Full Court Press: King James vs. D. Rose

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on November 5, 2009 4:10 PM | | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Game of the Night: Chicago (2-2) @ Cleveland (3-2). While there isn't much of a slate tonight to choose from (San Antonio and Utah being the other), I feel this game has enough dynamics where it warrants your attention.

I feel that Cleveland might be one of the most interesting stories in the NBA this season. The Cavs are trying to do all they can to keep LeBron James in town. They went for broke in trading for Shaq and so far the move has had mixed results.

The Cavs dropped their home opener (a place where it was almost impossible to win for opposing teams last year) and now sit at 3-2. By comparison, it took Cleveland 11 games last season before they were beaten twice.

Chicago is also interesting as last year's rookie phenom Derrick Rose starts to take over this team. The Bulls are currently winless on the road this season and it's definitely going to be hard for Chi-City to get its first road win having to travel to the Q to take on Cleveland.

If that doesn't tickle your fancy, you could always tune in to watch the TNT studio crew. It may be, by far, the best studio crew in all of network sports. I love the randomness of the entire thing, plus there's Charles Barkley. Who doesn't love the Chuckster?

Well everyone enjoy the games tonight and for now, enjoy the top 10 plays from last night's action.

- Tom Kinslow

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