Nets vs. Bulls Preview CHICAGO, IL (AP) – The Chicago Bulls were one of the few teams to struggle against the New Jersey Nets last season. The addition of Carlos Boozer should help remedy those troubles.
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South Florida vs. UConn Preview HARTFORD, CT (AP) – For the first time this season, Jim Calhoun will see how Connecticut responds to a loss.
Minnesota vs. Michigan State Preview EAST LANSING, MI (AP) – Tom Izzo has made a point of using a rigorous non-conference schedule to prepare Michigan State for Big Ten play and beyond. He may have overestimated the Spartans’ ability to cope with the challenge this season.
Kentucky vs. Louisville Preview LOUISVILLE, KY (AP) – Louisville coach Rick Pitino thought it looked like roller derby. Kentucky center Josh Harrellson kept waiting for another fight to break out. Coach John Calipari sensed a maliciousness that bordered on unseemly.
Coyotes vs. Blues Preview ST. LOUIS, MO (AP) – When St. Louis visited Phoenix last month, backup goaltender Ty Conklin wasn’t particularly sharp for the Blues in a loss.
Canucks vs. Stars Preview DALLAS, TX (AP) -The holiday season has been very good to the Vancouver Canucks. They’d like to close the month with a new franchise record.
Predators vs. Wild Preview MINNEAPOLIS, MN (AP) – The Nashville Predators are in the midst of a scoring drought and have struggled to find their offensive rhythm. In order to avoid a season-high losing streak, they’ll have to take advantage of the injury-riddled Minnesota Wild.
Knicks vs. Magic Preview ORLANDO, FL (AP) – While the New York Knicks feel they are moving closer to the level of the elite teams in the NBA, the Orlando Magic appear to be returning to that class after remaking their roster.
Old Dominion vs. Missouri Preview COLUMBIA, MO (AP) – Even while adjusting to another new starting point guard, Missouri hasn’t been challenged much at home this season, especially in its past four games there.
BYU vs. Buffalo Preview BUFFALO, NY (AP) – Jimmer Fredette is the biggest reason BYU could be in for a memorable season. He isn’t the team’s only senior guard, however, that opponents have to worry about.