The Philadelphia 76ers took down the Toronto Raptors by a score of 98-93, guaranteeing a .500 record, which is where they finished the 2008-09 season. Six of the eight players that were in Doug Collins’ rotation tonight finished with double figures in points, headlined by the solid performance of Elton Brand, who finished with 22 points […]
Read more "Philadelphia Reaches 41 Wins with Defeat Over Toronto."With the Boston Celtics in danger of losing the number-two seed in the East to the Miami Heat, they made a statement against the Sixers tonight. The Celtics shot 52.6-percent from the floor and had a sensational second half on their way to a 99-82 victory. Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 18 points and […]
Read more "Poor Second Half Dooms Sixers"The 6 Sixers segment continues. Enjoy. Elton Brand blocks Devin Harris, leading to Iguodala fast break. Andre Iguodala block on Danny Granger leads to fast-break dunk. Spencer Hawes rejects Blake Griffin twice with authority. Jrue Holiday stuffs Josh McRobert’s layup attempt and gathers ball. Marreese Speights swats James Harden’s short shot. Lou Williams gets back […]
Read more "6 Sixers 6 Blocks"Although it was about 15 years ago, some people, including Spencer Hawes of the Philadelphia 76ers, have a stretched memory, regarding the University of Kentucky’s basketball coach, John Calipari. Hawes stated his opinion via Twitter. “So glad calipari lost. Made my night a little brighter after a tough OT loss to the Brockless Bucks. #karmaprevails […]
Read more "Spencer Hawes Trashes John Calipari After Kentucky Loss"It was a tale of two halves. In the first half the Sixers were in control, leading as much as 12 points and carried a 48-39 lead to halftime. But in the second half the wheels came off, especially in the third quarter, and the Sixers lost to the Bucks 93-87 in overtime to end […]
Read more "After Convincing First Half, Sixers Fall to Bucks in OT"The Philadelphia 76ers have clinched a playoff spot and some would believe that the game from here on are pointless. Some people may not see the 76ers advancing past the first round, so they may say, “Why get false hope over this?” Well, tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks may be a little more than […]
Read more "Goal Reached, but 76ers Will Seek Revenge"Although this was just a regular season game against the bottom-grazing New Jersey Nets, the Sixers brought a little extra to the Wells Fargo Center Friday night. The Sixers mutilated New Jersey by a score on 90-115, clinching a well-earned playoff spot. “They’re a fun group to coach,” said Collins after the game. “We now […]
Read more "Playoff Bound: The Sixers Rip Nets by 25 Points"Although today is April Fools Day, tonight’s game is no joking matter, especially after the Lil Wayne dilemma on Sunday against Sacramento. The 76ers have something special right ta their fingertips. The headline of Friday night’s game is simple. If the Sixers win, then they’re in the playoffs. Who would’ve thought that Philly could have […]
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