Rose on threshold of super-stardom, playing like an MVP

Last year, we celebrated Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose for becoming the first Bulls All-Star since Michael Jordan in 1998.  The confetti and blow horn sales will remain high in Chicago because Rose is about to add his name to another accolade: NBA MVP. I understand this is a brash statement early in the [...]

Tough 4th quarter does Sixers in; lose to Lakers 93-81

The 76ers aren’t quite there, yet. They fell to the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers 93-81, Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center.  Both teams started the game off cold, trading missed shots for the first few minutes of the opening quarter.  Then the game opened up a bit for the Sixers and they [...]

BEAT LA! Belief may be 76ers best weapon

The 76ers are riding high, having won seven of their last nine games. Their improved play has sparked renewed interest in the team from the media and fans. Which is saying a lot considering the current state of the Philly sports scene. The Philadelphia Flyers currently hold the NHL’s best record. The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing [...]

Phil Jackson is a Chicago Bull for life, even in the NBA Hall of Fame

In an interview before the Chicago Bulls-Los Angeles Lakers game Tuesday, Phil Jackson was asked which team would he represent in the NBA  Hall of Fame. As a loyal man to both squads, Jackson answered he couldn’t pick. But, we all know he is a Chicago Bull. Jackson won six NBA championships in Chicago and [...]

Laker bench unloads on Bulls for a 98-91 victory

Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson put up their usual numbers and kept the Chicago Bulls (7-5) in the game, but the bench was outscored 38-to-10, which was the main factor in the 13-2 Los Angeles Lakers 98-91 win Tuesday. The Bulls hung in the game against the Lakers and at times looked as [...]

Next Stop is Los Angeles

The Chicago Bulls are going to play the fourth game of their seven games in 11 days road trip Tuesday night against the reigning NBA Champions, the Los Angeles Lakers. Although, the Bulls have been playing solid basketball, they’ll have to step it up to another level to hang with the Lakers in Los Angeles, [...]

Bucks Lose To Lakers 118-107 As Kobe Drops in 31 Points

Last night the Milwaukee Bucks found out why the Los Angeles Lakers are two-time defending champions and looking for number three. Kobe Bryant tossed in 31 points and Shannon Brown had 16 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers stop the Bucks 118-107. Brandon Jennings scored 31 points, Andrew Bogut had 12 points and [...]

Game Preview: Suns at Lakers

Suns at Lakers Time: 7:30 Television: MY45 Radio: KTAR 620 After a nice victory on Friday night, the Suns head to the City of Angels to face the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers.  Do you the Suns have any shot at knocking off the champs?  I will take a quick look. The Suns have [...]

Chicago gets above .500 to help me stay above .500

Wednesday’s 4-6 showing on NBA game picks had to get better somehow and it did with the Chicago Bulls dominating the Golden State Warriors to help confirm an above .500 record for Thursday. Luol Deng led the way with a double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds, as all five starters scored in double-digits and [...]

Maybe Deng should stay in Chicago

After the first two or three games of the season, I was ready to ship Luol Deng to the Philadelphia 76ers for Andre Iguodala whether the potential for the three-way trade for Denver Nugget Carmelo Anthony was an option or not. Deng was zombie-like on the court producing minimal with body language asking “what should [...]

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