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Games: 2007 NBA Playoffs Pick'em

BallHype Member since April 2, 2007

3 teams nearly beat 3-0 deficit
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — and the Bulls are the team that will pull it off!... (more) 3 teams nearly beat 3-0 deficit
Battle of the backcourts at forefront of Bulls’ hopes
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Scott Skiles reveals secrets about as frequently as Dr. Phil practices underexposure, so it's no surprise the... Bulls coach turned positively cryptic Wednesday when asked if Kirk Hinrich would start again on Chauncey Billups. "It's possible," Skiles said after a brief Bulls film session. "We may actually go back and cover it the other way too." (more) Battle of the backcourts at forefront of Bulls’ hopes
Bulls’ predicament? It’s still dire
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Eight teams have wiped out a 3-1 deficit in an NBA playoff series and come back to... win, and it even happened last year, with Phoenix upending the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. (more) Bulls’ predicament? It’s still dire
Zones don't impress Skiles
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Zones don't impress Skiles Coach not high on Pistons'—or his own By K.C. Johnson Tribune staff reporter... May 14, 2007 Despite the Pistons shooting a series-low percentage, coach Scott Skiles continued to downplay the efficiency of the zone defense the Bulls utilized for longer stretches of Game 4. But he upgraded the series' sense-of-humor level by tweaking the Pistons' zone ... (more) Zones don't impress Skiles
Against all odds
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Against all odds Sure, the changes the Bulls made worked in Game 4, but they must last... By Brian Hamilton Tribune staff reporter May 14, 2007 The contrast between Games 1-3 and Game 4 could not be more drastic. Game 1, blowout. Game 2, blowout. Game 3, evisceration. Game 4? A bit of Bulls redemption after getting manhandled to date by the Detroit Pistons in their Eastern ... (more) Against all odds
Bulls must start fast to mute raucous Palace
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — By K.C. Johnson Tribune staff reporter May 14, 2007, 11:05 PM CDT When the Bulls invade The... Palace of Auburn Hills on Tuesday in another attempt to extend their Eastern Conference semifinal series, they will be subjected to sonic-boom cannon shots that might buckle the knees of unsuspecting visitors. Steam whistles then whine, spouting out the Pistons' theme of "Goin' to Work. Every ... (more) Bulls must start fast to mute raucous Palace
Quick thought on 'Whack-A-Wallace' strategy
blogabull.com — By Matt Posted on Tue May 15, 2007 at 12:02:25 AM EDT David Friedman: Detroit Coach Flip... Saunders made an interesting--and by interesting, I mean suspect--decision after Billups' three pointer made the score 90-83 with 2:46 left. The Bulls had made just two shots in the previous two and a half minutes but he decided to employ the "Hack A Ben," intentionally fouling Ben Wallace. ... (more) Quick thought on 'Whack-A-Wallace' strategy
Rutgers, Duke, Race and a Muslim
cbsnews.com — As a Muslim all I want to know is where is the freedom of speech BS that... was praised so much when the Danish cartoons were put out? I agree that Imus is a moron, I agree that reacting with death threats to an editorial cartoon is stupid and I agree that for some reason I just want to hate the Duke lacrosse players. I guess every culture just has some things that trump its most touted values. (more) Rutgers, Duke, Race and a Muslim
Hoyas, Hos, & Gangstas
thesituationist.wordpress.com — Race and basketball in America. (more) Hoyas, Hos, & Gangstas
Chicago 2016
chicagosportsreview.com — New York smells bad. (more) Chicago 2016
Do black people scare you?
chicagosportsreview.com — You could make a pretty damn good argument that, on the court, these are the best days... in the history of the NBA. Shaq, Kobe, KG, Duncan and Iverson are already among the realm of "best players ever." Wade, LeBron, Nash and Dirk could eventually join them. But you're too busy complaining about "thugish" behavior, although its part of the game when it happens in hockey. (more) Do black people scare you?
Why do you hate Bonds so much?
chicagosportsreview.com — Bulletin: Barry Bonds needs only 22 home runs to break Hank Aaron's all-time career mark. Bulletin: Some... people aren't too happy about this. (more) Why do you hate Bonds so much?
Ty'd to Success
chicagosportsreview.com — If you don't know him yet, you will when we beat you in the playoffs.... (more) Ty'd to Success

Just who exactly was this Eddie Robinson?
sports.espn.go.com — Look, I am 27 and an immigrant - there are huge gaps in my NFL history -... legends knowledge, this sort of article helps. (more) Just who exactly was this Eddie Robinson?

Baroni vs. Shamrock "Battle of the Drama Queens"
mmaweekly.com — Although the event is a little over two months away, the California-based Strikeforce promotion is set to... hold its biggest event in its young history on June 22nd. After months of talk and bad blood, Phil Baroni will finally meet Frank Shamrock in the cage in one of the most anticipated fights of the year. (more) Baroni vs. Shamrock "Battle of the Drama Queens"
It makes me want to cry. (video)
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It makes me want to cry. (video)
youtube.com — I don't know what it is about slow motion, it makes everything so tragic. I can't decide... whats more amazing, "the move" on starks and oakley or "the facial" on ewing. Jordan was a baaaaad man! (more) It makes me want to cry. (video)

Who will win MVP?
nba.com — It all depends on what you think it means to be the Most Valuable Player. Does it... mean the player who is worth (or gets paid) th most money (Shaq)? Is it the player who leads the team to the best record, which is a very different thing than to imagine what the Lakers would be like without Kobe? Is it the player that brings the most money and attention to the NBA? (more) Who will win MVP?
The Zen Master to the Hall of Fame
latimes.com — 9 NBA Championships. Period. (more) The Zen Master to the Hall of Fame
Splitting time for Nocioni and Thomas
suntimes.com — This is going to be difficult because we need what both of these guys bring to the... floor. (more) Splitting time for Nocioni and Thomas
Pride 34: Kamikaze
mmaweekly.com — Pride 34: Kamikaze Saitama Super Arena April 8, 2007 -Ricardo Arona (#3 Light Heavyweight in the World)*... vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou -Shinya Aoki (#6 Lightweight in the World)* vs. Brian Lo-A-Njoe -Zelg Galesic vs. Makoto Takimoto -Kazuyuki Fujita vs. Jeff Monson -Don Frye vs. James Thompson -Yoshihiro Nakao vs. Edson Drago -Bazigit "Volk" Atajev vs. Gilbert Yvel -Eric ... (more) Pride 34: Kamikaze
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