Jason Patt

The Pistons snapped their six-game losing streak on Friday and remain fourth in the Central Division thanks to the struggles of the Cavaliers.

The Pistons stayed close with the Clippers through three quarters, but could not come up with enough plays late in an 88-76 loss.

Detroit Lions cornerback Jacob Lacey underwent tests on his knee Monday and could be out for the season.

Michigan's Dennis Norfleet has moved from running back to cornerback and could see time there in the Outback Bowl against South Carolina. The freshman will continue to return kicks.

John Beilein faces his old school for the first time when No. 3 Michigan faces West Virginia in the Brooklyn Hoops Winter Festival.

The Pistons sit at 7-18 and are in fourth place in the Central Division, just 1½ games ahead of the last place Cavaliers.

The Pistons look to bounce back from a loss on Monday when the Nuggets visit Detroit on Tuesday.

The Detroit Pistons held the Cleveland Cavaliers to 33.7 percent shooting in a 89-79 win on Monday night.

Michigan Wolverines guard Nik Stauskas earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors for the second straight week after brilliant performances against North Carolina State and Bradley.

The Michigan Wolverines remain at No. 3 in both polls, while the Michigan State Spartans dropped to No. 19 in the AP Top 25 and No. 17 in the USA Today Coaches Poll.