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Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks & Portland Trail Blazers Fighting For Last Playoff Spot
Four left in the race, only one of them comes out. While things are set and done in the East except for a few positions, the final eighth spot for the postseason in the Western Conference is up for grabs, as the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz and even the Portland Trail Blazers (yes, still) are fighting for the final playoff ticket left to hand out.
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Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers’ Nightmarish Night Against the 49ers Defense
Ben Roethlisberger and the San Francisco 49ers defense were the big stories on Monday Night Football, not Candlestick park and the blackouts. Aldon Smith and the gang destroyed the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading the way to a 20-3 win over a dysfunctional offense with a brave but hurt quarterback.
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No December Curse For Tony Romo in Tampa (Cowboys vs Buccaneers)
Tony Romo put the losing streak and the criticism behind him, not needing any fourth quarter composure to win. He threw for three touchdowns and ran for one more in the first two quarters, leading the Dallas Cowboys to a 31-15 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Eli Manning and December Syndrome in Dallas (Giants vs Cowboys)
The New York Giants jump started their playoff hopes once again and ruined it for the Cowboys, beating Dallas 37-34 despite a great Tony Romo day, with Eli Manning leading an incredible fourth quarter comeback and Jason Pierre-Paul blocking a potentially game-tying field goal.
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Chicago Bears Ending Looking Tragic Without Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler suddenly seems like the most important player in the world to Chicago Bears fans. Who knew. Cutler announced he won’t be coming back anytime soon, not even the playoffs (if they make it), leaving Caleb Hanie, an undrafted quarterback out of Colorado State to fill in.