Detroit’s narrowing grip on the East was dealt another blow Tuesday when veteran forward Tobias Harris left the Pistons’ loss to the Lakers with a first-quarter hip sprain.
Two years removed from a record-setting skid, the Pistons have surged to the top of the East behind Cade Cunningham’s ascent and J.B. Bickerstaff’s defense-first identity.
Detroit’s surge to the top of the East hit an uneasy moment on New Year’s night when center Jalen Duren left with an ankle injury, clouding the outlook for a team built on youth and health.
Rick Pitino said St. John’s struggled to contain Duke’s interior scoring in a Sweet 16 loss that ended the Red Storm’s 2026 NCAA Tournament run.
Rick Pitino leads St. John’s into a Sweet 16 matchup with Duke, carrying decades-old motivation tied to one of college basketball’s most iconic moments.
Rick Pitino’s St. John’s team has surged through the Big East, riding a seven-game winning streak while balancing star performances with emerging role players ahead of March Madness.