freep.com - 2/8/2008
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Of all the surprise teams in the NBA this season -- including New Orleans in a good way and Chicago in a bad way -- none has been more surprising than the Portland Trail Blazers, who play at the Palace tonight.
The Blazers' mix of athleticism, youth and a strong offense has made them a Western Conference playoff hopeful one year after finishing with just 32 wins.
Warriors lose in Webber Debut
msn.foxsports.com 2/8/2008 — Not even Chris Webber could fix the problems that bedeviled the Golden State Warriors in his first game back. The veteran forward wasn't even sure he could identify what went so terribly wrong in the Chicago Bulls' improbable victory.
He left that diagnosis to his teammates and coaches, who all pointed out the gaping defensive void that the Bulls walked through to victory.
Chris Duhon ...
Bulls glad to ruin Webber's return to Warriors
sports.espn.go.com 2/8/2008 — Not even Chris Webber could fix the problems that bedeviled the Golden State Warriors in his first game back. The veteran forward wasn't even sure he could identify what went so terribly wrong in the Chicago Bulls' improbable victory.
Portland Trail Blazers
mikebarrettsblog.blogspot.com 2/8/2008 — Looking back at Portland's win over the Pistons on November 13th, the Blazers were able to handle Detroit's defense, and shot 55 percent. They also scored 102 points against Detroit, who gives up only 90 points per game, which is second best in the ...
Bulls waive F Khryapa, settle on deal (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 2/7/2008
The Chicago Bulls waived forward Viktor Khryapa on Thursday and reached a settlement on the remainder of his contract. The 6-foot-9 Khryapa averaged 3.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in nine games this season. He played 33 games with Chicago last season. He ...
NBA Holds All-Star Day of Service in New Orleans —
NBA.com: News 2/8/2008
In the TIMES PICAYUNE, David Gladow writes "the All-Star Day of Service, which will highlight a week-long schedule of community events impacting more than several thousand New Orleans-area residents, will include NBA All-Stars and participants, former ...