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Spurs 103 Sixers 98

It Was Over When....

Spurs point guard Tony Parker hit a jump shot with a little over 3:00 minutes to play in the game, tying the score at 95. Just a few minutes earlier the Sixers had actually held the lead for once at 95-93, but after Parker's jumper the Spurs would not trail again for the rest of the game.

The Game Ball Goes To....

Tony parker with 24 points and 8 assists, Tim Duncan with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Manu Ginobili with 17 points and 9 rebounds, basically the guys you expect to see leading the way for the Spurs night in and night out.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

That big dnp (did not play) denoted next to the names Chris Webber and Allen Iveron in the Sixers half of the box score. It's pretty clear by now that all the Sixers are without Webber and Iverson is a young team that doesn't know how to win, and they didn't tonight either.

The Bottom Line Is....

As bad as things could have gone for the Sixers tonight, considering they were without both A.I who won't be back any time soon and Chris Webber who had better come back soon, I'd say the Sixers acquitted themselves pretty well tonight. I just wish they would have won, but hey tomorrow's another day I guess.

FLYERS NEWS

Capitals 4 Flyers 1

It Was Over When....

The first period ended. For a fleeting, and I mean fleeting moment it looked as if the Flyers might actually be on their way to a win. Peter Forsberg was finally back in the lineup and a little over 3:00 minutes into the game Mike Knuble, assisted by Forsberg of course, scored to give the Flyers a quick 1-0 lead and all was well. Unfortunately, neither the lead nor Forsberg would last for long, as the Capitals tied it with about 1:00 minute left in the period, and Forsberg went down with a concussion after receiving a vicious hit delivered by Alexander Ovechkin. Forsberg would not return and the Flyers would not score or lead again for the remainder of the game.

The Game Puck Goes To....

Alexander Ovechkin with a goal and 2 assists, and Alexander Semin with 2 goals and an assist.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

0, as in 0 minutes played by Flyer's superstar Peter Forsberg after the 1st period. Thus far this season the Flyers are winless when Forsberg doesn't play, and so Forsberg going down with a concussion in the first period was the last thing the Flyers wanted to see tonight and ultimately it cost them the game.

The Bottom Line Is....

Frankly the Flyers just aren't very good without Forsberg, so hopefully the concussion won't keep him out too long, otherwise the Flyers are in big trouble, as if they weren't already.

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Mavericks 93 Sixers 79

It Was Over When....

As soon as it started. The Mavericks raced out to a 27-11 lead after 1 quarter of play, and never looked back.

The Game Ball Goes To....

Josh Howard with 15 points and 8 rebounds, Eric Dampier with 12 points and 8 rebounds, and Jason Terry with a game high 18 points.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

Hey, what can I say, there's really no single distinguishable stat from this game, as the Mavs pretty much dominated the Sixers in every category. Still, if there is a stat that hurt the Sixers tonight it's free throw shooting. On the night the Sixers shot just 70.6% from the free throw line, while the Mavs shot a perfect 100% from the stripe and won easily.

The Bottom Line is....

Let's face it, the Sixers just aren't very good right now. They have lost 10 straight and don't appear to have another win in them anytime soon.

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Penguins 8 Flyers 4

It Was Over When....

The second period ended. The two teams went back and forth in the 1st period with the Penguins holding a tenuous 3-2 lead at the end of the period. However the 2nd period was all Penguins, as they scored 3 goals in the period for a 6-2 lead after 2 periods.

The Game Puck Goes To....

Sergei Gonchar with 2 goals and 3 assists and Sidney Crosby with 1 goal and 5 assists.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

8, as in 8 goals on the night for the Penguins (3 power play, 1 shorthanded, and 4 at full strength). Basically, the Penguins just have too much firepower right now for a struggling team

like the Flyers to handle.

The Bottom Line Is....

It's been clear all season that there are holes a plenty in the Flyer's defense, and the Penguins simply exposed them tonight. I mean, the Penguins have killed the Flyers all season so far and things didn't change tonight. Until Peter Forsberg returns, the Flyers will have no chance of matching up with any team like the Penguins which can fly around the ice and score almost at will. So all I can say is Forsberg better get those new skates soon, before the Flyers' season goes back down the drain.

SIXERS NEWS

Celtics 101 Sixers 81

It Was Over When....

The 2nd half started. Frankly speaking, this one was only tight for a half, with the Celtics holding a tenuous 2 point lead at the half. The 2nd half though, belonged to the Celtics, as the Sixers offense went cold, scoring just 40 points as a team during the second half.

The Game Ball Goes to....

Ryan Gomes with 18 points and 7 rebounds and Paul Pierce with a game high 18 points.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

Can you say bad shooting, the Sixers sure could tonight. The Sixers as a team shot just 39.7% from the field and failed to hit a 3 pointer, as even Kyle Kolver went 0 for 3 from beyond.

The Bottom Line Is....

This was Just an ugly loss for the Sixers and their 9th straight. The fact that it came at the hands of their archrival, the Boston Celtics makes it even worse. I think I mentioned earlier that I had just about given up hope on the Flyers this season, and well after this loss, I am starting to feel the same way about the Sixers.

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Rangers 3 Flyers 1

It Was Over When....

The first period ended. The Flyers just had a tough night offensively, and after fighting to a 1-1 tie through 1 period, they would not score again for the remainder of the night, while the Rangers added a goal each in the 2 remaining periods.

The Game Puck Goes To....

The Rangers' defense which limited the Flyers to a season low 15 shots on goal, and as mentioned shut them out after the first period.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

15, as in only 15 shots on goal for the Flyers as a team throughout the entire games. Like I said this night just belonged to the swarming Ranger's defense.

The Bottom Line Is....

This loss just continues an overall tough season for the Flyers. Basically, all of the things that have plagued them all year, plagued them again tonight, plus once again Peter Forsberg was not in the lineup as he continues to await the arrival of the pair of skates that will allow his surgically repaired ankle to move across the ice comfortably. Still, even without Forsberg the Flyers could have played far better than this. They couldn't score or even get shots on goal while on offense, and they couldn't stop the Rangers from taking shots, with 34, or scoring goals with 3 while on defense. Put it all together it just adds up to another inexplicable loss for the Flyers, but hey I guess that's life, I mean what else can I say.

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Trail Blazers 81 Sixers 79

It Was Over When....

Andre Iguodala's three point prayer went unanswered at the buzzer. Chris Webber had previously tied the game at 79 with a clutch 3 pointer with about 13 seconds to play. However, the Sixers defense once again failed when they needed it the most, as Zach Randolph was able to easily slip by a couple Sixers defenders and bank in what turned out to be the game winning layup.

The Game Ball Goes To....

Zach Randolph with 18 points and 10 rebounds ,despite being in constant foul trouble all night long, and Juan Dixon with 17 points off the bench.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

79, as in only 79 points scored by the Sixers on the night. It's pretty clear that this team truly lacks the firepower to win games without Allen Iverson in the lineup, as A.I once again sat out tonight and is rumored to be on the trading block, indefinitely, at this point.

The Bottom Line Is....

Well, I don't know how things can possibly get any worse for the Sixers right now. With this loss they have now dropped 8 straight games, and are a measily 5-15 overall, their worst record ever at this point in the season. Hopefully, since they can't possibly get any lower for the Sixers, things will starting looking up for them, but at this rate who knows.

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Eagles 21 Redskins 19

It Was Over When....

Eagles, safety Brian Dawkins sacked Redskins rookie QB Jason Campbell on 3rd and goal from the 3 with the score 21-16 Eagles and the Redskins bidding to take the lead. Following the sack the Redskins elected to kick a field goal rather than go for it on 4th and down, and when the Eagles got the ball back with a little over 5:00 minutes to play they were able to safely run it all the way down.

The Game Ball Goes To....
The Eagles secondary. Linebacker Omar Gaither and safety Micheal Lewis each had an interception, with lewis returning his 84 yards for a touchdown. Safety Brian Dawkins also made 2 key stops on 3rd down late in the 4th quarter. First he batted down a sure first down catch at about the Redskins own 20 yard line, forcing a punt which gave the Eagles offense great field position, though they squandered it. Lastly, as mentioned he got the sack on Campbell on 3rd and goal from the 3 which effectively sealed the Eagles victory.
The Stat Of The Game Is....
2, as in 2 turnovers on the day for the Redskins to 1 for the Eagles. On the day the Redskins doubled up the Eagles in every offensive category, except on the scoreboard, where 2 Jason Campbell interceptions turned into 14 points for the Eagles and a 21-19 Eagle victory.
The Bottom Line Is....
This was another big win for the Eagles. In fact, with this win, and the Cowboys' loss last night, the Eagles can win the NFC East division if they win their remaining 3 games. Of course, if the defense keeps playing like it did today, that won't be easy. The Redskins who've struggled on offense all season were able to rack up over 400 yards of offense on the Eagles, including 209 rushing yards. The offenses the Eagles will be facing in their final 3 games, (Giants, Cowboys, Falcons) are all strong rushing teams. If the Eagles hope to hang on and make the playoffs they are going to have to amp it up on defense because the way they are playing right now just won't get it done. Even as well as the Eagles offense has been playing it won't be nearly enough to offset the defense if it doesn't start playing better.

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