Michigan has thrived in tight games all season, a trend that has kept them at the top of the Big Ten standings. With just three regular-season games remaining, the Wolverines face another tough test against Illinois on Sunday in Ann Arbor. At 22-6 overall and 14-3 in conference play, Michigan is tied with Michigan State for the Big Ten lead. A significant reason for their success has been their ability to close out tight games, holding an 11-1 record in conference matchups decided by four points or fewer. Thursday’s dramatic 84-82 win over Rutgers was the latest example. Nimari Burnett drilled a deep three-pointer at the buzzer, sending Michigan to another clutch victory. “I know our guys have a very,

Wisconsin finished February on a high note, dominating Washington in an 88-62 win to complete a 6-1 month. Now, the Badgers face one of their toughest tests of the season as they head to East Lansing for a top-15 showdown against No. 8 Michigan State on Sunday. Both teams are in the thick of the Big Ten title race, with Michigan State tied for first alongside Michigan at 14-3 in conference play. Wisconsin, at 12-5, still has an outside chance to share the regular-season crown, but a win on Sunday is a must to keep that hope alive. The Badgers responded to their only February loss, a 77-73 overtime defeat to Oregon, with one of their most dominant performances of

The Boston Celtics have been dominant for much of the season, but they enter Sunday’s game against the Denver Nuggets in an unfamiliar position—trying to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the year. After a 117-97 loss to Detroit and a 123-116 defeat against Cleveland, Boston finds itself needing a statement win. But getting back on track will not be easy against Nikola Jokic and the defending NBA champions, who have won 11 of their last 13 games and are closing out a four-game road trip. This matchup not only pits two of the league’s best teams against each other, but also features two MVP candidates in Jayson Tatum and Jokic, both coming off massive performances. Boston had a

The Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls are set to clash in a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup on Sunday, with both teams fighting for playoff positioning. Indiana is aiming for a top-four seed, while Chicago is holding on to the final play-in spot. The Pacers have already beaten the Bulls twice this season, and another victory would further solidify their standing in the East. The Bulls, however, are surging with a mix of experienced players and young talent, making them a dangerous opponent as they look to climb the standings. Indiana has been one of the highest-scoring teams in the NBA, and when they reach a certain threshold, they’re nearly unstoppable. Their fast-paced, explosive offense has been their greatest strength, but