Iverson gets standing O from crowd, 115-113 loss from former mates
Philadelphia Inquirer Mar 20, 08 12:42 AM CDT
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The soldout Wachovia Center exploded when Allen Iverson’s name was called during pre-game introductions, as the diminutive guard who started his career in Philadelphia, and carried the franchise to an NBA finals, received a 1:05 standing ovation from the 20,674 in attendance. Unfortunately for Iverson his former team was slightly less welcoming, as his Nuggets fell to the 76ers 115-113, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer .
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Miller leads 76ers past Spurs; Wizards get OT win over Clippers
Orlando Sentinel Mar 16, 08 7:53 AM CDT
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Orlando clinched a postseason spot with a 122-111 victory over Indiana, despite 22 turnovers that led to 25 Pacers points. Hedo Turkoglu shot 13-for-23 for a game-high 27 points, with Rashard Lewis adding 22 and Mo Evans pitching in 19. The Magic now have their sights on keeping their 3-seed, the Orlando Sentinel reports. In other hoops action:
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Beat Detroit 83-82 despite scoreless final two minutes
Associated Press Mar 13, 08 12:34 AM CDT
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In a game which saw the lead see-saw back and forth from opening play to the crucial final moments, the Sixers outlasted Detroit last night, winning 83-82. Philly, bolstered by Andre Iguodala's 22 points, barely hung on, failing to score in the final two and half minutes of regulation after coming back from Detroit's explosive third quarter, the AP reports.
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Red-hot Boston snaps Philly's four-game winning streak
Philadelphia Inquirer Mar 10, 08 10:47 PM CDT
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Boston blazed out to a 15-0 lead and never looked back in a 100-86 win in front of a sold-out crowd in Philadelphia, its ninth consecutive victory. The Celtics pushed the Sixers into a mostly perimeter offense in which they shot 32% and had only 11 points on the fast break, reports the Inquirer . Kevin Garnett led Boston with 26 points.
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Toronto bests Seattle, preparing for road trip to face West's best
Philadelphia Inquirer Mar 9, 08 11:46 PM CDT
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Perhaps folks were a bit too critical of Philly’s first-round draft pick Thaddeus Young. The 19 year-old rookie scored 22 points tonight, leading the Sixers to victory over the Bucks, 119-97. In his last four games Young has averaged 16.5 PPG, nine over his season-average, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Sixers are winners of their last four games. In other NBA action:
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Elsewhere, Warriors paste Miami while Philly whips rebuilding Sonics
Associated Press Mar 8, 08 5:44 AM CST
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Boston won its seventh straight game, 116-93, over a tired Chicago team last night to retain its three-game lead in the Eastern Conference. This one was never in doubt as the Celtics built a 20-point halftime lead and were able to rest their starters in the fourth quarter. Paul Pierce scored 22 points while Kevin Garnett added 16 points, 8 rebounds. Also in hoops:
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One loss away from matching season record
Philadelphia Inquirer Mar 4, 08 4:05 AM CST
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The Clippers now need only one loss to match a season-high seven-game losing streak after getting schooled by the 76ers 106-80. Andre Iguodala contributed 18 points in a lineup that saw plenty of action by the reserves, with Lou Williams totaling 16 points and eight assists, and Samuel Dalembert pitching in 12 each of points and boards, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer .
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AI leads Nuggets past Clippers, Heat finally get road win at Sonics
San Francisco Chronicle Mar 1, 08 6:14 AM CST
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Stephen Jackson and Monta Ellis each scoring 21 points is something Golden State fans expect. But rookie Brandan Wright posting a career-high 12 points and seven rebounds in only 17 mintues was a bonus, says the San Francisco Chronicle . The surging Warriors posted a 119-97 win over the 76ers, who missed their first 14 shots. Elsewhere in the NBA:
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Philly backcourt keys decisive early surge in surprising Orlando road collapse
Orlando Sentinel Feb 27, 08 9:57 PM CST
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A night after yet another convincing road win, the Magic lost a clunker in Philadelphia, entering halftime down 19 and departing Wachovia Center with a 101-89 loss that wasn't as close as the score, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando's backcourt was so miserable on defense that rusty guards J.J. Redick and Carlos Arroyo saw significant minutes.
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Jamison lifts Wizards by Bobcats, Jefferson's 36 boosts Nets to win
Associated Press Feb 23, 08 11:30 PM CST
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The Philadelphia 76ers scored the final 10 points of overtime to send the Miami Heat to their 11th straight loss, 101-96 last night, reports the Associated Press. Andre Iguodala and Andre Miller both scored 24 points for the 76ers. Dwayne Wade scored 33 points for Miami, which has dropped 26 of 27. In other NBA action:
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Orlando holds Philadelphia to 38% shooting in rout
Orlando Sentinel Feb 22, 08 10:33 PM CST
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Dwight Howard had 24 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks tonight, but it was the Orlando Magic defense that was really super in a 115-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, reports the Orlando Sentinel . Orlando held Philly to 38 percent shooting and only 66 points heading into the fourth period. Orlando is 24-4 when holding teams to less than 100 points.
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