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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo, center, goes to the basket between San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl, left, and guard Devin Vassell (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Spurs finish strong road trip with 112-102 win over Thunder

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, left, and Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, right, tap hands during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NBA, union stiffen virus protocols; more games postponed

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, center, drives to the basket on Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell, left, and forward OG Anunoby, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. The Blazers won 112-111. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

McCollum’s shot lifts Blazers to 112-111 win over Raptors

By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle and Josh Richardson (0) argue with referees after Richardson was called for a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

‘Uncharted waters’: More NBA games off as virus issues grow

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Andre Drummond, center, battles for the ball with Memphis Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks, left, and Brandon Clarke in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Brooks scores 21 points, Grizzlies beat Cavaliers 101-91

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) tries to get control of a loose ball between Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony, bak left, center Nikola Vucevic (9) and forward Aaron Gordon, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Antetokounmpo, Bucks pull away late to beat Magic 121-99

By JOHN DENTON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) drives against Boston Celtics guard Javonte Green during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) **FILE**

In blow to Wizards, Westbrook out a week with injured leg

Associated Press

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) holds up the net after cutting it down after his team won a share of the Big Ten regular season title after defeating Michigan in an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Anthony Cowan, former Maryland star, drafted into G League

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) **FILE**

Heat-Celtics game postponed by NBA due to virus protocols

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Precious Achiuwa (5) battles for the ball against Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) and center Robin Lopez, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards rely on depth as injuries, protocols come into play

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) defends against Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (9) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

LeBron gets 28, Lakers hold off Bulls 117-115 without Davis

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

LaMelo Ball becomes youngest NBA player with triple-double

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) fouls Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Ball youngest in NBA with triple-double, Hornets top Hawks

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray, left, blocks the shot attempt by Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Denver tops short-handed 76ers hit with virus, injuries

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8), of Japan, dribbles the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) and center Bam Adebayo (13), Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Herro’s 31 points lead Heat over short-handed Wizards

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) shoots over Brooklyn Nets' Joe Harris (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Virus, injuries leave 76ers set to play with 7 players

Associated Press

Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee (24) is fouled by Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Pistons rally from 23 down, beat Suns 110-105 in OT

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Record 3-point night helps Jazz win 131-118 at Milwaukee

Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts after sinking a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool)

Thunder start slow, end Knicks’ 3-game win streak 101-89

Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) shoots past Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford (42) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Ball brothers Lonzo, LaMelo set to square off in NBA matchup

By STEVE REED - Associated Press