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Michigan basketball lost to Indiana, 78-75. U-M had a chance to win but failed, extending their losing streak.

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Northwestern's offense mirrors Purdue's from 2018-'19, with a focus on Buie and Barnhizer, and a deliberate pace. Northwestern hunts matchups.

Trae Young's double-double of 45 points and 14 assists leads the Hawks to a narrow escape over the skidding Spurs.

LeBron James drives for a layup, steal and dunk as Lakers hold off Cavaliers. Anthony Davis scores 32 points. 76ers hold off Thunder.

Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard returned to the bench but Wolverines lost. Michigan will move on in the elimination bracket.

Denver Nuggets win against Detroit Pistons with a 107-103 victory, despite early ejections of Michael Malone and Nikola Jokic.

Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon recall Marcus Smart's bold leadership style as the Celtics continue to thrive without him.

New York Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau leads his team to a 120-99 victory over Washington, eliminating the Wizards from the NBA In-Season Tournament.

Nuggets capitalize on same play to beat Clippers. Jokic's clutch play and Nuggets' defense secure win in close game.

The Nuggets beat the Clippers five times in a row using the same play, exposing their weakness in the process.

Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a win over the Clippers, keeping them winless since acquiring James Harden.

Pacers end Sixers' winning streak, Embiid scores 39. Maxey notches 27, Haliburton and Toppin lead Pacers. Sixers suffer 132-126 loss.

Aussie NBA star Josh Giddey has struggled early in the season, raising questions about his performance and future with the Thunder.

De'Aaron Fox returns with 28 points as Kings win 132-120 over Cavs, coach Mike Brown gets 400th career victory.

Michigan basketball acting coach Phil Martelli wasn't ready to sing his team's praises yet, but the team has been impressive.

LeBron James looked injured, but he led the Lakers to a win over the Suns with 32 points. Kevin Durant had 38.

Cade Cunningham's behind-the-back dribble led to a Marvin Bagley III dunk in the Pistons' first NBA In-Season Tournament game.

John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats comeback from a 13-point deficit to defeat Texas A&M-Commerce 81-59 in a thrilling college basketball game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores NBA season-high 54 points, but Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-124 after Tyrese Haliburton's go-ahead 3-pointer.

UConn fans finally see Paige Bueckers back in action as she helps lead the team to a big win.

Michigan State basketball suffers shocking loss to James Madison. Tom Izzo's team needs work and fire for season ahead.

Purdue dominates Samford 98-45 in season opener with strong defense and 3-point shooting. Braden Smith, Zach Edey, and Cam Heide stand out.

The NBA's new in-season tournament is off to a slow start, leaving fans and players skeptical about its long-term success. The timing, lack of playoff implications, and inconsistent scheduling are among the issues hindering its impact. The tournament needs to provide more than just a visual spectacle to gain traction.

The Memphis Grizzlies put up a tough fight against the Denver Nuggets, but the Nuggets managed to secure a 108-104 win.

LeBron James and Kevin Durant put on a scintillating duel in their first NBA head-to-head matchup in nearly five years.

The Sacramento Kings dominated the Utah Jazz in their season opener, with Harrison Barnes scoring 33 points.

Rookie Brandon Miller shines in the Charlotte Hornets' season opener, scoring 13 points and making crucial plays in the fourth quarter.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder to victory with 31 points in their season opener against the Bulls.

Scouts are raving about the impressive skills displayed by Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren in their preseason game.

Ben Simmons showed signs of regaining his athleticism and confidence in the Brooklyn Nets' preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. This could be a scary proposition for the Eastern Conference as the Nets are all-in on making the Simmons experience work.

Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to score 10,000 points, leading Phoenix Mercury to victory with 42 points.