Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Kobe and the Lakers visit Carmelo and the Nuggets, while Butler takes on Wisconsin-Green Bay, and the Senators host the Habs.
Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
The NBA offers up 10 games on Friday night, with Detroit at New Jersey, Phoenix at Washington, Toronto at Orlando, New Orleans at Atlanta, Milwaukee at Cleveland, Utah at Boston, New York at San Antonio, Houston at Memphis, Sacramento at Golden State, and the Lakers at Denver. Los Angeles and Denver have already met once this season, with the Nuggets pulling out a 118-112 home win as a 3-point underdog back on November 11. Carmelo Anthony led the way for Denver with 32 points and 13 boards in that contest, while Nene Hilario had 18 points, and Ty Lawson chipped in with 17 points off the bench. Kobe Bryant had a game-high 34 points in the loss for the Lakers.
As well, a light schedule for college hoops on Friday is highlighted by a pair of Horizon League matchups: Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Valparaiso, and Wisconsin-Green Bay at Butler. The Phoenix (10-9 SU, 6-5 ATS) have won four games in a row, beating Illinois-Chicago 74-50 last time out. Rahmon Fletcher had 20 points for Wisconsin-Green Bay that day. The Bulldogs (13-6 SU, 10-6 ATS) will be looking to shake off a 69-64 loss to Wright State in their last outing. Butler got 15 points from Andrew Smith in that defeat. The Bulldogs pounded the Phoenix 75-57 at home when they matched up last season.
Taking a trip around the rink . . .
Finally, there are four games on the NHL's schedule for Friday, with the Islanders at Buffalo, Tampa Bay at Florida, Dallas at Calgary, and Montreal at Ottawa. The Canadiens fell to 26-17-4 on the season with a 2-1 overtime loss to the Sabres in their last game on Tuesday night. David Desharnais had the lone Montreal goal in that contest, while Carey Price stopped 37 of 39 Buffalo shots. Canadiens forwards Mike Cammalleri (shoulder) and Max Pacioretty (ribs) were both injured in that game and will be out indefinitely. Montreal has won three of four matchups with Ottawa so far this year.
Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
The NBA offers up 10 games on Friday night, with Detroit at New Jersey, Phoenix at Washington, Toronto at Orlando, New Orleans at Atlanta, Milwaukee at Cleveland, Utah at Boston, New York at San Antonio, Houston at Memphis, Sacramento at Golden State, and the Lakers at Denver. Los Angeles and Denver have already met once this season, with the Nuggets pulling out a 118-112 home win as a 3-point underdog back on November 11. Carmelo Anthony led the way for Denver with 32 points and 13 boards in that contest, while Nene Hilario had 18 points, and Ty Lawson chipped in with 17 points off the bench. Kobe Bryant had a game-high 34 points in the loss for the Lakers.
As well, a light schedule for college hoops on Friday is highlighted by a pair of Horizon League matchups: Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Valparaiso, and Wisconsin-Green Bay at Butler. The Phoenix (10-9 SU, 6-5 ATS) have won four games in a row, beating Illinois-Chicago 74-50 last time out. Rahmon Fletcher had 20 points for Wisconsin-Green Bay that day. The Bulldogs (13-6 SU, 10-6 ATS) will be looking to shake off a 69-64 loss to Wright State in their last outing. Butler got 15 points from Andrew Smith in that defeat. The Bulldogs pounded the Phoenix 75-57 at home when they matched up last season.
Taking a trip around the rink . . .
Finally, there are four games on the NHL's schedule for Friday, with the Islanders at Buffalo, Tampa Bay at Florida, Dallas at Calgary, and Montreal at Ottawa. The Canadiens fell to 26-17-4 on the season with a 2-1 overtime loss to the Sabres in their last game on Tuesday night. David Desharnais had the lone Montreal goal in that contest, while Carey Price stopped 37 of 39 Buffalo shots. Canadiens forwards Mike Cammalleri (shoulder) and Max Pacioretty (ribs) were both injured in that game and will be out indefinitely. Montreal has won three of four matchups with Ottawa so far this year.
