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Surging Pistons set to face injury-plagued Mavericks
These are heady times for the Detroit Pistons, who moved a season-high eight games above .500 with a last-second victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday.,The Pistons (39-31) have their sights set on larger goals as they prepare to visit the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.,While the injury-plagued Maver...
Seeking rare win streak, Spurs host struggling 76ers
The San Antonio Spurs look to win consecutive games for the first time since January when they host the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.,It's been feast or famine for San Antonio over the past two weeks, with the Spurs alternating wins and losses while staying in the hunt for a spot in the p...
Rockets are hot, Heat are not as opposites attract
The contrast is stark.,When the Miami Heat plays host to the Houston Rockets on Friday night, it will be a battle between two teams who have been headed in different directions over recent weeks.,Houston (45-25) is on a season-best eight-game win streak.,Miami (29-40) is on a nine-game losing streak...
Magic keeping long-range faith with visit to Wizards ahead
The fading Orlando Magic will look for better shooting and a better result when they visit the Washington Wizards on Friday.,The Magic (32-38) currently sit eighth in the Eastern Conference, one of four play-in tournament spots. But they are not there because of their long-distance shooting.,Orlando...
Inconsistent Illinois looking for offensive rhythm vs. Xavier
MILWAUKEE -- Illinois will be looking to regain its offensive form when the sixth-seeded Fighting Illini face No. 11 Xavier in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament South Region on Friday.,Illinois (21-12), making its fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament, lost to Maryland 88-65 in the quarterfinals ...
Raise the Flagg: Duke star cleared for opener vs. Mount St. Mary's
RALEIGH, N.C. -- There has been plenty of waiting this week for Duke, the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament's East Region.,Waiting was worth it for the Blue Devils, who confirmed Thursday morning that freshman forward Cooper Flagg would be available Friday in their opening agme of the NCAA Tournamen...
Red Flagg? Duke star's status clouds opener vs. Mount St. Mary's
RALEIGH, N.C. -- There has been plenty of waiting this week for Duke, the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament's East Region.,Much of that pertains to the status of freshman forward Cooper Flagg, who has missed the Blue Devils' last 2 1/2 games after suffering an ankle injury during the Atlantic Coast ...
Bucks bid for elusive win on road in clash vs. Lakers
The Milwaukee Bucks will be out to solve their issues on the road when they continue a five-game trip through the Western Conference with a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.,It will be the second meeting between the teams in eight days after the Bucks earned a 126-106 home victory over th...
Kings host Bulls, look to pile up wins on crucial homestand
The Sacramento Kings will aim to continue the strong start to their seven-game homestand when they host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.,After starting the stretch by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, the Kings (35-33) backed it up by stunning the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-119 on Wednesday.,The...
Rangers look to find spark vs. Maple Leafs
While there were worse performances during their stretch of 15 losses in 19 games around the holidays, perhaps what unfolded for the New York Rangers on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames was more disappointing than any defeat then.,New York will attempt to bounce back from its inferior showing on T...
Inconsistent Pacers open two-game set vs. skidding Nets
The Brooklyn Nets head to Indianapolis looking for a much-needed win against the playoff-bound Indiana Pacers on Thursday night in the first of a back-to-back between the two teams.,Brooklyn (23-46) has limped through the past four weeks, losing 11 of 13 games to fall out of the race for a play-in s...
Win streak snapped, Senators try to regroup vs. Avs
After their season-high-tying six-game winning streak ended on Tuesday, the Ottawa Senators will look to bounce back when they play host to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday.,The Senators (36-26-5, 77 points) are coming off a 6-3 lost to the host Montreal Canadiens.,Travis Hamonic recorded a goal a...
Knicks continue search for missing form against Hornets
The New York Knicks don't want to be going in the wrong direction at the wrong time.,Making things right Thursday night in a road game against the Charlotte Hornets would be a good next step.,"We have to make it easier for each other," Knicks veteran Josh Hart said. "We have to play-make for each ot...
Playoff implications surround Bruins-Golden Knights matchup
One of six teams within four points of the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot, the Boston Bruins embark on a make-or-break five-game road trip, which begins Thursday night in Las Vegas against the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights.,Boston (30-30-9, 69 points), seventh in the Atlanti...
Hurricanes look for another road win, this time at San Jose
The NHL's hottest team looks to gain some momentum on the road when the Carolina Hurricanes visit the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.,Carolina (41-22-4, 86 points) has won its last seven games, pulling six points ahead of the New Jersey Devils for second place in the Metropolitan Division. The Hurrican...
Hurricanes look for another road win, at San Jose
The NHL's hottest team looks to gain some momentum on the road when the Carolina Hurricanes visit the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.,Carolina (41-22-4, 86 points) has won its last seven games, pulling six points ahead of the New Jersey Devils for second place in the Metropolitan Division. The Hurrican...
Utah seeks to stay in hunt as Sabres visit
In an up-and-down season, the Utah Hockey Club has managed to keep itself in the mix for a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.,After enduring its latest down, a 7-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, Utah will be looking to get back on track when it hosts the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.,Utah (30-...
Oilers hitting stride as they host Jets
The Edmonton Oilers are looking to continue to build toward the upcoming playoffs as they host the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.,The Oilers won their third straight game, pounding the visiting Utah Hockey Club 7-1 on Tuesday evening, marking their highest single-game goal total in 39 contests.,"E...
Kings aim to avert season sweep at hands of Blackhawks
As the see-saw journey that is the Los Angeles Kings' stretch run continues, the good news is this: The Kings maintain a firm hold on a playoff spot.,Entering Thursday's visit to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Kings (36-21-9, 81 points) have a six-point lead for the No. 3 slot in the Pacific Division a...
Stars to put home win streak to test against Lightning
Streaks are set to clash as the Tampa Bay Lightning eye a third consecutive victory Thursday night against the Dallas Stars, who will look for a ninth straight home win. ,Tampa Bay (39-23-5, 83 points) is vying for home-ice advantage in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with an oppo...