Posted: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 12:56 pm | Updated: 1:15 pm, Wed Jan 3, 2018.

Good afternoon! Here's a look at AP's Texas sports coverage. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP Dallas bureau at 972-991-2100, or at 800-442-7189. Email aptexas@ap.org

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BASKETBALL:

NBA:

BKN--WARRIORS-MAVERICKS

DALLAS — The Mavericks, on an NBA-best four-game winning streak that has lifted them out of last place in the Western Conference, play host to the defending champion Warriors, who have the league's best record. By Dave Jackson. UPCOMING: 650 words, with photos. Game starts 7:30 p.m. CST.

BKN--SPURS-76ERS

PHILADELPHIA — The San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night visit the Philadelphia 76ers. By Dan Gelston. UPCOMING: 650 words, with photos. Game starts at 6 p.m. CST.

BKN--ROCKETS-MAGIC

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Houston Rockets on Wednesday night visit Orlando. UPCOMING: 650 words, with photos.

BKN--AROUND THE NBA

Gregg Popovich was the coach nobody wanted. It's hard to fathom now, but it's true: Popovich was not well-received initially in San Antonio. Five rings later, he's No. 5 on the NBA's all-time win list. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 890 words, with photos.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL:

WOMEN :

BKW--T25-IOWA ST-BAYLOR

WACO, Texas — The No. 6 Baylor women host Iowa State with the Lady Bears looking for third straight win to start Big 12 play. UPCOMING. 600 words, with photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. CST.

BKW--T25-OKLAHOMA STATE-TEXAS

AUSTIN, Texas — No. 8 Texas hosts No. 20 Oklahoma State as the Longhorns look to keep up their hot start early in the Big 12 schedule. By Jim Vertuno. UPCOMING: 600 words, with photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. CST.

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