Stanford is settling into its new Atlantic Coast Conference environment and will face a significant test of its adaptability as it travels to take on Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Wednesday night. The Cardinal (11-5, 3-2 ACC) enter the matchup on a high note, having secured two impressive home wins last week against Virginia Tech and Virginia. Their 88-65 rout of Virginia on Saturday showcased their offensive potential, marking the most points the Cavaliers have allowed this season. Stanford’s success has been anchored by forward Maxime Raynaud, who leads the ACC in both scoring (20.9 points per game) and rebounding (11.5 per game). Raynaud also tops the nation with 13 double-doubles this season, proving to be the centerpiece of

The New York Knicks’ bright start to January has quickly dimmed, as they face a critical matchup with the injury-plagued Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Both teams are searching for solutions to their current struggles, hoping to regain momentum as the season reaches its midway point. After a nine-game winning streak that ended with a commanding victory over the Utah Jazz on January 1, the Knicks have stumbled, losing five of their last seven games. Their latest defeat—a 124-119 loss to the Detroit Pistons—highlighted a growing concern: defensive inconsistency. Despite an efficient offensive outing against Detroit, where Jalen Brunson dropped 31 points and dished out 11 assists, and Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart recorded double-doubles, the Knicks couldn’t contain Cade Cunningham’s

After an explosive 43-point performance on Tuesday, Trae Young is ready to carry the load once again as the Atlanta Hawks visit the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Young’s leadership was pivotal in Atlanta’s 122-117 win over the Phoenix Suns, a game that showcased both his scoring prowess and his ability to inspire the team amid injuries. “We always got to give a little more, including myself,” Young stated postgame, underlining his commitment to stepping up when needed most. The Hawks have been battling injuries to key players: Despite these setbacks, Atlanta’s bench stepped up impressively: Okongwu’s dominance in the paint highlighted the Hawks’ depth and resilience, providing crucial support alongside Young’s offensive explosion. For the Chicago Bulls, this game represents

As both teams prepare to clash on Wednesday night in New Orleans, their recent trajectories couldn’t be more different. The Pelicans, riding a wave of newfound confidence, are coming off their best road trip of the season. Meanwhile, the Mavericks are reeling from a demoralizing home loss and a series of injury woes. The Pelicans have had a challenging season, but they’re showing clear signs of improvement. Despite holding the worst record in the Western Conference, the team has won four of their last seven games after enduring an 11-game losing streak. Highlights from the Road Trip: Zion Williamson’s return from a 27-game absence due to a hamstring strain has been transformative. In just his third game back, Williamson delivered