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TSNs Jack Armstrong offers his thoughts on home court advantage, the return of David West, the drama of Derrick Rose, the struggles of Lance Stepheson and the future of basketball in Milwaukee. 1. Home Court Advantage: As I sit here in Atlanta getting ready for Wednesdays Raptors game, Ive been thinking of how important home court is in the NBA. You need to look no further than Toronto and realize the impact the home crowd has had in the Raptors success these past 12 months. Ive been to every NBA arena multiple times in my 17 years as a Raptors broadcaster and Im telling you that in Toronto, youre talking about a home crowd thats awesome. Fans are knowledgeable and passionate and it shows. It surely makes a difference. 2. David West (Pacers): Likely back in lineup this week and his scoring, rebounding and leadership will be a big addition. Coach Frank Vogel has done a magnificent job keeping this team somewhat afloat. West will help stabilize things that much more. 3. Derrick Rose (Bulls): Im worn out already from this drama. Either play all out with nothing else to talk about or dont play at all. This soap opera is having an effect on their team despite what they say. Gotta be able to trust and rely on the fact that hes ready to roll when hes healthy. 4. Lance Stephenson (Hornets): This team has been a disappointment and misses Josh McRoberts. That being said, Stephenson has shot poorly (37 per cent) and is averaging under 10ppg. Not good enough for the investment that has been made in him. Their chemistry was excellent last season and I dont see the same flow in their offence. He hasnt brought his A game to the table and it better show up soon or theyre in trouble. 5. Milwaukee Arena: The clock is ticking to try and get a new arena deal done. If theres no new arena being funded and in the process of being built by 2017, the NBA has the right to buy the team and move it. Theyll be plenty of cities (Seattle, Louisville, Vancouver, Las Vegas, Kansas City) lining up trying to make a run at this team. Ive always enjoyed going to Milwaukee and I hope it all works out. Pressure is now on to get a deal done or theyll be gone in a few years and that would be sad. Alvin Davis Jersey . He just didnt expect them to be this good. Darrun Hilliard scored 19 points to lead No. 6 Villanova to a dominating 77-59 victory over Georgetown on Saturday, preserving the Wildcats hopes of a No. Dave Henderson Mariners Jersey .com) - Longtime Senators star Daniel Alfredsson returned to Ottawa on Thursday to officially announce his retirement. https://www.cheapmariners.com/1295k-mitc...y-mariners.html. 1 and reigning champion Caroline Wozniacki was among Thursdays third-round winners, while second- seeded Victoria Azarenka pulled out of the draw at the $4. James Paxton Mariners Jersey . The Twins announced Thursday the 28-year-old Albers cleared waivers. He will join the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization. Harold Reynolds Jersey . You can watch the game live on TSN and TSN GO at 3pm et/Noon pt. The Thunder reclaimed the home-court advantage LA took with a Game 1 win on Friday night with a 118-112 road win in Game 3.Toronto Raptors forward/centre Amir Johnson was absent from practice on Monday. Though the 26-year-old said he was able to participate, coach Dwane Casey kept Johnson out as a precaution. Johnson re-sprained his ankle in Sunday nights 105-90 win over the Orlando Magic. He initially hurt the same ankle in a January 25 losss to the Los Angeles Clippers.dddddddddddd Casey doesnt foresee Johnson missing any game time with the team back in action on Tuesday when they travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers. In 54 games this season, Johnson is averaging 10.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game in 28.4 minutes a night. ' ' '