With March Madness looming, the Ohio State Buckeyes find themselves in must-win mode as they travel to Los Angeles to take on UCLA on Sunday. Ohio State has dropped three of its last four games, including a stunning 70-49 loss to Northwestern on Thursday. Meanwhile, UCLA is reeling from a 64-61 collapse against Minnesota, where the Bruins let a 17-point lead slip away. A few weeks ago, Ohio State seemed on track for an NCAA Tournament bid. But after a heartbreaking 86-83 loss to No. 12 Michigan and an embarrassing blowout at Northwestern, the Buckeyes are in a win-or-go-home mentality. “It’s a must-win game,” said guard Micah Parrish. “We have a good group of guys who want to win and

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