The Atlanta Hawks will aim to snap their losing streak against the surging Indiana Pacers when the two teams begin a two-game set in Atlanta on Thursday night. Atlanta has lost five straight meetings against Indiana, including a five-point defeat in Indianapolis on Feb. 1. The Hawks have also dropped six of their last eight games, including a 127-121 home loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Despite a late 8-0 run to tie the game with just over a minute left, the Hawks couldn’t close it out, as the Bucks scored the final six points. A bright spot for Atlanta has been the impact of trade deadline acquisitions Caris LeVert (16.8 ppg) and Georges Niang (13.3 ppg). Meanwhile, Trae

Jimmy Butler’s tenure with the Golden State Warriors has been nothing short of impactful, and he will look to continue his strong play when the Warriors visit the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. One month after being acquired from the Miami Heat at the trade deadline, Butler has fit in seamlessly with Golden State. Since his arrival, the Warriors are 9-1, with seven of those victories coming by double digits. Butler is averaging 16.3 points on 44% shooting in 10 games while adding much-needed defensive versatility. He has scored in double figures eight times and hit the 20-point mark in three contests. His presence has provided a boost to a Warriors squad that has gone 13-6 since falling below

The Winnipeg Jets will not have to wait long for a shot at redemption. Just five days after falling to the Philadelphia Flyers in a shootout, the Jets will take the ice at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday night looking to end their three-game slide and reclaim their winning form. Meanwhile, the Flyers are also seeking a bounce-back win after a tough 6-3 loss to Calgary on Tuesday, setting the stage for an intense, must-watch matchup. Winnipeg has been one of the most consistent teams in the NHL this season, but they find themselves in a rare offensive slump. After scoring just four total goals over their past three games, the Jets have dropped to 0-2-1 in their last three

As the Boston Bruins prepare for their showdown against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C., they find themselves navigating a delicate balancing act. With the NHL trade deadline just a day away, Boston is trying to avoid distractions, keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race, and reverse their recent struggles. For Carolina, it’s all about momentum. After securing back-to-back wins for the first time since late January, the Hurricanes are looking to extend their strong play at home. Both teams have plenty on the line, setting up a high-stakes clash as the final stretch of the regular season looms. The Bruins are already feeling the impact of trade deadline moves, shipping out physical forward Trent Frederic