The Los Angeles Clippers continue their eight-game road trip on Sunday with a crucial matchup against the Indiana Pacers—a game that could shake up both conference playoff standings. Los Angeles sits in sixth place in the Western Conference, holding a one-game lead over Minnesota and Dallas. However, they’re coming off a 116-110 loss to Milwaukee on Thursday, a game in which they squandered a 13-point fourth-quarter lead. Despite strong performances from Kawhi Leonard (25 points), James Harden (24 points, 8 assists), and Ivica Zubac (20 points, 15 rebounds), the Clippers were outscored 36-21 in the final period—a recurring issue for the team this season. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak, and now they’re looking to bounce back against an

The Golden State Warriors are set for an emotional night as they host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, aiming for revenge while also celebrating a franchise legend. After the game, Andre Iguodala’s No. 9 jersey will be raised to the rafters at Chase Center, marking a special milestone in Warriors history. Sunday’s matchup also presents a chance for the Warriors to avenge their Feb. 12 loss to the Mavericks, where Kyrie Irving torched them for 42 points in a 111-107 Dallas victory. Since then, Golden State has been rolling, winning four straight, including victories over Houston and Sacramento. This will be the Warriors’ first home game of the Jimmy Butler era, as all five of his games with the team

The Xavier Musketeers are heating up at the right time, but they’ll need to stay focused as they face an unpredictable Seton Hall squad in Newark, N.J., on Sunday afternoon. Xavier (17-10, 9-7 Big East) started conference play 1-4 but has won eight of its last 11 games, including three straight. The Musketeers are currently on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, making every game crucial down the stretch. “We have a hungry, veteran group that is playing well,” head coach Sean Miller said. “I’d say we’re playing some of our best basketball right now.” The Musketeers are coming off a 76-63 win over Butler on Tuesday, a game where they recorded 21 assists on 29 made field goals—a testament

The Boston Celtics are firing on all cylinders, and the New York Knicks will have their hands full trying to slow them down. Boston, winners of four straight, looks to extend its streak to five when it hosts New York on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Knicks are coming off a brutal 142-105 loss to Cleveland, their worst defensive outing of the season. Can they regroup in time to challenge the high-scoring Celtics? The Celtics crushed Philadelphia 124-104 in their first game after the All-Star break, marking their 15th win by 20+ points this season. Head coach Joe Mazzulla believes the team is just scratching the surface of its potential. “It just says what we’re capable of when we’re at our