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The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to take on the Boston Celtics tonight at TD Garden.

Our NBA player prop projections have found plenty of value on both sides, and we break it all down below.

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Timberwolves vs Celtics computer picks for March 22

Timberwolves	Celtics
Dosunmu u4.5 assists  +102	Hauser o6.5 points -115
DiVincenzo u13.5 points -110	Brown o1.5 threes +105
Reid o12.5 points  -105	Queta o9.5 points -115

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Timberwolves computer picks

Ayo Dosunmu Under 4.5 assists (+102)

Projection: 3.8 assists

With no Anthony Edwards, Ayo Dosunmu will need to take on more of a scoring role for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The guard has eclipsed his points line in four straight, and he'll likely opt to shoot the rock over looking to set up his teammates vs. the powerhouse Boston Celtics.

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Donte DiVincenzo Under 13.5 points (-120)

Projection: 11.7 points

Donte DiVincenzo can catch fire on any given night, but he's found himself in a scoring drought. He's eclipsed this point total in just two of his last five, and only four times in 11 March outings.

With no Ant, the C's can hone in on DiVincenzo more and put pressure on his shots from outside.

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Naz Reid Over 12.5 points (-105)

Projection: 14.1 points

Naz Reid has missed back-to-back games with an ankle injury, but all signs are pointing to him suiting up tonight. Reid is a stud off the bench, and he's never shied away from getting shots up.

With no Edwards, the volume will be there for Reid to eclipse this modest total.

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Celtics computer picks

Sam Hauser Over 6.5 points (-115)

Projection: 8.5 points

Sam Hauser can shoot threes with the best of them, and he can pass this total on deep balls alone. With the spread at -10.5, chances are Hauser will get more run tonight. His 38% shooting from deep will help hit this Over.

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Jaylen Brown Over 1.5 threes (+105)

Projection: 2.0 threes

Jaylen Brown has hit two long balls in two of his last three outings, and he's taken at least four in four straight. If his volume remains, he should have no issues drilling two treys.

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Neemias Queta Over 9.5 points (-115)

Projection: 10.9 points

Neemias Queta has developed into a rock-solid big for the C's, shooting 64% from the field. He just recorded 12 points against Memphis, and he'll be leaned on down low against Minny.

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Date	Sunday, March 22, 2026
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Nebraska basketball is headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.

The No. 4 seed Cornhuskers defeated No. 5 Vanderbilt 74-72 when Tyler Tanner's potential game-winning half-court heave at the buzzer rattled in — then out — of the rim. It was Nebraska's second win ever in the Men's NCAA Tournament, both coming in the last three days, moving it to 2-8 all-time in NCAA Tournament games.

REQUIRED READING: Nebraska advances to first Sweet 16 in program history, survives Tyler Tanner heave

Of course, the honor of calling the game went to a 41-year veteran announcer for the Cornhuskers, Kent Pavelka. Following the game, Nebraska players made sure to find Pavelka and celebrate the historic moment with him.

#Huskers made sure to find @KentPavelkapic.twitter.com/YoaLiH5fkE

— Michael Bruntz (@michaelbruntz) March 22, 2026

Watch: Kent Pavelka calls Nebraska's win over Vanderbilt

Here is Pavelka's call of the final 41.5 seconds of Nebraska's second-round victory over Vanderbilt.

Heroes come and go.

But legends like @KentPavelka live forever.
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— Nebraska Men's Basketball (@HuskerMBB) March 22, 2026

The win advances the Cornhuskers to the Sweet 16, where they will play the winner of No. 1 Florida and No. 9 Iowa in Houston.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Nebraska players celebrate March Madness win with Kent Pavelka

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A five-game skid has snuffed out the Phoenix Suns’ hopes of climbing into the Top 6 in the West, and tonight they’ll face a Toronto Raptors team fighting to avoid that same play-in jeopardy.

Toronto enters as the No. 5 seed in the East, but there’s really no breathing room, and my Raptors vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks expect Scottie Barnes & Co. to rise to the challenge, especially with Phoenix on the second night of a back-to-back set.

Raptors vs Suns prediction

Raptors vs Suns best bet: Scottie Barnes Over 6.5 rebounds (-125)

Even if Victor Wembanyama has a hold on the Defensive Player of the Year award for the foreseeable future, Scottie Barnes belongs in the conversation this season, and I’m counting on another strong effort at that end of the floor tonight.

There’s nice value for this Over, with Barnes averaging 7.9 rpg this year and grabbing 7+ boards in three straight games.

The Toronto Raptors have the rest advantage, and that should show up on the glass, particularly with the Phoenix Suns' injuries on the wing. The Suns also take the fifth-most 3-pointers in the NBA, so there will be long rebounds to corral.

Raptors vs Suns same-game parlay

When the Raptors are at their best, Barnes is the spark, and RJ Barrett has also found a good rhythm lately, racking up 20+ points in eight of his last 10 contests and shooting 58% from the field in March.

I’m jumping on Raptors moneyline too, with the visitors posting a 20-14 SU road record this season.

Raptors vs Suns SGP

• Scottie Barnes Over 6.5 rebounds
• RJ Barrett Over 19.5 points
• Raptors moneyline

Our "from downtown" SGP: Kentucky kings

With Kentucky in action today, what better time for an SGP built around two former Wildcats? Devin Booker dropped 31 points on the Raptors earlier this month and averages 5.9 apg this year, while Immanuel Quickley has racked up 22 dimes across his last three games.

Raptors vs Suns SGP

• Devin Booker Over 26.5 points
• Devin Booker Over 4.5 assists
• Immanuel Quickley Over 5.5 assists
• Raptors moneyline

Raptors vs Suns odds

• Spread: Raptors -2.5 | Suns +2.5
• Moneyline: Raptors -150 | Suns +125
• Over/Under: Over 220 | Under 220

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ROME (AP) — Como took control of Serie A’s final Champions League spot by thrashing relegation-threatened Pisa 5-0 on Sunday for its fifth straight victory in Serie A.

The victory boosted Cesc Fabregas’ club three points clear of fifth-place Juventus, which was held to a 1-1 draw by Sassuolo on Saturday.

Assane Diao, Anastasios Douvikas, Martin Baturina, Nico Paz and Maximo Perrone scored for the hosts.

Douvikas' 11th goal of the season made him the first Como player with that many scores in the top flight since Giuseppe Baldini scored 13 and Renato Cattaneo 11 in 1951-52.

Como’s win came three days after one of Como’s owners, Indonesian tobacco billionaire Michael Bambang Hartono, died at 86.

Hartono and his brother, Roberto Budi Hartono, took over Como in 2019 when the team was playing in Italy’s fourth division.

Como returned to Serie A in 2024 for the first time in more than two decades.

Later, Serie A leader Inter Milan was visiting Fiorentina and Roma was hosting Lecce.

Taylor's brace

Lazio’s January signing Kenneth Taylor scored two second-half goals in a 2-0 win at Bologna that enabled the Roman club to leapfrog the hosts into eighth place.

A Netherlands international, the 23-year-old Taylor was purchased by Maurizio Sarri’s club from Ajax for 17 million euros ($20 million).

Lazio goalkeeper Edoardo Motta — playing in just his third Serie A match — saved a penalty from Riccardo Orsolini in the 51st with the score 0-0.

It was Lazio’s third straight win.

Also, seventh-place Atalanta bounced back from a Champions League loss to Bayern Munich with a 1-0 victory over Hellas Verona as Davide Zappacosta scored before the break.

Midfielder Marten de Roon was celebrated before kickoff as he made a club-record 436th appearance for Atalanta across all competitions.

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The Atlanta Hawks took on the Golden State Warriors in an out-of-conference contest on Saturday.

The Hawks have been rolling high as they were on an 11-game win streak but recently fell to the Houston Rockets. Atlanta went into this game as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with things looking promising for their playoff push.

On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors have been down a bit with injuries to players like Jimmy Butler, who is out for the season with a torn ACL. Also, on the injury front, Golden State guard Stephen Curry did not play against the Hawks on Saturday due to his recovery from a knee injury. The Warriors were 33-37 before the game.

This was the second matchup between the two teams this season as the Hawks defeated the Warriors back in January of this year, 124-111.

The Hawks had a bit of trouble in the first half with multiple turnovers, some being consecutive. That allowed the Warriors to keep the game close in the first half as they were down 63-61. In the first half, Hawks guard Dyson Daniels led the team in points with 19 while guard CJ McCollum had four assists.

In the second half, the Hawks began to run away with the lead as the score was 100 to 81 near the end of the third quarter. Atlanta ultimately got the victory over the Golden State Warriors 126-110, led by Dyson Daniels scoring 28 points. Forward Mouhamed Gueye also had an impactful game, scoring 16 points to go along with 10 rebounds.

What’s Next For the Atlanta Hawks?

The Atlanta Hawks will have their next game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday at home. Memphis is currently 24-46 after a loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Hawks have been hot at home as they’ve won multiple games in a row at State Farm Arena, and they’ll be in pursuit of another on Monday.

The Hawks are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 39-32, and have just 11 games before the NBA playoffs. Atlanta has a great chance to make a run in the postseason, especially with the roster they have.

Where will the Hawks go from here?

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Happy Sunday, folks. To put a cherry atop your weekend, the Knicks (46*-25) host the Wizards (16-53) tonight at Madison Square Garden. Washington just wants to end their miserable season, yet given how New York plays down to competition, a sixth consecutive win is not guaranteed. I mean, it’s like 95% guaranteed, but I’m supposed to entice you to watch this laugher and not binge on Chuck Norris movies instead.

Over their last 10 games, the Knicks have gone 7-3, while the Wizards have lost 15 straight. Their last meeting came on February 3, 2026, when New York broke their wands, tore their robes, and ripped up their spellbooks, winning 132-101. Bridges led the Knicks with 23 points, while Will Riley delivered 17 off the bench for the home team.

The Wizards have had a dismal campaign. They score 112.5 points per game (25th in the league), plus have the 26th-rated offensive rating and the league’s worst defense. They allow 123.8 points per game, which is just barely not the worst of all.

Key Wizards players include Alex Sarr, who averages 16.5 points and 7.4 boards per game. Elder statesman C.J. McCollum provides 18.8 points per game while shooting 39% from three. Trae Young, acquired midseason, continues to be damaged goods. Spoiler: he won’t play today.

Washington lost by 21 to the Thunder last night. In the first half, their Justin Champagnie scuffled with Jaylin Williams and were among four players tossed due to the ensuing melee. Tonight’s likely starting five? Probably Bub Carrington and/or Sharife Cooper, maybe Champagnie or Bilal Coulibaly, and Alex Sarr.

The visitors have five players on their injury report—Tyus Johnson, Trevor Young, Lamar Black (GTD), plus Anthony Davis and Kenny George (out)—while the home team will be without Landry (knee) and Miles McBride. Josh Hart (knee) is a game-time decision.

Prediction

ESPN likes the Knicks at 94%. Holy moley! That might be the highest number of the season. The Wiz might fare better if they fielded a fleet of marching mop buckets. Or summoned the ghost of Wes Unseld. The Knicks have dominated this rivalry in recent years, winning the last 11 meetings. Everything indicates an easy win, but you know these guys. When we predict a blowout against a dog and they nearly lose; we say it will be close, and they win by a dozen. Is any other NBA team this wildly unpredictable? Whatever. Knicks by 25. You’re safe to catch an episode or two of Walker, Texas Ranger.

Game Details

Who: New York Knicks (46*-25) vs Washington Wizards (16-53)
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Place: Madison Square Garden, NYC
TV: MSG
Follow: @ptknicksblog and bsky

* Should be one more, but NBA Cup wins linger only as long as grandpa’s farts.

Games like this are interesting in that the two teams playing are pursuing fundamentally different goals. Furthermore, because these goals are so diametrically opposed, the game’s outcome either means that both teams win or both lose. Coming into last night’s game, Indiana was riding a 15-game losing streak to the best lottery odds available in the upcoming draft, but more losing needs to be done to secure that position. At the same time, San Antonio entered the game with long-shot odds of catching the Thunder for first seed in the West. As such, a Pacers win would have been a disappointment for both sides, even if it would have given Indiana’s players and fans a welcome respite. Fortunately, the Spurs won handily, and both teams got exactly what they needed to continue pursuing their goals this season.

Because the game was characterized by a 13-point first quarter blowout followed by a steady march to victory, the box score differentials achieved in this contest weren’t especially gaudy. Even so, there are a number of striking highlights to consider:

• One key aspect of the Spurs’ victory in this game was a substantial advantage in shot volume from the field overall (+12 FGA), which largely stemmed from their exceptional edge in total rebounds (+23), including a +9 edge on the offensive glass.
• On top of volume, San Antonio had a meaningful if unspectacular edge in FG% (+2.87 percentage points). Collectively, these advantages allowed the Spurs to achieve a FGM margin of +9.
• Alas, it wasn’t all jam for San Antonio, with the biggest fly in the ointment being Indiana’s excellent performance from distance. Although the Pacers only had one more three-point attempt (35 vs. 34), the Spurs’ notable disadvantage in 3P% (-7.48 percentage points, despite logging a 3P% of 38.24%) allowed Indiana to produce a 3PM margin of +3.
• This edge from three wasn’t nearly enough to secure the win for the Pacers, but it was sufficient to produce this rare statistical feat: last night’s contest marked just the 28th time in 16,728 regular season games since the start of 2012-2013 that a team lost by at least 15 points while shooting at least 45.71% from three on 35+ attempts.
• Scoring from the free throw line ended up being a wash in this game, with both teams scoring 15 points in this area. San Antonio had two fewer attempts, so their edge in FT% (+9.29 percentage points) was well above average, but the low volume on both sides makes this differential a bit misleading (large percentage-point margins can emerge from small differences when overall volume is low). In any case, because both teams combined to take just 36 shots from the charity stripe, and the Spurs outscored Indiana by 15 from the field, free throws were highly unlikely to be a decisive factor in this game.

What are Team Graded Box Scores?

Very briefly, these box scores grade winner-loser differentials for basic box score statistics, with the grade being based on the winning team’s differential relative to other NBA winners during a defined reference period. Think of it like a report card for understanding how a given winner performed relative to other winners. The reference period used runs from the start of the 2012-2013 season to the latest date of play, including only games in the same season category (i.e., regular season and playoff games are not compared to each other).

Data Source: The underlying data used to create these box scores was collected from Basketball Reference. In all cases, the data are collected the morning after the game is played. Although rare, postgame statistical revisions after data collection do occur and may affect the results after the fact.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Connecticut and UCLA are two of the biggest brands in college basketball, but have a sparse history against each other, meeting only once in the Elite Eight of the 1995 Men's NCAA Tournament.

That all changes at 8:45 p.m. ET on Sunday inside Xfinity Mobile Area, where a berth to the Sweet 16 will be on the line.

REQUIRED READING: How UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. terrorized Furman to avoid March Madness upset

It also features two of the more passionate, emotional, and fierce coaches in men’s college basketball with UConn's Dan Hurley and the Bruins’ Mick Cronin.

"It’s ridiculous. Everybody needs to get a life," Cronin said Saturday, March 21 when asked if he cares about how people perceive Hurley and himself. "You want to win big? Do you think Coach Hurley’s not supposed to be intense, but you want to win? We’re not coaching Little League." 

UCLA associate head coach Darren Savino knows about Hurley and Cronin’s passion better than most. Savino grew up "literally on the same block" as Hurley in Jersey City, New Jersey and played for Hurley’s father, Bobby Hurley Sr., at St. Anthony High School alongside Hurley’s older brother, Bobby Hurley Jr. He has been on Cronin’s staff at UCLA for seven years and has been coaching with Cronin for 18 seasons. 

"Two of the most competitive coaches that you’ll come across," Savino told USA TODAY Sports. "Both guys don’t like to lose."

While there are other college coaches who are as fiery and competitive as Hurley and Cronin, Savino said what sets these two apart is how consistently they maintain their competitive edge.

"It’s not just on game day or once in a while. They’re elite at bringing the competitive edge every single day and that’s why their teams play that way," Savino added. 

"Coach Hurley's intensity is through the roof every single day."@dhurley15 and @UConnMBB describe how their intense mentality is preached on the practice floor pic.twitter.com/97jIRPGEdi

— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) March 14, 2025

REQUIRED READING: Top March Madness scorers: Who is leading scorer in 2026 NCAA Tournament?

Hurley and Cronin met three times in their careers, first in November 2016, as coaches at Rhode Island and Cincinnati, respectively. When Hurley moved to take over UConn in 2018-19, Cronin took a 2-1 lead in the all-time series, sweeping the regular-season series when both programs were in American Athletic Conference play.

Hurley recalled the culture of Cronin’s teams and “how hard they play” from those matchups.

"They (UCLA) play a lot differently than those teams played in Cincinnati, but the culture, the standards, how hard they play, the quality of shots they take, the discipline they play with. That never changes with a Mick Cronin team," Hurley said. 

They also share similar sources behind their coaching intensity: They are sons of high school coaches.

Hurley is the son of Bobby Hurley Sr., the legendary and Hall of Fame Jersey City basketball coach, while Cronin is the son of Harold Cronin, a Cincinnati high school coach. 

"I think it's a huge advantage growing up the way we grew up in the gym, which you don't realize until you go into coaching," Cronin said. "Everybody else has got to learn things that you learn through osmosis. ... Everybody doesn't have those dads."

REQUIRED READING: UCLA basketball's Skyy Clark all smiles after procedure repairs damaged tooth

Hurley and Cronin's styles have helped them to tremendous success, as Huskies and Bruins' coaches are two of the best in their profession. They have combined for 873 wins — including 33 in the NCAA Tournament — 24 NCAA Tournament appearances, three Final Four appearances and two national championships (both Hurley’s).

Sunday's coaching matchup nearly didn’t happen, either, with both programs facing legitimate upset threats in their first-round games against 15-seed Furman and 10-seed Central Florida, respectively. 

The Huskies saw their 11-point cut to four after with 5:49 to go, but a 12-4 run to end the game, fueled by Tarris Reed Jr., helped UConn pick up its 30th win of the season. Reed became the first player since Houston’ Elvin Hayes in 1968 to finish with at least 30 points and 25 rebounds in a March Madness game.

The Bruins, who saw guard Skyy Clark lose a tooth during the game, had to withstand a late push from the Knights, who cut the Bruins' lead to just three points with 10 seconds left in regulation.

So, get the popcorn ready: It’s not every year in March Madness, especially this early on, that you get a coaching matchup like this.

Follow all of Sunday's NCAA Tournament second round games with USA TODAY Sports' live updates.

Otega Oweh gave us the moment of the NCAA Tournament so far with his banked-in 3-pointer to force overtime against Santa Clara in the first round.

It saved Kentucky's season and Mark Pope from a likely avalanche of mean tweets.

What do the Wildcats do for an encore?

March Madness conference records: Big Ten leads at 11-2; How are SEC, Big 12 doing?

More: Kentucky's versatile defensive weapon has Iowa State's attention

No. 2 seed Iowa State absolutely demolished No. 15 seed Tennessee State in the first round, but it wasn't all good news for the Cyclones. All-American forward Joshua Jefferson went down with an ankle early injury and is listed as questionable to face the Wildcats.

Sunday's winner will advance to the Sweet 16 to meet the Virginia/Tennessee winner in Chicago next week.

Here's what you need to know about Sunday's second round game in St. Louis.

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Kentucky vs Iowa State live score

What time is Kentucky vs Iowa State?

• Time: 2:45 p.m. ET, Sunday.

What channel is Kentucky vs Iowa State? How to watch, streaming info

• The game is airing on CBS, streaming via Paramount+.

Joshua Jefferson injury update: Will Iowa State star play today vs Kentucky?

Jefferson, a second-team All-American, suffered an ankle injury 2 1/2 minutes into the Friday's game and did not return. He is listed as questionable, though Cyclones coach T.J. Otzelberger didn't seem too optimistic.

"Right now, we're continuing to evaluate," Otzelberger said. "It appears unlikely, but you never want to rule anything out, so we'll just continue to do what we can in his best interest and we'll be prepared to go either way."

Asked what it would take for him to play Sunday, Jefferson said: "I need to feel like myself. …. What you guys have seen all season from me, being able to be versatile on the floor and make the moves I've been making all year."

Iowa State vs Kentucky prediction, odds

Odds provided by BetMGM, as of 9:30 a.m., Sunday.

∎ Eugene Rapay, Des Moines Register: Iowa State 79, Kentucky 73

Potentially being without Jefferson is tough, but if Heise and Killyan Toure can keep scoring as they did in the first round, that'll go a long way for the Cyclones. Iowa State has to stay true to its identity, with physicality and disruptive defense. Kentucky's size and athleticism may present problems, but the Cyclones have depth they can rely on. The margin for error shrinks without Jefferson, but the Cyclones will aim to survive and advance, and hope that he'll be in good shape for next week. 

∎Ryan Black, Courier-Journal: Iowa State 71, Kentucky 68 

With a healthy Joshua Jefferson, the Cyclones likely would be close to a double-digit favorite. But if he's hobbled, that hurts Iowa State. And if he's not able to play at all, that's even tougher. Yet it's not as if the Wildcats don't have injury issues of their own. Starting point guard Jaland Lowe has been out since January. And forward Jayden Quaintance would need a miracle to be cleared Sunday.

Kentucky used up more energy — physically (going to OT) and emotionally (barely keeping its season alive) — than Iowa State.

It'll be a bare-knuckled fight Sunday. But Iowa State will eke out a narrow victory to bring down the curtains on Kentucky's second season under Mark Pope.

• John Leuzzi: Iowa State
• Jordan Mendoza: Iowa State
• Ehsan Kassim: Kentucky
• Blake Schuster: Iowa State
• Moneyline: Iowa State (-220); Kentucky (+180)
• Spread: Iowa State (-5.5)
• Over/under total: 146.5

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kentucky vs Iowa State live score updates, highlights March Madness Round 2