NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Indiana Pacers 111, Detroit Pistons 95
Pacers 111, Pistons 95 – Pacers snap 4-game skid with 111-95 win over Pistons
Domantas Sabonis had 26 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Indiana Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 111-95 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Malcolm Brogdon added 18 points and Jeremy Lamb scored 17 for the Pacers, who posted a season-low 94 points in a loss to Brooklyn on Wednesday. One night later, it was Detroit that struggled offensively, shooting 5 of 28 from 3-point range. Josh Jackson led the Pistons with 18 points, and rookie Isaiah Stewart added 17 in his first start at center.
Tonight
Detroit at Boston, 8:00 p.m.
LA Clippers at Chicago, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
Indiana at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday
New Orleans at Detroit, 7:00 p.m.
NBA – Raptors to call Tampa home for rest of season
The Raptors say they will stay in its adopted home of Tampa because of ongoing challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic and how that affects the process of crossing the border between the U.S. and Canada. Toronto made the move south last fall, knowing the decision was a possibility. The border remains closed to nonessential travelers who are not Canadian citizens.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Nashville Predators 3, Detroit Red Wings 2
Columbus Blue Jackets 6, Chicago Blackhawks 5
Predators 3, Red Wings 2 – Fabbro's late goal lifts Predators over Red Wings, 3-2
Dante Fabbro scored with 59.2 seconds remaining to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 win over the struggling Detroit Red Wings. Ryan Ellis and Matt Duchene also scored and Pekka Rinne made 24 saves for Nashville, which snapped a three-game losing streak. Robby Fabbri and Marc Staal had the goals for Detroit, which has lost 10 of 11. As the clock dipped just below a minute in the third period, Fabbro sent a wrist shot from the right point through traffic that beat Detroit goalie Thomas Greiss on the stick side. Greiss finished with 20 saves.
Blue Jackets 6, Blackhawks 5 – Blue Jackets use 4-goal third period to beat Blackhawks 6-5
Boone Jenner, Jack Roslovic, Michael Del Zotto and Kevin Stenlund scored during a wild third period, and the Columbus Blue Jackets stopped Chicago’s three-game win streak with a 6-5 victory over the Blackhawks. Cam Atkinson set a franchise record with his 15th career short-handed goal as Columbus won for the third time in four games. Atkinson also had three assists, Roslovic scored twice and Stenlund had a goal and an assist in the Blue Jackets’ first game since veteran center Mikko Koivu announced his retirement Tuesday. Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat each had a goal and two assists for Chicago, which dropped to 4-2-1 at home.
Saturday
Detroit Red Wings at Nashville Predators, 8:00 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks 8:00 p.m.
NHL – NHL adds game-day rapid testing to stem COVID-19 outbreaks
The NHL is adding game-day rapid tests for players, team personnel and on-ice officials as part of a series of expanded safety protocols in its latest bid to stem potential COVID-19 outbreaks. Rapid tests will initially be made available to the league’s 24 U.S.-based teams and provide results within a half-hour to augment daily PCR testing already in place. Other expanded safety protocols include having teams provide players and staff KN95 facemasks, have all team meetings be conducted virtually, and removing the plexiglass surrounding the penalty box area. The NHL also recommends players not leave their homes except to attend practice, games or for other essential activities.
NCAAMBB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
(6) Illinois at (3) Michigan, PPD
Tonight
