Saturday, March 22, 2008
SIXERS NEWS
The Sixers got back on track tonight as they returned to the friendly confines of the Wachovia center for a key match up against the New Jersey Nets. Four Sixers scored in double figures(Andre Miller, Andre Iguodala, Samuel Dalembert, Louis Williams) with Iggy's 28 leading the way. Defensively, Sammy D led the way with 18 rebounds and 5 blocks as the Sixers out rebounded New Jersey 50-45, and held them to under 40% shooting from the field. Unfortunately, the Sixers also shot under 40% from the field, so it was a closer game than it needed to be. In the first quarter of play, the Sixers jumped out to an early 4 point lead, with the score 23-19. In the 2nd quarter of play, the Sixers extended their lead to 7, with the score 49-42 at the half. In the third quarter of play, the Nets turned the tables on the Sixers rallying back to take a 7 point lead, with the score 75-68 heading into the 4th quarter. Finally, in the 4th quarter of play, the Sixer's refocused and put together a late rally, eventually pulling out a thrilling victory by 4, with the final score 91-87. So the Sixers improve to 35-35 overall, and remain 3rd in the Atlantic division and 7th in the Eastern conference, now a half a game out of 6th and 1 game out of 5th.
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils got rained out today, good thing it was only a meaningless spring training game.
Friday, March 21, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
Clinging to the 8th spot in the Eastern conference after pulling out a win in their last game, the Flyers needed only to pull out another one against the Rangers tonight to sneak into the 7th spot. Marty Biron got the start in goal tonight and played fairly fell, saving 23 of the 26 shots he faced to help the Orange and Black to a thrilling victory. In the first period of play Mike Richards scored an early goal for a 1-0 Flyer's lead. In the second period of play there was no scoring. In the 3rd period of play Danny Briere scored a late goal for a 2-0 Flyer's lead. A couple minutes later Marek Malik and Nigel Dawes each scored goals within a minute of each other to quickly knot it up at 2. A few minutes later Briere answered back to put the Flyers up again 3-2. Finally with just under 2 minutes to play Jaromir Jagr scored tie up again at 3, and the send the game into overtime. In the overtime period neither team could score and the game lapsed into a shootout, usually a harbinger of impending doom for the Flyers. Not tonight. In the first round of the shootout Mike Richards scored for the Flyers, while Brendan Shanahan failed to score for the Rangers. Finally in the second round of the shootout Jeff Carter scored for the Flyers and Nigel Dawes failed to score for the Ranger, and the Flyers had pulled out another one 4-3. So the Flyers improve to 37-28-10 overall, but remain 4th in the Atlantic division and jump to 7th in the Eastern conference, just a point ahead of 8th place Boston, 2 ahead of Washington, and 3 ahead of Buffalo.
SIXERS NEWS
After four straight wins coming into tonight, the streaking Sixers were derailed tonight in a big way as they traveled to Orlando to face Dwight "superman" Howard and the Magic. On the night only 4 four Sixers scored in double figures(Andre Iguodala, Thaddeus Young, Rodney Carney, Louis Williams) with sweet Lou's 18 off the bench leading the way. Defensively, it was not a good night for the Sixers, as they allowed Orlando to shoot over 50% from the field and over 60% from beyond the arc, and got out rebounded 44-38. From the get go, it was clear this would not be the Sixers night. In the first period of play, the Magic quickly jumped out to a 14 point lead, with the score 33-19. Things only got worse for the Sixers in the 2nd quarter of play, as the Magic extended their lead, to 23, with the score 58-35 at the half. In the 3rd quarter of play, the Magic continued to extend their lead and by the 4th quarter it was up to 28, with score 88-60. Finally, in the 4th quarter the Sixers cut into the Orlando lead a bit, but it was too little too late, as the Sixers fell by 18, with the final score 113-95. So the Sixers drop to 34-35 overall, but remain 3rd in the Atlantic division and 7th in the Eastern conference, now a game out of 6th and a game and a half out of 5th.
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued spring training today against the Minnesota Twins. Adam Eaton got the start and allowed just one run on 4 hits in 5 and 1/3rd innings of work, as the Phils knocked off the Twins 3-2, for their 5th win in their last 6. Again, not bad for spring.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued spring training today against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kyle Kendrick got the start and went 5 impressive innings allowing just 2 hits and o runs. Meanwhile, Pedro Feliz, Geoff Jenkins, and Ryan Howard each clubbed solo homers as the Phils, appearing in mid season form blanked the Buckos 3-0. Not bad for a spring game.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
SIXERS NEWS
Tonight looking for their 4th win in a row, the Sixers welcomed old friend Allen Iverson and the Nuggets to the Wachovia Center, and what a night it was. Thanks to a lucky bounce and a couple late misses the Sixers escaped with yet another thrilling victory. Offensively, 5 Sixers scored in double figures(Andre Iguodala, Andre Miller, Samuel Dalembert, Willie Green, Rodney Carney) with Miller's 28 leading the way. Miller also added 12 assists to pace the Sixer's offense. Defensively, Sammy D led the way with 12 rebounds and 5 blocks, including 2 key blocks down the stretch, and Reggie Evans added 10 rebounds as the Sixers out rebounded Denver 44-34. Sure 21 turnovers, and poor free throw shooting did serve to mitigate the Sixer's defensive effort a bit, but that ability to pull down the big rebounds down the stretch saved them, so it's worth mentioning. Anyway, in the first quarter of play, the two teams began to wage what would be a tug-of-war , see-saw battle all night, with 13 lead changes, as the Sixers bounced back from an early deficit, to take a 3 point lead, with the score 34-31 heading into the second quarter. In the second quarter of play, the two teams again went back and forth and again it the was the Sixer's bouncing back from an early deficit to win the quarter by 4, and take a 7 point lead into the half, with the score 65-58. In the 3rd quarter Denver finally reversed its fortunes and entered the 4th quarter clinging to a one point lead, with the score 93-92. In the 4th quarter of play, it was one heck of a thriller. First, the Sixers jumped out to a lead, then Denver rallied back to tie it, then the Sixers jumped out to another lead, but again Denver rallied back to tie this time at 110 with just under 3 minutes to play. Then Andre Miller, executed a brilliant shot fake to draw a foul on AI, and drained a jumper, to complete a three point play for a 113-110 Sixer's lead. AI came right back and drilled a three on the next Denver possession to tie it up again at 113 with a minute to play. Then with about 30 seconds to play, the other AI, Andre Iguodala, drove to down the lane, lost his balance, threw up a prayer over his back, and Sammy D who just happened standing by the basket at the right time, grabbed it and dropped it in for a 115-113 Sixers lead. From there, AI missed a three and after a Denver put back attempt fell short, Iggy wrestled away the rebound and dribbled out the clock to close out the 115-113 Sixer's win. So the Sixers improve to 34-34 overall, but remain 3rd in the Atlantic division, and 7th in the Eastern conference, now just .5 games behind the Washington Wizards for 6th, and 1 game behind the Toronto Raptors for 5th.
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued spring training today against the Tampa Rays. Jamie Moyer got the start and went 5 and 2/3rds innings, allowing just 3 runs on 6 hits. Unfortunately, those 3 runs were just enough to win 3-1 and end the Phils 3 game winning streak. Oh well, better luck next time fellas.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
With their backs to the wall, after 3 straight devastating losses the Orange and Black answered the bell tonight with a huge win over the Atlanta Thrashers. Antero Niittymaki got the start in goal and with a little help from the Flyer's defense, he had a pretty good night saving 17 of 19 shots he faced, to spirit the Flyers to victory. In the first period of play, just 58 seconds in, Chris Thorburn scored for a 1-0 Thrasher's lead. Then midway through the period Mike Richards scored to knot it at 1 for the Flyers. Late in the second period of play, Jeff Carter scored on the power play for a 2-1 Flyer's lead. Midway through the third period of Vinny Prospal scored for 3-1 Flyer's lead, that after the last few games seemed anything but safe. Finally late in the period with about 30 seconds to play Ilya Kovalchuk scored to cut the Flyer's lead to 3-2, and briefly renew fears of another Flyer's collapse. Fortunately, the Orange and Black hung on for the final 30 seconds for a 3-2 victory. So the Flyer's improve to 36-28-10 overall, but remain 4th in the Atlantic division and 8th in the Eastern conference, now just 2 points ahead of the Washington Capitals, and 3 ahead of the Buffalo Sabres.
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued spring training today against the Tampa Rays. Cole Hamles got the start and went 6 stromg innings allowing just 1 run on 2 hits, while Geoff Jenkins crushed a two run homer, as the Phils won 4-2, for their third straight victory.
Monday, March 17, 2008
EAGLES NEWS
Today the Eagles signed former Temple Owl and Patriot/Colt defensive tackle, Joe Klecko to a deal. For the Eagles Klecko will turn around and play his other position fullback. With Thomas Tapeh singed away to the Minnesota Vikings and ex-Eagles o-coordinator Brad Childress, this was a move the Birds had to make. Although he won't be the only fullback in camp for the Birds, (undrafted free agent and practice squadder Brad Davis is the other) Klecko is likely to win the job. He is a consumnate professional, he understands what is expected of him as a fullback, and he should be a welcome addition to the Eagles offense, not that they'll have him do anything but block, but he could catch a pass if they threw one too him as well.
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued spring training today against the Cleveland Indians. J.D Durbin got the start and went 5 innings allowing just 3 runs on 4 hits. Thanks to Durbin and largely to a 5 run 5th inning, the Phils eventually knocked off the Indians 6-4 for their second win in a row. Not bad for spring training.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
Uggghhh, after yesterday's heartbreaker it didn't seem like things could possibly get any worse for the Orange and Black, but in an afternoon matinee against the Pittsburgh Penguins, they most definitely got a lot worse. Marty Biron got the start in goal and was pulled after allowing 3 goals on 8 shots, no that's not a typo, in favor of Antero Niittymaki, who didn't do much better allowing 4 goals on 28 shots. You can probably imagine at this point how the game went. In the first period of play, faster than you could say 2-0 Penguins, it was 2-0 Penguins, as Petr Sykora and Evgeni Malkin each scored. In the second period of play, Tyler Kennedy quickly made it 3-0 Penguins and Biron skated to the bench. Then late in the period, Mike Knuble scored to briefly cut the lead to 3-1, but it would be the Flyers only bright spot of the night, as Evgeni Malkin and Marian Hossa each scored within a minute of each other, following the Knuble goal, for a 5-1 Pen's lead. From there the carnage only continued, and rather than continuing to dispense with the gory details, I'll simply say that when the dust finally settled the Flyers had been thoroughly embarrassed 7-1. So the Flyers drop to 35-28-10 overall, but remain 4th in the Atlantic division and for now, since the Sabres didn't play today, 8th in the Eastern conference, but only by a point. Seriously, though at this point this team doesn't deserve to make the playoffs and i wouldn't be surprised if they don't get in.
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued to spring training today as with the regular season just two weeks away, they began tuning up the starters for the long season. So today was essentially the first time the Phils starters played deep into a game thus far this spring, and the results were promising. Brett Myers got the start, and in 7 innings of work, he allowed just 2 runs on 5 hits ,as the Phils knocked the Cincinnati Reds 6-2. Looks like they might be ready for the season after all.
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