February 2009

Sixers Face Tough Test In ORL

On paper, this one is a loss. The Magic excel in the biggest area of weakness for the Sixers, they're 42-16 on the season, 22-7 at home. They score more than the Sixers, they hold their opponents to fewer points. It looks like a mismatch, and it may be. After the jump we'll take a look at the stats and try to figure out a way the Sixers can make it play out differently on the court than it does on paper. Full story

Sixers Hold On To Sweep Knicks

The Sixers used a monstrous first quarter and an excellent final two minutes to hold off the Knicks for a rare four-game sweep. The second, third and most of the fourth wasn't pretty to watch, but the W is all that matters at this point. After the jump we'll take a look at how the Sixers did at what I pointed out as a key to the game earlier today. Full story

Two Sweeps In A Row

In a couple of hours, the Sixers will lace 'em up and try to complete a four-game sweep of the Knicks. Standing in their way is a team led by...no one. A team which plays no defense, but has ridden a volume-over-quality approach to offense all the way to fifth-highest scoring average in the league. No small feat, considering their talent level. Tonight's game is another chance for the Sixers to work on their issues against a bad team, after the jump we'll see how they can take advantage. Full story

Know Your Role

Over the past two games the Sixers have played against the Knicks, a theme has emerged. At some point in both games, Nate Robinson and Lou Williams started jawing at each other. This trash talking was then followed by each player trying to take the game over for his team. While it's certainly entertaining to see a Napoleanic complex displayed in hi-def, this is not a measuring contest that favors the Sixers and it's something that needs to be kept in check. Full story

Update From Ed Stefanski

Dean H., a season-ticket holder and reader here, attended a lunch with Ed Stefanski earlier today. Here's his report from the Q&A session Stefanski had with the loyal fans. Full story

Shooting Yourself In The Foot

As I was updating the Four Factors worksheet this morning, something jumped out at me right away. When you see a four-game losing streak, you automatically assume the team has just been playing horrible basketball. That's really not the case. In fact, if you go all the way back to the Nets game on Jan. 31 (the 0/18 game), the Sixers have dominated every single area of the game, all but one, that is. Shooting. Full story

• Making A Point
• Six @ Wiz Pregame
• Dusting Yourself Off
• Lost In The Shuffle
• I Wish I Could Laugh
• Road Trip To The Swamp
• Monday Afternoon Housekeeping
• 2009 NBA Free Agents
• Games Of Interest: 02/22/09
• Opportunities Earned
• Shooting Woes Continue
• Battle For Fifth Place
• If Miller Can't Go
• Games Of Interest: 02/20/09
• Motivating Marreese
• Stefanski On The Deadline
• Games Of Interest: 02/19/09
• Iguodala Video
• Deadline Passes, Time To Get To Work
• Happy Deadline Day
• How To Blow A Golden Opportunity
• Games Of Interest: 02/18/09
• Rebound Game?
• Miller And Salmons Traded To Chicago
• Wednesday Trade Chatter
• Sixers Sluggish, Pacers Ferocious
• Games Of Interest: 02/17/09
• Keep The Streak Going
• Another Dalembert Rumor
• Diagnosing Shooting Woes
• A Minor Dalembert Rumor
• All Star Thoughts
• All Salary Cap Team
• NBA Dunk Contest
• The Ultimate Goal
• Jermaine O'Neal Traded To Miami For Marion
• Games Of Interest: 02/12/09
• Fun With The New Trade Machine
• Dalembert Trade Rumors
• First-Person Report: Sixers vs. Grizzlies
• Iguodala Won't Settle For A Loss
• Games Of Interest: 02/11/09
• Don't Let Up
• Words Of Wisdom From Iguodala
• Worksheet Updates and Nuggets
• Games Of Interest: 02/10/09
• A Little Bit Of Charles
• First-Person Report: Sixers vs. Suns
• Sixers Run Suns Out Of Town
• Games Of Interest: 02/09/09
• Amare Headed To Philly!
• Garbage Time Green > Lou?
• Talking Amare With Valley Of The Suns
• Monday Morning Pop Quiz
• Games Of Interest: 02/08/09
• Thad's Hammer
• Our Very Own Amare?
• Time To Put A Hurtin' On the Heats
• Amare Stoudemire Trade Rumors
• Local Paper Brand Reactions
• Deconstructing Reggie Evans
• Starters Dominate (Bench, Not So Much)
• A Real Test
• Elton Brand, Out For The Season
• Andre Miller Trade Rumors
• The NBA's Hometown Heroes
• The Allen Shot Breakdown (With Video)
• Insult To Injury...Or Vice Versa
• Kicked In the Junk Again
• The Celtics Are Coming
• Add Orlando To the List
• DiLeo vs. Cheeks

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