 104-91

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Sacramento St. defeats California Baptist 70-69

Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives between Orlando Magic forward Dwayne Bacon (8) and center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Booker, Suns roll to 6th straight win, beating Magic 109-90

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, goes to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Davis propels Lakers past Grizz 115-105 for 7th straight win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James complains about the lack of a foul call during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron warned for flopping; NBA also warns teammate Kuzma

Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) pulls down a rebound as Milwaukee Bucks guard D.J. Augustin, rear, looks on in the second half during an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Gobert, Jazz beat Bucks 129-115 for 6th straight win

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett dunks next to Houston Rockets' John Wall (1) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in New York. (Wendell Cruz/Pool Photo via AP)

Knicks send Rockets to fifth straight loss with 121-99 win

Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Phoenix.(AP Photo/Matt York)

Suns keep rolling, top 76ers 120-111 for 5th straight win

By BOB HUHN - Associated Press