Nov
2
On This Day in Basketball History: November 2, 1990
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Seventeen years ago today, the Minnesota Timberwolves played its first game in the Target Center, which is still the team’s stadium. In a day and age in which stadiums seemingly change names nearly every couple of years, it’s amazing that the Target Center has retained its name since its inception. As the young Timberwolves lost tonight to the Denver Nuggets at the Target Center, the franchise’s former star, Kevin Garnett, issued in the new era of the Boston Celtics in impressive fashion with a 103-83 victory over the Washington Wizards. How fitting that the past and present would be so intertwined tonight!
by Chris Maynard, chris@hoops4thesoul.com
Nov
2
Philadelphia 76ers versus Chicago Bulls: Post-Game Analysis
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Philadelphia 76ers 96, Chicago Bulls 85
What is it with these recent Chicago Bulls teams getting off to such slow starts under Head Coach Scott Skiles? The Bulls were outworked, outhustled, outrebounded, outeverythinged tonight during a very discouraging 96-85 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, a less-talented team that played with more determination and heart than Chicago. It was that simple. With that said, it’s still early in the season, but Chicago is off to its typical slow start.
by Chris Maynard, chris@hoops4thesoul.com
Nov
2
Philadelphia 76ers versus Chicago Bulls: Game Preview
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The Kobe Bryant trade speculation has thankfully been put to rest for the meantime. The contracts of Ben Gordon and Luol Deng can’t be addressed until after this season. It’s time for the Chicago Bulls to focus on what matters most, playing and producing on the floor.
by Chris Maynard, chris@hoops4thesoul.com
Nov
2
Luis Scola versus Kevin Durant in the Race for NBA Rookie of the Year
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Luis Scola and Kevin Durant, two of the more intriguing rookies in the NBA this season, were impressive tonight in different ways. Hoops 4 the Soul breaks down the performances of both players, and notes how Seattle’s Durant gets the style points while Houston’s Scola wins in terms of substance.
by Chris Maynard, chris@hoops4thesoul.com