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Friday Mini-Bullets
Published 4/11/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... And he's also kept his emotions in check, with only 12 technicals. 'I think he's the most underrated defender in basketball,' Pistons guard Chauncey Billups said. 'I really do. He does it all. He contains, he contests shots, quick hands down low, position-wise he's heavy, so you just can't back him down.' Wallace, when told of the praise, did the expected -- tersely shot it down. 'I don't care, it doesn't matter to me,' Wallace said." Dirk Nowitzki's huge shot leads to the invention of a new basketball term, to "satellite." What's ...

Players Who Blow By in a BLINK
Published 4/14/2008 at Fan Voice: Recent Topics in The Court Reporters: The NBA.com Blog
... A breakdown of the Jazz 's potential playoff matchups . [image] Ian Thomsen was at the likely last game in Seattle . [image] They're remembering to breathe at Hornets 24/7 . [image] Might Memphis have made a steal when they acquired Marc Gasol ? [image] Golden State of Mind got a spiffy makeover , and Bright Side of the Sun calls next . [image] The Quickies: Sean Williams -- Riding the pine . New trend -- Satelliting . Kasib Powell -- Interviewed . The Nuggets -- Have quick hands ...