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Magic, Hornets out to unlock combinations as NBA Cup opens
For the Orlando Magic, it has come down to finding the right combinations to fill temporary gaps in the lineup, while the Charlotte Hornets deal with injuries that have altered their rotations as well., ,When the teams meet Tuesday night in Orlando for their NBA Cup group-play opener, the Magic will...
No. 6 Duke, No. 19 Kentucky set for showdown in Atlanta
In one of college basketball's premier early-season matchups, No. 6 Duke squares off with No. 19 Kentucky in the 14th annual Champions Classic on Tuesday in Atlanta.,The storied programs will meet for the first time since the 2021 edition of the event, when the Blue Devils topped the Wildcats 79-71 ...
Villanova seeks better Big 5 results this year, starting vs. St. Joe's
With a rivalry game on the horizon, Villanova has no time to sulk about the state of the program.,Kyle Neptune and the visiting Wildcats aim to focus on archrival Saint Joseph's when the teams meet Tuesday in Philadelphia.,Since taking over for two-time national champion coach Jay Wright, Neptune ha...
No. 25 Ole Miss aims to clean up key areas vs. South Alabama
Ole Miss is using its pre-conference schedule to get ready for the rigors of the SEC season.,The No. 25 Rebels (2-0) had a surprisingly difficult time in their second game, rallying to edge visiting Grambling State 66-64 last Friday.,They will try to continue building toward conference play when the...
No. 12 Baylor puts new look up against Sam Houston State
No. 12 Baylor hosts Sam Houston State in a game that pits a pair of teams with conference championship aspirations on Tuesday night in Waco, Texas.,Sam Houston State (1-1) beat Tarleton 91-62 on Saturday behind 15 points apiece from Dorian Finister and Lamar Wilkerson. Kian Scroggins scored 14 point...
Heat in better place ahead of NBA Cup opener vs. Pistons
The Miami Heat eked out a road win at Minnesota on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak and provide an emotional boost as they head into their NBA Cup opener against the host Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.,The game is an NBA Cup group-play opener for both teams. The Heat and Pistons are part...
Celtics open NBA Cup against struggling Hawks
The Boston Celtics aim for a three-game winning streak on Tuesday when they face the visiting Atlanta Hawks in the first NBA Cup group stage game for each team.,All 30 teams were placed into six groups of five within their conference for the NBA Cup, with the Celtics and Hawks in East Group C with t...
No. 1 Kansas, Michigan State center stage at Champions Classic
The 14th annual Champions Classic in Atlanta on Tuesday brings the early college basketball spotlight with a headlining doubleheader featuring No. 1 Kansas and unranked Michigan State. ,The event, which also features No. 7 Duke and No. 23 Kentucky, is in Atlanta for the first time since 2012, when i...
Without Chet Holmgren, Thunder look to topple Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers have been without one of their stars all season.,The Oklahoma City Thunder will have to adjust to being without one of theirs for the time being.,On Monday night, the teams will square off in Oklahoma City with the Clippers still without Kawhi Leonard and the Thunder without...
Spurs glad to have Devin Vassell back as they host Kings
The San Antonio Spurs will continue to blend in the return of one of their most important players when they host the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. ,The Spurs will play the third contest of a five-game homestand that's seen them split the first two games, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers on T...
Determined Rockets aim to continue ascent vs. Wizards
Despite laboring through another offensive slog on Sunday in Detroit, the Houston Rockets again uncovered a path to success, utilizing dogged determination to serve as their guide once more.,The Rockets eked out a 101-99 victory over the Pistons for their third win in the last four games. Houston, w...
Flyers carry modest improvements into clash vs. Sharks
Following a productive road trip, the Philadelphia Flyers will return home Monday night to take on the improving San Jose Sharks.,The Flyers suffered a tough 6-4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday to open their three-game trek before nipping the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in a shootout on Thurs...
Surprising DePaul hopes hot shooting continues vs. Mercer
An early fancy for the 3-point shot has DePaul on the verge of matching its win total from last season.,Mercer, meanwhile, looks to pull off an upset and keep the Blue Demons from opening the campaign 3-0 on Monday night in Chicago.,First-year coach Chris Holtmann wanted a fast-paced style that look...
Oklahoma sends new-look roster to face Northwestern State
Oklahoma lost three starters from last season's 20-win team, but this Sooners squad might have plenty of depth, as well.,After an easy win in its season opener last week, Oklahoma will get another chance to showcase its new roster when it hosts Northwestern State on Monday in Norman, Okla.,The Soone...
Butler needing to make changes with Western Michigan up next
After being stunned by Austin Peay, Butler will try to get back in the win column when it hosts Western Michigan on Monday night in Indianapolis. ,The Bulldogs (1-1) fell 68-66 to the Governors on Friday, committing 16 turnovers and surrendering 44 points in the paint. Patrick McCaffery finished wit...
SMU seeks to continue home dominance vs. UNC Greensboro
SMU's quest for a three-game sweep in Andy Enfield's first homestand as coach continues Monday night, when the Mustangs host UNC Greensboro in Dallas.,SMU (2-0) comes off back-to-back lopsided victories, having beaten Tarleton State 96-62 and Florida A&M 102-73. In those wins, the Mustangs shot 53.5...
Missouri aiming for smarter offense against Eastern Washington
Missouri opened its nonconference home schedule by shooting 3 for 22 from 3-point range.,The Tigers (1-1) will try to regroup when they host Eastern Washington (1-1) on Monday night in Columbia, Mo.,Missouri had a big size advantage over Howard on Friday during its 77-62 victory, but the Tigers' poo...
Virginia's big men ready for Coppin State
Virginia's emergent big men take the floor Monday night against a busy Coppin State squad in Charlottesville, Va., ,While the visiting Eagles (0-3) are playing for the fourth time in eight days, the Cavaliers (1-0) opened the season on Wednesday with a 65-56 win over Campbell, fueled by Jacob Cofie ...
Maryland hopes to continue early-season dominance vs. Florida A&M
Maryland is off to one of its strongest starts in a decade and will look to ride that momentum to another win on Monday night when it hosts Florida A&M at College Park, Md.,The Terrapins (2-0) have opened the season with victories of 30 or more points against Manhattan and Mount St. Mary's. It's the...
Virginia Tech faces Winthrop in clash of 2-0 teams
Virginia Tech will try to put together a better start when it hosts Winthrop on Monday night in Blacksburg, Va.,The Hokies improved to 2-0 with a 93-74 win against visiting USC Upstate on Friday night, while the Eagles (2-0) defeated visiting Little Rock 82-67 Saturday.,Mylyjael Poteat and Brandon R...