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The UFC kicks off a stacked February schedule on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 250, which takes place at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and streams on ESPN+.
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (24-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) returns to the octagon in the main event for his first non-title bout in nearly six years. He will take on surging contender Nassourdine Imavov (15-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC), who look to elevate his name into title contention with a win over “The Last Stylebender.”
For more on the numbers around the headliner, we all as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts for UFC Fight Night 250.
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Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov
Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya
Adesanya is one of 14 fighters in UFC history to win an undisputed title with an undefeated record.
Adesanya is one of 14 undisputed middleweight champions in UFC history. He’s the only one in the group to have two separate title reigns.
Adesanya’s eight victories in UFC middleweight title fights are second-most in history behind Anderson Silva (11).
Adesanya is on the first two-fight losing skid of his career. He’s 1-3 in his past four bouts and hasn’t earned a victory since April 2023. He has never lost three consecutive bouts in his combat sports career.
Adesanya’s average fight time of 17:53 in UFC middleweight competition is the longest in divisional history.
Adesanya’s 13 knockdowns landed in UFC middleweight competition are tied with Silva for most in divisional history.
Adesanya’s four knockdowns landed against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236 are the single-fight record for a UFC title bout.
Adesanya’s eight fight-night bonuses for UFC middleweight bouts are tied with Yoel Romero for third-most in divisional history behind Silva (12) and Robert Whittaker (nine).
Nassourdine Imavov
Nassourdine Imavov
Imavov has earned four of his seven UFC victories by decision.
Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page
Shara Magomedov
Shara Magomedov
Shara Magomedov (15-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has earned 12 of his 15 career victories by stoppage.
Magomedov is one of 11 fighters in UFC history to earn a knockout stemming from a spinning backfist. He accomplished the feat at UFC 308.
Michael Page
Michael Page
Michael Page (22-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) moves up to the middleweight division for the first time in his UFC or Bellator career.
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jarizinho Rozenstruik
Sergei Pavlovich
Sergei Pavlovich
Sergei Pavlovich (17-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) enters the event on the first losing skid of his career. He hasn’t earned a victory since April 2023.
Pavlovich has earned 15 of his 17 carer victories by stoppage. He’s finished all 15 of those wins by knockout.
Pavlovich has earned all six of his UFC victories by first-round knockout.
Pavlovich’s six-fight UFC knockout streak, which ended at UFC 295, is tied with Don Frye for second-longest in company history behind Chuck Liddell (seven).
Pavlovich lands 5.86 significant strikes per minute in UFC heavyweight competition, the second-highest rate among active fighters in the weight class behind Tom Aspinall (8.07).
Pavlovich’s average fight time of 3:39 in UFC heavyweight competition is the second-shortest in among active fighters in the weight class behind Aspinall (2:02).
Jarizinho Rozenstruik
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Jairzinho Rozenstruik’s (15-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) eight TKO/knockout victories since 2019 in UFC competition are the most among active fighters in the company.
Rozenstruik is the only fighter in UFC history to earn three knockout victories of 30 seconds or less.
Rozenstruik’s nine-second knockout at UFC Fight Night 154 is the second-fastest in UFC heavyweight history behind Todd Duffee’s seven-second finish at UFC 102.
Rozenstruik’s knockout of Alistair Overeem at the 4:56 mark of Round 5 at UFC on ESPN 7 marked the fourth latest stoppage in UFC history behind Demetrious Johnson’s win (4:59 of Round 5) at UFC 186, Yair Rodriguez’s victory (4:59 of Round 5) at UFC Fight Night 139 and Max Holloway’s victory (4:59 of Round 5) at UFC 300.
Terrance McKinney vs. Damir Hadzovic
Terrance McKinney
Terrance McKinney (15-7 MMA, 5-4 UFC) has earned all 15 of his career victories by stoppage. He’s finished all five of his UFC wins in the first round.
McKinney’s average fight time of 2:38 in UFC lightweight competition is the shortest in divisional history.
McKinney’s seven-second knockout at UFC 263 is tied for the fourth fastest in UFC history. Jorge Masvidal holds the record with a five-second finish.
McKinney’s seven-second knockout at UFC 263 is the fastest in UFC history by a debuting fighter.
McKinney’s seven-second knockout at UFC 263 is the fastest in UFC lightweight history.
McKinney is one of three fighters in UFC history to earn multiple knockout victories of 20 seconds or less. Anthony Johnson and Matthew Semelsberger also accomplished the feat.
Damir Hadzovic (14-7 MMA, 4-5 UFC) returns to competition for the first time since July 23, 2023. The 559-day layoff is the longest of his more than 15-year career.
Fares Ziam vs. Mike Davis
Fares Ziam
Fares Ziam’s (16-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) four-fight UFC winning streak at lightweight is tied for the third-longest active streak in the division behind Islam Makhachev (14) and Paddy Pimblett (six).
Ziam absorbs 1.66 significant strikes per minute in UFC lightweight competition, the second-best rate among active fighters in the weight class behind Makhachev (1.53).
Mike Davis’ (10-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) four-fight UFC winning streak at lightweight is tied for the third-longest active streak in the division behind Makhachev (14) and Pimblett (six).
Davis completes 63.6 percent of his takedown attempts in UFC lightweight competition, the second-best rate in divisional history behind B.J. Penn (66.7 percent).
Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Mayra Bueno Silva
Mayra Bueno Silva
Mayra Bueno Silva (10-4-1 MMA, 5-4-1 UFC) returns to the women’s flyweight division for the first time since October 2021. She went 3-2 with one no contest at bantamweight.
Silva earned the first kneebar submission victory in UFC women’s bantamweight history at UFC Fight Night 219.
Silva’s two submission victories in UFC women’s bantamweight competition are tied for second-most in divisional history behind Ronda Rousey (three).
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 250.
UFC research analyst and live statistics producer Michael Carroll contributed to this story. Follow him on X @MJCflipdascript.
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Israel Adesanya, the reigning UFC middleweight champion, is facing a rare skid in his career. After suffering his first loss in the UFC to Jan Blachowicz in a failed bid to become a two-division champion, Adesanya is now looking to bounce back from this setback.Despite this loss, Adesanya remains one of the most skilled and entertaining fighters in the UFC. His striking is second to none, and his ability to outclass his opponents with precision and technique is what has made him a fan favorite.
Many fans and analysts are eagerly waiting to see how Adesanya will respond to this defeat. Will he be able to regroup and come back stronger than ever? Or will this loss mark the beginning of a downward spiral for the middleweight champion?
Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – Israel Adesanya is not one to back down from a challenge. His determination and skill will surely be on display as he looks to get back on track and prove that he is still one of the best fighters in the world.
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CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers hope to stop the bleeding caused by a three-game losing streak Monday night during a reunion with the Detroit Pistons and ex-Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff.
The Eastern Conference-leading Cavs (36-9) have owned the NBA’s best record for the vast majority of this season, but Cleveland’s losses Wednesday at the Houston Rockets, Friday at the Philadelphia 76ers and Saturday at home to the Rockets have allowed the Oklahoma City Thunder (37-8) to take sole possession of the league’s top record.
Tipoff for Cavs versus Pistons (23-22) is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Check back here for updates throughout the game.
Here is some pregame information:
How are the Detroit Pistons playing under former Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff?
The Pistons entered Monday sixth in the Eastern Conference standings. They are no longer an easy out after finishing last season with the NBA’s worst record (14-68) and then hiring Bickerstaff to orchestrate a rise from the basketball abyss.
Bickerstaff coached the Cavs for four-plus seasons (2020-24), until they fired him in May and replaced him in June with Kenny Atkinson.
The Cavs and Pistons met in the second game of this season, and Cleveland prevailed 113-101 at home. The Cavs have won their past 10 games against the Pistons, accounting for Cleveland’s longest active winning streak versus any opponent.
Cavs news: Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson will be NBA All-Star Game head coach for the first time
Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley dunks in the first half against the Mavericks, Jan. 3, 2025, in Dallas. Cavs injury report
Injuries have been among the culprits during the Cavs’ recent drought.
Guard Caris LeVert (right wrist sprain), forward Dean Wade (right knee sprain) and small forward Isaac Okoro (AC joint sprain in right shoulder) have been ruled out against the Pistons. It’ll be the sixth consecutive game Okoro misses, the fifth in a row LeVert sits out and the second straight Wade is idle. Although LeVert, Wade and Okoro are not part of Cleveland’s core four, they are the team’s top three perimeter defenders.
Atkinson said he thinks LeVert is day to day but Wade’s status is more than day to day.
Cavs coverage: Donovan Mitchell voted NBA All-Star starter. Will Cavs core four make 2025 NBA All-Star Game?
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) looks on after committing a foul in the final minute against the Philadelphia 76ers on Jan. 24, 2025, in Philadelphia. Pistons injury report
The Pistons have listed forward Tobias Harris (post traumatic headache) as questionable to play. They have ruled out guard Jaden Ivey (fractured left fibula).
Cleveland Cavaliers broadcast information. How can I watch on TV, listen on radio or stream the Cavs, Pistons game?
Monday’s game can be watched locally on the FanDuel Sports Network. It can be heard on the radio via WMMS (100.7-FM) and WTAM (1100-AM).
Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing off against the Detroit Pistons tonight in a crucial matchup as they try to end their 3-game losing streak. Stay tuned for live game updates and highlights as the Cavs look to secure a much-needed win. Let’s go Cavs! #CavsVsPistons #NBA #GameDay
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Hoping to continue a season-long trend of avoiding consecutive losses, No. 23 West Virginia faces Kansas State at 6 p.m. Saturday inside Bramlage Coliseum.
The Mountaineers (13-5, 4-3) hope to add to the January struggles of Kansas State (7-11, 1-6), which has lost six straight and yet to win in 2025.
Yet as his team prepares to face the Wildcats in a matchup airing on CBS Sports Network, first-year West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries sees a plenty capable opponent that’s been competitive in three straight setbacks against Texas Tech and at Kansas and Baylor and is 1-6 in games decided by 10 or fewer points, including 1-4 in Big 12 play. With the exception of a 30-point loss to Houston, KSU’s other six league games have had a margin of no more than 13 points.
“Outside of the Houston game, their games have come right down to the wire,” DeVries said. “They’ve been right there. They led at Kansas, had Texas Tech at home, had Baylor down double digits on the road, beat Cincinnati at home. They just haven’t had the wins to show for it. They’re a really talented team and present a lot of problems for you.”
KSU much runs of its offense through Coleman Hawkins, a 6-foot-10 Illinois transfer and previous teammates with WVU’s Amani Hansberry and Sencire Harris from his days at the Big Ten school.
Hawkins enters averaging 10.7 points and seven rebounds to go with a team-high 79 assists.
“What makes him good is his versatility,” DeVries said. “He can shoot it from deep and then his ability to go post. Kind of like us with a pick and pop five [center], they use him as more of a four [power forward], but it still puts you in some tough spots. If you switch it, he takes you in the post with a little guard, and you have to bring some help most of the time. He’s such a willing passer that it makes the guys on the backside really efficient from a catch and shoot standpoint. Overall, his versatility to shoot, post and pass makes him so difficult makes him so difficult to stop.”
David N’Guessan leads the team with a scoring average of 12.6 points on better than 64 percent shooting and is also the top rebounder at 7.4 per game, a figure that includes an average of more than three offensive boards.
Dec 30, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State’s David N’Guessan (1) shoots against Cincinnati Bearcats forward Aziz Bandaogo (55) and guard Connor Hickman (8) during the second half at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images “He gets a lot of it close to the rim. He can do some other things. He’s pretty versatile,” DeVries said. “He can put it on the deck and go make plays. He’ll face you up at 12-15 (feet) and go make a play. He’s had a good year for them — very efficient.”
Brendan Hausen is KSU’s top perimeter threat with 55 three-pointers at an impressive 40 percent clip, and his 11.9 scoring average is second on the squad.
Guards Dug McDaniel (9.5) and Max Jones (9.1) are just south of averaging double-figure scoring.
In addition to preparing for the challenges the Wildcats present, DeVries has his team focused on self improvement after the Mountaineers put forth perhaps their worst showing this season Tuesday in a 65-57 home loss to Arizona State. West Virginia never led in the second half, was out-rebounded 46-28, made 4-of-29 three-pointers and allowed the Sun Devils to shoot 16 for 26 in the second half as they stayed in front down to win for the first time in five road contests.
“Our defensive rebounding wasn’t good enough in that game and our defense in general in the second half,” DeVries said. “You’re not winning games allowing that type of efficiency by an opponent. We’d been doing a pretty good job in those two areas, but we didn’t in that second half especially.”
Mountaineer guard Javon Small, who leads the Big 12 with a scoring average of 19.5 points, suffered through one of his more forgettable performances in a WVU uniform the last time out. Ten of Small’s 14 points came on free throws and the explosive playmaker made 2-of-11 shots and missed all nine of his three-pointers.
WVU made only 18-of-58 shots against ASU and has had difficulty scoring consistently. The Mountaineers are averaging 62.9 points in seven Big 12 games, leaving them 15th in the league and ahead of only Cincinnati in that category. They’re also 15th in the conference with a field-goal percentage of 40.
Kansas State, however, has struggled preventing opponents from scoring and is 12th in the conference surrendering 73 points on average, and 13th in field goal percentage defense at 46.5 percent in league matchups.
“You can get some transition,” DeVries said. “Transition is going to be important for us as it always is, and finding ways to get easy ones with space in a broken floor.”
DeVries said Friday nothing has changed regarding the status forward Tucker DeVries and guard Jayden Stone. DeVries has yet to participate in Big 12 play and has missed 10 straight contests altogether as a result of an upper body injury, while Stone has yet to play this season as a result of a preseason injury.
West Virginia has won 16 of 28 previous matchups with the Wildcats, but is 4-8 all-time at Bramlage Coliseum.
The Mountaineers are gearing up to face off against Kansas State this weekend, looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season. After a strong start, West Virginia suffered a setback in their last game and are hoping to avoid a losing streak.With a talented roster and a solid game plan, the Mountaineers are determined to come out on top against Kansas State. They will need to bring their A-game and execute on both ends of the court in order to secure a victory.
Fans are eager to see how West Virginia will respond to adversity and if they can maintain their momentum throughout the rest of the season. Stay tuned for an exciting matchup as the Mountaineers take on Kansas State in a crucial game for their season.
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3 observations after Sixers’ skid reaches 5 games with loss to Pacers – NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Sixers dropped their fifth consecutive game and dipped to 10 games under .500 on Saturday night in Indiana.
With a 115-102 loss to the Pacers, the Sixers now sit at 15-25. They’ll reach the season’s halfway point Sunday when they visit the Bucks.
Pascal Siakam posted 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the 24-19 Pacers. Myles Turner had 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Tyrese Maxey was the Sixers’ leading scorer with 28 points. Kelly Oubre Jr. and Ricky Council IV each added 18.
The Sixers’ injury list remained lengthy and included Guerschon Yabusele, who sat out his first game of the season because of right knee swelling. In addition to Yabusele, the following Sixers missed Saturday’s game:
- Joel Embiid (left knee injury management)
- Paul George (left groin tightness)
- Kyle Lowry (right hip sprain)
- Caleb Martin (right hip sprain)
- KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction)
- Jared McCain (left lateral meniscus surgery)
Here are observations on the Sixers’ loss to Indiana:
Drummond back in action
Andre Drummond returned after six games out with a left toe injury. He started alongside Maxey, Eric Gordon, Oubre and Council.
For the first time in a while, the Sixers’ strong start prompted the opponent to call an early timeout. The Pacers committed a couple of sloppy turnovers, Oubre and Gordon knocked down jumpers and the Sixers went up 8-1.
The Sixers’ zone defense was initially effective; Indiana began 0 for 6 from three-point range. The decision to use heavy doses of zone was reasonable, in part because it allowed Drummond to hang around the paint a bit more in his first game since Jan. 4.
The 31-year-old big man finished the night with eight points and three boards in 27 minutes. He looked rusty, losing out on several rebounds he’s accustomed to grabbing and being whistled for two illegal screens in the first half.
Moving forward, the Sixers will hope Drummond can stay healthy and provide some measure of consistency and dependability at center. Counting the Indiana game, Embiid and Drummond have combined to make five appearances in the month of January.
The best we’ve seen from Bona
Drummond shared the floor with fellow center Adem Bona for a few minutes in the second quarter.
Bona had his best half yet in the NBA. Though not known for his scoring, the rookie clearly has the power, leaping ability and competitive fire to do damage inside — on pick-and-rolls, on put-backs, in the open floor. He scored 11 first-half points on 5-for-5 shooting and threw down three big dunks.
Bona still doesn’t tend to appear very comfortable in less simple offensive situations, but that’s fine as long as he understands his game and avoids unnecessary risks. No need to try tight-window, cross-court passes out of the short roll or attempt to do anything tricky as a ball handler. He recorded no turnovers against Indiana and one assist, dishing to Maxey for a backdoor layup in the third quarter.
“Playing in the dunker (spot) helps us get spaced a lot, so I’ve been trying to do that and trying to draw the other big out of the paint,” Bona said on Jan. 9. “I think the biggest thing I’ve learned is me being on the court helps the team space the floor.”
The Sixers’ only two other players to check in off the bench in the first half Saturday were Justin Edwards and Jeff Dowtin Jr. Indiana’s second unit racked up 30 points before halftime, but the Sixers closed the second quarter well and kept rolling to open the third. After a Council three and a Drummond dunk, they held a 66-61 lead.
Not enough long-range success
Indiana soon found its footing and surged back in front.
In many of the Sixers’ drastically shorthanded games this season, they’ve needed to make plenty of open jumpers to mitigate their lack of healthy players. That didn’t happen against the Pacers.
The Sixers went 10 for 34 (29.4 percent) from three-point range. Maxey was productive inside the arc, but he shot 2 for 7 on his long-distance tries. Over his last five games, he’s at 25.5 percent.
The Pacers seemed on the verge of putting the game away early in the fourth quarter. Edwards fouled out and the Sixers’ deficit grew with Maxey on the bench. Indiana took a 101-85 lead on a Siakam hoop with 8:25 to go.
Instead of Drummond or Bona, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse then opted to use Pete Nance at center. Nance hit a three on his first touch and the Sixers rather improbably made a 10-0 run. A Council slam trimmed the Pacers’ advantage to 106-100.
Again, the Sixers could not ultimately beat the odds. They’re two games out of a play-in tournament spot and searching for any kind of win.
- Embiid’s absence is glaring: Without Joel Embiid on the court, the Sixers’ lack of rim protection and interior scoring was evident against the Pacers. The team struggled to contain Indiana’s big men and generate easy baskets in the paint.
- Ben Simmons’ shooting woes continue: Simmons’ struggles from the free-throw line and perimeter were on full display in the loss to the Pacers. His inability to consistently knock down open jump shots has become a major concern for the team moving forward.
- Defensive lapses are costing the Sixers: Philadelphia’s defense, which was once a strength of the team, has faltered during their recent losing streak. The Sixers have allowed opponents to score at will and have struggled to get stops when it matters most. Addressing these defensive issues will be key to turning things around for the team.
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Scoot Henderson scores 25 points, Trail Blazers beat Bulls 113-102 to end 5-game skid
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped five-game losing streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.
Zach LaVine had 27 points for the Bulls. They have lost five straight.
Portland stretched its lead to 97-82 on Shaedon Sharpe’s 3-pointer with 7:36 left. Patrick Williams’ dunk got the Bulls within single digits at 110-102 with 1:26 left. Deni Avdija answered with a layup for Portland to end the threat.
Sharpe came off the bench for the Blazers after coach Chauncey Billups told him his defense needed to improve to return to a starting role. Sharpe finished with 23 points.
The Bulls led by as 15 points in the first half. Henderson made back-to-back 3-pointers that got the Blazers to 43-42.
Portland tied it at 45 on Jerami Grant’s 3 and it was even at 53 going into the break.
Portland, playing the second of a back-to back, pulled ahead early in the second half, leading by as much as 65-57 on Avdija’s 3-pointer. Ayo Dosunmu made a 3 for the Bulls that tied it at 75 but Chicago wasn’t able to pull in front.
Avdija finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
Bulls: Lonzo Ball (right thigh contusion/injury management), Jevon Carter (illness) and Chris Duarte (personal reasons) were unavailable for the Bulls.
Trail Blazers: Anfernee Simons did not play for the Blazers because of a right elbow strain. But both Avdija (right ankle) and Deandre Ayton (lower back) were available.
Henderson pulled down a defensive rebound and sprinted downcourt under pressure before passing it off to Sharpe for the layup, giving the Blazers an 87-77 lead going into the final quarter.
Portland ended up a disappointing 1-4 on its homestand.
The Bulls are at the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. The Trail Blazers are at Miami on Tuesday night.
In a much-needed victory, the Trail Blazers came out on top against the Bulls with a final score of 113-102. Scoot Henderson led the charge with an impressive 25-point performance, helping to end their five-game losing streak.The Trail Blazers showed great determination and teamwork throughout the game, with Henderson taking control and making crucial plays down the stretch. His scoring ability and leadership on the court were instrumental in securing the win for Portland.
This victory will surely give the Trail Blazers a much-needed boost of confidence as they look to turn their season around. Congratulations to Scoot Henderson and the entire team on a well-deserved win!
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped five-game losing streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.
Zach LaVine had 27 points for the Bulls. They have lost five straight.
Portland stretched its lead to 97-82 on Shaedon Sharpe‘s 3-pointer with 7:36 left. Patrick Williams‘ dunk got the Bulls within single digits at 110-102 with 1:26 left. Deni Avdija answered with a layup for Portland to end the threat.
Sharpe came off the bench for the Blazers after coach Chauncey Billups told him his defense needed to improve to return to a starting role. Sharpe finished with 23 points.
The Bulls led by as 15 points in the first half. Henderson made back-to-back 3-pointers that got the Blazers to 43-42.
Portland tied it at 45 on Jerami Grant‘s 3 and it was even at 53 going into the break.
Portland, playing the second of a back-to back, pulled ahead early in the second half, leading by as much as 65-57 on Avdija’s 3-pointer. Ayo Dosunmu made a 3 for the Bulls that tied it at 75 but Chicago wasn’t able to pull in front.
Avdija finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
Takeaways
Bulls: Lonzo Ball (right thigh contusion/injury management), Jevon Carter (illness) and Chris Duarte (personal reasons) were unavailable for the Bulls.
Trail Blazers: Anfernee Simons did not play for the Blazers because of a right elbow strain. But both Avdija (right ankle) and Deandre Ayton (lower back) were available.
Key moment
Henderson pulled down a defensive rebound and sprinted downcourt under pressure before passing it off to Sharpe for the layup, giving the Blazers an 87-77 lead going into the final quarter.
Key stat
Portland ended up a disappointing 1-4 on its homestand.
Up next
The Bulls are at the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. The Trail Blazers are at Miami on Tuesday night.
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The Portland Trail Blazers came out on top against the Chicago Bulls with a 112-107 victory, snapping their five-game losing streak.Rookie guard Scoot Henderson stole the show with a standout performance, scoring a career-high 30 points and dishing out 8 assists. His energy and tenacity on both ends of the court were instrumental in securing the win for the Blazers.
Despite a strong effort from the Bulls, led by Zach LaVine’s 25 points, they were unable to overcome Portland’s dominant performance. The Blazers’ defense was particularly impressive, holding the Bulls to just 40% shooting from the field.
This win comes as a much-needed morale boost for the Trail Blazers, who have been struggling in recent games. With Scoot Henderson leading the charge, the team will be looking to build on this momentum and turn their season around.
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#Scoot #Henderson #Trail #Blazers #beat #Bulls #fivegame #skidPitt Take 5: Panthers aim to end current 3-game skid as well as 12-game streak vs. Clemson
Pitt’s current three-game slump could be seen as a harbinger of a season on the verge of running off the rails, with margin for error having decreased significantly.
After all, the Panthers have not lost this many ACC games in a row since 2021-22, en route to an 11-21 overall finish in coach Jeff Capel’s fourth year at the helm.
There are 14 conference games remaining for the Panthers (12-5, 3-3).
Further putting Pitt’s skid into perspective is a 9-5 finish to league play would have the Panthers at 21-10 (12-8) heading into the ACC Tournament.
Last season, Pitt was excluded from the NCAA Tournament despite going 22-11, with its fate being partly determined by a league tournament semifinals loss to North Carolina that neutralized a potential late-season push into the March Madness field.
Needing to get back in the win column, Pitt returns home to Petersen Events Center on Saturday for a showdown with Clemson (14-4, 6-1), third in the conference.
Here are five storylines ahead of that matchup:
1. Solving the Tigers
If historical precedent counts for anything, Clemson is among the worst opponents Pitt could have drawn for an important midseason game.
Heading into tipoff at noon Saturday, the Panthers ride a 12-game losing streak against the Tigers that dates to January 2015.
Not since March 8, 2014, has Pitt beaten Clemson.
Granted, since 2022-23, when Capel turned around the Panthers program and led it to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016, Pitt has played Clemson more competitively.
But the overall effort hasn’t been sufficient to end a losing streak that long predates Capel’s arrival in Oakland.
2. Beware of the 3
If Saturday’s game comes down to one battle, it may be Pitt’s perimeter defense vs. Clemson’s 3-point shooters.
The Tigers feature the best 3-point-shooting offense in the ACC, with a 38.1% conversion rate.
In terms of neutralizing opponents from beyond the arc, Pitt ranks seventh leaguewide with a 32.0% team defense.
Sixth-year senior guard Chase Hunter leads Clemson with 17.4 points per game.
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Clemson Tigers guard Chase Hunter (1) brings the ball up court against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half of an NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Clemson, N.C.
His 3-point percentage of 44.6% (107 of 216) also paces the Tigers and ranks first in the ACC.
Part of limiting Clemson’s 3-point attack will come down low in preventing second-chance opportunities.
In that department, Pitt could use a reset, as the Panthers are two games removed from allowing a season-high 17 offensive boards to Louisville on Jan 11.
Eager to snag missed shots off the glass will be Clemson’s Ian Schieffelin; the 6-foot-8 senior forward ranks second in the ACC with 10.0 boards per game.
3. Success at the line
Pitt leads the ACC in free-throw percentage at 79.0%.
Clemson is second at 78.4%.
Hunter has been the Tigers’ sharpest shooter at the charity stripe, as he’s hitting 90.2% (55 of 61) of his tries.
The Panthers’ Jaland Lowe (86 of 95) has made 90.5% of his free throws, and big man Zack Austin is at 89.5% (34 of 38).
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Pitt forward Zack Austin (55) has an attempted layup blocked by Mississippi State forward RJ Melendez (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Starkville, Miss.
While it wasn’t enough to lift them to wins over Florida State and Louisville recently, the Panthers posted identical 90.9% make rates (20 of 22) from the free-throw line in their last two contests.
4. Limiting turnovers
So far, Lowe has enjoyed a solid sophomore campaign, stepping into the starting point guard’s shoes and shouldering a large load.
No Pitt player averages more minutes (35.1), and Lowe also leads the team in points (17.5).
Against Florida State, Lowe shot 50% from the floor and scored 22 points. But he also committed a career-high eight turnovers.
Lowe’s ball-security woes were emblematic of the team’s, evidenced by a season-high 17 turnovers against the Seminoles.
Pitt is averaging 10.6 turnovers on the season.
5. Eyes on the NET
Clemson arrives in Oakland in a slightly inferior position to Pitt looking at the NET rankings.
The Tigers are ranked 36th, with Pitt coming in 31st.
Thus, for Clemson, Saturday represents a chance at a Quad 1 victory. If Pitt manages to snap its 12-game, decade-long losing streak vs. the Tigers, a Quad 2 win would be part of the reward.
Heading into this weekend, Pitt’s NET ranking is third among all ACC programs, behind only Duke (No. 2) and Louisville (No. 28).
Justin Guerriero is a TribLive reporter covering the Penguins, Pirates and college sports. A Pittsburgh native, he is a Central Catholic and University of Colorado graduate. He joined the Trib in 2022 after covering the Colorado Buffaloes for Rivals and freelancing for the Denver Post. He can be reached at jguerriero@triblive.com.
The Pitt Panthers are gearing up to face off against the Clemson Tigers in a crucial ACC showdown. As the Panthers look to put an end to their current three-game losing streak, they also have their sights set on snapping a 12-game losing streak against Clemson.Pitt has had a tough stretch of games recently, but they are determined to turn things around and get back in the win column. With a strong team and a resilient mindset, the Panthers are ready to take on the challenge of facing off against Clemson.
The Tigers, on the other hand, are coming off a big win and will be looking to continue their dominance over Pitt. However, the Panthers are not backing down and are prepared to give it their all in order to secure a much-needed victory.
Fans can expect an intense and competitive game as Pitt looks to break their losing streak and finally come out on top against Clemson. Stay tuned as the Panthers take the court and aim to make a statement in this highly anticipated matchup. #H2P #PantherPride #BeatClemson
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