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Potent No. 7 BYU seeks out more rim finishes vs. Delaware
Figuring out how to stop BYU's offense will be a season-long headache for opponents.,The No. 7 Cougars head into Tuesday's game against Delaware in Provo, Utah, coming off a nearly perfect offensive performance. They dismantled Holy Cross for 40 minutes and led wire-to-wire in a 98-53 win on Saturda...
No. 21 Arkansas takes lessons from close loss to face C. Arkansas
Arkansas came up short in a 69-66 loss at Michigan State in its first test of the season Saturday, but Razorbacks coach John Calipari called the result not all bad.,"You want to win every game," Calipari said, "but at this time of the year, you win or you learn. We learned. We learned about each oth...
Celtics, 76ers set for Round 3 after pair of one-point games
If recent history is any indication, the visiting Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are destined for another close matchup Tuesday.,This is already the third meeting this season between the Atlantic Division rivals. They squared off on Opening Night in Boston, where the Sixers escaped with a 117...
Capitals hope to improve closing ability against streaking Hurricanes
Looking at the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals in advance of their meeting Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C., there's a basic assessment of their recent play: The Hurricanes have found ways to get the job done, while the Capitals have not.,The Hurricanes have won four games in a row followi...
'Unbelievable atmosphere' on tap for No. 9 Kentucky at No. 12 Louisville
One of the biggest rivalries in college basketball will take center stage Tuesday night when No. 12 Louisville hosts its in-state archrival, No. 9 Kentucky.,The Cardinals (2-0) enter the game looking to end a three-game losing streak to the Wildcats (2-0), who have won six of the last seven matchups...
Kings, Canadiens set to put points streaks on line
The Los Angeles Kings look to extend their road point streak to eight games on Tuesday when they continue their six-game trek against the Montreal Canadiens.,The Kings won their third straight road game and improved to 5-0-2 in their last seven away from home with a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh P...
Tribute to Coach K sends No. 4 Duke on the road to Army
No. 4 Duke's past and future will collide in Tuesday night's game against Army in West Point, N.Y.,The unusual road trip is a sentimental nod to Mike Krzyzewski's 42 seasons (1980-2022) as head coach at Duke, and his five seasons (1975-80) as head coach at Army and three seasons (1966-69) as a playe...
Timberwolves' offense overwhelming foes, which isn't music to Jazz's ears
Thanks to an increasingly potent offense, Minnesota has put together a string of victories going into Monday's rematch with Utah in Salt Lake City.,The Timberwolves have won four of their last five games while scoring 122 or more points in each of those victories. Minnesota has put on an offensive c...
Magic searches for winning process, welcomes Blazers
With each team looking to flush disappointing losses, the Orlando Magic host the Portland Trail Blazers in interconference play on Monday.,After Franz Wagner powered Orlando to a 13-point victory over Boston on Friday, the Magic fell 111-107 to the Celtics on Sunday. Orlando has dropped six of nine ...
Pistons crank out wins while Wizards continue to struggle
The one-two punch of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren has carried the Detroit Pistons to a six-game winning streak. Detroit will look to make it seven straight when the rebuilding Washington Wizards visit on Monday night.,Cunningham overcame a slow start to rack up 26 points and 11 assists in a 111-1...
New contributors lifting Hawks while Clippers falter without Kawhi Leonard
With four victories in their past six games, the Atlanta Hawks have a chance to move above .500 for the first time this season with a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday at Inglewood, Calif.,The short-handed Hawks pulled off a convincing 122-102 home victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sa...
Amid Jalen Green's setback, Suns prepare to meet Pelicans
The Phoenix Suns' best run of the young season will continue Monday, after their first road victory but a more significant loss.,The Suns finished a home-and-home sweep of the Los Angeles Clippers with a 114-103 victory on the road Saturday, their fourth victory in five games.,But they will host the...
Cal eyes first 3-0 start under Mark Madsen, faces Fullerton
Cal will attempt to do something it has failed to complete in the Mark Madsen coaching era when the Golden Bears go for a third straight season-opening victory in a nonconference matchup with Cal State Fullerton on Monday night in Berkeley, Calif.,After going 0-12 to begin Mark Fox's final season at...
Georgia Tech to keep ship steady with Southeastern Louisiana in town
With a complement of a fully healthy roster, Georgia Tech looks to win its third game in as many tries Monday when it hosts Southeastern Louisiana in Atlanta., ,Georgia Tech (2-0) blew past Bryant 74-45 on Friday after struggling with Maryland-Eastern Shore in its season opener. The Yellow Jackets e...
Terrence Brown, Utah try to build off close wins vs. Holy Cross
Utah will play the third of six consecutive home games to start the season when the Utes face Holy Cross on Monday night in Salt Lake City.,The Utes (2-0) have beaten San Jose State 84-75 and Weber State 92-89 in overtime to start the Alex Jensen era.,Utah rallied from trailing by 10 points in the s...
Northwestern picking up pace, ready to face Cleveland St.
Northwestern leading scorer Nick Martinelli embraces the Wildcats' transition to playing a more up-tempo style.,"It's pretty awesome just seeing the guys flowing," Martinelli said. "When we get a rebound, it's bang, bang, three.",Pressuring opponents defensively helps create those sequences, of cour...
LSU prepares for strong New Orleans team in intrastate battle
The season is barely under way, but LSU and New Orleans both feel they have reason to believe they are much better than they were a year ago., ,The Tigers (1-0) and the Privateers (2-0) renew their in-state rivalry when they meet Monday night in Baton Rouge, La. as both teams feature overhauled and ...
Skidding Oilers, Blue Jackets face off in need of momentum
Two teams looking to break out of respective funks square off when the Edmonton Oilers host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday.,The Oilers are coming off a 9-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. They fell behind 5-0 by the midpoint of the second period and soon after scored their lone tall...
No. 16 Iowa State rolls into Sioux Falls to face Mississippi State
No. 16 Iowa State's first game away from the friendly confines of Hilton Coliseum will be at a distinctive venue coach T.J. Otzelberger knows well.,Iowa State heads to snowy Sioux Falls, S.D., for a solid nonconference test against Mississippi State on Monday at the Sanford Pentagon. Otzelberger coa...
TCU hosts Lamar with No. 7 Michigan on horizon
With No. 7 Michigan coming to town on Friday, TCU is looking to build some momentum going into that marquee game as it hosts Lamar on Monday night in Fort Worth, Texas.,The Horned Frogs (1-1) are coming off a 104-63 victory over Saint Francis, rebounding from a stunning opening-season loss to New Or...