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MVP Derrick Rose’s Biggest Strength: Attacking the Rim

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Each of the two elite athletes to win the NBA MVP award for the Chicago Bulls had a special signature component in their game. For Michael Jordan, it was that deadly turnaround jumper. It was even deadlier when he added in the fade-away aspect and he seemed automatic from 14-20 feet with his j. It was a move kids all over Chicago, the USA, and the world use to mimic in their … [Read more...] about MVP Derrick Rose’s Biggest Strength: Attacking the Rim

Bulls vs. Hawks: NBA Eastern Conference Semis, Let’s Get it On!

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Are you excited for the NBA Playoffs? Are you enthused to see your #1 seeded Chicago Bulls advance past the Indiana Pacers and meet the Atlanta Hawks in the next round? This is crunch time, the big time! Of course, this Monday, most of us are buzzing about something else. There was a news story of note released Sunday night. You might have seen a little blurb, a tiny … [Read more...] about Bulls vs. Hawks: NBA Eastern Conference Semis, Let’s Get it On!

Atlanta Hawks Bringing Momentum into Series with Bulls

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The Atlanta Hawks have a lot to feel good about as they upset the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs and reprise their role as the underdog in a round two showdown with the Chicago Bulls. The Hawks have to be happy with the production they got from their two shooting guards, Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford. Crawford looked unstoppable at times as he averaged … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks Bringing Momentum into Series with Bulls

Hawks Jamal Crawford: Familiar, Worthy Adversary for Bulls

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Now that the Chicago Bulls have eliminated the Indiana Pacers, and Atlanta has dispatched Orlando, waiting for them in the second round is a very familiar potential opponent. In just one year’s time, Atlanta Hawks’ guard Jamal Crawford has transitioned from playoff rookie with the nerves of a kid on Christmas Eve into a playoff assassin with the poise of a savvy … [Read more...] about Hawks Jamal Crawford: Familiar, Worthy Adversary for Bulls

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

Kentucky Wildcats Super-Recruit Posted a Quadruple Double

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A year or so ago, Kentucky Wildcats recruit and  McDonald's All-American Anthony Davis wasn't on anyone's short list of blue-chip college basketball prospects. But after growing seven inches in a year, he now finds himself the #2 overall recruit in the nation (Duke commit Austin Rivers is #1) today. I caught up to him Tuesday night; right before he had the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats Super-Recruit Posted a Quadruple Double

Branden Dawson Latest Michigan State Blue Chip Recruit

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This hasn't been an ideal college basketball season in East Lansing, Michigan. In fact, it's been nightmarish as the Spartans find themselves barely hanging on for a NCAA Tournament berth. Their meeting with the Illini on Saturday might be a "play-out game" for the big dance. But now's not the time for MSU gloom and doom. Instead let's look ahead, to next year and another … [Read more...] about Branden Dawson Latest Michigan State Blue Chip Recruit

Bobcats Can’t Win one for MJ, Keep Positive Momentum Going

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Say this for the Charlotte Bobcats, they know how to get it done against the best in the NBA. It's the rest of the league they often find themselves struggling with. Prior to last night's loss to the Chicago Bulls, the Bobcats had won three of five; with those three being over the Eastern Conference leading Boston Celtics, the currently fourth seeded Atlanta Hawks and the … [Read more...] about Bobcats Can’t Win one for MJ, Keep Positive Momentum Going

Chicago Bulls Finally Get Best of Charlotte Bobcats 106-94

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Tonight, the Chicago Bulls were a lot like the priests who restored Linda Blair because they were exorcising demons all over the place. Third time the charm for beating the Charlotte Bobcats? Roger that. Winning the first home game after a long road trip instead of falling flat in the homestand opener? Done. Beating an inferior team that for some reason matches up … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Finally Get Best of Charlotte Bobcats 106-94