Mike McGraw
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Bulls must find way to solve Celtics' trap on RoseApr 24, 2009 11:00 pm - For the past two seasons Boston has been one of the league's best defensive teams, and there is nothing complicated about the Celtics' plan to stop the Bulls in this fir...
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Rose 'shocked' by rough nightApr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Before Game 3 at the United Center, Commissioner David Stern presented the Rookie of the Year trophy to Derrick Rose, who was accompanied on the court by his mother, Bre...
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Celtics take it to frazzled Bulls early, oftenApr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - The Bulls tried a color-coordination theme for this year's playoffs. As it turned out, though, the fans were the ones left seeing red. Back at home with a chance to take...
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No flash, just dash: Rose NBA's top rookieApr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Every few years, someone from a Chicago pro team wins rookie of the year. So the crowning of Bulls guard Derrick Rose on Wednesday wasn't unusual, certainly not unexpect...
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Celtics using size to their advantageApr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Boston's big men clearly used the beef to their advantage in Game 2. Kendrick Perkins and Glen Davis are wider and bulkier than Bulls counterparts Joakim Noah and Tyrus ...
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With Garnett gone, Boston very beatableApr 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Asked to assess the Celtics after they split two home playoff games against the Bulls, Boston's Paul Pierce suggested his team is in great shape because it only has play...
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Del Negro defends use of timeoutsApr 21, 2009 11:00 pm - When Boston's Paul Pierce missed a potential go-ahead free throw with 2.6 seconds left in the fourth quarter on Saturday, the Bulls had no timeouts left to set up a fina...
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Celtics searching for their identity without GarnettApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - The Celtics seem to be struggling with their identity during these first two games against the Bulls. They still try to carry that championship swagger acquired last sea...
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Celtics' 2nd-chance points key factorApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - BOSTON - Funny how the Bulls' big men could collect a franchise playoff-record 14 blocked shots in Monday's Game 2 against the Celtics and still have a bad night. The Bu...
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All comes down to this: Last one to shoot winsApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - BOSTON - After a historic performance in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, rookie Derrick Rose passed the baton to fellow Bulls guard Ben Gordon. In Monday's second gam...