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Derrick Rose MVP? ESPN Expert Panel Overwhelmingly Approves

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All the "Rose should be MVP" columns have been writtten. As have all the "Rose isn't the MVP" backlash columns. That discussion is pretty much over, as the time for that award announcement draws near. The Mothership, the Evil Empire if you will, is overwhelmingly in support of the Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose as the NBA MVP award recipient. Check out the ESPN basketball panel … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose MVP? ESPN Expert Panel Overwhelmingly Approves

Derrick Rose inspires Pride, Awe in Former Memphis Tigers Teammates

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Derrick Rose has become a force of nature this year. The man-crush of all Bulls and greater Chicago sports fans alike, he's a runaway front-runner to win the NBA MVP award. His breakout season has of course inspired pride and awe in the Memphis Tigers college basketball community; and among those who have moved on to the NBA, including Joey Dorsey of the Toronto Raptors, and … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose inspires Pride, Awe in Former Memphis Tigers Teammates

Welcome Back to the NBA Playoffs, Indiana Pacers

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Fans in Area 55 weren't going to be left out in the cold. The rowdiest spectators in Conseco Fieldhouse remained in the Roy Hibbert-sponsored section well after the final buzzer of the Indiana Pacers' 136-112 rout of the Washington Wizards to watch the final minutes of the Orlando Magic's overtime victory against the Charlotte Bobcats on the arena's jumbo screen. And sure … [Read more...] about Welcome Back to the NBA Playoffs, Indiana Pacers

Bulls’ Gilmore, Rodman, Winter Headed to Basketball Hall of Fame

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Former Chicago Bulls Artis Gilmore, assistant coach Tex Winter and Dennis Rodman are part of the Hall of Fame class of 2011. Rodman did all the dirty work, and was the leading rebounder and defender on of three Bulls NBA championship teams, (96-98).  He played in 199 regular season games with the Bulls and averaged 5.2 ppg, a franchise-best 15.3 rpg and 2.8 apg. He led … [Read more...] about Bulls’ Gilmore, Rodman, Winter Headed to Basketball Hall of Fame

Indiana Pacers Are Four Wins Away from Playoffs

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The Indiana Pacers finally seem to recognize the opportunity in front of them. Now 35-42 after three straight wins with five games remaining in the regular season, the Pacers lead the Charlotte Bobcats by two games (and essentially three games with the season head-to-head tiebreak) for the eighth and final playoff spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference. Four wins secures … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Are Four Wins Away from Playoffs

This Kentucky (and Calipari) Team is Different

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There is one huge thing missing from Kentucky coach John Calipari’s coaching resume: a national championship. Kentucky Wildcat fans have seen this similar storyline- a freshman point guard leading a John Calipari team deep into the tournament and falling short at the end. It happened at Memphis with superstars Derrick Rose (he’s only the NBA MVP this year) and Tyreke Evans … [Read more...] about This Kentucky (and Calipari) Team is Different

Chicago Bulls Title Teams had Plenty of McDonald’s All-Americans

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Tomorrow night, the United Center- home of the Chicago Bulls will host the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game, the nation's premier high school all-star game. The Michael Jordan statue outside the UC is adorned with MJ's jersey from his appearance in the 1981 game. In that memorable contest, Jordan dropped 30 points, which ranks second most in game history today. Jordan of … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Title Teams had Plenty of McDonald’s All-Americans

Bulls-Hornets Game Breaks Cable Network Ratings Record

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Monday night’s 85-77 victory by the Chicago Bulls over the New Orleans Hornets, their ninth-straight win at home, attracted approx. 252,538 households for the entire length of the game and posted a 10.02 peak rating during the 9:15 PM quarter-hour (close to 351,000 households). The 7.21 single game ratings record on Comcast SportsNet shatters the cable network’s previous … [Read more...] about Bulls-Hornets Game Breaks Cable Network Ratings Record

Bulls win at Miami Causes Heat Players to Cry

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The villains of the NBA, the Miami Heat, are losing. They're in a slump and they just can't seem to handle the elite teams in the league. Not only are they having issues on the court, they're now starting to lose it in between the ears. The Chicago Bulls won their third and final meeting with the Heat this season. And Chicago ends the season series with the team everyone … [Read more...] about Bulls win at Miami Causes Heat Players to Cry