Sixers got the job done tonight at home against the Golden State Warriors, finally getting over the .500 mark.  I definitely thought this was a game the Sixers could let slip away if the Warriors were hitting their perimeter shots.  But the Sixers came out early, established their style of play and executed extremely well in the first half.  They lead 57-39 at half and held the highest scoring team in the league to 89 points on the night. Very good job of taking care of home court and … [Read more...]

I don't know about you guys but this game worries me - a lot.  Last season the Sixers were 0-2 against the Warriors with an average deficit of 12 points (109.5 - 97.5).  Now this year's Warriors are without Al Harrington, Baron Davis and Monta Ellis which makes a huge difference.  But what I remember is the Sixers trying to run with this team and weren't able to keep up with that style of play.  Yes, the Sixers like to run themselves, but Don Nelson's entire offensive philosophy is to put … [Read more...]

The Sixers face off against Elton Brand's former team the 2-9 Los Angeles Clippers.  I will be heading down to the Wachovia Center in a little bit to see what Sixers team shows up. I wish I could say I was confident the Sixers will come out and beat up on the Clippers, but I'm not.  Although the Clippers haven't played all that well, they still have some nice talent.  Which means they certainly are capable of playing a solid game here and there if everyone is on the same page.  That just … [Read more...]

You know that guy on the Sixers last year that many people got pretty high on towards the end of the season.  Well Rodney Carney is in Minnesota now playing 6.6 mpg (33 total minutes) in 5 games.  So he isn't even getting in every game on a young 1-8 squad.  Will he play tonight?  He hasn't played in a game since last Tuesday.  Maybe Timberwolves coach Randy Wittman will be sentimental and give him some burn against his former team. Although Minnesota has a poor record they are still a … [Read more...]

Our Philadelphia 76ers have played 10 games in the 2008-2009 season.  Their record: 5-5.  Disappointing?  Expected?  Good?  Considering their schedule I personally think they should be 7-3.  So for me they have been disappointing.  Here is the recent history of Sixers teams through 10 games. 2008: 3-7 2007: 4-6 2006: 6-4 2005: 4-6 2004: 5-5 2003: 7-3 2002: 5-5 2001: 10-0 2000: 4-6 I said before and during the first few games that I am giving this team a 10-game … [Read more...]