Rare Winning Streak Chicago,Il – With inconsistency one of the most consistent elements of this season’s squad, the Bulls go for their first three-game winning streak of 2008-09 on Saturday.
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Rolling Along Charlotte,N.C. -The Portland Trail Blazers continue to dominate Eastern Conference opponents. They didn’t fare nearly as well last season, partly due to losses to teams such as the lowly Charlotte Bobcats.
Statement Game Clemson,S.C – Wake Forest’s next victory could further cement the Demon Deacons status as one of the country’s elite teams.
Best Start In Years College Station,Tx. – Off to their best start in 23 seasons, Oklahoma still doesn’t feel that it is getting the credit it deserves.
Tough As They Come Durham,N.C. – Duke and Georgetown each play one of the toughest schedules in the nation, so it’s fitting these perennial powers would find time to meet.
Rolling Along Calagary,Al – Interrupting the Calgary Flames momentum has been a tough task lately, but stopping them at home has been nearly impossible.
New All Star St. Paul, Mn – Niklas Backstrom is so determined to succeed, so disciplined in his focus that upon learning of his first All-Star selection last week he expressed relief the news was delivered on a day without a game.
Welcome Addition Chicago,Il – Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella gave Milton Bradley a warm welcome when the two met Friday. A handshake, an embrace and an arm around his shoulder.
Big East Battle Louisville,Ky – One of Rick Pitino’s favorite motivational tools during a Louisville film session is to dim the lights, point to an opponent and turn the kid – no matter how anonymous – into the best player in the country.
Cavs Lose West Cleveland,Oh – Cavaliers starting guard Delonte West will miss up to six weeks with a broken right wrist sustained in a nasty fall on Thursday night in Chicago.