Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle is a basketball lifer. He's played with Boston Celtics legends like Larry Bird. When Carlisle compliments a player, it comes from a genuine place. After Wednesday's 133-119 victory over the Detroit Pistons, the veteran head coach admired a Pacers star for his "stellar" performance.

Joe Louis knocks out John Henry Lewis at 2:39 of the first round to retain the world heavyweight title. Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb buy the New York Yankees for $2.8 million. Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors sets a record for rookies with 58 points in a 127-117 triumph over the Detroit Pistons.

CHEMISTRY LESSON?Jaden Ivey's leg injury gives Detroit Pistons opportunity to experiment with lineups With 0.9 seconds left, Tim Hardaway Jr. split another trip at the line to seal the win.

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DENVER — A lethargic third quarter doomed the Detroit Pistons at the tail end of a road trip on Saturday. They were outscored by the Denver Nuggets 47-28 in the period, en route to a 134-121 defeat.

At first, Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff wasn’t sure what to think. Jaden Ivey laid on the floor for several uncomfortable minutes as trainers examined his leg on Wednesday.