Pistons’ Losing Streak Reaches Six Games – Thursday Sports Wrap

High School
In high school hockey tonight…
– Houghton entertains Negaunee.
– Calumet welcomes Kingsford. Our broadcast will begin at 6:40 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.

On tonight’s boys basketball schedule…
– Hancock tips off at Houghton.
– Calumet entertains Lake Linden-Hubbell.
– Dollar Bay-Tamarack City hosts Ontonagon.
– Jeffers plays at Chassell.
– L’Anse welcomes West Iron County.

In girls hoops this evening, Calumet travels to Ishpeming.

MTU
The Michigan Tech hockey team has gained a new recruit. Defenseman Chris Lipe has announced his commitment to the Huskies. Lipe grew up in Rockford, Michigan, and is playing his second season with the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL.

NBA
The Detroit Pistons’ losing streak reached six games last night, with a tough 108-107 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Detroit fell behind early, but came back to build an 11-point lead after three quarters. Blake Griffin scored 26 points. The Pistons host the Boston Celtics Saturday night.

NHL
The Detroit Red Wings entertain the Ottawa Senators tomorrow night. We’ll join the game in progress after Finlandia basketball on 99.3 The Lift.

NFL
In tonight’s NFL contest, the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Kansas City Chiefs. Hear the broadcast on 99.3 The Lift. Please have your picks in The Wolf Pro Football Challenge turned in by noon today at one of our sponsors.

MLB
The Detroit Tigers have apparently found their shortstop for next season. There are multiple reports that the club has signed a one-year deal with veteran Jordy Mercer, who has played the past seven seasons for the Pirates.

Our Finlandia University basketball coverage resumes tomorrow, when the men’s team welcomes Wisconsin-Stout. The pregame show will begin at 4:40 on 99.3 The Lift, and 993TheLift.com.

Our high school basketball coverage continues Monday, when the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City boys play at Chassell. The pregame show will begin around 7:00 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.

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