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

No. 22 Utah State heads to Las Vegas on Wednesday, poised to continue its unbeaten streak in Mountain West play against a struggling UNLV squad. Riding high after a thrilling win over Boise State, the Aggies (16-1, 6-0 MW) are focused on maintaining their momentum in the quest for conference dominance. Utah State’s recent 81-79 victory over Boise State was nothing short of breathtaking. With seven seconds remaining, Ian Martinez sealed the game with a jaw-dropping four-point play, reminiscent of the Aggies’ late-game heroics last season. “I was just there on the ground watching it, hoping it went in. It bounced about five times on the rim. It was crazy. I couldn’t believe it,” Martinez said, recalling the moment. This

It’s only January, but the 2024-25 NBA season has already made it clear that neither the Charlotte Hornets nor the Utah Jazz will be contenders for a playoff berth. Yet, Wednesday’s game in Salt Lake City offers more than just another midseason matchup—it’s a glimpse into two rebuilding franchises aiming to secure a brighter future. The Charlotte Hornets (8-28) and the Utah Jazz (10-27) are currently among the NBA’s bottom five teams. The Hornets have the third-worst winning percentage in the league (.222), while the Jazz are slightly ahead at fifth-worst (.263). For both teams, the focus has shifted from playoff dreams to development and securing top draft positions. Despite their struggles, each team has shown flashes of potential. These

A once-promising season for the Golden State Warriors has unraveled into a series of setbacks, leaving Stephen Curry and his team searching for solutions. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves, buoyed by a recent surge, are showing signs of life and rising to the challenge. As the two teams prepare to clash, their contrasting trajectories set the stage for a compelling encounter. The Warriors began the season on fire with a 12-3 record, but the flames have since fizzled. Monday’s 104-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors, a team that had just one win in its previous 17 outings, marked their fourth defeat in the last five games. With a record of 19-20, Golden State has dropped below .500 for the first time