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Quick, someone get Gibson to sign that fourth quarter
Individually, the Hawks came into this series with more scorers than the Bulls, more players who could get their own shots. But Atlanta’s problem was, the Hawks usually played like a bunch of individuals.
The Bulls, meanwhile, had played like a...Tags: Taj Gibson, Ronnie Brewer, Larry Drew, Derrick Rose, Atlanta Hawks
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A closer look at teams the Orlando Magic could emulate to get back to NBA playoffs
Obviously, Magic fans have known for some time — say, since January — that the club was not going to receive a postseason invitation. (Thanks again, Dwight.) Still, it's weird after six consecutive seasons of playoff appearances not to see...
Tags: Nerlens Noel, Russell Westbrook, Denver Nuggets, Serge Ibaka, Phil Jackson
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For What it's Worth-- Sixes Wild
I thinks it’s interesting—ironic even that Royce White, who was drafted out of Iowa State by the Houston Rockets but missed the season because of his fear of flying, taunted the Oklahoma City Thunder via Twitter—calling them ‘...
Tags: NBA Playoffs, Golden State Warriors, Russell Westbrook, LeSean McCoy, National Basketball Association
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Bloom not off Bulls bolstered by Rose
As Derrick Rose continually dominated the Miami Heat's ball boys during pregame warmups at AmericanAirlines Arena, it became increasingly clear that the Chicago Bulls were largely playing for the future these past two weeks. Without Rose, as...
Tags: John Lucas III, Brooklyn Nets, Jimmy Butler, Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers
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Turkey president shops at Brooks Brothers and other NATO sightings
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, had dinner at upscale Mexican restaurant Mercadito Monday while in Chicago for NATO. And as you would expect, he had plenty of company. Besides the Prince's table of seven, the large...
Tags: NATO, Bronislaw Komorowski, Brooklyn Nets, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Chicago Mayor
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Heat choke is the feel-good story of the year (unless you're the Bulls)
Thank you, Dwyane Wade. It’s good therapy for America that your over-celebrating Heat have nothing but regret and embarrassment today.
A country shot off fireworks to mark the death spiral of an arrogant bunch of guys who shot off their mouths...Tags: Luol Deng, National Basketball Association, Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem, Jose Barea
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If Derrick Rose says he's not ready, he's not
CHICAGO — Let's not mince words: If Derrick Rose says his knee isn't ready, it's not ready. He can't play. He can't help. He certainly shouldn't jump into a series against the Heat of equal parts basketball and hardball. Rose sits on the Chicago...
Tags: Eric Gordon (basketball), Broken Leg, Jeff Van Gundy, Pat Riley, Sports
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Too many hasty decisions with NBA awards
Yes, it is time for the yearly one-word rant now that the NBA has bestowed all of its annual individual awards: Why? Actually, more to the point, the issue should be: When? As much as anything, it is the Coach of the Year balloting, or,...
Tags: National Hockey League, Denver Nuggets, Brook Lopez, Erik Spoelstra, Baseball
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Ultimately, Heat didn't fall for flop rule
A funny thing happened to the Miami Heat amid this season's NBA crackdown on flopping: nothing. A team with limited shot-blocking that relies on defensive positioning and taking charges was not cited for any of the 24 infractions recorded by the...
Tags: George Karl, Denver Nuggets, Brooklyn Nets, Erik Spoelstra, Baseball
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Lollapalooza letdown, Demi Lovato performing at Ravinia, Bill Murray dines at Tocco
It’s safe to say Lollapalooza didn’t have people like me in mind when choosing its headliners. There is no hip-hop headliner like there was in 2008 (Kanye West) and 2011 (Eminem). Also, I’m too young to care that the three-day music...
Tags: Wrigleyville, Anthony Anderson, Landry Fields, Wicker Park, Adam LaRoche
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Sighting: Julius Peppers celebrates Bears win at Lux Bar and other sports sightings
Julius Peppers hung out in the Gold Coast neighborhood following Sunday’s game at Soldier Field, just like he did after the Bears’ previous home game. The Bears defensive end, who dined at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse following his team’...
Tags: Luol Deng, Alfonso Soriano, Jeff Samardzija, St. Louis Rams, Anthony Rizzo
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Chicago wrestler Colt Cabana teaming up with Jamie Kennedy, 'Hunger Games' cast coming to Aurora, Common hosting gala
Jamie Kennedy is on a mission to make professional wrestler and Deerfield native Colt Cabana (real name Scott Colton) a star.
Kennedy – known for his roles in “Scream,” “Son of the Mask” and “Malibu’s Most...Tags: Navy Pier, Wicker Park, John Lucas III, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., McCormick Place
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