Upset Minded Portland, Ore. – Western Kentucky’s goal is not to repeat last season’s surprising run in the NCAA tournament. It’s to make such postseasons commonplace for the Hilltoppers.
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Rising To The Top Kansas City, Mo. – Clemson was once a bottom feeder in the Atlantic Coast Conference, a soft spot in the schedule for powerhouses like Duke, North Carolina and Wake Forest to pad their win totals.
Only He Knows Chapel Hill, N.C.- Ty Lawson sat in the corner of North Carolina’s locker room, surrounded by TV cameras and reporters all asking the same question.
Overcoming It All Kansas City, Mo.- First the head coach was nearly killed in a traffic accident, then their leading scorer was arrested along with the coach’s son and removed from the team.
Staying Alive Denver,Col – The Edmonton Oilers have posted at least one point for five games in a row. They hope to claim two in a second consecutive contest against the last-place Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.
Rolling Along Vancouver,B.C. – While the St. Louis Blues remain in a struggle for one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference, the Vancouver Canucks appear to have removed themselves from that discussion.
Time To Step Up New orleans,La – As good as the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Hornets have been on defense, they’re going to have to tighten up even more if their offensive woes continue.
Playoff Push Memphis,Tenn – The race for first place in the Northwest Division will probably be one of the best down the stretch. That’s why the Portland Trail Blazers must be at their best on a key five-game road trip.
Road Struggles Los Angeles,Ca – The Nashville Predators haven’t been able to win on the road in recent weeks unless they’ve shut out their opponent. No team has been blanked at home more than the one they will visit Monday night.
Over Already Milwaukee,Wis – For the second straight season, the NBA’s Atlantic Division was all but settled by Christmas.