Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo were the only players to appear on every MVP ballot ...

The Pistons guard becomes the franchise’s first All-NBA selection since Blake Griffin, following a career-best season that included his first All-Star appearance.

New York held a 17-point lead at one time during the fourth quarter, and with the seconds ticking away, a few long possessions or a defensive stop or two seemed to be all that was left to ice a win.