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Rose and Bulls Too Much For Bryant to Handle Alone
Derrick Rose did what Kobe Bryant usually does, and couldn’t on Christmas day. The 2011 MVP scored the winning jumper as the Chicago Bulls grabbed an opening day 88-87 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, who are headed for a long and frustrating season.
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Lebron James Always Shines on Christmas
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade came to prove a point, Dirk Nowitzki just to get through the night. The Miami Heat came win and play basketball, the Dallas Mavericks came for a coronation. The 105-94 scoreline isn’t close to the truth about a game that wasn’t close from the first moment.
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Michael Jordan Still Affecting Our Lives
Air Jordans are still one of the most popular brand names in the world, despite the fact that Michael Jordan hasn’t played basketball since 2003 and isn’t one of the most popular owners in the NBA.
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David West Has Nothing to be Ashamed of
Ray Allen is probably frustrated with the prospects of his Boston Celtics and the slim chances of ever winning another NBA title, so he vented his anger at David West who made the right choice, choosing to sign with the Indiana Pacers for more money and a more promising future.
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Griffin and Paul’s Clippers More Than Highlight Reel Team
Blake Griffin (30 points) and Chris Paul led the Los Angeles Clippers to another preseason win over the Lakers, making a statement their a team to fear and respect, not to be watched only for the highlights and alley oop dunks.
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Rose Carries Bulls Future on his Shoulders
The Chicago Bulls have decided the Derrick Rose is worth keeping for a long time and a lot of money, handing the 2011 NBA MVP a five year contract extension worth $98 million. For Rose, it means the future of the franchise is officially riding on his back and shoulders.
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Paul and Griffin Make Clippers the Showtime Team
Chris Paul joining Blake Griffin certainly makes the Los Angeles Clippers more than just the shunned sister in LA, showing some real promise and exciting basketball in their preseason debut, beating the frustrated Kobe Bryant and Lakers 114-95.
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LeBron James Hunger in Contrast to Dwight Howard Despair
LeBron James and the Miami Heat look ready and hungry to mount up another campaign with the NBA title in sight, while Dwight Howard’s desire for a trade looks disastrous for the Orlando Magic’s season.
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Rubio and Williams Additions Make Timberwolves Fun to Watch
Ricky Rubio finally playing his first game in Minnesota Timberwolves uniform, Derrick Williams looking like a likely rookie of the year candidate and Kevin Love make the Timberwolves relevant to NBA fans again after quite a long time out of the spotlight.
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Bad Season Starting Signs For Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant making the headlines “thanks” to the divorce papers served to him by his wife are just another serious derailing factor in the beginning of the 2011-2012 season for the Lakers and Bryant, unhappy as ever it seems with not getting Chris Paul and losing Lamar Odom.