* Alex Ovechkin scored his 28th career hat trick and tied Marcel Dionne and Bobby Hull for the sixth most in NHL history.
NBA Preview: Washington Wizards (12-7) at Dallas Mavericks (10-7)
The Washington Wizards will go for a sweep of back-to-back road games when they visit the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.
NBA Preview: Charlotte Hornets (13-8) at Houston Rockets (2-16)
The Charlotte Hornets have found their shooting touch.
NBA Preview: Miami Heat (12-7) at Chicago Bulls (13-7)
The Miami Heat conclude a four-game road trip on Saturday, taking on the Chicago Bulls in Chicago.
NBA Preview: Orlando Magic (4-16) at Cleveland Cavaliers (9-10)
The Cleveland Cavaliers would like nothing more than to halt their current losing streak.
NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns (16-3) at Brooklyn Nets (14-5)
When the Phoenix Suns visit the Brooklyn Nets Saturday night and put their 15-winning game streak on the line, the narrative will be it is a measuring stick game for two teams at or near the top of their respective conferences.
NBA Preview: New York Knicks (10-9) at Atlanta Hawks (11-9)
The Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks have both learned how difficult the burden of expectations can be for teams fresh off a surprise playoff appearance.
NBA Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves (9-10) at Philadelphia Sixers (10-9)
The Philadelphia 76ers may receive a significant boost from the return of Joel Embiid when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.







