When people talk about Samuel Dalembert the conversation often goes something like this: Did you see Dalembert last night? Yeah, he looked clueless out there on the court. I know, and he needs to shut his mouth about playing time, too. I don't know what the hell Billy King was thinking when he signed him to that long-term contract. The Sixers should try and trade him. I know I have personally been in a few conversations just like that about Sammy. Well tonight I thought I'd switch it up … [Read more...]
Post Birthday Sports Blogging
March 27, 2008 By 7 Comments
Finally! Back sports blogging again. I have been caught up in March Madness, then Easter came, and Monday was my birthday which I planned on posting then. But I got this new laptop, and after 45 minutes on the phone with Dell support yesterday I finally got it working right after 3 days of frustration. A lot has happened since my last post and much more to come. So lets get right into it. The 76ers are two games above .500, the 6th seed in the Eastern conference, only a half game behind … [Read more...]
76ers Lay an Egg in Orlando: Make Me Look Bad
March 21, 2008 By 5 Comments
Coming off an emotionally charged win on Wednesday in Allen Iverson's long awaited return to Philly the 76ers showed clear signs of a let down against the Orlando Magic tonight. From the opening minutes Orlando jumped all over the Sixers, and I could tell it was just going to be one of those nights. Orlando won the game with their league-leading 3-point attack, shooting 14-23 from beyond. That was enough to overcome the 21 turnovers the Sixers forced. On the other side, the 76ers simply … [Read more...]
AI’s Return Proves to be the Perfect Ending for the 76ers
March 19, 2008 By 12 Comments
The game Sixers fans have been waiting for has finally come and gone. I had the pleasure of sitting in the lower level at the Wachovia Center directly across from the Denver bench for Allen Iverson's return to Philly, as evidenced by the photograph above. And the game was everything a fan could have hoped for. This makes two perfect 76ers' games in a row that I have attended. We got a great high-scoring affair, some fantastic plays on both ends, a very good game from AI and most … [Read more...]
Take a Look Inside the Philadelphia 76ers’ Locker Room
March 18, 2008 By 10 Comments
According to the 76ers' PR people the Sixers are the only NBA team that allows fans in their locker room. I don't know if that is true or just PR propaganda to shed a positive and unique light on the team; either way it is pretty cool they let fans in there. As you already know, Saturday I was at the San Antonio game. I went with my gf who got tickets through her college's (Franklin & Marshall) Philadelphia alumni chapter. (The Sixers' VP of Sales is an F&M alum.) They raffled off … [Read more...]
Sixers Handle Spurs – ‘Tough Stretch’ Becomes Win Streak
March 15, 2008 By 13 Comments
I am writing this post after getting home from another superb performance and win by our 76ers over the San Antonio Spurs. That means my head has not exploded - yet. In my opinion this was the perfect basketball game to attend when you are a die-hard fan of the home team has 3 main characteristics. Some exciting plays and moments. That can be dunks, crossovers or draining a few big three point shots. A comfortable lead that is not too large that you lose interest because the game is … [Read more...]
Letdown My @#$ – Sixers’ Comeback Quiets the Skeptics
March 15, 2008 By 8 Comments
Tell the truth, how many of you either turned the game off or accepted the loss when the 76ers were down 16 points at the beginning of the 4th quarter? You look at the lackluster line-up of Sixers reserves on the floor, and everyone is saying "Ok, this game is over." In fact Mark Zumoff and Bob Salmi had a whole conversation about when Mo Cheeks would concede the game and rest his starters, knowing they had to play the defending champs tomorrow. No no no. Those "scrubs" led by Rodney … [Read more...]
76ers Prove They’re No Fluke Against Detroit
March 12, 2008 By 39 Comments
All I can say is BIG WIN for our Philadelphia 76ers. Not only was it against the 2nd seed Detroit Pistons, but it comes after a very disappointing performance at home Monday night against the Celtics. That is the sign of a team that is turning the corner. A loss like Monday's can easily deflate a bad team, but the Sixers proved they are no longer in that bottom category in the league. This win, along with others recently, tells me a lot of very promising things about the team: They are … [Read more...]
Boston Celtics Provide a Reality Check for the 76ers
March 11, 2008 By 6 Comments
Sitting only 3 rows behind the Celtic bench, I was extremely pumped for this game. I was hoping the Sixers could continue their winning ways and take another step toward becoming the team we all want them to be. Unfortunately it would not be. From the opening tap you couldn't tell which team was scratching and fighting for a playoff spot and who was sitting comfortably at the top of the Eastern Conference. The Boston Celtics came in and set the tone immediately with a 15-0 run, and it is … [Read more...]
Philadelphia 76ers are ROLLING!
March 9, 2008 By 18 Comments
It's clear - the Sixers ARE a playoff team and proving every game they want and deserve to be there in the Eastern conference. Philly started 2008 with a dismal 4-11 record in January, and "playoffs" was like a 4-letter word back then. What has our home team been doing lately? Since that rocky start the Sixers are 12-5 as of February 1. Including... 4 in a row 8 in a row at home (9 in a row when you include the last home game in January) Scoring 103.4 PPG while only... Allowing … [Read more...]
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