The Cavs and Celtics meet in a key Eastern Conference clash in Boston, while second-ranked Kentucky hosts South Carolina.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

There are three games on the NBA's schedule for Thursday, with Milwaukee at Indiana, Denver at Golden State, and Cleveland at Boston. The Cavaliers put an end to their three-game skid on Tuesday night, getting past the Hornets 105-95 at home. LeBron James scored 20 points to go along with 13 assists for Cleveland in that win, while Shaquille O'Neal contributed 20 points and seven rebounds. The Celtics are also coming off a win on Tuesday night, as they got past New York 110-106 at home. Ray Allen led Boston with a team-high 24 points against the Knicks, while Rajon Rondo picked up 15 points and 16 assists.

As well, five ranked teams are in action on the college basketball schedule for Thursday, with Santa Clara at No. 18 Gonzaga, No. 17 Wisconsin at Indiana, Georgia at No. 16 Vanderbilt, Tulsa at No. 5 Duke, and South Carolina at No. 2 Kentucky. The Wildcats won their seventh game in a row on Saturday, getting past Vanderbilt by a score of 58-56; DeMarcus Cousins had 19 points in that win, which moved Kentucky to 26-1 (14-11 ATS). The Gamecocks fell 63-55 to Tennessee in their last game on Saturday, with Brandis Raley-Ross scoring 16 points in the defeat. South Carolina is now 14-12 (9-14 ATS) through 26 games.

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