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Pittsburgh vs. Providence

nobody@vox.com(Inspin) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:14:21 -0800

Panthers vs. Friars Once upon a time, Pittsburgh was enveloped in the top ranking in the country for the first time ever. That ranking was short lived and the Panthers tumbled with two losses in a short period of time. Seven straight and nine w...

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Capitals vs. Flyers

nobody@vox.com(Inspin) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:03:03 -0800

Washington vs. Philadelphia Anytime Alexander Ovechkin and Sydney Crosby get together, it is quite a spectacle. This was the case on Sunday as Washington defeated Pittsburgh 5-2 behind Ovechkin's goal an assist. He and his teammates will attemp...

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Magic vs. Bulls

nobody@vox.com(Inspin) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:49:12 -0800

Orlando vs. Chicago After finally breaking free from the win one, lose one mold, the Magic will set their sights once again on regaining the Eastern Conference's best record. They will have their work cut out for them in catching Boston, who th...

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Spurs vs. Mavericks

nobody@vox.com(Inspin) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:30:44 -0800

San Antonio vs. Dallas With two key players out, two of the Texas NBA teams have has to fill large holes. For San Antonio has been missing Manu Ginobili's presence of the bench. His achievements were so impressive a season ago that he won the N...

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Cavaliers vs. Golden State

nobody@vox.com(Inspin) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:57:53 -0800

Cleveland -6 1/2 vs. Golden Alternating wins and losses over their last four, the Cleveland Cavaliers have not been their usual juggernaut selves, however they have a great shot at turning around this trend by winning two straight against the 3...

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Dallas vs. Detroit

nobody@vox.com(Inspin) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:49:38 -0800

Dallas +3 1/2 vs. Detroit In his two seasons coaching the Detroit Pistons, Coach Rick Carlisle made his name with a stingy defense, with his current squad, the Dallas Mavericks—well not so much. Carlisle’s present team will travel to face his ...

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Phoenix vs. Charlotte

nobody@vox.com(Inspin) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:41:44 -0800

Phoenix -4 vs. Detroit Two teams that were on different planes a few weeks ago have been streaking in opposite directions. The Phoenix Suns have had trouble winning consistently lately, while the Charlotte Bobcats have been winning more freque...

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Titans vs. Ravens

nobody@vox.com(Inspin) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:16:37 -0800

Tennessee -3 vs. Baltimore Two one-time division rivals will meet up in the playoffs for the third time. If it is anything like the previous two, it will be quite a show. The red-hot Baltimore Ravens will meet up with the rested Tennessee Titan...

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Panthers vs. Cardinals

nobody@vox.com(Inspin) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:01:05 -0800

Carolina -9 1/2 vs. Arizona After the joy of the first home playoff victory in their franchise since 1947 and two home cities ago, the Arizona Cardinals realized where the divisional round would take them: the dreaded Eastern time zone against ...

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Giants vs. Eagles

nobody@vox.com(Inspin) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:50:21 -0800

New York -4 vs. Philadelphia The New York Giants have to be frightened with this Sunday's matchup with their division-rival Philadelphia Eagles. After all, no one knows you better than a team you face twice per year, but the Giants fright may b...

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