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Sixers 98 Jazz 87

It Was Over When....

The 3rd quarter ended. Through the 1st half the Sixers held the lead and initially stood their ground and continued to hold it as the 3rd quarter began, but by the time the quarter ended the Jazz had gone on a run and outscored the Sixers by 12 points to take an 8 point lead into the 4th quarter which they would not relinquish.

The Game Ball Goes To....

Deron Williams with 7 points and 14 assists, Carlos Boozer with 27 points and 14 rebounds, Mehmet Okur with 21 points and 7 rebounds, and Matt Harpring with 20 points off the bench.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

22, as in 22 turnovers on the night for the Sixers. The Sixers played a better game in just about every stastical area than did the Jazz, but because of all those turnovers they lost.

The Botttom Line Is....

Considering they were playing the team with the best record in the Western Conference and were without Chris Webber in the lineup the Sixers didn't do have bad tonight and if not for all those turnovers probably could have won. It's just too bad that they didn't.

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Sixers 108 Nuggets 97

It Was Over When....

Samuel Dalembert slammed home a dunk with 6:31 remaining in the 3rd quarter. Following Sammy's dunk the Sixers went on to score 9 straight points and take a 13 point lead into the 4th quarter which they would never relinquish.

The Game Ball Goes To....

Andre Miller with 17 points and 10 assists, Andre Iguodala with 7 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds, Joe Smith ,starting in place of Chris Webber, with 12 points and 8 rebounds, Samuel Dalembert with 10 points and 6 rebounds, Steven Hunter with 13 points and 7 rebounds off the bench, and off course Kyle Korver with 26 points off the bench.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

1, as in 1 game in the history of the Sixer's franchise played against superstar Allen Iverson, and for that matter 1 win. Until now Iverson had been a Sixer for his entire career, but tonight he played alongside the Sixers wearing a different uniform for the first time.

The Bottom Line Is....

In their first game against former start Allen Iverson the Sixers disposed of him and his Nuggets convincingly and I don't know if there is anything else in this world that could possibly make the Sixer players feel any better than they feel now. So rather than promulgate on what this win means for the Sixers I am just going to do what they're probably doing right now and savor the victory.

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Flyers 3 Islanders 2

It Was Over When....

The Final Buzzer sounded. Despite leading 3-0 with under 4 minutes to play in the 3rd period, the Flyers were still forced to hang on for the win as the Islanders heated up, scoring 2 goals with 3 minutes to play.

The Game Puck Goes To....

Mike Knuble, who scored the Flyers first goal of the night and assisted on what turned out to be the game winner late in the 3rd period by Ryan Potulny, and once again goalie Robert Esche who recorded 39 saves on the night and denied the Islanders the game tying goal in the final seconds.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

1, as in only 1 period played on the night by Flyers superstar Peter Forsberg who again had to leave a game early, this time due to a groin injury. However, the Flyers were actually able to win without him for once, and that's good sign for this team, considering that until now the Flyers had yet to win a game in which Forsberg didn't play in all 3 periods.

The Bottom Line Is....

This is 3 wins in a row for the Flyers now so who knows maybe the Flyers are finally ready to start turning things around.

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Eagles 24 Falcons 17

It Was Over When....

Eagles backup QB A . J Feeley fired an 89 yard touchdown pass to Hank Baskett to put the Eagles up by the eventual final score of 24-17 with less than two minutes to play. Of course an eagles goal line stand on the Falcon's next offensive series also helped.

The Game Ball Goes To....

The Eagles offense which racked up 353 total yards and 24 points despite not employing any starters for the majority of the game. A.J Feeley led the way passing for 321 yards and 3 touchdowns, and Hank Baskett also put in his two sense with 7 catches for 177 yards and the aforementioned touchdown.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

0 as in 0 key Eagles lost to injuries on the day. Just the fact that none of the Eagles key players were injured today is big enough to be the stat of the game.

The Bottom Line Is....

Even before the game really got under way the Eagles were given a gift when the Cowboys lost to the Lions, thus clinching the division for the Eagles, and eliminating the need for them win this game in order to do so. Thus, this game pretty much turned into a preseason like game, so the real bottom line is that the Eagles are the 2006 NFC Eastern division champions and they will host the Giants at Lincoln Financial field next week in the wild card round of the playoffs and I just hope they win.

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Lakers 104 Sixers 94

It Was Over When....

Kobe Bryant decided to take over the game in the 3rd quarter. Throughout the first half the Lakers tried unsuccessfully to pull away from the Sixers on the scoreboard, but the Sixers just kept finding a way hang around. As soon as the 3rd quarter began however, Bryant put the game on his shoulders and began scoring at will, as the Laker's lead ballooned first to 10 and then all the way to 17 by the 4th quarter and that was pretty much all she wrote.

The Game Ball Goes To....

Kobe Bryant with 35 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Luke Walton, with 11 points and 7 rebounds.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

39.5 as in an abymsal 39.5 shooting percentage for the Sixers on the night. Basically if you can't hit any shots your'e not going to win.

The Bottom Line Is....

This isn't the way the Sixers wanted to ring in the new year, but hey want are you going to do.

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Flyers 5 Hurricanes 2

It Was Over When....

The Flyer's Mike Knuble scored on the Hurricane's empty net with under 1 minute to play in the 3rd period. At the time it was 4-2 Flyers and the Hurricanes and their fans still had hope for a late rally but after Knuble's goal all hope was lost.

The Game Puck Goes To....

Peter Forsberg with 3 assists and Todd Fedoruk with 2 assists, and goalie Robert Esche who recorded 40 saves for the second game in a row . Incredibly, the Flyers 5 goals on the night were scored by 5 different players so we'll also collectively give a game puck to all the Flyers goal scorers on the night.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

19 and 5 as in a measily 19 shots on goal and an impressive 5 goals for the Flyers on the night. The Hurricanes on other hand fired a whopping 42 shots on goal yet came away with only 2 goals. Basically, the Flyers just took better advantage of their opportunities on the night.

The Bottom Line Is....

This is another big win for the Flyers and their 2nd in a row, not bad considering that they just endured a franchise record 10 game losing streak, but hey Forsberg is back in the lineup now and all that seems to be behind them and hopefully as long as Forsberg stays healthy the Flyers will keep winning.

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Sixers 98 Trail Blazers 95

It Was Over When....

Blazer's guard Brandon Roy missed a layup with 2 seconds to play and the Sixers Andre Iguodala gathered in the resulting rebound. At the time it was 97-95 Sixers and the layup would likely have forced the game into overtime,but the miss effectively sealed the win for the Sixers.

The Game Ball Goes To....

Andre Miller with 25 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds, Andre Iguodala with a career and game high 32 points, 5 steals, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds, Samuel Dalembert with 10 points and 9 rebounds, and of course Kyle Korver with 19 points off the bench including three 3 pointers.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

8, as in only 8 turnovers on the night for the Sixers, to a whopping 15 for the Trailblazers. Basically the team with fewer turnovers on the night is usually the team who wins, especially when they also have 8 steals as the Sixers did tonight.

The Bottom Line Is....

After opening this long west coast trip, which they are currently on, with consecutive humiliating losses, the Sixers sorely needed the win that they got tonight. Now, at first it seemed that this too would be yet another humiliating loss as the Blazers led by 14 early in the second quarter, but impressive team defense and two determined Andres(Miller and Iguodala), helped the Sixers trim that deficit to 6 at the half and jump out to a 12 point lead in 3rd quarter which they would never relinquish despite a furious Blazers rally in the final moments. The most impressive thing about this win however, is not the Sixer defense but rather the fact that Chris Webber was out of tonight's game with another foot injury. Generally, you wouldn't think that the Sixers could win without Webber but tonight they proved that they could and hopefully that will give them thr confidence to finish this road trip with some more victories, but until then Aur revoir sports fans, and have a Happy New Years.

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Flyers 4 Lightning 3

It Was Over When....

Sami Kapanen scored on a breakaway with 15.9 seconds remaining in the 2nd period to put the Flyers up for good 4-1.

The Game Puck Goes To....

Peter Forsberg with 3 assists, Simon Gagne who scored two goals, and goalie Robert Esche, playing in place of the injured Antero Niittymaki, who recorded 42 saves on the night.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

10, as in 10 straight losses by the Flyers coming into this game, and that's overall and against the Lightning. So this was a huge win the for the Flyers, unfortunately it's probably too little too late for them to save their season, but who knows.

The Bottom Line Is....

All I can say is thank God the Flyers finally got a win, and thank God Peter Forsberg is finally back in lineup, hopefully he'll stay there for the rest of the season, and the Flyers won't have anymore long losing streaks like the one they just ended.

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Kings 101 Sixers 76

It Was Over When....

The 2nd quarter ended. The Kings outscored the Sixers 25-14 during the quarter and jumped out to an 11 point halfime lead from which the Sixes would never recover.

The Game Ball Goes To....

Mike Bibby with 21 points and 6 assists, Kevin Martin with 18 points, and Brad Miller with 13 points and 6 rebounds.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

0, as in 0 3 pointers made by the Sixers on the night, as even sharp shooter Kyle Korver went 0 for 1 from beyond arc. The Kings on the other hand, who came into the night as the worst 3 point shooting team in the NBA, hit 6 threes and as noted won going away.

The Bottom Line Is....

Apparently my optimism the other day was a bit premature, because the Sixers really stink now too.

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Panthers 3 Flyers 1

It Was Over When....

Mike Van Ryn scored the Panthers 3rd and final goal of the night with about 11:00 minutes to play in the 3rd period. This goal put the Panthers up 3-1 and the way the Flyers played tonight it was clear there was no way they we would be able make a comeback.

The Game Puck Goes To....

Martin Gelinas who recorded 2 assists on the night, helping Jozef Stumpel and Rostislav Olesz to a goal each.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

0, as 0 minutes played by Flyer's goalie Antero Niittymaki in the 3rd period. Niittymaki left the game with an injury after the 2nd period. Perhaps if he had been in goal during the 3rd period the Flyers might have been able to stay close enough to mount a comeback.

The Bottom Line Is....

The Flyers really stink right now, nuff said.

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Warriors 116 Sixers 97

It Was Over When....

The Warriors touched the ball. The fast-breaking Warriors raced out to an early 20-9 lead just 6 minutes into the game and never looked back.

The Game Ball Goes To....

Baron Davis with 21 points and 16 assists, former Sixer, Matt Barnes, with 25 points and 8 rebounds, and Andres Biedrins with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

Since Golden State dominated nearly every facet of the game, we'll just go with 25, as in a career high 25 points scored by Sixers' rookie Rodney Carney. Although it came in a losing cause, it's always encouraging to see a young guy like Carney post a career high in points scored.

The Bottom Line Is....

This was total domination from start to finish by the Warriors. The Sixers simply could not catch up to the Warriors speedy fast break. Still, there were some encouraging performances for the Sixers on the night. Andre Miller looked good in his first start as a Sixer with 14 points and 7 assists, and as mentioned rookie Rodney Carney posted a career high in points with 25. In the end however, this was an ugly night for the Sixers but they had won two in a row coming into this game, so hopefully they can come back with a win in their next game which is tomorrow in Sacramento.

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Eagles 23 Cowboys 7

It Was Over When....

Correll Buckhalter capped off a 70 yard drive with a 1 yard touchdown run, putting the Eagles up for good 23-7, with about 8:00 minutes left to play in the game.

The Game Ball Goes To....

The Eagles' offense which amassed 426 total yards(222 passing and 204 rushing) and chewed up over 37 minutes of game clock. Jeff Garcia who passed for 153 yards and 1 touchdown, and Brian Westbrook ,who rushed for 122 yards on 26 carries, led the way, but in the end, the night proved to be a total team effort as the only touchdowns scored by the Eagles on the night went to backup tight end Matt Schobel, and backup running back Correll Buckhalter as previously stated.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

205, as in 205 rushing yards for the Eagles on the night. Incredibly, the Cowboy's have not allowed a team to rush for that many yards against them at Texas Stadium since 2000 when the 49ers rushed for 261 yards against them, during the game in which Terrell Owens, then with the Niners danced around on the Cowboy star in the middle of the field after scoring a touchdown.

The Bottom Line Is....

This was the best Christmas gift I received today. Sorry Mom, but this was what I really wanted for Christmas and I got it. With this win the Eagles not only sweep the season series against the Cowboys, which is pretty sweet in and of itself, but they clinch a playoff spot and take over 1st place in the NFC East as well. In fact, if they win next week they will be the 2006 NFC Eastern division champs and you know something, I probably still won't believe it. Anyway, Merry Christmas to all and to all an E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles.

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Sixers 98 Knicks 77

It Was Over When....

It started. As bad as the Sixers have been playing lately the Knicks were worse tonight, with 20 turnovers , and only 2 out of 13 shooting from beyond the arc, not good for a team that relies on its jump shooting. Thus, the Sixers basically dominated throughout leading by 9 after 1 quarter, 15 at the half, and 19 after 3 quarters.

The Game Ball Goes To....

Andre Iguodala with 20 points, Chris Webber, yes that Chris Webber, with 18 points and 9 rebounds, Samuel Dalembert with 11 points and 8 rebounds, new Sixer Andre Miller with 9 points and 11 assists off the bench mind you, and of course Kyle Korver with 16 points off the bench.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

29, as in 29 trips to the free throw line for the Sixers on the night, to just 11 for the Knicks. Generally getting to the free throw line early and often as the Sixers did tonight is a recipe for success, especially against a jump shooting team like the Knicks.

The Bottom Line Is....

It seems as if Santa Claus payed the Sixers a visit sometime prior to last night's game and told them that if they could just end their losing streak he would deliver to them a healthy Chris Webber, and a new veteran point guard in Andre Miller, and you know something he kept his word and as a result they're not half bad right now, with wins on back to back nights. In fact, albeit incredibly, with the win tonight the Sixers are now just 4.5 games out of first place in the woeful Atlantic division. I and all those other diehard Sixers fans out there can only hope they can keep it going.

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Senators 6 Flyers 3

It Was Over When....

Senator's star winger Daniel Alfredsson stepped on the ice. Alfredsson has struggled for most of this season, but today he looked like his oldself again scoring two goals and an assist including the go ahead tally with about 8:00 minutes to play in the 3rd period

The Game Puck Goes To....

Who else, Daniel Alfredsson with 2 goals and an assist. Danny Heatley also chipped in with 2 assists so we'll give one to him too.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

0, as in 0 goals scored by the Flyers in the 3rd period to 3 for the Senators. After battling to a

3-3 tie through 2 periods the Flyers succumbed to the constant pressure applied by the Senators, allowing 3 late goals in the 3rd period while failing to score any of their own.

The Bottom Line Is....

Well, it seems that even struggling teams like the Senators ,who had lost 6 of their last 8, can beat the Flyers these days who have now extended their franchise record losing streak to 9 games. Incredibly the Flyers also set a new record for futility at home with this their 6th consecutive loss at the Wachovia center, in fact their 3 wins at home this season, are the fewest of any NHL team at their home arena. I'd love to say something good about the Flyers now, but I just can't, sorry guys, happy holidays anyway though.

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Sixers 98 Celtics 89

It Was Over When....

Kyle Kolver hit a three pointer to start the 2nd quarter. The shot, which seemed inconsequential at the time, put the Sixers up by 7, there largest lead of the game at the time. Incredibly following Korver's shot the Celtics would come no closer than within 4 points of the Sixers for the remainder of the night.

The Game Ball Goes To....

Andre Iguodala with a career high 31 points and 9 assists, Kevin Ollie with 14 points and 8 assists, Samuel Dalembert with 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Kyle Kolver with 14 points off the bench.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

28 as in 28 assists as a team for the Sixers and 9 as in only 9 turnovers as a team for the Sixers on the night, to 16 and 15 respectively for the Celtics as a team on the night. If you can take care of the ball and spread it around, and hit the open shots when you get them as Sixers did, you win, but if you don't take good care of the ball and you don't spread it around all that well, then you lose as the Celtics did.

The Bottom Line Is....

It's over, it's finally over. After 12 embarrassing losses the Sixers' losing streak has come to an end and the fact that it came against their archrival Boston Celtics makes it even sweeter. All I can say is thank God it's over.

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Canadiens 4 Flyers 2

It Was Over When....

The first period ended. the Canadiens jumped out a quick 2-0 lead in the period, from which the Flyers would never recover.

The Game Puck Goes To....

The Canadiens power play units which scored 3 of their 4 goals on the night(2 power play goals, and 1 shorthanded goal).

The Stat Of The Game Is....

37, as in 37 shots on goal for the Canadiens on the night, and 4 as in 4 goals scored by the Canadiens on the night, to 2 and 28 respectively on the night for the Flyers. Basically the Canadiens thoroughly outscored and outplayed the Flyers tonight.

The Bottom Line Is....

Well, what can I say, the Flyers just stink right now, with this their franchise record 8th consecutive loss.

PHILLIES NEWS

The Phillies continued their offseason today by signing catcher Rod Barajas to a 3 year deal. Barajas will likely share time at catcher with rookie Carlos Ruiz who saw some action with the Phillies last season. Mike Lieberthal recently signed with his hometown L.A Dodgers, so he won't back this season, and Chris Coste the 33 year old catcher who broke in with Phils last season will likely spend this season as a pinch hitter, and the Phils number 3 catcher, who can also play first and third base. Also, the Phils rounded out their wheeling and dealing today by trading outfielder Jeff Conine to the Reds for minor league infielder Brad key and outfielder Javon Moran. Conine became expendable with the Phils recent acquisition of Jason Werth, so this trade should come as no surprise.

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Pacers 101 Sixers 93

It Was over When....

The Pacer's Jermaine O'neal nailed a 2 point jump shot with 52 seconds to go to put the Pacers up for good 94-89.

The Game Ball Goes To....

Stephen Jackson with 25 points, Jermaine O'neal with a game high 34 points and 11 rebounds, and Danny Granger with 15 points off the bench.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

50, as in a field goal shooting percentage of 50% for the Pacers to a mere 46.1% shooting percentage for the Sixers. Basically,the team that shoots better is usually the team that wins.

The Bottom Line Is....

In their first game of the post AI era the Sixers gave Indiana all they could handle taking a 10 point lead at one point in the 2nd quarter, and staying within arm's length of the Pacers until late in the 4th quarter. Unfortunately, the youth and inexperience that currently dominates the Sixers(well, at least until Cwebb returns to the lineup, and Andre Miller joins the team for their next game) hurt them down stretch, as the Pacers easily put them away. That said the Sixers have now lost an embarrassing 12 games row, but hopefully their new additions from the Iverson trade will get them out this funk, because I don't think anything else will.

FLYERS NEWS

Just wanted to mention that the Flyers have recently made a couple interesting trades. Earlier today they sent winger Randy Robitaille to the Islanders for winger Mike York, and a few days a go they sent defenseman Freddy Meyer and a 3rd round draft pick also to the Islanders for defenseman Alexie Zhitnik. Now I don't know if the Flyers are really any better because of these trades but if nothing else they are trying to get better, rather than resting on their laurels, so I guess that's something.

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Hurricanes 2 Flyers 1

It Was over When....

The final buzzer sounded. Although the Hurricanes were seemingly in control for most the game, it was a tight and hard fought contest throughout. In fact, in the 3rd period the Flyers were able to mount a furious comeback, cutting the Hurricanes lead to 2-1 and only when the buzzer sounded was it clear that the Flyers would not force overtime.

The Game Puck Goes To....

Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward who came up with 29 saves on the night and allowed only 1 goal. Of course against the Forsbergless the Flyers that may not seem like much but it is considering Flyers goalie Antero Niittymaki had 40 saves on the night but allowed 2 goals and took the loss all because of Ward.

The Stat Of The Game Is....

42, as in 42 shots on goal on the night for the Hurricanes, to just 30 for the Flyers. Basically if you fire that many shots at the goalie, some of them are bound to get in the net and they did tonight.

The Bottom Line Is....

It's obvious why the Flyers lost tonight, Peter Forsberg was not in the lineup and this team simply isn't very good without him. Do you really need me to say more?

SIXERS NEWS

Well, it's official Allen Iverson is a Sixer no more, as the Sixers finally pulled the plug on the trade that's been brewing for over a week now, sending Iverson along with backup forward Ivan Mcfarlin to the Denver Nuggets for forward Joe Smith, point guard Andre Miller, and 2 first round picks in the 2007 draft(meaning they will have 3 first round picks come draft day). On the whole I think this a good deal for both teams, the Nuggests now have a dynamic scoring duo in Iverson and Carmelo Anthony, and the Sixers got just about the best they could hope for in return, a legitimate starting point guard in Miller, and 2 first round draft picks. Now, it's pretty obvious that this trade probably won't help the the Sixers get all that much better this season, but I think it gives them everything they need in the long run, to return to the elite of the Eastern Conference, it's just going to take them a while to get there.

EAGLES NEWS

This seasons' pro bowl selections were announced today and three Eagles were named to the NFC roster. Offensive Lineman Sean Andrews and safety Brian Dawkins as starters, and cornerback Lito Sheppard as a backup. Also running back Brian Westbrook was named as the first alternate at running back, so there is a good chance he will also be playing in honolulu come February.

PHILLIES NEWS

The Phillies signed free agent outfielder Jason Werth today. Werth has had quality stats in a utility role with the Dodgers the last few years, and is capable of playing all 3 outfield positions, so he should provide the Phils with some outfield depth, which is good considering they have yet to lock up David Dellucci for next season.

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Eagles 36 Giants 22

It Was Over When....

Eli Manning was hit hard by Sheldown Brown while attempting to throw a pass to Tiki Barber and it was intercepted by Trent Cole who then returned it 19 yards for a touchdown and a 14 point Eagles lead with just over 2:00 minutes to play.

The Game Ball Goes To....

The Eagles running game and run defense. The Speculation coming into this game was that the Eagles defense would not be able to handle the Giants running game and Eagles would not be able to run the ball effectively enough to win. However, the Eagles did not listen to all their critics, as Jeff Garcia, Brian Westbrook(now over 1,000 yards rushing for the season), and Correll Buckhalter combined to rush for 160 yards and 3 touchdowns(2 for Westbrook and 1 for Buckhalter), and the Eagles defense held Tiki Barber and Brandon Jacobs to a combined 88 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns(1 a piece).

The Stat Of The Game Is....

4, as in 4 turnovers for the Giants on the night, to just 2 for the Eagles. Generally speaking, if you lose the turnover battle you lose the game, as the Giants did today.

The Bottom Line Is....

This was a sweet victory for the Eagles. especially after what happened the last time these two teams met back in week two. The Eagles defense actually showed up for a change, and Jeff Garcia continued his consistent and quietly efficient play with 237 yards and 1 touchdown passing and 16 yards rushing. Now I'll admit it I am one of the many who thought that the Eagles were done after Mcnabb went down, but after this convincing win, which puts the Eagles ,now at 8-6, one step closer to reaching the playoffs and possibly winning the NFC East division, I can truly say that I am now a believer in this team and you should be too.

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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.

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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.

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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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