NBA2K8 76ers Association

[orion523]

Philadelphia-In a game in which the 76ers gave it everything they had,the Boston Celtics were just too much as they edged the Sixers at the Wachovia Center 87 to 80 in a hotly contested defensive battle.The Sixers fall to 8 -10 while Boston improves to.After a couple days off,the Sixers play a home and home with the Knicks.Here's the stats.

Team Stats
Sixers
FG's 30/94 for 31%
3 Pointers 4/17 for 23%
Free Throws 16/30 for 53%
Assists 18
Turnovers 8
Team Fouls 13
Total Rebounds 65
Offensive 19
Steals 7
Blocks 3
Points In Paint 34
Bench Points 28
2nd Chance Points 16
Fast Break Points 6

Celtics
FG's 34/87 for 39%
3 Pointers 4/16 for 25%
Free Throws 15/24 for 62%
Assists 21
Turnovers 8
Team Fouls 16
Total Rebounds 58
Offensive 7
Steals 4
Blocks 3
Points In Paint 44
Bench Points 15
2nd Chance Points 12
Fast Break Points 6

Team Leaders
Sixers

P Stojakovic 17 points 8 rebounds
L Williams 11 points 8 assists 3 boards 3 steals
A Iguodala 11 points 8 rebounds 3 assists

Celtics

K Garnett 19 points 22 rebounds 2 assists 2 blocks
P Pierce 21 points 8 rebounds 5 assists
R Allen 17 points

The Sixers were able to hold KG and Ray Allen to a combined 14 for 42 from the field and STILL couldn't get it done,not so good.....

Players Of The Game

[orion523]

Philadelphia-In what is becoming a recurring theme and potential season long problem, the 76ers were ice cold from the outside tonight but with the lack of a legitimate inside scoring threat they had no choice but to keep firing and the results were disasterous as the New York Knicks came to Philly and bitch slapped the Sixers to the tune of 120 to 88.Iguodala and Stojakovic combined to shoot 7 for 33 for a measley 17 points.With that kind of ineptitude the Sixers didn't have a prayer.Philly drops to 8 and 11 with a trip to the Garden looming tomorrow night.Here's the stats

Team Stats
Sixers
FG's 36/101 for 35%(down 28 at half,had to shoot quickly,bad move)
3 Pointers 5/13 for 38%
Free Throws 11/17 for 64%
Assists 21
Turnovers 5
Team Fouls 12
Total Rebounds 47
Offensive 14
Steals 8
Blocks 4
Points In Paint 44
Bench Points 44
2nd Chance Points 14
Fast Break Points 4

Knicks
FG's 48/93 for 51%
3 Pointers 8/19 for 42%
Free Throws 16/22 for 72%
Assists 30
Turnovers 9
Team Fouls 9
Total Rebounds 62
Offensive 12
Steals 4
Blocks 3
Points In Paint 62
Bench Points 25
2nd Chance Points 17
Fast Break Points 10

Team Leaders
Sixers
T Young 22 points 2 rebounds 2 steals
L Williams 13 points 8 assists 2 steals
C Webber 7 points 11 rebounds

Knicks
J Crawford 23 points 3 rebounds 3 assists(killed me from the outside)
Z Randolph 21 points 19 rebounds 2 blocks(killed me inside,LOL)
S Marbury 20 points 11 assists 5 rebounds
Q Richardson 17 points 7 rebounds 6 assists

Players Of The Game

[highheatkingsb]

Wow, tough couple of losses there to division rivals. Hope you turn it around soon.

[orion523]

New York-Here we go,11 seconds left Sixers lead 91 to 90.Dalembert inbounds to Iguodala and quickly he's fouled by Jamal Crawford.Iggy heads to the line with 9.6 seconds left looking to put the Sixers up by 3.First shot...off the front iron no good.Here's the 2nd ...swish,Sixers lead 92-90.Here we go,Randolph inbounds to Marbury who quickly calls a TO.We're down to 9 seconds left.Crawford has the ball,attempts the inbound..Ollie goes for the steal..He misses Marbury drives the lane,he dishes to Curry he shoots GOOD! and he's fouled.Curry goes to line with 6.5 seconds left and the game tied 92 to 92.Here goes the shot.....He MISSES! Thaddeus Young grabs the rebound and races down the court...can he be a hero.....the shot from just past the elbow......ITS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! SIXERS WIN!!!!!!! 94 to 92.GAME OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOW! what a game.Nip and tuck the whole way.I yelled so loud when that shot went in that my son jumped 50 feet in the air.Just Incredible.The Sixers and Knicks split the home and home with each team winning on the others court.Here's the Stats

Team Stats
Sixers
FG's 38/83 for 45%
3 Pointers 2/7 for 28%
Free Throws 16/19 for 84%
Assists 22
Turnovers 6
Team Fouls 16
Total Rebounds 41
Offensive 9
Steals 7
Blocks 6
Points In Paint 46
Bench Points 24
2nd Chance Points 13
Fast Break Points 8

Knicks
FG's 35/84 for 41%
3 Pointers 5/14 for 35%
Free Throws 17/23 for 73%
Assists 26
Turnovers 10
Team Fouls 11
Total Rebounds 47
Offensive 12
Steals 6
Blocks 2
Points In Paint 44
Bench Points 22
2nd Chance Points 14
Fast Break Points 6

Team Leaders
Sixers
A Iguodala 32 points 4 rebounds 3 assists 2 steals
T Young 25 points 3 rebounds

Knicks
E Curry 21 points 11 rebounds
Q Richardson 19 points 5 rebounds
Z Randolph 16 points 15 rebounds 2 assists

Players OF The Game

[orion523]

Philadelphia-With the Houston Rockets playing their third road game in four nights and the Sixers full of confidence after their miracle win in New York,the stage was set for a blowout and blowout is exactly what you got as the 76ers destroyed the Houston Rockets 109 to 90.The Rockets never had a chance in this one as they were a step behind all game and the Sixers took full advantage.Here's the Stats

Team Stats
Sixers
FG's 40/74 for 54%
3 Pointers 1/6 for 16%
Free Throws 28/32 for 87%
Assists 25
Turnovers 8
Team Fouls 11
Total Rebounds 34
Offensive 5
Steals 10
Blocks 11
Points In Paint 46
Bench Points 29
2nd Chance Points 2
Fast Break Points 18

Rockets
FG's 39/88 for 44%
3 Pointers 2/6 for 33%
Free Throws 10/16 for 62%
Assists 25
Turnovers 12
Team Fouls 17
Total Rebounds 39
Offensive 11
Steals 6
Blocks 3
Points In Paint 58
Bench Points 32
2nd Chance Points 4
Fast Break Points 6

Team Leaders
Sixers
A Iguodala 37 points 2 assists 2 steals
P Stojakovic 19 points 2 rebounds
L Williams 18 points 10 assists 2 rebounds 2 steals
T Young 13 points 2 rebounds

Rockets
T Mcgrady 21 points 6 rebounds 8 assists
Yao 16 points 6 rebounds
M James 13 points 2 rebounds 3 assists 2 steals

Players Of The Game


The Sixers record now stands at 10 wins and 11 losses.The Sixers are back in action 2 nights from now at home vs. the 12 and 6 Minnesota Timberwolves.A win vs. Minny get the Sixers back to .500 for the first time all season.

[orion523]

ESPN is Reporting that Toronto Raptors point Guard TJ Ford has developed bone spurs and will miss up to a month and a half

[highheatkingsb]

Looking good Orion. Great win in NY!!!! Those wins are special. I like the Sportscenter look.

[orion523]

Incredibly,for the second time in two days the Toronto Raptors have lost another key player.This time superstar forward Chris Bosh has gone down with a broken wrist and will miss about a month.The Raptors who are already in last place in the Atlantic division have big problems...

Chris Bosh