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Out-of-sync MVP hopes to play better
By Scott Au, PhilBoxing.com, 14 Apr 2012
CHICAGO -- The rust was expected. After all, he had missed 12 straight games this seaosn and 23 overall after dealing with issues concerning his toe, ankle and groin.
But not even Derrick Rose, the league's reigning MVP, c Read full story Rose eyes payback against Knicks
By Fakhouri Amjid, PhilBoxing.com, 10 Apr 2012
CHICAGO -- He doesn't say much. He always lets his game do the talking.
But if the eyes were indeed the windows to the soul, then you can tell that Derrick Rose can't wait to avenge his team's heartbreaking 100-99 ov Read full story San Antonio rests top stars, stumbles in Utah
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 10 Apr 2012
FOR a veteran NBA team with multiple championships under its belt, getting some rest is clearly more important than the race for the best overall record in the NBA.
That was exactly the case Monday night at the Ener Read full story Rockets take off in Chicago, snap Bulls streak
By Fakhouri Amjid, PhilBoxing.com, 03 Apr 2012
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bulls have not lost back-to-back regular season games since Feb 5 and 7 of last year. It's a streak that coursed through 86 games, just nine shy of the NBA record set by the Utah Jazz between 1997 Read full story Hot and cold Bulls hold off Pistons
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 01 Apr 2012
It wasn't exactly a profile in excellence as the host Chicago Bulls struggled to shoot the ball and were mired in 15 turnovers against the Detroit Pistons Friday night at the United Center.
But following a pattern Read full story CLIPPERS VS SUNS: Blake Griffin overshadows point guard duel
By Nicholai R. Roska, PhilBoxing.com, 29 Mar 2012
LOS ANGELES -- It was billed as a match-up between two of the top point guards in the NBA. A duel between cagey veteran and two-time MVP Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns versus the young lion in Chris Paul of the LA Clippers Read full story Knicks cling to shaky playoff spot with Magic rout
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 29 Mar 2012
WITHOUT starters Jeremy Lin and Amare Stoudemire, the New York Knicks didn't seem to have enough firepower to prevail in a showdown against one of the beasts in their conference Wednesday night at the Madison Square Gard Read full story Bulls maul Hawks, keep NBA best record
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 29 Mar 2012
THERE was a huge wrinkle in the Bulls' official lineup Wednesday night, when two of their starting guards were missing in action once again due various aching body parts.
But when the NBA's best team record-wise sho Read full story Jeremy Lin strikes again
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 22 Mar 2012
FOR three full quarters, Jeremy Lin couldn't buy a basket to save his life. He missed 10 of 11 shots and had misery written all over his grief-stricken face.
But when the game hung in the balance, the phenomeno Read full story Bulls rally past shell-shocked Raptors
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 22 Mar 2012
Without MVP Derrick Rose and trailing by eight points with just under nine minutes left to play, the Chicago Bulls were on the fast track to defeat against the Raptors Wednesday night at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto Read full story Lakers come from behind to stun Celtics
By Nicholai R. Roska, PhilBoxing.com, 13 Mar 2012
LOS ANGELES -- When Ray Allen swished a 3-pointer off a Kevin Garnett assist with 2:41 left to play against the Lakers, the Celtics sat on what seemed like a comfortable 94-89 lead.
But as the guys in green foun Read full story Clock keeps ticking on NBA trading deadline
By Scott Au, PhilBoxing.com, 12 Mar 2012
Although not quite the thief in the night --- sudden, cruel and unexpected --- the annual trading deadline is closing in on all NBA teams, especially those who have to make the toughest decisions that could affect their franchises for years.
And, surprise, surprise, it's the Orlando Magic who Read full story Lakers road woes continue
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 07 Mar 2012
Like most elite teams in the NBA, the LA Lakers are nearly invincible at home with a 17-2 won-lost slate at the Staples Center.
Away from home, however, the Lakers are so vulnerable, you'd think Kobe Bryant doesn Read full story NBA stars shine in Sunday spectacular
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 06 Mar 2012
IT was just another Sunday, another day in the NBA when eight regular season games were in the calendar.
But this one went for the ages, one that will go in the books as perhaps the finest of them all as All-Stars and future Read full story Pierce, Rondo too much for Knicks
By Scott Au, PhilBoxing.com, 05 Mar 2012
WHEN the New York Knicks visited Cleveland last Friday night, they encountered little resistance from an overwhelmed and undermanned Cavaliers team that lost badly, 120-103.
But Sunday afternoon's road trip to Read full story "Old" Celtics derail rampaging Bulls
By Tim Trimas, PhilBoxing.com, 13 Feb 2012
CHICAGO - With Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce getting up there in age, the Boston Celtics have often been dismissed this season as old and ravaged, and running on toxic fumes.
Injuries to key players, i Read full story Injured Bull inflicts pain on the Bucks
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 06 Feb 2012
WITH a torn ligament on his left wrist, Luol Deng was advised by doctors to undergo surgery or rest 4 to 6 weeks before returning to the hardcourt.
But Deng resents the idea of just sitting and watching while the Chicago Read full story Tony Parker assists his way to history
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 06 Feb 2012
HE came into the league at a tender age of 18, taken by the San Antonio Spurs as a lowly 28th overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft.
He is a smallish 6-foot-2, 185-pound point guard, and with no college ball experience to speak Read full story Bulls suffer 1st home loss
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 26 Jan 2012
WITH an immaculate 8-0 record entering Wednesday night's game at the United Center in wintry Chicago, the Bulls stood tall and mighty as the only undefeated home team left in this abbreviated season.
But after a physical, action-packed 48 minutes of play, Derrick Rose and company joined the ra Read full story Ailing Bulls claw Bobcats; keep NBA best record
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 23 Jan 2012
DERRICK Rose not only missed his fourth consecutive game Saturday night with a bum toe, he was joined in the injured, unable to play list by teammates Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson and John Lucas III, who are all nursing an assort Read full story
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