I think Mo should consider setting some guard to SF screens block to block to get Iggy matched up on Billups or Hamilton in the post. As well as using guards on pin downs so when Iguodala comes up he can shoot over shorter defenders. Ultimately I think it will be up to Mo to make the right offensive adjustments to put his guy in the best situations to score.

As a side story to follow – we also get to really evaluate Maurice Cheeks as a big-game coach. Is he really the answer long-term for the Sixers? I think so. But, this series will begin give us a better idea of that.

I don’t think anyone needs to be concerned though…he just seemed jittery to me, I think he just had first game-in-the-playoffs-as-our-star nerves. And honestly, I don’t think he looked that different then usual. He’s always has a tendency to jack up some ill advised shots…as he’s slowly accepted the role of “go to scorer”, I wouldn’t exactly say his shot selection has been a thing of beauty for when he decides to shoot 3’s. I think his lack of general aggression, and having to spend too much energy just to get open was the only negative…I’m sure he will come out of the gate more hungry in game 2 (which the Sixers will lose).

This game also highlighted our MEGA need to have not just a backup PG, but a PG of the future to be grooming. We all love Andre Miller, and him vs. Billips is probably one of the more interesting one on one matchups in the playoffs. That said, he turns 32 (I think?) soon enough…and if Stefanski resigns him for a modest 3-4 year deal, we need to have someone learning the ropes while he ages.

I know you guys have heard me rail on Sweet Lou before, but I’ll say it again: if Lou Williams is ever a full time starter for the Sixers, we are in big trouble. I expect him to be an amazing Bobby Jackson type for years to come…but I do not in any way trust him to run our team from the PG spot. He could barely face the basket last game against Lindsay Hunter. Given that most of the talented bigs will probably be gone right before the Sixers pick this June…I’ll be very curious to see if they hold off on a big, teach Thad the 4 spot, and go for drafting an Augustine or a swingman shooter instead (not saying they should do that, just curious to see what Stefanski does).

I meant to add another Game 2 adjustment – Mo needs to put Iggy in better positions to score. Not giving him the ball at the top of the key and expecting him to break-down Prince (a great defender). Let’s try him in the post. I didn’t see very many good, solid pin down screens where he was open when he caught the ball around the foul line. So screen needs to be much better as well.

I think they can win the series with that kind of effort, but I’m not ready to go crazy yet. I still think they have things to work on.

I actually think Reggie Evans could very well get us 8-12 points a game just from hustle on the offensive boards. Sammy doesn’t play well with foul trouble so I am going to go out on a lim and assume he plays better next game. And what Reggie doesn’t duplicate in scoring Dalembert will pick up.

I wish I had the game tape so I can go back and watch the 9-minutes that he played to really focus in on his impact or lack thereof. Game one he did a pretty good job, the only time I saw him really get bullied was an offensive rebound and dunk by Theo Ratliff mid way through the 3rd quarter.

But what concerns me the most is I just don’t think he can guard Sheed or McDyess in the post if he gets matched up with them. Mo did a great job of avoiding those match ups in game one. If I was Flip Saunders everytime Smith was in the game I would set big to big screens with Sheed and Smith’s man to get that match up. Good thing I don’t think Flip Saunders is really that smart of a coach!

Reggie Evans won’t score that much again, while Jason Smith can at least keep his man busy with his shooting range. God knows how much we need some scoring by our big men, Sam couldn’t finish last night and drove me nuts…

Iggy has to step up as well, his decisions down the strecth were questionable (a turnover coming from a time out, the pass to Sam that led to the charge, missed fts etc)

anyway great night and huge confidence boost !!