Home Court Favs Los Angeles,Ca – The Los Angeles Lakers are the Pacific Division champions. That’s clearly not the title they’ve had their eye on.
Author: Mark
Big 10 Final Indiapolis,Ind – Just last week, Purdue was out of sync and scuffling, and didn’t look much like a NCAA tournament team.
Things Have Changed Atlanta,Ga – Two seasons ago, both the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers were 50-loss teams riding lengthy playoff droughts.
ACC Final Atlanta,Ga – Duke was hoping for another shot at its biggest rival in the championship game of the ACC tournament. Instead, the ninth-ranked Blue Devils had better be prepared for pesky No. 22 Florida State.
Coming Together New York,N.Y. – Going into the weekend, the New York Rangers appeared to be gaining momentum in the Eastern Conference playoff race under new coach John Tortorella.
Back On Top Pittsburgh,Pa – Back-to-back losses to the Boston Bruins earlier this season helped temporarily drop the Pittsburgh Penguins out of an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
Hard Times Chicago,Ill – The Chicago Blackhawks haven’t looked very ready recently with the way they’re starting games, let alone ready for a return to the postseason.
Uncertain Status Atlanta,Ga – A quick choice by Ty Lawson in January extended North Carolina’s run of success against Florida State. Any decision on the star’s status for the ACC tournament requires more deliberation.
Early Struggles Indianapolis,In – Michigan State has made it to four Final Fours and won a national championship under coach Tom Izzo, but the conference tournament has been a considerably different story.
Run And Gun Phoenix,Arz – The last time they faced Oklahoma City, the Phoenix Suns appeared to be back on track with their run-and-gun style.