NCAA tournament: Michigan State vs. Syracuse

Michigan State's Nick Ward, right, battles for a rebound with Syracuse's Paschal Chukwu, center, and Marek Dolezaj during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's Lourawls Nairn Jr. moves with the ball during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Syracuse's head coach Jim Boeheim reacts during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. slaps the floor after a play during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's Cassius Winston moves with the ball during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Lourawls Nairn Jr., right, guards Syracuse's Frank Howard, left, during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, guards Syracuse's Oshae Brissett during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's Joshua Langford, right, is pressured by Syracuse's Matthew Moyer during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo calls out to his team during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. grabs a rebound during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Cassius Winston shoots and makes a 3-pointer during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo talks with Miles Bridges, right, during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, is blocked by Syracuse's Oshae Brissett during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's Joshua Langford, right, dives for the ball along with Syracuse's Oshae Brissett, left, during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's Nick Ward dunks during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's bench celebrates during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's Nick Ward celebrates after his dunk during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, guards Syracuse's Oshae Brissett during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, center, battles Syracuse's Frank Howard, left, and Matthew Moyer during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's Matt McQuaid celebrates after a buzzer beater 3-pointer during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's Nick Ward shoots as Syracuse's Bourama Sidibe defends during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges, center, comes off a pick set by Syracuse's Bourama Sidibe, right, to guard Oshae Brissett during the first half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges dunks during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges celebrates after a dunk during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, left, and Ben Carter pressure Syracuse's Marek Dolezaj during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Cassius Winston shoots at the buzzer during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges' father Raymond Bridges looks during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, and Xavier Tillman pressure Syracuse's Oshae Brissett during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Cassius Winston, right, helps up teammate Miles Bridges during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Syracuse's Tyus Battle celebrates after a 3-pointer during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. reacts on the bench late during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges, center, misses a 3-pointer as Syracuse's Bourama Sidibe, left, and Oshae Brissett defend during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

From left, Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr., Miles Bridges and Cassius Winston react after losing to Syracuse on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Matt McQuaid reacts after the game on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, left, fouls Syracuse's Oshae Brissett during the second half on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Miles Bridges, left, and Gavin Schilling walk back to the locker room after the game on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.

Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. answers questions after the game on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Syracuse beat Michigan State 55-53.