Been Awhile Sacramento,Ca – The Chicago Bulls haven’t won in Sacramento since Michael Jordan led them to their sixth NBA title. With the way the Kings are playing right now, Chicago may have its best opportunity to end that slide.
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Can’t Take Lightly Salt lake City, Uth – The Oklahoma City Thunder have been showing opponents lately why they shouldn’t be taken lightly. The stumbling Utah Jazz already witnessed that this month.
Back In Form Detroit,Mi – There’s little doubt that the Boston Celtics have rebounded from a recent slump and reclaimed their early-season form over the course of their current nine-game winning streak.
Home Sweet Home Calgary,Alb – Michael Cammalleri has been feeling right at home in Calgary’s Pengrowth Saddledome lately.
Keep Quiet New York,N.Y. – The New York Yankees are considering whether to ask for confidentiality clauses in future contracts with managers and coaches following Joe Torre’s book on his 12 years with the team.
Unfriendy Visitor Edmonton,Alb – Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom isn’t who the Edmonton Oilers probably want to see after the worst home loss in franchise history.
Superman Is Back New York,N.Y. – Shaq is back in the All-Star game.
One Of The Best Tampa Bay,Fla – The Doomsday Defense. The Purple People Eaters. The Steel Curtain. Exceptional defenses generate colorful, distinctive nicknames that define a style and forge an image that guarantees they will be mentioned for generations.
Lightning Troubles Tampa Bay,Fla – The Philadelphia Flyers are very much a part of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, but it’s not because of their play against the Tampa Bay Lightning this season.
Tough Beats Phoenix,Az – The San Antonio Spurs have dealt the Phoenix Suns some tough losses in recent years, eliminating them from the playoffs three of the last four seasons.