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Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) shoots as Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defend during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heat 5/27/2021

Jun. 21, 2021 09:38 PM EDT

Fans watch as Milwaukee Bucks' Jrue Holiday (21) defends against Brooklyn Nets' James Harden (13) during the first half of Game 7 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, June 19, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets 6/19/2021

Jun. 21, 2021 09:38 PM EDT

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, second from right, watches during a replay review by officials during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Miami. At left are forward Jimmy Butler and guard Goran Dragic (7). (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heat 5/29/2021

Jun. 03, 2021 06:28 PM EDT

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks talks with Russell Westbrook following an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Indianapolis. Washington won 133-132 in overtime. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Washington Wizards at Indiana Pacers 5/8/2021

Jun. 03, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2021 05:37 PM EDT
May 28 1901 — Parader, ridden by Fred Landry, overcomes a bad start to win the Preakness Stakes by two lengths over Sadie S. ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots next to Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) during the second half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
A year after Finals, Lakers and Heat set to play before fans

By Tim Reynolds May. 26, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks as Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) watches during the second half of Game 2 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, May 24, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
The Latest: Notre Dame prepares for full football attendance

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2021 12:50 PM EDT

Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego watches during the second half of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference play-in game against the Indiana Pacers, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. Indiana won 144-117. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AP source: Hornets pick up option on Borrego's contract

By Steve Reed May. 26, 2021 10:53 AM EDT

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks 5/15/2021

May. 22, 2021 04:42 PM EDT

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra watches a shot during the first half of Game 1 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks 5/22/2021

May. 22, 2021 03:02 PM EDT

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra watches from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons 5/16/2021

May. 22, 2021 12:00 PM EDT

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan gives out directions to the team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Chicago, Thursday, May 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bulls look to future after frustrating, promising season

By Andrew Seligman May. 17, 2021 06:29 PM EDT

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) shoots against Washington Wizards center Robin Lopez, bottom, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, May 14, 2021, in Washington. The Wizards won 120-105. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Cavs end difficult season outside playoffs, decisions loom

By Tom Withers May. 17, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

Cleveland Cavaliers' Cedi Osman (16) passes away from Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Durant, Irving power Nets past Cavs for No. 2 seed in East

By Brian Mahoney May. 16, 2021 09:17 PM EDT

Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (20) puts up a shot between Toronto Raptors center Aron Baynes (46) and forward Stanley Johnson (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Brissett has career-high 31 as Pacers beat Raptors 125-113

By John Denton May. 16, 2021 03:35 PM EDT

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons (25) is fouled by Indiana Pacers' Justin Holiday (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Pacers rally late for 103-94 win to snap 76ers streak

By Michael Marot May. 11, 2021 10:40 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers celebrate their win in 10 innings of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
The Latest: Milwaukee's NBA, MLB teams boosting attendance

By The Associated Press May. 11, 2021 03:43 PM EDT

Washington Wizards' Daniel Gafford (21) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Westbrook posts 31st triple-double, Wizards rout Cavs 122-93

By Brian Dulik Apr. 30, 2021 10:25 PM EDT

Seattle Sounders defender Brad Smith (11) celebrates his goal between midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) and forward Will Bruin (17) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles FC, Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Los Angeles. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
The Latest: All Seattle Sounders players, staff vaccinated

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 01:54 PM EDT

Orlando Magic's Gary Harris (14) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Magic squander 23-point lead in fourth, beat Cavs 109-104

Brian Dulik Apr. 28, 2021 09:54 PM EDT