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Today β€” 17 March 2026Main stream

Michigan Sportswatch Daily Listings

(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Wednesday, March 18
COLLEGE BASEBALL
3 p.m.

Eastern Michigan at Oakland β€” ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited

4 p.m.

Michigan State at Michigan β€” Big Ten Plus

COLLEGE SOFTBALL
5 p.m.

Oakland at Notre Dame β€” ACCNX

7 p.m.

Oakland at Notre Dame β€” ACCNX

7:30 p.m.

Oakland at Notre Dame β€” ACCNX

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV.

Pennsylvania Sportswatch Daily Listings

(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Wednesday, March 18
COLLEGE BASEBALL
3 p.m.

Youngstown State at Pittsburgh β€” ACCNX, ESPN Unlimited

Lehigh at Pennsylvania β€” ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited

La Salle at Lafayette β€” ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited

4 p.m.

Saint Joseph's at University of Delaware β€” ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited

COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S)
6:40 p.m.

Lehigh vs. Prairie View A&M at UD Arena (Dayton, OH) β€” truTV, HBO Max, Sling TV

11 p.m.

Colorado State vs. Saint Joseph's at Moby Arena (Fort Collins, CO) β€” ESPNU, ESPN Unlimited

MLB BASEBALL
1:05 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta β€” BravesVision

NHL HOCKEY
7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Carolina β€” FDSN South, SportsNet Pittsburgh, ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV.

New England Sportswatch Daily Listings

(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Wednesday, March 18
COLLEGE BASEBALL
3 p.m.

UMass Lowell at Boston College β€” ACCNX

MLB BASEBALL
1:05 p.m.

Boston at New York β€” MLBN

NBA BASKETBALL
7 p.m.

Golden State at Boston β€” ESPN

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV.

Mid-Atlantic Sportswatch Daily Listings

(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Wednesday, March 18
COLLEGE BASEBALL
3 p.m.

VCU at Virginia Tech β€” ACCNX

4 p.m.

Saint Joseph's at University of Delaware β€” ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited

COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S)
7 p.m.

Wake Forest vs. Navy at LJVM Coliseum (Winston-Salem, NC) β€” ESPNU

COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S)
7 p.m.

Nebraska vs. Richmond at Cameron Indoor Stadium (Durham, NC) β€” ESPN2

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV.

Tuesday's Time Schedule

All Times EDT

Tuesday, March 17

MLB - Spring Training

Atlanta vs. Boston, at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Baltimore vs. Detroit, at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Houston vs. Pittsburgh, at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Minnesota vs. Philadelphia, at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees vs. Tampa Bay, at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

St. Louis vs. Washington, at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. Miami, at Jupiter, Fla., 1:10 p.m.

Athletics vs. Chicago White Sox, at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m.

San Diego vs. Seattle (ss), at Peoria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m.

Seattle vs. Colorado (ss), at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m.

Cleveland vs. Cincinnati, at Goodyear, Ariz., 9:05 p.m.

L.A Dodgers vs. Kansas City, at Surprise, Ariz., 9:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. Chicago Cubs, at Mesa, Ariz., 9:05 p.m.

NBA

Detroit at Washington, 7 p.m.

Miami at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Indiana at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Denver, 10 p.m.

San Antonio at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

NHL

Boston at Montreal, 7 p.m.

Carolina at Columbus, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Nashville at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

San Jose at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

Buffalo at Vegas, 10 p.m.

Florida at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Seattle, 10 p.m.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

NCAA Tournament - First Four

Howard vs. UMBC at Dayton, Ohio, 6:40 p.m.

NC State vs. Texas at Dayton, Ohio, 9:15 p.m.

PWHL

Toronto at Boston, 4 p.m.

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Yesterday β€” 16 March 2026Main stream

New York visits Toronto after Holmstrom's 2-goal game

New York Islanders (38-24-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (29-27-12, in the Atlantic Division)

Toronto; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders visit the Toronto Maple Leafs after Simon Holmstrom's two-goal game against the Calgary Flames in the Islanders' 3-2 win.

Toronto has gone 17-11-7 at home and 29-27-12 overall. The Maple Leafs have given up 234 goals while scoring 214 for a -20 scoring differential.

New York has a 20-13-3 record on the road and a 38-24-5 record overall. The Islanders have a 28-4-3 record when scoring at least three goals.

The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season. The Islanders won the previous meeting 4-3 in overtime. Matthew Schaefer scored two goals in the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Matthew Knies has 18 goals and 39 assists for the Maple Leafs. William Nylander has five goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

Bo Horvat has 28 goals and 19 assists for the Islanders. Schaefer has scored four goals and added five assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Maple Leafs: 2-5-3, averaging 2.5 goals, 3.6 assists, 5.3 penalties and 14.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.

Islanders: 7-3-0, averaging 3.1 goals, 4.6 assists, 2.4 penalties and 4.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Maple Leafs: None listed.

Islanders: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Wild come into matchup against the Blackhawks on losing streak

Minnesota Wild (38-18-12, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (25-30-11, in the Central Division)

Chicago; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild aim to end their three-game slide with a win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Chicago is 10-6-4 against the Central Division and 25-30-11 overall. The Blackhawks have a 9-10-6 record in games they have more penalties than their opponent.

Minnesota is 38-18-12 overall with an 11-6-3 record against the Central Division. The Wild have scored 222 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank eighth in NHL play.

Tuesday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Wild won 4-3 in a shootout in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan Donato has scored 14 goals with 13 assists for the Blackhawks. Connor Bedard has four goals and five assists over the last 10 games.

Quinn Hughes has six goals and 61 assists for the Wild. Matthew Boldy has six goals and seven assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 3-5-2, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.7 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

Wild: 4-4-2, averaging three goals, 4.8 assists, 3.9 penalties and 9.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.

Wild: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Winnipeg plays Nashville in Central Division play

Nashville Predators (29-28-9, in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (28-28-10, in the Central Division)

Winnipeg, Manitoba; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Central Division opponents meet when the Winnipeg Jets play the Nashville Predators.

Winnipeg is 9-7-3 against the Central Division and 28-28-10 overall. The Jets are 26-9-6 in games they score three or more goals.

Nashville has a 9-9-4 record in Central Division games and a 29-28-9 record overall. The Predators have a 23-6-3 record in games they score at least three goals.

Tuesday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. The Jets won the last meeting 5-2. Nino Niederreiter scored two goals in the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Gabriel Vilardi has scored 25 goals with 29 assists for the Jets. Kyle Connor has six goals and five assists over the past 10 games.

Ryan O'Reilly has 22 goals and 39 assists for the Predators. Matthew Wood has scored five goals with two assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 6-2-2, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.9 assists, 1.9 penalties and 4.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

Predators: 3-5-2, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.1 assists, 3.8 penalties and 8.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Jets: None listed.

Predators: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Golden Knights play the Sabres following Dorofeyev's 2-goal game

Buffalo Sabres (41-20-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (31-22-14, in the Pacific Division)

Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Buffalo Sabres after Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals in the Golden Knights' 4-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Vegas is 31-22-14 overall and 16-10-7 at home. The Golden Knights are 30-6-8 in games they score three or more goals.

Buffalo is 19-11-3 on the road and 41-20-6 overall. The Sabres are third in the league with 231 total goals (averaging 3.4 per game).

Tuesday's game is the second time these teams meet this season. The Sabres won 3-2 in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jack Eichel has scored 24 goals with 50 assists for the Golden Knights. Mark Stone has one goal and eight assists over the last 10 games.

Tage Thompson has 34 goals and 36 assists for the Sabres. Alex Tuch has scored six goals and added three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Knights: 4-6-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 5.1 assists, 4.3 penalties and 10.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

Sabres: 9-1-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.5 assists, 4.9 penalties and 13.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Golden Knights: None listed.

Sabres: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Sharks take on the Oilers in Pacific Division action

San Jose Sharks (32-27-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (33-26-9, in the Pacific Division)

Edmonton, Alberta; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Pacific Division opponents meet when the Edmonton Oilers take on the San Jose Sharks.

Edmonton has gone 33-26-9 overall with a 10-5-3 record against the Pacific Division. The Oilers serve 9.5 penalty minutes per game to rank ninth in NHL play.

San Jose is 32-27-6 overall with a 9-9-3 record against the Pacific Division. The Sharks have given up 228 goals while scoring 202 for a -26 scoring differential.

The teams match up Tuesday for the third time this season. The Sharks won the last matchup 5-4.

TOP PERFORMERS: Zach Hyman has scored 28 goals with 17 assists for the Oilers. Leon Draisaitl has six goals and 11 assists over the past 10 games.

Tyler Toffoli has 18 goals and 26 assists for the Sharks. Macklin Celebrini has seven goals and seven assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Oilers: 5-4-1, averaging four goals, 6.7 assists, 4.1 penalties and 9.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.7 goals per game.

Sharks: 5-3-2, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.5 assists, 3.8 penalties and 11.2 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Oilers: None listed.

Sharks: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Kraken and Lightning square off in out-of-conference matchup

Tampa Bay Lightning (40-21-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (31-26-9, in the Pacific Division)

Seattle; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken and the Tampa Bay Lightning square off in a non-conference matchup.

Seattle is 17-13-5 in home games and 31-26-9 overall. The Kraken have a -5 scoring differential, with 190 total goals scored and 195 given up.

Tampa Bay is 40-21-4 overall and 20-9-4 in road games. The Lightning have a +47 scoring differential, with 227 total goals scored and 180 allowed.

The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jordan Eberle has scored 22 goals with 26 assists for the Kraken. Adam Larsson has four assists over the last 10 games.

Nikita Kucherov has 34 goals and 72 assists for the Lightning. Brayden Point has scored five goals and added eight assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Kraken: 4-6-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.8 assists, 2.4 penalties and 5.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.

Lightning: 3-7-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.6 assists, 5.4 penalties and 15.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Kraken: None listed.

Lightning: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Blue Jackets take on the Hurricanes after shootout win

Carolina Hurricanes (42-18-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (34-21-11, in the Metropolitan Division)

Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after the Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in a shootout.

Columbus is 8-7-4 against the Metropolitan Division and 34-21-11 overall. The Blue Jackets have a 31-4-8 record in games they score at least three goals.

Carolina has a 42-18-6 record overall and a 13-3-1 record in Metropolitan Division games. The Hurricanes have a 17-6-1 record in games they convert at least one power play.

Tuesday's game is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Hurricanes won 4-1 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Kirill Marchenko has 25 goals and 32 assists for the Blue Jackets. Adam Fantilli has six goals and five assists over the past 10 games.

Seth Jarvis has 28 goals and 25 assists for the Hurricanes. Nikolaj Ehlers has six goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jackets: 5-1-4, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.5 assists, 3.4 penalties and 9.6 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

Hurricanes: 7-3-0, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.5 assists, 3.2 penalties and 6.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blue Jackets: None listed.

Hurricanes: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Cleveland takes on Milwaukee for conference matchup

Cleveland Cavaliers (41-27, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (28-39, 11th in the Eastern Conference)

Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Ryan Rollins and the Milwaukee Bucks host Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Bucks are 9-5 against Central Division opponents. Milwaukee is the worst team in the Eastern Conference scoring 43.1 points per game in the paint.

The Cavaliers are 8-5 in division play. Cleveland is 2-5 in one-possession games.

The Bucks are shooting 48.0% from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points higher than the 46.3% the Cavaliers allow to opponents. The Cavaliers average 119.1 points per game, 3.0 more than the 116.1 the Bucks allow.

The teams meet for the fourth time this season. The Bucks won 118-116 in the last matchup on Feb. 26.

TOP PERFORMERS: Rollins is averaging 16.8 points, 5.6 assists and 1.5 steals for the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 15.4 points over the last 10 games.

James Harden is scoring 24.0 points per game and averaging 4.9 rebounds for the Cavaliers. Jaylon Tyson is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 2-8, averaging 104.5 points, 39.7 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 7.7 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120.1 points per game.

Cavaliers: 5-5, averaging 115.6 points, 41.3 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.8 points.

INJURIES: Bucks: Ousmane Dieng: out (illness).

Cavaliers: Jaylon Tyson: day to day (ankle), Craig Porter Jr.: day to day (groin), Sam Merrill: day to day (hamstring), Tyrese Proctor: day to day (quadricep), Jarrett Allen: day to day (knee).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

New York plays Indiana, aims for 4th straight win

Indiana Pacers (15-53, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (44-25, third in the Eastern Conference)

New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: New York is looking to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Indiana.

The Knicks are 28-15 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York ranks fifth in the NBA with 46.2 rebounds led by Karl-Anthony Towns averaging 11.9.

The Pacers are 11-32 in conference games. Indiana is 4-32 in games decided by 10 points or more.

The Knicks average 14.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.7 more made shots on average than the 11.8 per game the Pacers give up. The Pacers are shooting 45.0% from the field, 0.7% lower than the 45.7% the Knicks' opponents have shot this season.

The teams meet for the fourth time this season. The Knicks won 101-92 in the last matchup on March 13.

TOP PERFORMERS: Towns is averaging 20 points and 11.9 rebounds for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.1 points over the last 10 games.

Jay Huff is scoring 9.5 points per game and averaging 3.9 rebounds for the Pacers. Jarace Walker is averaging 13.8 points and 6.8 rebounds over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 7-3, averaging 115.4 points, 47.9 rebounds, 29.4 assists, 8.1 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 104.0 points per game.

Pacers: 0-10, averaging 109.6 points, 39.5 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 125.4 points.

INJURIES: Knicks: Miles McBride: out (ankle).

Pacers: Pascal Siakam: out (knee), Johnny Furphy: out for season (knee), Andrew Nembhard: out (calf), Tyrese Haliburton: out for season (achilles), Ben Sheppard: out (ankle).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Nets face the Trail Blazers on 3-game skid

Portland Trail Blazers (32-36, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (17-50, 13th in the Eastern Conference)

New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trail Blazers -9.5; over/under is 222.5

BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn looks to break its three-game skid when the Nets take on Portland.

The Nets have gone 9-23 at home. Brooklyn ranks last in the Eastern Conference averaging only 106.7 points per game.

The Trail Blazers are 14-20 on the road. Portland has a 6-5 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Nets are shooting 44.5% from the field this season, 2.9 percentage points lower than the 47.4% the Trail Blazers allow to opponents. The Trail Blazers average 115.1 points per game, 0.5 fewer than the 115.6 the Nets allow to opponents.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nic Claxton is averaging 12 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists for the Nets. Danny Wolf is averaging 12.2 points over the last 10 games.

Deni Avdija is scoring 24.1 points per game with 6.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists for the Trail Blazers. Jerami Grant is averaging 19.8 points and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 49.2% over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 2-8, averaging 105.8 points, 39.4 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 120.0 points per game.

Trail Blazers: 4-6, averaging 111.6 points, 45.5 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 9.3 steals and 7.5 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.7 points.

INJURIES: Nets: Noah Clowney: out (rest), Ben Saraf: day to day (calf), Egor Demin: out for season (foot), Day'Ron Sharpe: out for season (thumb), Michael Porter Jr.: out (ankle), Terance Mann: out (achilles).

Trail Blazers: Shaedon Sharpe: out (calf), Damian Lillard: out for season (achilles).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Golden State takes on Washington, looks to halt 5-game skid

Golden State Warriors (32-35, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (16-50, 14th in the Eastern Conference)

Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -7.5; over/under is 231.5

BOTTOM LINE: Golden State comes into the matchup with Washington after losing five in a row.

The Wizards have gone 11-22 in home games. Washington is ninth in the Eastern Conference with 47.3 points per game in the paint led by Anthony Davis averaging 13.1.

The Warriors are 13-20 on the road. Golden State ranks seventh in the Western Conference shooting 35.8% from 3-point range.

The Wizards' 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.2 more made shots on average than the 12.7 per game the Warriors allow. The Warriors' 45.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.1 percentage points lower than the Wizards have allowed to their opponents (47.9%).

TOP PERFORMERS: Bub Carrington is averaging 9.8 points and 4.6 assists for the Wizards. Will Riley is averaging 14.4 points over the last 10 games.

Gui Santos is shooting 50.0% and averaging 7.9 points for the Warriors. Brandin Podziemski is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Wizards: 0-10, averaging 113.6 points, 39.5 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 7.0 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 128.5 points per game.

Warriors: 2-8, averaging 112.0 points, 44.9 rebounds, 29.1 assists, 8.8 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.1 points.

INJURIES: Wizards: Anthony Davis: out (finger), Cam Whitmore: out for season (shoulder), Alex Sarr: out (hamstring), Leaky Black: out (ankle), Kyshawn George: out (elbow), D'Angelo Russell: out (not injury related).

Warriors: Jimmy Butler III: out for season (knee), Seth Curry: out (adductor), Al Horford: out (calf), Stephen Curry: out (knee), Moses Moody: out (wrist), Draymond Green: out (back), Kristaps Porzingis: out (illness).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

New Orleans puts home win streak on the line against Dallas

Dallas Mavericks (23-45, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (22-46, 13th in the Western Conference)

New Orleans; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pelicans -8.5; over/under is 238.5

BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Pelicans play Dallas.

The Pelicans are 6-8 against division opponents. New Orleans is fourth in the Western Conference with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Yves Missi averaging 2.8.

The Mavericks are 4-10 against opponents in the Southwest Division. Dallas is the best team in the Western Conference scoring 17.7 fast break points per game led by Cooper Flagg averaging 3.4.

The Pelicans average 11.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 fewer makes per game than the Mavericks give up (12.5). The Pelicans average 113.2 points per game, 6.6 fewer points than the 119.8 the Pelicans give up.

The teams square off for the fourth time this season. The Pelicans won the last meeting 119-113 on Dec. 23, with Zion Williamson scoring 24 points in the win.

TOP PERFORMERS: Trey Murphy III is averaging 21.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals for the Pelicans. Saddiq Bey is averaging 19.2 points and 5.3 rebounds over the last 10 games.

P.J. Washington is scoring 13.9 points per game and averaging 7.0 rebounds for the Mavericks. Flagg is averaging 13.0 points and 4.9 rebounds over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 6-4, averaging 118.9 points, 46.8 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 9.1 steals and 6.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 115.6 points per game.

Mavericks: 2-8, averaging 105.5 points, 46.0 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 43.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.2 points.

INJURIES: Pelicans: Bryce McGowens: day to day (toe).

Mavericks: Dereck Lively II: out for season (foot), Daniel Gafford: day to day (rest), Klay Thompson: day to day (rest), Kyrie Irving: out for season (knee).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Philadelphia faces Denver on 4-game road skid

Philadelphia 76ers (37-31, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (41-27, fifth in the Western Conference)

Denver; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia will try to break its four-game road slide when the 76ers play Denver.

The Nuggets are 18-13 on their home court. Denver has a 7-11 record in games decided by less than 4 points.

The 76ers are 17-15 on the road. Philadelphia ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 16.7 fast break points per game led by Tyrese Maxey averaging 5.7.

The Nuggets score 120.7 points per game, 4.7 more points than the 116.0 the 76ers give up. The 76ers average 115.6 points per game, 1.1 fewer than the 116.7 the Nuggets give up.

The two teams match up for the second time this season. The Nuggets defeated the 76ers 125-124 in overtime in their last meeting on Jan. 6. Jalen Pickett led the Nuggets with 29 points, and Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 32 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tim Hardaway Jr. is scoring 13.9 points per game and averaging 2.6 rebounds for the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic is averaging 27.9 points and 13.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.

Dominick Barlow is scoring 8.2 points per game and averaging 4.7 rebounds for the 76ers. Quentin Grimes is averaging 17.1 points and 4.0 rebounds over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 5-5, averaging 119.9 points, 44.5 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 6.5 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 118.8 points per game.

76ers: 5-5, averaging 109.7 points, 42.0 rebounds, 22.4 assists, 10.0 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.4 points.

INJURIES: Nuggets: Peyton Watson: out (hamstring).

76ers: Tyrese Maxey: out (finger), Johni Broome: out (knee), Jabari Walker: out (illness), Dalen Terry: out (shoulder), Joel Embiid: out (oblique), Kelly Oubre Jr.: out (elbow).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Thunder use balanced attack to win 8th straight, beat Timberwolves 116-103

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) β€” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 20 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-103 on Sunday for their eighth straight win.

Gilgeous-Alexander barely extended his record streak of games with at least 20 points to 128. He had just 10 points heading into the fourth, and he re-entered the game with 7:10 left after resting.

He scored on a stepback against Anthony Edwards with 1:46 remaining and was fouled to reach 19 points. With the crowd standing and chanting β€œM-V-P!” he drained the free throw to keep the streak alive and push himself further past Wilt Chamberlain’s old mark of 126.

Chet Holmgren had 21 points and nine rebounds and Isaiah Joe added 20 points for the Thunder, who improved to a league-best 53-15.

Julius Randle scored 32 points and Edwards added 19 for the Timberwolves.

The Thunder forced 22 turnovers while committing just seven. Oklahoma City attempted 101 shots while Minnesota tried 77.

MAVERICKS 130, CAVALIERS 120

CLEVELAND (AP) β€” Cooper Flagg scored 27 points, Naji Marshall added 25 and Dallas bounced back from a 33-point loss to Cleveland two days ago to defeat the Cavaliers.

The Mavericks, who were routed 138-105 on Friday night, pulled away in the second half to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Cavaliers.

P.J. Washington had 20 points and 11 rebounds for Dallas, which won for just the second time in 11 games.

It was the 12th time this season Flagg has scored at least 27 points. The top overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft was 10 of 17 from the field and also had 10 assists and six rebounds in 33 minutes.

RAPTORS 119, PISTONS 108

TORONTO (AP) β€” Brandon Ingram had a game-high 34 points and Toronto defeated Detroit.

RJ Barrett added 27 points and six rebounds for Toronto, which has won back-to-back games.

The win helped the Raptors hang on to sixth in the Eastern Conference.

Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes each had a double-double. Poeltl finished with 21 points and a season-high 18 rebounds while Barnes added 14 points and 10 rebounds for Toronto.

Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine assists as the first-place Pistons had their three-game win streak snapped.

BUCKS 134, PACERS 123

MILWAUKEE (AP) β€” Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and pulled down 14 rebounds before leaving the game with an injury, and Milwaukee beat Indiana.

Antetokounmpo landed awkwardly as he completed a dunk late in the third quarter. He briefly remained in the game and dunked again on Milwaukee’s next possession. He got fouled the possession after that and attempted a pair of free throws before heading to the locker room.

Antetokounmpo also had eight assists while Bobby Portis scored 29 points and added 10 rebounds. Ryan Rollins shot 8 for 12, including 3 for 5 from beyond the 3-point line, to finish with 20 points, seven assists and three steals.

Aaron Nesmith led the Pacers with 32 points. Indiana also got 16 points and two blocks from Jay Huff.

76ERS , TRAIL BLAZERS

PHILADELPHIA (AP) β€” Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as short-handed Philadelphia beat Portland.

The Sixers were playing without Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. due to injuries.

Justin Edwards scored 21 points, and VJ Edgecombe had 18 points and a career-high 12 rebounds for the rookie’s third double-double this season.

Deni Avdija led Portland with 25 points, and Jerami Grant added 20. But the Trail Blazers shot just 17 for 53 from 3-point range (32.7%). Donovan Clingan added 11 points and 15 rebounds.

Gulf States Sportswatch Daily Listings

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Monday, March 16
COLLEGE BASEBALL
9 p.m.

Mississippi State at Arkansas β€” SECN

COLLEGE SOFTBALL
7 p.m.

Texas A&M at LSU β€” SECN

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV.

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