BEFORE THE GAME: Michigan basketball's Big Ten title quest begins ... Saint Thomas hit a 3-pointer and Desmond Claude, who fouled out late and tied with Wesley Yates III for a team-high 19 points ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle BEFORE THE GAME: Michigan basketball's Big Ten title quest begins with ... After a free throw, Saint Thomas hit a 3-pointer and Desmond Claude, who fouled out ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle BEFORE THE GAME: Michigan basketball's Big Ten title ... a 3-pointer and Desmond Claude, who fouled out late and tied with Wesley Yates III for a team ...

which tumbled out of bounds. A win would have snapped a nine-game playoff home losing streak for the Pistons, dating back to May 26, 2008 against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals.