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Michigan State vs. Northwestern men's basketball

Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr., second from right, smiles as he celebrates with teammates after scoring a basket against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr., second from right, smiles as he celebrates with teammates after scoring a basket against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
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Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson, Jr. (2) smiles as he celebrates with teammates after guard Cassius Winston made a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson, Jr. (2) smiles as he celebrates with teammates after guard Cassius Winston made a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
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Northwestern forward Gavin Skelly (44) reacts after being called for his foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill. Michigan State won 65-60.
Northwestern forward Gavin Skelly (44) reacts after being called for his foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill. Michigan State won 65-60.
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Michigan State guard Joshua Langford, left, passes against Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
Michigan State guard Joshua Langford, left, passes against Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
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Michigan State fans cheer for their team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
Michigan State fans cheer for their team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
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Michigan State Michigan State guard Cassius Winston, left, celebrates with guard/forward Miles Bridges after scoring a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill. Michigan State won 65-60.
Michigan State Michigan State guard Cassius Winston, left, celebrates with guard/forward Miles Bridges after scoring a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill. Michigan State won 65-60.
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Michigan State guard Joshua Langford, top, guards Northwestern forward Vic Law during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill. Michigan State won 65-60.
Michigan State guard Joshua Langford, top, guards Northwestern forward Vic Law during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill. Michigan State won 65-60.
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Northwestern Wildcats center Dererk Pardon (5) fouls Michigan State Spartans guard Joshua Langford (1) during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
Northwestern Wildcats center Dererk Pardon (5) fouls Michigan State Spartans guard Joshua Langford (1) during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
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Michigan State Spartans forward Xavier Tillman (23) passes the ball against Northwestern Wildcats center Barret Benson (25) during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
Michigan State Spartans forward Xavier Tillman (23) passes the ball against Northwestern Wildcats center Barret Benson (25) during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
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Michigan State Spartans guard Cassius Winston (5) celebrates a three point shot against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
Michigan State Spartans guard Cassius Winston (5) celebrates a three point shot against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
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Northwestern Wildcats guard Isiah Brown (12) controls the ball against Michigan State Spartans guard Cassius Winston (5) during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Northwestern Wildcats guard Isiah Brown (12) controls the ball against Michigan State Spartans guard Cassius Winston (5) during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Michigan State Spartans guard Matt McQuaid (20) celebrates his three point shot against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
Michigan State Spartans guard Matt McQuaid (20) celebrates his three point shot against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
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Michigan State Spartans forward Kenny Goins (25) grabs the ball against Northwestern Wildcats center Barret Benson (25) during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
Michigan State Spartans forward Kenny Goins (25) grabs the ball against Northwestern Wildcats center Barret Benson (25) during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
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Michigan State Spartans guard Matt McQuaid (right) celebrates with Spartans forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (left) during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
Michigan State Spartans guard Matt McQuaid (right) celebrates with Spartans forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (left) during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
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Michigan State Spartans forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (2) goes up for a shot against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
Michigan State Spartans forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (2) goes up for a shot against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
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Michigan State Spartans forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (far right) celebrates with his team during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
Michigan State Spartans forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (far right) celebrates with his team during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
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The Michigan State Spartans bench celebrates during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
The Michigan State Spartans bench celebrates during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
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Michigan State Spartans forward Nick Ward (44) goes up for a shot against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
Michigan State Spartans forward Nick Ward (44) goes up for a shot against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
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Northwestern Wildcats forward Vic Law (behind) and forward Gavin Skelly (front) pressure Michigan State Spartans guard/forward Miles Bridges (center) during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
Northwestern Wildcats forward Vic Law (behind) and forward Gavin Skelly (front) pressure Michigan State Spartans guard/forward Miles Bridges (center) during the second half at Allstate Arena. The Spartans won 65-60.
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Michigan State forward Nick Ward, left, and Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
Michigan State forward Nick Ward, left, and Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
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Michigan State guard/forward Miles Bridges, left, passes against Northwestern center Barret Benson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
Michigan State guard/forward Miles Bridges, left, passes against Northwestern center Barret Benson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
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Michigan State Spartans guard Joshua Langford (1) goes up for a shot against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Allstate Arena.
Michigan State Spartans guard Joshua Langford (1) goes up for a shot against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Allstate Arena.
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Michigan State Spartans guard/forward Miles Bridges (22) drives against Northwestern Wildcats forward Gavin Skelly (44) during the first half at Allstate Arena. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Michigan State Spartans guard/forward Miles Bridges (22) drives against Northwestern Wildcats forward Gavin Skelly (44) during the first half at Allstate Arena. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Northwestern Wildcats center Dererk Pardon (5) dunks against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Allstate Arena.
Northwestern Wildcats center Dererk Pardon (5) dunks against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Allstate Arena.
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Michigan State Spartans forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (2) drives against Northwestern Wildcats center Dererk Pardon (5) during the first half at Allstate Arena.
Michigan State Spartans forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (2) drives against Northwestern Wildcats center Dererk Pardon (5) during the first half at Allstate Arena.
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Michigan State Spartans forward Kenny Goins (25) drives against Northwestern Wildcats guard Anthony Gaines (11) during the first half at Allstate Arena.
Michigan State Spartans forward Kenny Goins (25) drives against Northwestern Wildcats guard Anthony Gaines (11) during the first half at Allstate Arena.
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Michigan State Spartans forward Nick Ward (44) drives against Northwestern Wildcats center Dererk Pardon (left) and guard Scottie Lindsey (20) during the first half at Allstate Arena.
Michigan State Spartans forward Nick Ward (44) drives against Northwestern Wildcats center Dererk Pardon (left) and guard Scottie Lindsey (20) during the first half at Allstate Arena.
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Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Allstate Arena.
Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Allstate Arena.
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Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Allstate Arena.
Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Allstate Arena.
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Michigan State forward Nick Ward, right, goes up for a shot against Northwestern center Barret Benson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
Michigan State forward Nick Ward, right, goes up for a shot against Northwestern center Barret Benson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
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Michigan State forward Nick Ward, right, shoots over Northwestern center Dererk Pardon during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
Michigan State forward Nick Ward, right, shoots over Northwestern center Dererk Pardon during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
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Michigan State guard Cassius Winston, right, shoots over Northwestern guard Aaron Falzon during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston, right, shoots over Northwestern guard Aaron Falzon during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Rosemont, Ill.
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