Magic Tough on LeBron Not many teams did a better job defensively against the Cleveland Cavaliers last season than the Orlando Magic. Like most teams, however, it doesn’t mean they were able to stop LeBron James. The Magic look to continue their success on defense against the Cavaliers as the teams open their season series Wednesday night.
Author: Anthony Rome
On a Roll One season after surprisingly winning the Northwest Division, the rest of the NHL appears to have caught up with the Vancouver Canucks. Their own division, though, continues lagging behind. The Canucks look to stay unbeaten against Northwest foes and extend their winning streak to a season-best four games on Wednesday night when they host the Edmonton Oilers at GM Place.
Tough Week After the Dallas Stars made a third straight exit in the first round of the playoffs last season and got off to a slow start in 2007-08 that included a stunning loss in their last game, general manager Doug Armstrong finally paid with his job. What has been a rough week for the Stars continues when they host the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, a day after Armstrong was dismissed after more than five years as GM.
Pistons in Portland Since the Portland Trail Blazers traded away Rasheed Wallace, they’ve yet to beat him or the Detroit Pistons at the Rose Garden. Wallace and the Pistons will go for their fifth straight win in Portland on Tuesday, looking to continue a streak that began about two weeks after Wallace arrived in Detroit in February 2004.
After Four Straight To stay near the top of the competitive Southwest Division, the Houston Rockets know they’ll have to win some close games. Tracy McGrady should help their chances. After leading the Rockets to a comeback victory over the weekend, McGrady looks to help them win their fourth straight when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies in a division matchup on Tuesday.
Tuesday MAC Battle The MAC kicks-off Week 12 on the college football gridiron as the Tom Amstutz coached Toledo Rockets invade Muncie to take on the Cardinals of Ball State. The winner of this game has a chance to secure one of the three Bowl game slots the MAC has been allotted.
Shootout in The West Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had trouble scoring on anyone so far this season. Then again, they haven’t faced the San Antonio Spurs. That will change Tuesday when the high-scoring Lakers visit the defending world champion Spurs, one of the league’s best defensive teams.
In a Funk Dirk Nowitzki’s shooting skills have helped the Dallas Mavericks forward earn a reputation as one of the NBA’s most efficient superstars. Early this season, though, Nowitzki hasn’t lived up to that distinction. Nowitzki looks to snap out of a rare shooting funk as the Mavericks (4-2) try to rebound from an ugly loss with a home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers (2-4) on Tuesday.
Hot Start For Magic Rashard Lewis spent nine seasons with Seattle, but decided to leave as a free agent over the summer when the SuperSonics began their rebuilding process. So far, Lewis’ choice is looking like a smart one. Lewis will face his former team for the first time on Tuesday when his Southeast Division-leading Orlando Magic look to send the Sonics to their first 0-8 start in franchise history.
Starting Over After its franchise record-tying winning streak was halted, the Detroit Red Wings look to rebound Tuesday against the slumping St. Louis Blues as they continue a long stretch of games against Central Division foes.