Struggling Fits Struggling teams have been giving the Milwaukee Bucks problems. The New York Knicks certainly fit that bill, with their struggles reaching alarming levels. The Bucks, one of the NBA’s hottest teams just last week, look to avoid a third straight loss to an inferior opponent Friday night when they face a Knicks club coming off one of the worst losses in franchise history.
Author: Anthony Rome
Public Likes Fresno to Roll This is the finale for both of these clubs as the Fresno State Bulldogs invade Las Cruces to take on the NM State Aggies. Head Coach Pat Hill’s Bulldogs had themselves a bounce back season in ’07 after going (4-8) a season ago and missed out on going bowling for the first time in seven years. That won’t be the case this season, as last weeks win over K-State now has them at (7-4) on the year and a bowl game certainly looks to be on the horizon. The same can’t be said of New…
First Major Test Washington State’s most recent victory may help prepare it for its first major test of the season. Playing with their highest ranking ever, the No. 6 Cougars look to remain undefeated when they visit unbeaten Baylor on Friday night as part of the Big 12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series.
Trying to Get One at Home The San Jose Sharks hope to salvage at least one win from their four-game homestand when they face the Colorado Avalanche, one of the worst road teams in the NHL.
Stars Travel to Pittsburgh When the Dallas Stars lost their last time out, it was the first time since their front-office shakeup earlier this month that they failed to earn at least one point. They hope to start a new run Friday when they visit the last-place Pittsburgh Penguins for the first time since 2004.
Searching For a Home Win The Seattle SuperSonics are off to the worst home start in franchise history. Turning things around could be a challenge with the surging Indiana Pacers coming to town. The Sonics try again for their first home victory on Friday when the Pacers visit KeyArena in search of their fifth win in six games.
Another Tough Challenge A dominating performance by an opposing big man helped send the Phoenix Suns to their second straight loss Wednesday. Now they look to come up with an answer for 6-foot-11 Dwight Howard as they try to avoid a third straight defeat Friday when they host the streaking Orlando Magic, who have won more games than any other NBA team.
Impressive Streak Already off to a strong start this season, Utah’s Carlos Boozer is having a particularly strong week so far. Boozer will try to build on an impressive three-game stretch when the Jazz host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.
Plenty to Work on His team’s first losing streak of the season is over, but Dallas coach Avery Johnson thinks he still has plenty of work to do. Now, the Mavericks will get a chance to work out the kinks Friday when they host a Portland Trail Blazers team they have dominated at home recently.
Oh so Good The schedule says the Boston Celtics are playing their second game in as many nights. It’s been a bit longer, though, since they faced any actual competition. One night after a stunningly easy victory, Boston goes for its second straight win over a struggling team when it visits the Miami Heat on Friday.