Sixers waste an opportunity and lose to the Clippers

Wasted! That’s how I feel. The Sixers waste last nite’s win over Boston by losing to a sub 500 team tonite. And there’s simply no excuse for it. Yeah I know there was a snow storm outside, but everyone was there long before game time. The Clipper played last nite also. So the back to back thing was even.

But the Sixers come out soft. They allowed the Clipper to score 30 points in each of the first two quarters. That can’t happen. Maybe you don’t come out of the gate firing on all cylinders, but you don’t get torched for 60 by a sub-par team. It was about physicality. The Sixers did not man up on defense and they got out rebounded … again.

To their credit they did get it straighten out in the second half. And I thought Igoudala's shot at the buzzer was good and would get that monkey off his back. But it was not to be. I can’t recall a closer call. I did not see undisputable evidence to overturn the call on the floor. But hey I'm a homer. The Sixers went flat in overtime and drop the game 112-107. I thought the braves souls that ventured out in a blizzard deserved better.

The streak is Over

Yes, the streak is over. That's the Celtics 11 game winning streak. The Sixers marched in to Beatown and slayed the dragon. They nearly notched a win last time there. Losing in a 113-110 shootout. Shorthanded again the Sixers prevailed this time, 98-97.

This was an excellent game from start to finish. Sheed Wallace provided some fireworks. Getting kicked out of the game for the 1st time this year. Some things never change. Jrue Holiday had another solid game. I really like this kid. A real point guard.

Sixers found away to finish down the stretch this time. Iggy hit some big shots and Brand tipped in the game winner. In fact, Brand leads all Sixers with 23 points. He may not like it, but Brand and Mo Speights coming off the bench seems to be the key. They needed more scoring from the bench.

I’m pumped … bring on the Clippers!

Tricks of the Trade from Coach McKie

Aaron McKie was a coach as a player. Check out the art of the jump shot. Hmm … I wonder if anyone is listening to coach McKie.

Kings James and Cavs top the SIxers 108-101

Despite the loss I had a great time at the game. There was lotsa star power in the house to see Lebron. Just to name a few; Roy Halladay, Ryan Howard, Ray Emery, Riley Cote, Desean Jackson & Leonard Weaver.

The Sixers played well enuff to win, but of course they didn’t. James took over in crunch time. They just can’t get stops or buckets when they need them.

Mo Speights was back. He was a little rusty but scored well anyway. I count maybe 15 seconds on the floor before he got up a shot.

It doesn’t get any easier. We go to Boston on Friday.

Sixers win! Thank goodness that’s over

Sixers win, Sixers win, Sixers win. Thank goodness that’s over. I was very confident they would. The Warriors are a small team, that does not rebound well, does not play defense, and on the last game of a 5 game cross country road trip. The stars were in alignment.

The game was a perfect setup for Thaddeus Young. He was unstoppable in the 1st half. He had that spin move of his going and I am certain that Radmanovic never figured out that Thad is left handed.

Jordon started Jrue Holiday over E.B., and the rookie looked good. You might attribute some of that to the opponent, but Monta Ellis is no joke. Holiday had him on lock down. His height and quickness at the guard position was a welcome change.

Jordan after then win said the change was mostly about the small line-up. But rotation has been a questions mark all season. How do you keep Holiday out of the line-up when Williams gets back. No way you can play Iverson and Williams at the same time. They are just too small. Yea, they give you offense, but they would be exploited defensively. Then it ripples through the line-up. You can’t sit Iggy. So you move ‘em to forward. Thaddeus’ play still warrants a start (particularly if he continues to rebound in the double digits). Sammy’s the 5. So Brand is out (backing up Sammy).

And Brand is not happy. Brand said: "When you look around at other teams, yeah. No disrespect, but Mikki Moore, he gets to start and I don't.". His minutes will wither again when Mo Speights gets back. Speights is ahead of schedule. Jordon has some decisions to make. Mo does not have to start, but he needs minutes. Who’s minutes? Brands minutes? Sammy’s minutes?

The losing streak ends tonite

It can't go on forever. Let this be the end.

This Losing Streak Freakin’ Suxs

Losing Freakin' suxs! Duh ... The Sixers drop another game to the Pistons. This time at home. What’s a die hard fan to do with an 11 game losing streak and 5-17 record. Third worst record in the league.

So sure I'm pissed. We put up with bogus claims of how great a coach Eddie Jordon is (despite his record). We put up with the bogus claims about how they can win without a superstar or how many players are on the verge of stardom. For what? I have suffered some of the leans years after Charles Barkley left and I'll tell you what ...

... many of those teams had more heart. I'm not seeing the intensity needed to win in the NBA. Sure you can play, but you gotta do more than that to win in the NBA. I've seen more effort from Lawrence Frank's winless Nets and he has been dismissed.

Everybody's mesmerized about the return of Iverson. Who's losing sleep over the whole thing going into the crapper? I don't see anyone willing to do the dirty work needed to get that rebound ... to get that 4th quarter stop.

Somebody should be angry or at least embarrassed. The Sixers have not lost 11 straight for almost 15 years.

The loss of Mo Speights was bigger than anyone thought. He seemed to be the only one willing to mix it up.

Did I say this losing streak freakin' suxs?

The magic starts -->‘here’?

I just returned from the southern hemisphere and I have not seen much about my Sixers. Things are pretty bleak based on the box scores I’ve been seeing .

What’s that? Allen Iverson has re-signed with the team and makes his debut Monday against the team he was traded to (Nuggets)?

Didn’t all that happen this summer? I thought I saw that on twitter or somethin’.

Okay … that may be a bit of a stretch. If you live within 50 miles of the city you have been bombarded with the media storm that Ai’s return has become.

The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive with the fans and the media. Gone are the harsh words the ushered Iverson out of the door. Everybody’s excited. But Allen … you’ve gotta cut out the crying thing. Save the crocodile tears for when you actually accomplish something.

The NBA is getting into the act.  The new look old school Sixers #3 Iverson jersey went on sale the day he signed. There is no doubt that  many fans are relived that their old no. 3 Sixers jersey is back in style. Doubly relieved they never had to make the choice. You know what I mean … If you had to don the number of a current Sixer, who’s would it be … Iguodala? Williams? Brand? What about YoungMoov21?  The choice that forces you to cast your support for a player who … is a good player, but …. not a superstar.

And regardless of your views about AI. He is a superstar (albeit an aging one) and you have to understand what a star driven league this is. How difficult to it is to win … let alone improve for teams without a superstar.

As proof positive AI represents the best chance for the Sixers to salvage this season. You have to concede that point. Without a superstar this season is toast.

Sure you could tank games for a lottery pick. But that is not a sure thing. There is no one in next years draft that is going to set the world on fire. Trust me. You would have heard about it by now. But There are plenty of bottom feeders this year. Shedding salaries for the Lebron James sweepstakes. Good luck with that one.

With a superstar you are almost assured a playoff spot. And if the chips fall right, you could make some noise. Catch lightning bottle.

That’s what you have gotta hope for. Catching lightning in a bottle … You gotta have a little luck. 

That’s were GM, Stefanski is right now. Dam the 4 year plan. The ship was sinking. With no way to improve the attendance numbers with this undermanned crew. The injury to Williams sealed it. Dam the bridges burned behind Iverson. Welcome back little big man.

Now go out there and catch lighting in a bottle.