New Number One Pittsburgh,Pa – Despite not playing in eight days, Pittsburgh has had a historic week.
Author: Mark
Not As Expected West Lafayette,In – Purdue may have been selected as the preseason favorite to win the Big Ten, but hasn’t opened conference play as if it deserved that title.
Playoff Shocker Charlotte,N.C – The Arizona Cardinals were expected by most to be easy prey in another futile trip to the East Coast.
Ravens Advance Nashville,Tn – A not-so-raw rookie and a trustworthy veteran lifted the Baltimore Ravens to the brink of the Super Bowl.
Home Cooking Palo Alto,Ca – James Harden and Arizona State have been here before. They’d like a different ending this time.
Road Blues Anaheim,Ca – Losing one of their best players didn’t keep the Philadelphia Flyers from a win their last time out. It remains to be seen if his absence will become an issue on the remainder of their longest road trip this season.
Fast Start Los Angeles,Ca – Off to their best 30-game start since the 1999-2000 championship season, the Los Angeles Lakers have high aspirations for another title.
Home Sweet Home Cleveland,Oh – Losses anywhere have been rare for the Cleveland Cavaliers over the past two months. At home, defeats have been nonexistent all season.
Injury Issues East Rutherford,NJ – The Montreal Canadiens have continued winning despite an injury list that keeps growing.
Frozen Confine Chicago,Il – For one day, the "Friendly Confines" will be transformed into the "Frozen Confines."