NBA playoffs: first-round preview
NBA playoffs: first-round preview Records: Chicago 50-16, Philadelphia 35-31Story lines: The 76ers rested their regulars the past few games to avoid No. 2 Miami. … Bulls G Derrick Rose is battling an assortment of injuries, yet the Bulls tied the Spurs for the best record. … The Bulls and 76ers are two of the top defenses in the NBA, so easy baskets will be at a premium.
Key player: Chicago G Richard Hamilton . He was brought to Chicago to help Rose with the scoring load. Now's the time... read more
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