Still The Same Los Angeles,Ca – A little more than a year after a blockbuster trade helped vault them to the top of the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers were mostly content to stick with their talented roster as Thursday’s trade deadline passed.
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Home Cooking Portland,Ore – The Portland Trail Blazers have been tough to beat at home all season. The Atlanta Hawks hope they’re finally learning to win on the road.
Standing Pat Milwaukee,Wis – The Cleveland Cavaliers made a blockbuster deal right before last season’s trade deadline, looking for a spark as they sat nine games out of first place in the Central Division.
Real Magic Charlotte,N.C. – Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic couldn’t have looked much worse in their most recent game, as Howard was a non-factor in a loss that was Orlando’s most lopsided since the big man’s rookie season.
Road Problems Detroit,Mi – If the Anaheim Ducks want to make the playoffs, they may have to play well on their longest road trip of the season. However, they’ll open the six-game trek in Detroit – one of their least favorite places to play.
Not To Happy Charlotte,N.C. – Julius Peppers was slapped with the franchise player tag by Carolina on Thursday, making it more difficult for the star defensive end to get his wish and leave the Panthers.
Jump Start Chapel Hill,N.C. – Tyler Zeller couldn’t pass up a chance to play a meaningful role in North Carolina’s run at another national championship.
Fitting In Tempe,Arz – If Bobby Abreu needs a personal public relations rep, all he has to do is nod to his teammate a few lockers down in the Angels’ spring clubhouse.
Game Changer Washington,D.C. – Alex Ovechkin said sometimes he needs to change up his game, but one thing hasn’t changed for the NHL’s reigning MVP. Whether upright or sliding on the ice, he’s continued scoring, and the Washington Capitals have kept winning.
Road Warriors Salt Lake City,Ut – The Boston Celtics begin the second half of their season in a tight battle for home-court advantage, but it was their recent play on the road that gave them the best record in the Eastern Conference at the All-Star break.