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Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden, left, is fouled by Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

Harden’s double-double helps lead Nets past Blazers 116-112

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden, left, is fouled by Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

March 23, 2021, 11:07pm Blazers

James Harden had 25 points and 17 assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 116-112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Read story

FILE - Elgin Baylor stands next to a statue, just unveiled, honoring the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers great, outside Staples Center in Los Angeles, in this Friday, April 6, 2018, file photo. Elgin Baylor, the Lakers&#039; 11-time NBA All-Star, died Monday, March 22, 2021, of natural causes. He was 86. The Lakers announced that Baylor died in Los Angeles with his wife, Elaine, and daughter Krystal by his side.

Elgin Baylor, Lakers great and aerialist pioneer, dies at 86

FILE - Elgin Baylor stands next to a statue, just unveiled, honoring the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers great, outside Staples Center in Los Angeles, in this Friday, April 6, 2018, file photo. Elgin Baylor, the Lakers&#039; 11-time NBA All-Star, died Monday, March 22, 2021, of natural causes. He was 86. The Lakers announced that Baylor died in Los Angeles with his wife, Elaine, and daughter Krystal by his side.

March 22, 2021, 3:36pm National Sports

Elgin Baylor changed the very direction of basketball when he joined the NBA and brought his vertical feats of athletic brilliance to a largely horizontal game. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 19, 2021.

McCollum, Lillard carry Blazers past Mavs, 125-119

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 19, 2021.

March 19, 2021, 10:07pm Blazers

CJ McCollum scored 32 points, Damian Lillard had 31 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 125-119 on Friday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter, right, shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Minneapolis.

Anthony, Lillard lift Blazers over Timberwolves 125-121

Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter, right, shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Minneapolis.

March 13, 2021, 8:12pm Blazers

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points and Damian Lillard added 25 points and 10 assists as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-121 on Saturday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, shoots next to Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Booker, Suns burn Blazers 127-121

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, shoots next to Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, March 11, 2021.

March 11, 2021, 9:45pm Blazers

Devin Booker returned from the knee injury that kept him out of the All-Star Game to score 35 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Portland Trail Blazers 127-121 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, dives to the basket as Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, March 4, 2021.

Lillard has 44 as Blazers down Kings 123-119

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, dives to the basket as Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, March 4, 2021.

March 4, 2021, 10:33pm Blazers

Damian Lillard had 44 points, including 10 straight at a key moment down the stretch, to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 123-119 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Robert Covington, right, grabs the ball away from Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, March 1, 2021.

Carmelo Anthony has 29 and Blazers down Hornets 123-111

Portland Trail Blazers forward Robert Covington, right, grabs the ball away from Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, March 1, 2021.

March 1, 2021, 11:02pm Blazers

Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points, Damian Lillard had 23 points and 10 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Read story

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

Blazers drop fourth straight as Lakers end their own 4-game skid

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

February 26, 2021, 10:07pm Blazers

LeBron James had 28 points, Dennis Schröder added 22 in his return to the Lakers’ lineup, and Los Angeles snapped its four-game losing streak with a 102-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Read story

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook looks to pass the ball during the first half of the team&#039;s NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.

Westbrook gets triple-double as Wizards beat Trail Blazers

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook looks to pass the ball during the first half of the team&#039;s NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021.

February 20, 2021, 10:05pm Blazers

Russell Westbrook had 27 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards snapped Portland’s six-game win streak with a 118-111 victory over Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Read story

Los Angeles Lakers&#039; LeBron James (23) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves&#039; Jarred Vanderbilt (8) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis.

It’s Team LeBron vs. Team Durant in NBA All-Star Game

Los Angeles Lakers&#039; LeBron James (23) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves&#039; Jarred Vanderbilt (8) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis.

February 18, 2021, 4:43pm National Sports

The voters have spoken: They wanted LeBron James of the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers to be an All-Star captain, again. And Brooklyn's Kevin Durant will be his opposition. Read story