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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles as San Antonio Spurs guard Marco Belinelli (18) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden ties career best with 61, Rockets beat Spurs 111-105

By JORDAN GODWIN - Associated Press

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart gestures to the crowd as he is escorted off the court after committing a flagrant foul against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 118-115. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Marcus Smart fined $50,000 by NBA for shoving Embiid

Associated Press

Court reverses nearly $1.5M oil spill award to ex-NBA star

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

Bulls, Blackhawks to install high-def scoreboard

Associated Press

Monday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki argues a foul call during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Dallas, Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) **FILE**

Dirk Nowitzki passes Wilt Chamberlain for 6th on NBA scoring list

By Dave Jackson - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans’ Kenrich Williams (3) defends and Pelicans’ Julius Randle (30) and Anthony Davis (23) watch in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, March 18, 2019. With the basket, Nowitzki became the NBA's sixth-leading scorer. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Nowitzki passes Wilt but Pelicans top Mavs 129-125 in OT

By DAVE JACKSON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) reacts after making a shot during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. The 76ers won 130-125. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

76ers’ Embiid hates the Celtics, now he needs to beat them

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox, right, goes to the basket as Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (24) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Bagley just misses double-double as Kings top Bulls 129-102

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Ivica Zubac (40) grabs a rebound next to Brooklyn Nets' Jarrett Allen, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Williams’ 3-pointer lifts Clippers to 119-116 win over Nets

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after making a shot during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. The 76ers won 130-125. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Antetokounmpo becomes record 11th 50-point scorer of season

Associated Press

Longtime Pitt analyst Dick Groat won’t return in 2019-20

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes for a dunk against the against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nuccio DiNuzzo)

James scores 36 points in Lakers’ 123-107 win over Bulls

By PATRICK ROSE - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge (12) dunks as Dallas Mavericks forward Maximilian Kleber (42) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

DeRozan, Aldridge lead Spurs past Mavericks 112-105

By DAVE JACKSON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Lou Williams, center, drives to the basket under pressure by Boston Celtics' Aron Baynes during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 11, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Clippers’ Williams becomes NBA bench points leader in win

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) goes up for a shot past Indiana Pacers' Kyle O'Quinn (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid lifts 76ers past Pacers in return from knee injury

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) sprints to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left rear, as Austin Rivers (25) and Devin Harris, right, watch in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, March 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Gordon, Paul helps Rockets top Mavericks 94-93

By DAVE JACKSON - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoot against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, March 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Booker, Suns snap 18-game skid to Warriors with 115-111 win

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams, left, shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nerlens Noel defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 8, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Williams, Gallinari lead Clippers past Thunder 118-110

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press