Playing with Steph Curry certainly has its perks, as new Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler learned firsthand in Saturday's win over the Chicago Bulls.
Report: Giannis to miss Warriors vs. Bucks game with calf strain
The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly will be without their best player for Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors.
Butler’s debut brings Warriors fresh start for playoff push
Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors alike found a magic eraser to wipe away the past, injecting jet fuel into a team gearing to race across the finish line.
Uchenna and Southern Illinois host Indiana State
Southern Illinois allows 74.3 points and has been outscored by 14.7 points per game. The Sycamores have gone 1-10 against MVC opponents. Indiana State is ninth in the MVC scoring 62.8 points per game and is shooting 37.2%.
Campbell visits Dorsey and N.C. A&T
N.C. A&T ranks seventh in the CAA with 22.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Chaniya Clark averaging 5.1. The Camels are 6-4 against CAA opponents. Campbell is 0-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
No. 23 Alabama plays Mississippi State after Nye’s 27-point game
Alabama Crimson Tide (19-5, 6-4 SEC) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (17-7, 4-6 SEC) Starkville, Mississippi; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Alabama visits Mississippi State after Aaliyah Nye scored 27 points in Alabama's 84-66 win over the Florida Gators.
Nascimento leads William & Mary against Hampton after 23-point showing
William & Mary Tribe (9-11, 6-3 CAA) at Hampton Pirates (5-16, 1-9 CAA) Hampton, Virginia; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: William & Mary visits Hampton after Bella Nascimento scored 23 points in William & Mary's 92-71 loss to the Campbell Camels. The Pirates are 3-7 on their home court.
No. 20 Michigan State hosts Michigan after Vanslooten’s 20-point game
Michigan Wolverines (16-7, 7-5 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (18-4, 8-3 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Michigan State hosts Michigan after Grace Vanslooten scored 20 points in Michigan State's 89-75 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats.
Butler Bulldogs face the Marquette Golden Eagles on 6-game losing streak
Marquette Golden Eagles (15-7, 7-4 Big East) at Butler Bulldogs (12-13, 2-10 Big East) Indianapolis; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Butler heads into the matchup with Marquette as losers of six in a row. The Bulldogs have gone 8-5 at home.
Evansville plays Missouri State following Hartwig’s 29-point outing
Evansville Purple Aces (5-17, 1-10 MVC) at Missouri State Bears (17-5, 9-2 MVC) Springfield, Missouri; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Evansville visits Missouri State after Maggie Hartwig scored 29 points in Evansville's 72-69 loss to the Southern Illinois Salukis. The Bears have gone 10-0 in home games.
Wenzel and Virginia Tech host Virginia
Virginia Tech Hokies (15-8, 6-6 ACC) at Virginia Cavaliers (12-12, 4-8 ACC) Charlottesville, Virginia; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech visits Virginia after Carleigh Wenzel scored 24 points in Virginia Tech's 93-87 loss to the Syracuse Orange. The Cavaliers are 8-6 on their home court.
Allen and the DePaul Blue Demons visit conference foe Georgetown
DePaul Blue Demons (11-14, 6-6 Big East) at Georgetown Hoyas (11-11, 4-7 Big East) Washington; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgetown plays DePaul in a matchup of Big East teams. The Hoyas are 5-4 on their home court.
SMU hosts Pittsburgh on home skid
The Mustangs have gone 7-5 in home games. SMU is 2-1 in one-possession games. The Panthers have gone 2-9 against ACC opponents.
Young leads Murray State against Valparaiso after 25-point outing
Murray State Racers (14-6, 8-3 MVC) at Valparaiso Beacons (7-14, 4-7 MVC) Valparaiso, Indiana; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Murray State visits Valparaiso after Katelyn Young scored 25 points in Murray State's 79-70 loss to the UIC Flames. The Beacons are 4-4 on their home court.
Thomas and Howard host Maryland-Eastern Shore
Maryland-Eastern Shore has a 5-10 record in games decided by 10 or more points. The Bison have gone 5-1 against MEAC opponents. Maryland-Eastern Shore's average of 3.7 made 3-pointers per game is 3.2 fewer made shots on average than the 6.9 per game Howard gives up.