After finally ending a six-game losing streak, Nebraska now faces an angry No. 16 Oregon squad that suffered an embarrassing 26-point loss in its last outing. With both teams struggling in recent weeks, this Big Ten vs. Pac-12 clash presents an opportunity for one to build momentum. The Cornhuskers (13-8, 3-7 Big Ten) delivered a much-needed 80-74 overtime win over No. 18 Illinois on Thursday, marking their first victory since January 4. “Winning sure as hell beats losing,” said Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg. However, he quickly emphasized the need to stay focused ahead of the Oregon matchup. “If we don’t, it’s not going to be pretty,” Hoiberg warned. The Ducks (16-5, 5-5 Pac-12) were dominated 78-52 by UCLA on Thursday,

The Milwaukee Bucks are back home after a disappointing 1-3 road trip, but they face a tough challenge Sunday night against the red-hot Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have won six straight against the Bucks and are riding a 7-1 surge, while Milwaukee hopes to regain their defensive edge after a blowout loss to the Spurs. Milwaukee ended their road trip on a low note, giving up a season-high 144 points in a 26-point loss to San Antonio. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points, but it wasn’t enough to counter Victor Wembanyama’s 30-point explosion. “We’ve been a great defensive team, but on this trip, we have not been,” said Bucks coach Doc Rivers. Key Concerns for Milwaukee:❌ Defensive struggles – 17 points

Toronto Raptors fans will get a nostalgic glimpse of their 2019 championship run when Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell return with the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon. Both players played key roles in Toronto’s only NBA title, and now they look to lead the Clippers to victory as both teams push for the playoffs. The Clippers (34-15) are on a two-game winning streak and have won eight of their last 11. They defeated Charlotte 112-104 on Friday, with Powell scoring 27 points and Leonard adding 21. Powell, who leads the Clippers in scoring at 24.1 points per game, was snubbed from the All-Star Game but remains focused on team success. “I definitely feel like I should’ve made it,” Powell

January was a month to forget for the Dallas Mavericks, but with a fresh start in February, they hope to reverse their fortunes as they visit the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon. The Mavericks (26-23) ended January with a rough 6-10 record, including a 117-102 loss to the Pistons on Friday. Despite Kyrie Irving’s 28 points and P.J. Washington’s double-double (22 points, 13 rebounds), Dallas was overpowered by Cade Cunningham’s 40-point night. Yet, Irving remains confident that the Mavs can turn things around. “I feel like we’re in a good place. We still have a winning record,” Irving said. “Hopefully, in the next few weeks, we get some guys healthy and we can have some consistency in our lineups.”