The Los Angeles Clippers face a big decision regarding Bennedict Mathurin. Since being acquired from the Indiana Pacers, Mathurin has had some big scoring games, including tying his career-high of 38 points. However, his overall impact hasn’t been where it needed to be.
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Houston Rockets 129-93. Jamal Murray contributed 30 points for Denver. The Nuggets now hold the tiebreaker over the Rockets, winning the season series 3-1.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the thick of a Western Conference playoff race. However, there is also attention on the World Baseball Classic, as assistant coach Micah Nori’s son, Dante, is playing for Italy in that tournament.
The Portland Trail Blazers suffered a frustrating 103-101 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Blazers had a lead as large as 19 but turnovers and missed layups proved costly. Jerami Grant scored a game-high 24 points for Portland.
San Diego FC are set to face Toluca in the Concacaf Champions Cup. San Diego FC, who eliminated Pumas in the First Round, are unbeaten. Toluca defeated FC Juárez and are also unbeaten in Liga MX.
Carlos Alcaraz secured a straight-set victory over Casper Ruud to advance to the quarterfinal at Indian Wells. Alcaraz took down Ruud 6-1, 7-6(2). He is searching for his third Indian Wells title in four years.
Aaron Gordon is aiming to improve his performance after returning from a hamstring injury. He acknowledged his need to play better on both offence and defence. Gordon is focused on regaining his timing and pace after missing 17 games.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero used being left out of the NBA All-Star Game as motivation. He has been focused on improving his play to help his injury-plagued team rise in the Eastern Conference standings. Banchero stated he was honest with himself and watched film over the All-Star break.
The No. 5 seed Clemson Tigers are set to play the No. 13 seed Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the ACC tournament. The game will be at Spectrum Center, airing on ESPN2.
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ loss to the Lakers saw them drop in the Western Conference standings. The Wolves are now a combined 1–7 this season against the Lakers, Rockets, and Nuggets. Next up, they face the Los Angeles Clippers.
