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Bucks stay hot from 3-point range in 126-96 rout of Bulls

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Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) flexes his muscles after scoring against Los Angeles Clippers' Nicolas Batum (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Conley scores 33 points, Jazz beat Clippers 106-100

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots over Brooklyn Nets guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Hunter, Young lead Hawks to 114-96 win over Nets

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, right, looks for a shot over Denver Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Chris Paul helps Suns hold off Nuggets, improve to 5-1

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Coaches and officials separate Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets players during a scuffle in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Dallas. Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin (11) and Dallas Mavericks forward James Johnson (16) were both ejected for taunting. Charlotte won 118-99. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

NBA issues $85,000 in fines for Hornets-Mavericks dustup

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Diontae Spencer, left, celebrates after scoring with safety Justin Simmons during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) shoots the ball in front of Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Brooks helps undermanned Grizzlies beat Hornets 108-93

By ELI PACHECO - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives around Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson was fined $25,000 by NBA

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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook passes the ball around Chicago Bulls' Daniel Gafford, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Washington. (Rob Carr/Pool Photo via AP)

Short-handed Bulls send Wizards to 5th straight defeat

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

Wednesday Sports in Brief

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4 Bulls in NBA safety protocol; will miss Wizards game

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic, right, go for a ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Torrid shooting helps 76ers rout previously unbeaten Magic

By JOHN DENTON - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich walks off the court after he was ejected during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs’ Becky Hammon first woman to direct NBA team

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) goes to the basket past Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Hammon takes over for Popovich, 1st women to direct NBA team

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) goes to the basket while defended by Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

NBA ratings for opening week up significantly from 2019

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Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (7) knocks the ball away from Charlotte Hornets forward Bismack Biyombo (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Ball, Hornets dominate Mavs’ home opener in 118-99 win

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, bottom, and Miami Heat forward Precious Achiuwa go for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Heat avenge embarrassment, rally to top Bucks 119-108

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is pressured by San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (1) and guard Keldon Johnson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Hammon first woman to coach NBA team; Lakers beat Spurs

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Longtime Pacers executive Donnie Walsh announces retirement

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