With the NBA trade deadline less than 24 hours away, here are some notes surrounding the Knicks and others around the league.
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Darius Garland drains buzzer-beater from the logo to lift Cavaliers past Pistons
The Pistons have now lost back-to-back games on last-second shots.
Anderson’s 30 lead Furman past Western Carolina 84-75 in OT
Nick Anderson scored 30 points, including a tying basket late in regulation, and Furman dominated overtime for an 84-75 win over Western Carolina on Wednesday night. Anderson also added three steals for the Paladins (18-6, 6-5 Southern Conference). Pjay Smith Jr. scored 15 points and added five rebounds.
James Madison secures 64-61 victory over Troy
Elijah Hutchins-Everett and Bryce Lindsay each scored 14 points to help James Madison defeat Troy 64-61 on Wednesday night. Hutchins-Everett shot 3 of 3 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Dukes (15-9, 8-4 Sun Belt Conference). Lindsay went 5 of 9 from the field, 4 for 7 from 3-point range.
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Blue Devils handle business at Syracuse
Duke took care of business with an 83-54 throttling of Syracuse on Wednesday night at JMA Wireless Dome. The Blue Devils (20-2, 12-0 ACC) have won 16 straight games and made quick work of the Orange after Saturday night’s win against North Carolina. “These guys have been mature on their own,” coach Jon Scheyer said via post-game radio interview.
Giffa has 20 in High Point’s 78-75 victory over Radford
AP) — Kezza Giffa scored 20 points as High Point beat Radford 78-75 on Wednesday night. Giffa shot 6 of 9 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (20-5, 8-2 Big South Conference). Chase Johnston added 14 points while shooting 5 for 6, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc and also had three steals.
Northern Kentucky takes down Cleveland State 85-75, ending Vikings’ 13-game winning streak
Dan Gherezgher Jr.'s 26 points helped Northern Kentucky defeat Cleveland State 85-75 on Wednesday night. Gherezgher shot 10 for 14 (5 for 7 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Norse (11-13, 6-7 Horizon League). Josh Dilling shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to add 14 points.
Bello’s 22 lead Purdue Fort Wayne past Wright State 87-64
Rasheed Bello had 22 points in Purdue Fort Wayne's 87-64 victory against Wright State on Wednesday night. Bello shot 8 of 17 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Mastodons (17-8, 10-4 Horizon League). Jalen Jackson scored 20 points and added five rebounds.
De’Aaron Fox shines alongside Victor Wembanyama in Spurs debut in thriller over Hawks
Fox tallied 24 points and set up Victor Wembanyama for a game-winning free throw in the final seconds of regulation.
Wagner has 22 in Indiana State’s 80-62 victory over Valparaiso
Camp Wagner's 22 points helped Indiana State defeat Valparaiso 80-62 on Wednesday night. Wagner also added five rebounds for the Sycamores (12-12, 6-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Samage Teel scored 17 points while going 5 of 16 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the line and added nine assists.
Sundell scores 27 and leads No. 12 Kansas State over No. 9 TCU 59-50
Serena Sundell scored a season-high 27 points, Jaelyn Glenn had 14 and No. 12 Kansas State outlasted No. 9 TCU 59-50 on Wednesday night to take sole possession of first place in the Big 12 in a matchup of the conference leaders. Sundell scored 15 of those 27 points in the third quarter after Kansas State (22-2, 10-1 Big 12) trailed by six at halftime. Sedona Prince led TCU (21-3, 9-2) with 14 points and Hailey Van Lith added 11.
Talford’s 20 help Winthrop beat Charleston Southern 83-65
Kelton Talford scored 20 points as Winthrop beat Charleston Southern 83-65 on Wednesday night. Talford also added nine rebounds for the Eagles (16-9, 6-4 Big South Conference). KJ Doucet scored 15 points, shooting 6 for 9, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc.
Zeigler, Milicic return to lead No. 4 Tennessee past No. 15 Missouri, 85-81
Zakai Zeigler and Igor Milicic returned to Tennessee's lineup to each score 21 points in the No. 4 Volunteers' 85-81 victory over No. 15 Missouri on Wednesday night. Zeigler also had eight assists, and Milicic added 10 rebounds.