No. 23 Ole Miss looks to keep its perfect start to Southeastern Conference play intact when it hosts LSU on Saturday in Oxford, Miss. The Rebels (13-2, 2-0 SEC) aim to extend their winning streak to three games in conference play, while the Tigers (11-4, 0-2 SEC) seek to address glaring issues that have led to back-to-back losses. Ole Miss has been steady in its first two SEC contests, defeating Georgia 63-51 at home before earning a gritty 73-66 road win at Arkansas. Head coach Chris Beard praised his team’s effort, emphasizing their focus over 80 minutes of basketball. “I think our hearts have been in the right place,” Beard said. “We’re just trying to stay poised and not get

The Georgia Bulldogs are riding high after a landmark victory earlier this week and will look to maintain that momentum Saturday when they host No. 17 Oklahoma in Athens, Ga. The Sooners (13-2, 0-2 SEC) are discovering the rigors of Southeastern Conference play, dropping their first two league games after cruising through nonconference competition. Oklahoma fell 107-79 at then-No. 5 Alabama last Saturday before blowing an 18-point lead at home to No. 10 Texas A&M in an 80-78 loss Wednesday. Despite shooting a scorching 54.3 percent from the field and 58.3 percent (14-of-24) from 3-point range, the Sooners were undone by 18 turnovers. Sixth-year senior Brycen Goodine provided a bright spot off the bench, exploding for a season-high 34 points

The Portland Trail Blazers return home on Saturday night to face the Miami Heat, hoping to recover from their recent struggles in closing games. This matchup, the opener of Portland’s five-game homestand, follows a disheartening road trip where late-game collapses undermined their performance. Limited Time Offer Portland’s latest disappointment came Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. Despite leading by 10 points with just over four minutes left, the Trail Blazers were outscored 18-2 down the stretch, ultimately falling 117-111. The loss marked their second blown lead on the road trip, with the other coming against the Detroit Pistons, where they surrendered a 22-point advantage in a 118-115 defeat. Head coach Chauncey Billups acknowledged the team’s struggles but remains optimistic about their

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies are set to face off on Saturday night in Minneapolis, with both teams aiming to break free from a season-long struggle with consistency. This matchup marks the first of three regular-season meetings between the two squads, each eager to establish momentum as the campaign progresses. The Timberwolves have experienced a streaky season thus far. Their past 12 games highlight their struggle to maintain rhythm, consisting of alternating three-game losing and winning streaks. Riding their latest three-game win streak, Minnesota looks to extend it to four with a victory against Memphis. “I think we’re due for a good winning streak right now,” said forward Julius Randle, who is averaging 19.6 points per game. “We’ve had