Doug Collins talked about how important teaching is, his impact on the NBA over the past 40 years and why coaching is about more than X's and O's.
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Doug Collins Relishes Being A Teacher
Sure, Philadelphia has done well on the court during his tenure, but what Collins takes pride in is leaving an impact on the lives of his players. Whether it’s helping Evan Turner control his emotions or turning a young floor general, Jrue Holiday, to become more of a vocal leader, Collins knows there is more to coaching than just X’s and O’s.
76ers Getting Worried About Andrew Bynum
Philadelphia executives are reportedly getting worried about Andrew Bynum.credit: delcotimes.com
The Philadelphia 76ers made a huge move this offseason, dealing swingman Andre Iguodala to Denver and receiving Andrew Bynum from the Los Angeles Lakers in return. Bynum has shown a ton of potential during his time in the league, but has yet to put it all together permanently for multiple...
Bucks go for best start on road in 11 years
After a perfect road trip, the Philadelphia 76ers are hoping to carry that momentum back home.
The Milwaukee Bucks, meanwhile, are going for their best start on the road in 11 years.
Philadelphia seeks a fourth straight win overall and its eighth in nine home contests against the Bucks on Monday night in the opener of a five-game homestand.
Coming off two straight losses to New...
Turner, Holiday lift 76ers over Celtics
BOSTON -- Doug Collins really couldn't be happier with the play of his young team Friday night. "Great, great win for us, on the road, character builder, team builder -- all the things we're trying to do," the 76ers coach said after Philadelphia held off the Celtics 106-100 to go to 2-0 on a three-game road trip that ends in Toronto on Saturday night. The Sixers...
Doug Collins: Heat Are No. 1, Knicks Are 1A
The New York Knicks have looked very impressive so far this season, as they remain as the only undefeated team in the league right now standing at 4-0.
The Knicks were able to get a victory over the Dallas Mavericks Friday night, 104-94, and many people are starting to take notice of how great this team can become right now.
“They are a very good team,” Mavericks coach Rick...
Catching Up With Thaddeus Young
Thadeus Young talked with me about how Doug Collins has helped him grow as a player, being the veteran leader on a young Sixers team and how important a strong start to the season is.
Bucks-76ers Preview
After a perfect road trip, the Philadelphia 76ers are hoping to carry that momentum back home.
The Milwaukee Bucks, meanwhile, are going for their best start on the road in 11 years.
Philadelphia seeks a fourth straight win overall and its eighth in nine home contests against the Bucks on Monday night in the opener of a five-game homestand.
Coming off two straight losses to New...
The Opposition: 3 reasons to like and dislike the Philadelphia 76ers
I hope KG has words for Spencer Hawes about his hairstyle.I’m sure you’ve heard people saying that this is a rematch of the second round matchup last year. And I guess it kind of is, but a whole bunch of different pieces are in place for both teams, so previewing and predicting this thing is kind of useless. As such, I’ll give you a different bit of uselessness: three irrational...
Bench players provide spark for 76ers to beat Raptors
TORONTO -- The Philadelphia 76ers were playing for the second night in a row but they made the Toronto Raptors look like the tired team on Saturday at Air Canada Centre. Powered by a dominating second quarter in which they outscored the Raptors by 25 points, the 76ers earned a 93-83 victory over Toronto before an announced crowd of 19,800. The win that gave the Sixers a 3-0 trip...
Bynum's return to practice pushed back
Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum will miss at least five
more weeks because of a bone bruise in his right knee and may not
play in a game until early January.
76ers-Raptors Preview
After leaning on their defense at the start of this season, the Philadelphia 76ers may have gotten just the breakthrough scoring performances they've needed last time out.
The 76ers will try to build on that showing in Saturday night's visit to the Toronto Raptors, who are hoping to have leading scorer and Philadelphia native Kyle Lowry back in the lineup.
Philadelphia...
Celtics can’t overcome slow start, fall to 76ers 106-100
The Philadelphia 76ers entered tonight averaging 83 points per game. “Never fear!” said the Celtics, who allowed them to score 106 points and crush their season high of 88. The Celtics had a horrendous second quarter (which I should be used to by now) where they were outscored 34-25 and spent the rest of the game playing catch-up. While the Celtics outscored the 76ers in...
76ers 106, Celtics 100
BOSTON -- The Philadelphia 76ers, still playing without injured center Andrew Bynum, won their second straight game on a three-game road trip Friday night, outlasting the Boston Celtics 106-100. Evan Turner scored 25 points and had 11 rebounds and four assists and Jrue Holiday had 21 points, 14 assists and four boards. The Sixers, awaiting Bynum's return from his latest knee...
How we see it goin’ down: Celtics – 76ers
Tip: 7:30 PM Court: TD Garden Watch it: CSN Hear it: WEEI
Referees: Rodney Mott, James Williams, Sean Wright
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The Matchup
Record: 2-2
Record: 2-2
At Home: 1-1
On Road: 1-1
Streak: Won 2
Streak: Won 1
Leaders
Leaders
Buckets: Pierce (19.0 ppg)
Buckets: Jrue Holiday (18.0 ppg)
Boards: Garnett (9.0 rpg)
Boards: Evan Turner ...
76ers 93, Raptors 83
TORONTO – The Philadelphia 76ers were playing for the second night in a row but they made the Toronto Raptors look like the tired team on Saturday at Air Canada Centre. Powered by a dominating second quarter in which they outscored the Raptors by 25 points, the 76ers earned a 93-83 victory over Toronto. The win followed Friday’s victory over the Boston Celtics while the Raptors...
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