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NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers (30-34) at Detroit Pistons (15-49)

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NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers (30-34) at Detroit Pistons (15-49)

The Detroit Pistons begin a five-game homestand with a long losing streak.

Prior to their game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night, the Detroit Pistons had lost seven straight.

On Saturday, Detroit was hammered by Cleveland by 114-90 and committed 24 turnovers. After falling nine points behind at the half, the Pistons were outscored 42-22 in the third quarter.

The fact that Casey’s starting five and rotation have been constantly changing due to injuries and roster additions and deletions has not helped matters.

Bojan Bogdanovic, the team’s leading scorer, missed Saturday because of a sore Achilles. Isaiah Stewart, power forward, and Jalen Duren, center, both missed time with injuries to their right hips, necessitating Casey’s creation of a brand-new frontcourt lineup. Watch Killian Hayes passed on the game in the second from last quarter because of a hand injury.

Marvin Bagley III, who led the Pistons with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks, was a bright spot. Since returning from a hand injury that kept him out for nearly two months, Bagley has been averaging 17.5 points and 13.0 rebounds in four games.

The Trail Blazers will play the third game of a six-game road trip and the tail end of a back-to-back. On Sunday, Portland defeated Orlando 122-119 to end a three-game losing streak.

Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers with 41 points, his 14th game this season with 40 or more points. Over the past five games, he has scored 42.2 points on average.

In the final minute of the game against Orlando, Nassir Little hit the winning 3-pointer, and the Trail Blazers won the game with free throws.

Jerami Grant, a former Piston, scored 20, grabbed six rebounds, and provided seven assists. On Jan. 2, the Trail Blazers defeated the Pistons 135-106, and Grant scored 36 points in 28 minutes.

Portland played without starters Jusuf Nurkic (left calf strain) and Anfernee Simons (right lower leg sprain) on Sunday.

Billups will coach on Monday against the team he led to the 2004 and 2005 NBA Finals.

NBA Preview: Philadelphia Sixers (41-32) at Indiana Pacers (29-36)

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NBA Preview: Philadelphia Sixers (41-32) at Indiana Pacers (29-36)

The Philadelphia 76ers may be without two starters when they play the Indiana Pacers on Monday, despite winning what is widely considered to be their biggest game of the season.

After suffering injuries during Saturday’s dramatic 133-130 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, Tobias Harris (left calf soreness) and P.J. Tucker (back spasms) are unlikely to be available.

Milwaukee’s 16-game winning streak was snapped when Philadelphia came back from an 18-point deficit in the third quarter and scored 48 points in the fourth. James Harden finished with 38 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds, including 19 in the final period.

Tyrese Maxey had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Georges Niang had 16 points. Joel Embiid had 31 points and 10 rebounds. In four consecutive games, Maxey has scored at least 23 points.

The Sixers, who had lost 106 games in a row when trailing by 14 or more points on the road going into the fourth quarter, could use the victory as a turning point.

Despite Philadelphia’s victory, Rivers wants to make sure his team remembers that it was only one game.

The final two games of the Sixers’ five-game road trip are against Indiana and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Indiana has won three of its last four, including a 125-122 triumph over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.

After missing one game due to tightness in his right calf, Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton returned and scored 29 against Chicago, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds remaining. With the victory, Indiana tied for 11th in the Eastern Conference.

Jordan Nwora, who was acquired from the Milwaukee Bucks a month ago, took Aaron Nesmith’s place in the starting lineup after he missed Sunday’s game with a sore left hip. In the win over Chicago, Nwora scored ten points and grabbed five rebounds.

Center Myles Turner, who scored 40 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics on February 23 to tie his career high, has also provided the Pacers with a boost over the past week. In January, Turner extended his contract with Indiana by two years and $60 million.

NBA Preview: Boston Celtics (45-20) at Cleveland Cavaliers (40-26)

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NBA Preview: Boston Celtics (45-20) at Cleveland Cavaliers (40-26)

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have the Boston Celtics on Monday night in the second gathering between the groups in Spring, and the fourth and last matchup of the normal season.

Cleveland has a 2-1 advantage in the series. Boston won 117-113 at home on Wednesday, while Cleveland won 114-113 in overtime on November 2 and 132-123 in Boston on October 28.

In a shootout at the game on Wednesday, Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell scored 44 points more than Boston’s Jayson Tatum. However, the Celtics were able to hold off a Cavaliers comeback from as much as 19 points down in the fourth quarter thanks to Tatum’s final two free throws.

On Saturday, the Cavaliers beat Detroit 114-90 to make up for their loss. With 106.4 points allowed per game, Cleveland’s best defense in the NBA has held an opponent to less than 100 points for the 21st time in this victory.

Evan Mobley, a forward in his second season, and center Jarrett Allen, a center, have been crucial to the Cavaliers’ dominance on the defensive end.

Allen blocks 1.2 shots per game, while Mobley blocks 1.4 shots per game. Additionally, Cleveland opponents are held to 9.4 offensive rebounds per game, which ranks third in the NBA. The Cavaliers have the third-lowest percentage of field goal attempts allowed per game, at 83.6, as a result.

After losing to New York on Sunday in double overtime by a score of 131-129, Boston heads into this game on Monday, the second leg of a back-to-back.

Al Horford finished with 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Celtics, Jaylen Brown had 29 points and eight rebounds, and Tatum had 40 points and 11 rebounds.

The defeat was Boston’s third in as many games and their second in a row. However, in his post-game press conference, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla stated that he had “zero” concern about the term trending in the wrong direction throughout the remainder of the season.

With 117.5 points per game, Boston is fourth in the league in scoring. The Celtics had scored 113 points at the end of regulation on Sunday, falling short of their 48-minute goal of more than 117 points per game in all three of their recent defeats.

Protectively, Boston has permitted more than its normal yield (112.1 focuses per game) in every one of the last three games, including the latest gathering with Cleveland.

NWSL: Orlando Pride Sign Forward Messiah Bright to Three-Year Deal

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NWSL: Orlando Pride Sign Forward Messiah Bright to Three-Year Deal

2023 NWSL Draft pick joins Pride through 2025 season

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Pride and forward Messiah Bright have agreed to a three-year contract, signing the player through the 2025 NWSL season, it was announced today. Bright was drafted by the Pride in the second round, No. 21 overall, in the 2023 NWSL Draft.  

“Messiah has the potential to be one of the most dangerous attackers in the NWSL, something the Club knew when we drafted her this year,” VP of Soccer Operations and General Manager Haley Carter said. “She has had a great preseason, showcasing the skills she possesses and becoming a great fit for the culture we are building in our locker room. We know she still has so much untapped potential and we are excited that Orlando will be where she develops and grows as an athlete and person. We’re really looking forward to the important role she is going to play in achieving our goals, this year and in the future.” 

Bright played collegiately at Texas Christian University for five years and finished her career with 50 goals and 17 assists in 102 games played, all of which were starts. She ranks as the program’s all-time leader in goals and points (118) along with earning All-Big 12 honors in each of her five years with the Horned Frogs. Bright also was a two-time United Soccer Coaches All-American during her time in Fort Worth. 

“I am beyond excited to be able to stay in purple and call Orlando home for the next few years. It’s always been a dream of mine to play professional soccer, and I finally get to do that with such an amazing team,” Bright said. “The experience thus far is something I have been truly grateful for. The team as well as the coaching staff have welcomed me with open arms, and they drive me to be the best person I can be on and off the pitch. I can’t wait to see my development and give it my all for the Club and our fans!” 

During the 2022 campaign at TCU, Bright posted double-digit goals for the third time in her NCAA career, netting 10 for the Horned Frogs as they made a run to their third-consecutive Sweet 16 appearance. During the 2021 season, the forward racked up 17 goals, which set the program record for goals scored in a single season and was tied for fourth nationally.  

At the international level, Bright earned a call-up to the U-23 U.S. Women’s National Team in 2022 and for U-18 USWNT training camps in Florida and Switzerland in 2018. 

Most recently, Bright provided the assist on Julie Doyle’s game-winning goal on February 23 in the Pride’s 2-0 preseason win over the Kansas City Current.  

The Pride open their 2023 season on the road, traveling to face Portland Thorns FC on March 26. The home season will begin on April 2, with Angel City FC coming to Exploria Stadium for a 5:30 p.m. ET kickoff.  

Tickets for that match, as well as full season ticket packages, half season ticket packages and group tickets, are available here.  

TRANSACTION: Orlando Pride signs forward Messiah Bright to a three-year contract through the 2025 season. 

Messiah Bright (meh-CY-uh) 
Number: 23
Position: Forward 
Height: 5-9 
Born: January 12, 2000 in Dallas, Texas 
Hometown: Dallas, Texas 
Citizenship: USA 

MLS: New York City Football Club Acquired Midfielder Santiago Rodriguez from Montevideo City Torque as a Designated Player

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MLS: New York City Football Club Acquired Midfielder Santiago Rodriguez from Montevideo City Torque as a Designated Player

New York, N.Y., – New York City Football Club (NYCFC) today announced that it has acquired Midfielder Santiago Rodriguez as a Designated Player from Montevideo City Torque through the 2027 season. 

The Uruguayan will don the number 10 jersey and will be available for selection against Chicago Fire FC. Rodriguez is now a U.S. Permanent Resident and will not occupy an international roster spot.   

Sporting Director David Lee said: “We are excited to welcome Santi back to NYCFC on a permanent basis. Over the last two seasons Santi developed into one of the most impactful attacking players in MLS and quickly became a very important part of our group. He has an extremely bright future ahead of him and at just 23 years old, we know he will continue to develop and improve.  

“Bringing Santi back to the Club was a priority for us and we are delighted that we have been able to finalize this deal. We’re looking forward to welcoming him back into the group and supporting his development over the years ahead.” 

The Uruguayan arrived to New York in June of 2021, on loan from Montevideo City, and had an immediate impact on the team scoring three goals and providing one assist across 21 regular season matches. A fixture in the lineup, Rodriguez played all four playoff games in the historic 2021 MLS Cup run, scoring in the Eastern Conference Semifinal against New England.  

Rodriguez said: “I am delighted to be coming back to New York City. It’s a City and a Club that I have fell in love with. We have had many successes the past couple season and I hope to continue to bring happiness and silverware to the Club and our fans.  

“I will continue to work hard and grow as a professional every day on-and-off the field and do my part in helping the Club achieve its goals. I am excited to be reunited with the New York City faithful and play in front of them again.”  

2022 was a breakout year for the midfielder helping the Club claim Campeones Cup while scoring seven goals and contributing with 19 assists across all competitions, including four assists in the MLS Cup Playoffs en route to back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals.  

Transaction: New York City acquired Midfielder Santiago Rodriguez from Montevideo City Torque on a Designated Player contract through the 2027 MLS season.  

Name: Santiago Rodriguez 

Date of Birth: January 8, 2000  

Birthplace: Montevideo, Uruguay 

Position: Midfielder 

Weight: 137lb 

Height: 5’ 6”

MLS: New England Revolution Loan Ben Reveno to Birmingham Legion FC

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MLS: New England Revolution Loan Ben Reveno to Birmingham Legion FC

Revolution’s second-round selection in 2022 MLS SuperDraft joins USL Championship side for second pro season

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution have loaned defender Ben Reveno to Birmingham Legion FC of the USL Championship. Reveno will remain on loan with the fifth-year club for the entirety of the 2023 USL Championship season.

Selected 52nd overall by New England in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft, Reveno signed his first professional contract with Revolution II in February 2022 and totaled over 1,500 minutes across 20 appearances and 17 starts in MLS NEXT Pro. Shortly after logging 105 minutes in New England’s Open Cup match vs. New York City FC, the San Jose, Calif. native signed with the first team on May 31, 2022, and made one MLS appearance on June 19 vs. Minnesota United FC. Prior to the draft, the defender played five seasons of collegiate soccer, including two at UC Irvine and three at UCLA. Reveno made 47 starts in 49 appearances for the Bruins, tallying one goal and six assists. As a redshirt senior in 2021, he logged a career-high 1,570 minutes between central defense and outside back. 

New England hosts Houston Dynamo FC tonight at Gillette Stadium for the club’s home opener, with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, 98.5 The Sports Hub, and 1260 AM Nossa Radio USA in Portuguese.

MLS: New York City Football Club Sign Defender Stephen Turnbull to Short-Term Loan

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MLS: New York City Football Club Sign Defender Stephen Turnbull to Short-Term Loan

New York, N.Y. – Today, New York City Football Club made the announcement that it had signed defender Stephen Turnbull to a short-term contract. Turnbull had been on loan from NYCFC II, an MLS NEXT Pro affiliate.

For MLS, U.S. Open Cup, Concacaf Champions League, and exhibition games, clubs can use the Short-Term Contract to sign players on loan from their MLS NEXT Pro affiliate. A player can only play in two league games per season and sign a maximum of four Short-Term Contracts per season.

Turnbull impressed during the First Team’s participation in this year’s preseason. After graduating from Stony Brook University in February of 2022, the defender played a significant role for NYCFC II during the previous season. The attacking fullback had a passing success rate of 82.6% in 1,992 minutes played in 23 games and contributed four assists.

Before today’s away match against Chicago Fire FC, Turnbull will join the team.

Transaction: Stephen Turnbull, a defender, has agreed to a short-term contract with the New York City Football Club.

Lightning recall Defenseman Darren Raddysh from Syracuse

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Lightning recall Defenseman Darren Raddysh from Syracuse

TAMPA BAY — The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today. 

Raddysh, 27, made his season debut with the Lightning on Thursday, March 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins and recorded three hits and two shots. Raddysh has played five career games in the NHL, making his debut December 30, 2021 at Florida. 

The 6-foot-1, 193-pound Raddysh has skated in 50 games this season with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, notching 13 goals and 50 points, ranking second on the Crunch for assists (37) and scoring. Raddysh leads all Crunch defensemen for scoring and ranks second among AHL defenseman scoring leaders. Raddysh also ranks second among all AHL defensemen for assists and tied for second for goals and was selected to represent the North Division at the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic. Raddysh has skated in 339 career AHL contests, notching 42 goals and 170 points.  

The undrafted Raddysh was originally signed by the Lightning to a one-year, two-way contract July 28, 2021 and was re-signed to a two-year, two-way contract June 30, 2022.

Atlanta Dream Sign Mikayla Pivec to Training Camp Contract

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Atlanta Dream Sign Mikayla Pivec to Training Camp Contract

The Atlanta Dream have signed 5-10 guard Mikayla Pivec to a training camp contract, the organization announced today.

Pivec was drafted by the Atlanta Dream in the third round (25th overall) in the 2020 WNBA Draft but chose to sit out the 2020 WNBA season for personal reasons. She joined the Minnesota Lynx’ training camp in 2021, appearing in both preseason games. With Bursa Uludağ in Turkey this season she is averaging 5.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

The Lynwood, Wash. native played in 126 career games (117 starts) for the Oregon State Beavers, averaging 12.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 29.9 minutes per game.

MBB: WAC Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket Released

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MBB: WAC Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket Released

ARLINGTON, Texas—The Utah Valley men’s basketball team has earned the No. 2 seed at next week’s 2023 Hercules Tires Western Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament that will take place March 7-11 in Las Vegas. 
 
Despite winning the 2022-23 WAC regular season title outright and beating Sam Houston in its head-to-head meeting, Utah Valley (24-7, 15-3 WAC, 6.964 points) will be the No. 2 seed due to the WAC’s Resume Seeding System. Sam Houston (24-6, 14-4 WAC, 6.977 points) will be the No. 1 seed.
 
Utah Valley will play on Thursday, March 9 at Orleans Arena against the winner of Tuesday’s first-round game between No. 7 Tarleton and No. 10 UTRGV. Tip-off for Thursday’s quarterfinal game is set to tip-off at 6 p.m. (PT)
 
The winner of Thursday’s quarterfinal will advance to Friday’s semifinal match set for 8 p.m. PT. The championship game of the WAC Tournament will take place on Saturday, March 11 at 8:30 p.m. PT. 
 
All preliminary round games of the 2023 Hercules Tires Basketball Tournament will air live on ESPN+, with the men’s championship game on March 11 airing live at 8:30 p.m. PT on ESPN2.
 
2023 Hercules Tires WAC Basketball Tournament – Men’s Seeds and Schedule
 
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, MICHELOB ULTRA ARENA, LAS VEGAS – MEN’S FIRST ROUND
No. 8 California Baptist vs. No. 9 Abilene Christian – noon PT (ESPN+)
No. 5 Grand Canyon vs. No. 12 UT Arlington – 2 p.m. PT (ESPN+)
No. 7 Tarleton vs. No. 10 UTRGV – 6 p.m. PT (ESPN+)
No. 6 Stephen F. Austin vs. No. 11 Utah Tech – 8 p.m. PT (ESPN+)
 
THURSDAY, MARCH 9, ORLEANS ARENA, LAS VEGAS – MEN’S QUARTERFINALS
No. 1 Sam Houston vs. Game 1 Winner – noon PT (ESPN+)
No. 4 Seattle U vs. Game 2 Winner – 2 p.m. PT (ESPN+)
No. 2 Utah Valley vs. Game 3 Winner – 6 p.m. PT (ESPN+)
No. 3 Southern Utah vs. Game 4 Winner – 8 p.m. PT (ESPN+)
 
FRIDAY, MARCH 10, ORLEANS ARENA, LAS VEGAS – MEN’S SEMIFINALS
Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner – 6 p.m. PT (ESPN+)
Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner – 8 p.m. PT (ESPN+)
 
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, ORLEANS ARENA, LAS VEGAS – MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
Game 9 Winner vs. Game 10 Winner – 8:30 p.m. PT (ESPN2)

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