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Tyrus Thomas and the Bulls Should Have Beaten the New Jersey Nets and the Refs TonightNew Jersey Nets 112, Chicago Bulls 103 OT

If this game tonight wasn’t a microcosm of the Chicago Bulls’ recent struggles against the New Jersey Nets in East Rutherford and the team’s overall problems in closing games with this core, then what is?

by Chris Maynard, chris@hoops4thesoul.com



Kobe Bryant Was a Crybaby and Hog on the Court Tonight One night does not obviously make a season, but some interesting developments took place on the court tonight during the San Antonio Spurs’ victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, the Houston Rockets’ nail-biter over the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Utah Jazz’ whipping of the Golden State Warriors.

By Chris Maynard, chris@hoops4thesoul.com



The Phoenix Suns Will Be the 2007-2008 NBA Champions The 2007-2008 NBA season is here. The Eastern Conference has improved considerably, but is still inferior to the Western Conference. The alleged dynasty San Antonio Spurs will not repeat, and Boston’s dream of a 17th championship will not materialize. After years of entertaining, the Phoenix Suns will finally take the next step and get Steve Nash and Grant Hill the championship they so deserve.

by Chris Maynard, chris@hoops4thesoul.com