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First Cup: Training Camp Wednesday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Fran Blinebury of the Houston Chronicle: "A year ago, the Boston Celtics added Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to a lineup that was already anchored by Paul Pierce and their 'Big Three' were considered an instant favorite to win it all. The Celtics wasted no time proving they were the team to beat. They won their first eight games, 20 of their first 22 and stood 29-3 after winning at Detroit on Jan. 5. That's showing you mean business. It's time the Rockets took a page out of that book. They have added Ron Artest to a lineup that already had Tracy McGrady ...

The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com — ... Fran Blinebury of The Houston Chronicle:  “No whining about the schedule. No complaining about travel. No promising to be ready in March or April. We know how that worked out. A year ago, Rick Adelman’s offensive system was brand new to all of them. There was going to be a period of adjustment. The Rockets won 6 of their first 7 games and then lost 6 of their next 7 games and spent the rest of the season trying to prove - to themselves and the league - that they were worthy. Yes, the Rockets finished just one game behind the Lakers in the race for the best record in ...