SIXERS NEWS

Against the tough Dallas Mavericks tonight at the wachovia center, the Sixers chances of winning were slim from the onset, and not surprisingly despite a near triple-double by Andre Iguodala, the Sixers fell hard. Offensively, 5 sixers scored in double figures(Iguodala who also had 8 assists, Samuel Dalembert, Willie Green, Andre Miller, and Kyle Korver). Defensively, Iguodala and Reggie Evans each pulled down 12 rebounds as the Sixers matched Dallas with 47 rebounds. Unfortunately, aside from the rebounding, the Sixers defense was no match for the high-powered Dallas offense which shot nearly 45% from the field. The Sixers actually led early, with a one point lead after the 1st quarter and a 7 point lead at the half(50-43). The Mavericks then went on a 16-2 run to open the 2nd half and looked like they were going to run away it. However, the Sixers battled back one more time, and got back within two late in the 3rd quarter. Then the Mavs turned it up again and pulled away for good, with an 8 point lead heading into the 4th quarter. By the time the smoke finally cleared, the Mavs had rolled to a 15 point win, 99-84. So the Sixers drop to 2-5 overall, and remain in last place in the Atlantic division.