Comments on: That Was a Tough One

By: jjg

jjg — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:50:20 +0000

Interesting stat from writing of Brian Schmitz, Orlando Sentinel:
Elias Sports Bureau reports that of 145 ‘Best Of 7′ Series tied 2-2, the team that has won Game 5 has gone on to win the Series 121 times (83.4%).

By: The Real Rob

The Real Rob — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:02:26 +0000

What the Sixers need to do to win the series:
-continue defending the perimeter throughout
-2nd and 3rd quarters
-bench production (especially Lou)
-get to the line more
-quiet the Magic crowd once again
-play through the no-calls on Howard

What the Magic need to do to win the series:
-take care of business at home
-not panic
-move the ball more
-limiting free throw attempts
-bench?

The Sixers have broken the ties twice, at 0-0 and 1-1. Can they do it again?

Also, will we see some big production out of Theo Ratliff, Donyell Marshall, or even Kareem Rush, our established vets for Game 5, 6, or even 7? They could be the diffence. Guys could be jittery for both teams during these big games and big moments. They have played in big games and have come through with cold blooded plays.

Stan Van Gundy has encountered familiar territory being when starting a series 0-1. So far, his teams have lost a series when trailing 0-1 whether it be with the Heat or the Magic. His teams would lose a series due to losing two games on their home floor. Stan’s teams inability to give the ball to their dominant centers down the stretch is another big resason why they would lose those series. Maybe some of those nightmares might jump out for Stan.

Let’s give him a scare!!

GO SIXERS!!

By: jkay

jkay — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:27:22 +0000

Dannie: excellent post using the shots made/missed diagrams. u can almost see the game playing out in ur head.

By: deepsixersued

deepsixersued — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:45:08 +0000

As far as A.Miller, the list is long of p.g.!s who never won a title. I, for one, would go to war with him anytime. He forces some shots for this group because it is needed and if with the Lakers I am sure he would defer to the proper teammates. His defense is lacking do to age and quickness, not because he doesn!t give effort. Watching how Billups is outplaying C.Paul in this year!s playoffs shows me what A.Miller was up against last year. I went in to the playoffs thinking a new p.tg. is needed here, but he is making a case, at a reasonable price, to be brought back and in a smaller role [28 min.?] tutoring our next p.g., hopefully a defensive type.

By: jkay

jkay — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:41:13 +0000

wow is there nothing positive to say? if the difference between a loss and a win in this series is just one last second shot, then does it also imply that our moods are that fickle? are we gonna argue over the fundamentally soundness of a jump pass? I still remember clearly when the Sixers were stinking it up. I dunno what happens in this series but I am satisfied to see them playing at a high level (for them). I am going to have faith in them for once and hope they can pull out another one. So far they havent backed off, it probably wont happen now.
GO SIXERS!

guest: can’t get that Sammy braids image outta my head now…look what you’ ve done! along with Turk’s fish-face, EWW!

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:38:59 +0000

a guy sitting in the row behind me last night was whining the entire game about how iguodala is overpaid for someone who is not a superstar, which is a huge misconception imo. first of all it’s the NBA, where everyone is overpaid anyway. it’s why there will probably be a lockout in 2 years.

anyway, he signed a 6yr $80mill contract, which people think means he is making superstar money. well he made $11.3mill this season, and won’t make $13 mill until 2011/12. he is basically being paid the same amount as Dalembert over the next 2 seasons. some players who made more $ than Iguodala this season include Iverson, Kidd, Jermaine Oneal, McGrady, Shaq, Marbury, Steve Francis, Marion, Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis, Redd, Bibby, Vince Carter, Kirilenko, Zach Randolph, Lamar Odom, Ben Wallace, Arenas, Brad Miller, Kenyon Martin, Wally Sczerbiak, Larry Hughes, Rasheed Wallace, Raef LaFrentz, Brand, Peja, Jason Richardson, and Richard Jefferson. you could make a legitimate argument that Iguodala was more productive than every single one of those guys.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:36:00 +0000

jjg, i’m inclined to agree about andre miller. don’t get me wrong, the sixers wouldn’t even be competitive without him right now. but he seems to take bad shots or commit dumb turnovers in crunch time. as you said, there is a reason he has never contributed to a winning playoff team.

but when Sam has played this series he has done a tremendous job on howard, imo. he just needs to play smart and find a way to stay on the court w/o picking up stupid fouls. he will always have low basketball IQ. that isn’t changing.

By: deepsixersued

deepsixersued — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:12:07 +0000

Jumpin, are the Sixers over or under achieving in your opinion? I am real happy that the effort has been there every night, unlike during the year and I am happy our young guys are contributing. To turn your words around; what has D.Howard won and id Lewis [off court issues aside] earning his 17 mill. . It goes both ways don!t you think.

By: guest

guest — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:10:51 +0000

jjg, Evans’ beard is hilarious. He looks so goofy running around the court complaining of a foul right after he missed a lay up. Although no one can beat Sammy’s braids that one time. Uhhhh.

By: jjg

jjg — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:06:13 +0000

Mike, I see where you’re coming from. OK, not intimidated. Will you give me dissuaded? As I’ve said, his performance was somewhat productive, just not enough. His defense comes and goes in my opinion. I’ve commented enough on him for now.