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Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
SIXERS NEWS
The Sixers finished their west coast trip tonight in L.A against Kobe and the Lakers. It had been an up and down trip for the Sixers coming in and if the pattern held they would be up for this one. Indeed they were up for this one and gave the Lakers all they could handle. However, despite the usual lack of effort from the L.A, their overwhelming talent advantage won out on this night. Still it was a commendable effort by the Sixers, especially considering they were only 9 strong(usually a team at least 12 active players) against arguably the NBA's best team . They could have easily rolled over but instead they fought hard all night long and it almost payed off. They actually led by 1 at the half and were still within 5 heading into the 4th quarter. In the 4th it seemed perhaps that the lack of fresh bodies off the bench finally got to them as they tired just bit. Still, they refused to let L.A get away from them, but simply did not have enough left to mount any sort of comeback, eventually succumbing by 9, 99-90.
No one was more up for the Sixers on the night than Sammy Dalembert, who put forth arguably his best perfomance of the season thus far, with 24 and 11 rebounds. Lou Williams added a solid 16 and 7 assists and Andre Iguodala and Thad Young each chipped in with 13. So it was a total team effort. Well, except for Elton Brand who had an especially awful night. While they didn't put forth a whole lot of effort, the Lakers did at least make an effort to keep Brand in check, and that's probably what one them the game. Brand put just up 2 points and 4 rebounds, about half his normal output, and not at all what the Sixers needed out of him to get the win. If he had only compiled his usual 10 points and 10 rebounds, the Sixers would at least been with L.A at the end, but it just wasn't his night. Against the taller Lakers he just couldn't find the space he needed to get off his trademark mid range jumper or get inside to pull down rebounds.
All in all despite the loss, I am still proud of the way my Sixers fought tonight. I think they put up a much stronger effort than most teams would have in their position and that's commendable at least. With the loss the Sixers drop to 23-36 overall, still good enough for 10th in the East, but well off the pace now for 8th now, at a full 7 games back. It is going to take a lot for them to dig out of that hole and into the playoffs.
No one was more up for the Sixers on the night than Sammy Dalembert, who put forth arguably his best perfomance of the season thus far, with 24 and 11 rebounds. Lou Williams added a solid 16 and 7 assists and Andre Iguodala and Thad Young each chipped in with 13. So it was a total team effort. Well, except for Elton Brand who had an especially awful night. While they didn't put forth a whole lot of effort, the Lakers did at least make an effort to keep Brand in check, and that's probably what one them the game. Brand put just up 2 points and 4 rebounds, about half his normal output, and not at all what the Sixers needed out of him to get the win. If he had only compiled his usual 10 points and 10 rebounds, the Sixers would at least been with L.A at the end, but it just wasn't his night. Against the taller Lakers he just couldn't find the space he needed to get off his trademark mid range jumper or get inside to pull down rebounds.
All in all despite the loss, I am still proud of the way my Sixers fought tonight. I think they put up a much stronger effort than most teams would have in their position and that's commendable at least. With the loss the Sixers drop to 23-36 overall, still good enough for 10th in the East, but well off the pace now for 8th now, at a full 7 games back. It is going to take a lot for them to dig out of that hole and into the playoffs.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
SIXERS NEWS
The Sixers continued their west coast trip tonight in Phoenix as they looked to make it two wins in a row. They actually played a decent game for the 2nd time in as many nights, but this time the Suns proved to be too tough for a decent Sixer's effort to overcome. They just didn't play well enough defensively, allowing Phoenix to shoot over 50% from the field with 8 treys. As a result Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash, and Jason Richardson all scored in the 20s, and you're not going to beat the Suns very often when you let those 3 beat up on you like that. In fact the Sixers were never really that close. They trailed by 8 after the 1st quarter, 11 at the half, and 15 heading into the 4th quarter. They finally put together a bit of run to cut into the Phoenix lead in the 4th, but it was too late and eventually the Suns hung on for a 106-95 win.
Despite the loss the Sixers still had several solid performances across the board. Andre Iguodala led the way as usual with 20, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, Lou Williams posted 19, Thad Young scored 16 off the bench, and Mo Speights had his best game in some with 12 off the bench. Unfortunately, none of it was enough against the Suns on this night. With the loss the Sixers are now 3-3 so far in the 2nd half of the season, the very definition of inconsistent and the very thing that could keep them out any chance for the playoffs this season. The big thing that seems to be missing for the Sixers right now is their defense. They played such strong D heading into the all-star break, but since the break it just hasn't been there. Overall the Sixers are now just 22-35 overall, but they're still 10th in the Eastern conference, and still 6.5 games out of 8th. Does anyone ever win in this conference?
win this conference.
Despite the loss the Sixers still had several solid performances across the board. Andre Iguodala led the way as usual with 20, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, Lou Williams posted 19, Thad Young scored 16 off the bench, and Mo Speights had his best game in some with 12 off the bench. Unfortunately, none of it was enough against the Suns on this night. With the loss the Sixers are now 3-3 so far in the 2nd half of the season, the very definition of inconsistent and the very thing that could keep them out any chance for the playoffs this season. The big thing that seems to be missing for the Sixers right now is their defense. They played such strong D heading into the all-star break, but since the break it just hasn't been there. Overall the Sixers are now just 22-35 overall, but they're still 10th in the Eastern conference, and still 6.5 games out of 8th. Does anyone ever win in this conference?
win this conference.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
SIXERS NEWS
Following their 2nd embarrassing loss in 3 days the Sixers traveled out to Oakland tonight for matchup with the lowly Golden State Warriors, as they looked to rebound once again. They didn't play their best game but against an awful Warriors they didn't need to be at their best. They good night, at 48% from the field and 45% from beyond the arc with 9 threes. Golden state on other hand shot under 40% from the field and from beyond, hitting just 13 treys, despite putting up 33 of them. So the Sixers were easily able to jump out to the early lead and with 26 and 10 rebounds from Lou Williams and 22 and 7 assists from Iggy they never looked back. In fact the Sixers had a commanding 18 point lead at halftime and the game appeared to be over. Then Goldent State finally got hot for the only time of the night, but it was too late
Despite a furious final Golden State Rush the Sixers eventually hung on to win by 8, 110-102. So all in all it was the Sixer's finest hour, but it was a solid night for them and they got the win they needed. In addition to outscoriing the Warriors they also out rebounded them 50-48 and that proved to be important for the Sixers at times. Aside from Iggy and Lou, 3 other Sixers scored in double figures, Rodney Carney with 16 off the bench, Jrue Holiday with 15 and 6 assists, boy does he look good all of the sudden, and Elton Brand with 12. So it was an all around for the Sixers tonight. With the win the Sixers move to 22-34 overall, still 10th in the Eastern conference,6.5 games out of the 8th.
Despite a furious final Golden State Rush the Sixers eventually hung on to win by 8, 110-102. So all in all it was the Sixer's finest hour, but it was a solid night for them and they got the win they needed. In addition to outscoriing the Warriors they also out rebounded them 50-48 and that proved to be important for the Sixers at times. Aside from Iggy and Lou, 3 other Sixers scored in double figures, Rodney Carney with 16 off the bench, Jrue Holiday with 15 and 6 assists, boy does he look good all of the sudden, and Elton Brand with 12. So it was an all around for the Sixers tonight. With the win the Sixers move to 22-34 overall, still 10th in the Eastern conference,6.5 games out of the 8th.
EAGLES NEWS
Well, it's official the Brian Westbrook era is over in Philadelphia. The Eagles announced today that they will release Westbrook on March 5. He was slated to make $7.25 million for the Birds next season, but for a 30 year old running back, who looked every bit of it last season, that was apparently too much for the Eagles to commit too. After everything BWest has done for the Eagles in his career and everything he has meant to them as the franchise' all time leader in yards from scrimmage, it is shame it had to end like this after a rash of injuries and one very forgettable season. I would have been nice to see him end things on his own terms. Still, although his time with the Eagles is finished, that doesn't mean his in NFL is over. Of course it's hard to imagine him in anything other than Eagles' midnight green, so I guess we'll see. Without Westbrook on their side for next season Lesean McCoy will probably the number 1 guy, so the Birds will have to look for a new number 2 either in the draft or via free agency. It should be interesting to see who they acquire.
Monday, February 22, 2010
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