- NBA Power Rankings: Week 7
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February 8, 2012 – Chip Patterson (Twitter – @cnpatterson3)
**For a week by week list of all our NBA Power Rankings this season, please visit this page.
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Chicago Bulls (21-6)
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- Olympiacos`s Vassilis Spanoulis (R) Vies AFP/Getty Images
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Olympiacos`s Vassilis Spanoulis (R) vies with Anadolu Efes`s Tarance Kinsey(C) during their Euroleague gruoup basket match on February 8, 2012, in Istanbul. (Photo by Bulent Kilic/AFP/Getty Images)
- Video Preview: Lakers vs. Celtics
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February 8, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors
Anytime the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics collide it is worth watching. It’s an ageless rivalry of the two heavyweight franchises in NBA…
- Indiana State’s Larry Bird (33) Gives (AP Photo/File)
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FILE - In this March 30, 1979 file photo, Indiana State's Larry Bird (33) gives a helping hand to a fallen Magic Johnson of Michigan State during the final game…
- Larry Bird Of The Boston Celtics, Left, Goes (AP Photo/File)
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FILE - In this June 8, 1984 file photo, Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics, left, goes up to shoot over Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers in the…
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FILE - In this April 6, 2009 file photo, former NBA players Magic Johnson, right, and Larry Bird share a laugh at a news conference before the championship game between…
- Magic Johnson, Left, Of Michigan State, And Larry Bird Of Indiana State Are Shown (AP Photo/Jerome McLendon, File)
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FILE - In this March 25, 1979 file photo, Magic Johnson, left, of Michigan State, and Larry Bird of Indiana State are shown during a news conference for the NCAA…
- Gallinari to Miss One Month With Ankle Sprain
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February 8, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors
It looks like the shortened schedule may be catching up to guy. We’re beginning to see more and more injuries pile up. And this…
- Carmelo Out 1-2 Weeks With Strained Groin
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February 8, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors
The Knicks are already without Amar’e Stoudemire who is taking a leave of absence to be with his family following the unfortunate death of…
- adidas adiPower Howard II – ’2012 All-Star’
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February 8, 2012 – Ben Berry
After going with yellow for 2011, adidas Basketball unleashes another set of vibrant colored kicks for the 2012 All-Star Weekend which ensures that the…
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Report: Air Force fires coach Reynolds (AP)
The Air Force Academy has called a news conference for Wednesday to discuss its men's basketball program amid reports that Jeff Reynolds is out as head coach. The (Colorado Springs) Gazette, citing a source it didn't name, said Reynolds had been fired and assistant Dave Pilipovich will be the interim coach. -
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The Philadelphia 76ers host a big Western Conference powerhouse when the San Antonio Spurs visit on Wednesday, February 8. This game follows a home tilt in which the 76ers beat the Los Angeles Lakers. Since 1999 those two teams have combined to win a remarkable nine NBA... -
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UConn proposes penalties, no tourney ban (AP)
The University of Connecticut has proposed reducing the number of games it will play next season if the NCAA grants a waiver to allow the Huskies to play in the 2013 men's basketball tournament. The school is currently barred from the tourney, a penalty for years of below-standard academic results, but it requested a waiver last month. -
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NBA Power Rankings: Week 7
February 8, 2012 – Chip Patterson (Twitter – @cnpatterson3)**For a week by week list of all our NBA Power Rankings this season, please visit this page.
NBA Power Rankings
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Chicago Bulls (21-6)
Just as Luol Deng is making his way back into the lineup, reigning MVP Derrick Rose leaves the game with back spasms. But despite a frequently occupied injury report, the Bulls still have the best record in the league. The current 9-game road trip will come to a close this weekend in Boston, then the ailing Bulls will be treated to a 2 week ...
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Olympiacos`s Vassilis Spanoulis (R) Vies AFP/Getty Images
Olympiacos`s Vassilis Spanoulis (R) vies with Anadolu Efes`s Tarance Kinsey(C) during their Euroleague gruoup basket match on February 8, 2012, in Istanbul. (Photo by Bulent Kilic/AFP/Getty Images)
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Video Preview: Lakers vs. Celtics
February 8, 2012 – The Hoop DoctorsAnytime the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics collide it is worth watching. It’s an ageless rivalry of the two heavyweight franchises in NBA history. Check out this preview of tomorrow night’s game at 8pm EST, to get the adrenaline pumping….
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Larry Bird would like to team with Kobe for the win, LeBron for the fun
Larry Bird is weighing into the whole Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James debate. Kind of. Actually, his nuance is kind of a refreshing, even if he appears to prefer hypothetically suiting up with Bryant over James. In an interview with Bill Simmons of Grantland, Bird spoke of the perks of playing with either two former MVPs:
"Well, probably Kobe, because of the fact that ... well, of course he wouldn't have been shooting as much as he does now ... but his desire to win, his dedication, to always get better, uh, and he's just, he's just tough," Bird said. "He's ...
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Perkins upset with James’ tweet about Griffin jam (Yahoo! Sports)
Despite the fervor around Blake Griffin's dunk over him, Kendrick Perkins isn't backing down. And, he's upset with LeBron James. The Oklahoma City Thunder center told Yahoo! Sports that given the choice, he'd rotate to play proper defense every time.
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