Showtime Los Angeles,Ca – Even when they’re not playing at their exceedingly high standards, the Los Angeles Lakers keep finding ways to win.
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Moral Boost Houston,Tex – As satisfying as the Houston Rockets latest victory might have been, they’d surely consider one Thursday night to be a lot more meaningful.
Reeling Bruins Palo Alto,Ca – Poor defense may have ruined UCLA’s chances of capturing the Pac-10 regular-season title. Perhaps a review of the last matchup with Stanford will give the Bruins some insight on how to improve.
Revenge Minded Chapel Hill,N.C. – Wake Forest’s road struggles have cost the team significant ground in the highly competitive ACC race. The Demon Deacons hope continued success at home can help them make it up.
Conference Rivals Birmingham, Ala. (AP) – The basket that wasn’t. The liquor bottle flung onto the court. The streaks.
Repeat Performance Champaign,Ill – Fresh off one of its best shooting games of the season, Illinois has quieted some of the critics following an embarrassing offensive performance.
Defensive Turnaround Dallas,Tex – A renewed defense has the St. Louis Blues climbing back into playoff contention. The Dallas Stars are looking to turn around a lagging offense to keep from falling out.
Wood Ailing Goodyear,Arz – Indians closer Kerry Wood hasn’t thrown off a mound since last weekend because of a sore back, and Cleveland manager Eric Wedge says the team will give him a few more days of rest before he pitches again.
Nebraska QB Leaving Lincoln – Neb. Nebraska quarterback Patrick Witt, who was expected to compete for a starting job next season, has decided to transfer to another school.
Tough Times New York,N.Y. – The NFL is cutting jobs, franchises are trimming budgets and some team officials are concerned the league may lose significant revenue sources.