Easy Street New Orleans,La – After surviving a tense finish against one of the Western Conference’s worst teams, the New Orleans Hornets are hoping to make things easier on themselves when they face another.
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Playoff Problems Denver,Co – With his team’s playoff seeding still very much in question, Carmelo Anthony would not let the Denver Nuggets lose to a squad that won’t be participating in the postseason.
Back On Track Toronto,Ont – After falling into a slump last week, Charlotte needed somebody to step up against the Toronto Raptors and Gerald Wallace came through with a big performance.
Home Cooking Charlotte,N.C. – The last time the Carolina Hurricanes won seven consecutive home games, they went on to win their first Stanley Cup. This season, they’re hoping a similar run will help them make a return to the playoffs.
Old Rivals Dayton,Oh – A couple of right turns, an easy merge onto the highway, then 131 miles of wide-open, two-lane interstate. Getting from Morehead State to Louisville isn’t all that difficult.
Don’t Get Caught Miami,Fla – Wake Forest guard Ishmael Smith was parking his car and preparing to leave for the NCAA tournament when he received a warning from a campus cop: Don’t overlook Cleveland State.
A Little Rest East Rutherford,N.J. – All it took to end the New Jersey Devils winning streak was a night off for Martin Brodeur.
Slipping Away Buffalo,N.Y. – The Philadelphia Flyers grip on home-ice advantage in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs is loosening, but even with three losses in four games a spot in the postseason seems fairly secure.
Time To Defend Minneapolis,Min – Ben Woodside let his steely gaze relax for a second, and a sly smile crept across his face. His North Dakota State Bison, in this fifth and most special season, have officially stepped onto the national stage.
Tough Call Dayton,Oh – With the clock for their one-hour mandated practice session expiring, East Tennessee State’s players scurried to both baskets for some final free throws and 3-pointers.