It took the Sixers five quarters to do it but the Sixers minus Allen Iverson was able to register their second straight win as the get by the Chicago Bulls, 106-103. The two best players for the Sixers led the way as Elton Brand is now looking like the high prized free agent the Sixers thought they was getting. Brand was sensational again as he finished with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Brand is really giving the Sixers a strong low post presence. Andre Iguodala also had a breakout game offensively and he finished with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assist, flirting with a triple-double. Iguodala hit a big 3 late that the Sixers were able to keep the lead for good. Samuel Dalembert recorded a double double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Willie Green filling in as a starter scored 15 points and Louis Williams added 14 points off the bench.
For the Bulls, All Star guard Derrick Rose did not disappoint as he roasted the Sixers with 30 points and 9 assist. Luol Deng notched a double double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Former Sixer John Salmons scored 17 points off the bench. Next up for the Sixers will be a road game on Friday night against the New Orleans Hornets. Game time will tip off at 8:00 PM EST.
This game was not an offensive showcase by any stretch of the imagination, but for the Sixers, any win is a good win as they survive a scare from the New Jersey Nets, 83-79. The Sixers used a dominate third quarter, outscoring the Nets 23-12 to hold on for a much needed win. The Sixers used a balance attack as Andre Iguodala led all Sixers with 14 points. Four other Sixer players scored in double figures. The bench gave a nice contribution as they combined for 36 points.
For the Nets, Brook Lopez finished with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Yi Jianlian posted a double double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Keyon Dooling filled in as a starter for Devin Harris who did not play as he recorded 13 points and 7 assist. Next up on the schedule for the Sixers is a matchup against the Chicago Bulls at home. Game time will start at 7:00 PM EST.
The Sixers drop their second straight game after starting to show some promise. The Sixers are back in a funk and the sloppy play allowed the Bucks to beat the Sixers, 91-88. The game was close throughout but the Bucks had just enough to prevail. The Bucks got a good game from exciting rookie Brandon Jennings as he scored 18 points and dished off 7 assist. Charlie Bell also poured in 18 points. Ersan Ilyasova added 15 points off the bench.
For the Sixers, Elton Brand had a great night notching a double double with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Thaddeus Young once again was a spark off the bench getting 14 points and 7 rebounds. The Sixers starting backcourt was ineffective as Iverson and Holiday combined for only 11 points. They also committed 7 turnovers. Next on the schedule for the Sixers will be a Friday night home game against the defending champions, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Game time will start at 7:00 PM EST.
The new starting lineup has been paying instant dividends as the Sixers recorded their second straight win with a victory over the Indiana Pacers, 107-97. Elton Brand was force and a problem with Pacer defenders as he finished with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Samuel Dalembert grabbed 12 rebounds and Allen Iverson added 17 points. Louis Williams scored 14 points off the bench and Thaddeus Young had a huge night off the bench scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
For the Pacers, Danny Granger scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Rookie A.J. Price had a strong night off the bench scoring 17 points. Brandon Rush added 14. The Sixers will play these same Indiana Pacers again at home on Monday night. Game time will begin at 7:00 PM EST.
The Mavs came in as one of the best teams in the league so far this season but the Sixers seemed unfazed and took it to the Mavericks winning 92-81. The Sixers went with a new starting lineup and at least for now change has been good. Thaddeus Young did not let coming off the bench slow him down as he scored a game high 22 points. Marreese Speights also add 14 points off the bench as the Sixers got almost everyone to produce in this game.
For the Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki was held on check scoring only 15 points on 4-13 shooting. Drew Gooden was solid off the bench getting 14 points and 7 boards. The Sixers will look to use this big win and keep the winning coming as next up they will face the Indiana Pacers Saturday night on the road. Game time will start at 7:00 PM EST.
An old familiar face was the key component in the Blazers coming into the Wachovia Center and knocking off the Sixers at home, 98-90. Andre Miller scored a game high 24 points, outscoring the Sixers starting backcourt. LaMarcus Aldridge was also a handful scoring 23 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Unfortunately for the Blazers, Brandon Roy got hurt late in the second quarter re-aggravating his right hamstring. Jerryd Bayless scored 18 points off the bench.
For the Sixers, Andre Iguodala scored 23 points. Elton Brand added 13 points off the bench. While the Sixers continue to get balance scoring, the execution late in games along with poor defense has really been a burden this season. Next up for the Sixers will be a big test Friday night as the Dallas Mavericks come to the Wachovia Center to face the Sixers at home. Tip off will be at 7:00 PM EST.
The Sixers early in this one ran out quickly to a dominate 57-40 lead at the half. But the Sixers once again falter late in games as they were unable to maintain the large margin and allowed the Timberwolves to steal one in overtime 108-103. Jonny Flynn was big for the Wolves as he scorched the Sixers with 29 points and 9 assist. Al Jefferson posted a double double with 23 points and 13 rebounds. For the Sixers, Andre Iguodala has a good all around game finishing with 17 points, 7 reobunds and 5 assist. Louis Williams scored 15 points. Samual Dalembert posted another double double getting 12 points and 10 rebounds. Willie Green played well off the bench scoring 16 points. The Sixers had seven players score in double figures. Offensively, the Sixers are fine but at the defensive end they are really struggling and it is costing them games they had great opportunities to win. The next opponent the Sixers will face is the Portland Trailblazers at home on Wednesday night. Game time will be at 7:00 PM EST.
The Sixers once again handle the young Sacramento Kings cruising to a 98-86 win. Samuel Dalembert is still giving the Sixers strong play in the middle as he finished with 17 points, 12 rebounds and 3 block shots. Thaddeus Young scored 20 points on an efficient shooting night going 9-14 from the field. Allen Iverson & Louis Williams chipped in with 17 points each. The Sixers finished strong in the fourth quarter which has been their downfall previously this season outscoring the Kings 24-15.
For the Kings, Kevin Martin scored 19 points. Stud rookie Tyreke Evans was held in check getting only 14 points. Evans struggled from the field going 3-13. Next on the schedule for the Sixers will be an afternoon game at Minnesota against the Timberwolves next Monday. Game time will be 3:30 p.m. The Sixers traditionally play afternoon games on the observed Martin Luther King holiday.
David Lee was a big thorn in the Sixers side all night as Lee was responsible for hitting a game leading and winning shot with 13 seconds to help the Knicks stunned the Sixers at the Wachovia Center, 93-92. Lee finished his fantastic night with 24 points and 9 rebounds. Wilson Chandler helped out getting 18 points and 6 boards. Even Jared Jeffries had a rare big night scoring 15 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. And Al Harrington, maybe the six man of the year scored 17 points off the bench.
For the Sixers, Samuel Dalembert played well getting a double double scoring 12 points and 21 rebounds. Allen Iverson scored 16 points and dished off 5 assist. Next up for the Sixers will be a match against the Sacramento Kings at home on Friday night. Game time will be 7:00 PM EST.
Probably the most unlikely option, but at this point whatever works as the Sixers win back-to-back games beating the Hornets, 96-92. Samuel Dalembert hit a hook shot with 25 seconds left to give the Sixers a 94-92 lead. The Sixers were able to hold on to secure a big victory at home. The Hornets came in riding a six game winning streak. Samuel Dalembert finished with 6 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks shot. Andre Iguodala scored 18 points and dished off 8 assist. Elton Brand added 18 points off the bench. Five Sixers scored in double figures as lately the scoring load has had a nice balance.
For the Hornets, Emeka Okafur was strong inside posting 20 points and 11 rebounds. Chris Paul scored 13 points and had 14 assist. The Sixers will continue the home swing as the New York Knicks come to the Wachovia center to face the Sixers on Wednesday night. Game time will start at 7:00 PM EST.
It took the Sixers five quarters to do it but the Sixers minus Allen Iverson was able to register their second straight win as the get by the Chicago Bulls, 106-103. The two best players for the Sixers led the way as Elton Brand is now looking like the high prized free agent the Sixers thought they was getting. Brand was sensational again as he finished with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Brand is really giving the Sixers a strong low post presence. Andre Iguodala also had a breakout game offensively and he finished with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assist, flirting with a triple-double. Iguodala hit a big 3 late that the Sixers were able to keep the lead for good. Samuel Dalembert recorded a double double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Willie Green filling in as a starter scored 15 points and Louis Williams added 14 points off the bench.
The Sixers drop their second straight game after starting to show some promise. The Sixers are back in a funk and the sloppy play allowed the Bucks to beat the Sixers, 91-88. The game was close throughout but the Bucks had just enough to prevail. The Bucks got a good game from exciting rookie Brandon Jennings as he scored 18 points and dished off 7 assist. Charlie Bell also poured in 18 points. Ersan Ilyasova added 15 points off the bench.
The new starting lineup has been paying instant dividends as the Sixers recorded their second straight win with a victory over the Indiana Pacers, 107-97. Elton Brand was force and a problem with Pacer defenders as he finished with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Samuel Dalembert grabbed 12 rebounds and Allen Iverson added 17 points. Louis Williams scored 14 points off the bench and Thaddeus Young had a huge night off the bench scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
The Mavs came in as one of the best teams in the league so far this season but the Sixers seemed unfazed and took it to the Mavericks winning 92-81. The Sixers went with a new starting lineup and at least for now change has been good. Thaddeus Young did not let coming off the bench slow him down as he scored a game high 22 points. Marreese Speights also add 14 points off the bench as the Sixers got almost everyone to produce in this game.
An old familiar face was the key component in the Blazers coming into the Wachovia Center and knocking off the Sixers at home, 98-90. Andre Miller scored a game high 24 points, outscoring the Sixers starting backcourt. LaMarcus Aldridge was also a handful scoring 23 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Unfortunately for the Blazers, Brandon Roy got hurt late in the second quarter re-aggravating his right hamstring. Jerryd Bayless scored 18 points off the bench.
The Sixers early in this one ran out quickly to a dominate 57-40 lead at the half. But the Sixers once again falter late in games as they were unable to maintain the large margin and allowed the Timberwolves to steal one in overtime 108-103. Jonny Flynn was big for the Wolves as he scorched the Sixers with 29 points and 9 assist. Al Jefferson posted a double double with 23 points and 13 rebounds.
The Sixers once again handle the young Sacramento Kings cruising to a 98-86 win. Samuel Dalembert is still giving the Sixers strong play in the middle as he finished with 17 points, 12 rebounds and 3 block shots. Thaddeus Young scored 20 points on an efficient shooting night going 9-14 from the field. Allen Iverson & Louis Williams chipped in with 17 points each. The Sixers finished strong in the fourth quarter which has been their downfall previously this season outscoring the Kings 24-15.
