The Philadelphia 76ers are finally getting some national attention after being first place in the Atlantic division. Boasting an impressive 17-7 record, the 76ers are a different breed of NBA team. How can a NBA team sustain such a winning record without having an elite player? Believe it or not, it can be done in today’s NBA if you consistently bring maximum effort, play as a team ‘the right way’ (Larry Brown speak) and place your focus on defense. Behind head coach Doug Collins, the Sixers are doing just that.
The 76ers are a young team, however, they bring maximum effort every night. In a league where teams often take games off, the 76ers refuse to do so. In a shortened NBA season, the Sixers youth serves them well. Doug Collins expects players to leave it all on the court, every game.
Not having the acclaimed superstar, the 76ers manage to share the scoring responsibility. They execute their offense more like a college team, moving the ball around for t...
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Philadelphia 76ers star Andre Iguodala had attempted and made an absolute ridiculous shot against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight. Iggy drove into the lane, spun around and threw up a shot with his back turned to the basket. That’s right a no look shot and it was good. Simply unbelievable take a look at.
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Brand to miss 76ers' game against Hawks
Philadelphia forward Elton Brand is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sprained right thumb.
Brand got his thumb caught in a jersey in Friday night's loss to Miami in Philadelphia.
Rookie Lavoy Allen of Temple will make his first career start as the replacement for Brand. Center Spencer Hawes, who was considered a game-time decision with...
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Beat LA: Accomplished
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February 06, 2012
76ers' Brand out with sprained thumb (AP)
Philadelphia forward Elton Brand is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sprained right thumb. Brand got his thumb caught in a jersey in Friday night's loss to Miami in Philadelphia. Rookie Lavoy Allen of Temple will make his first career start as the replacement for Brand.
76ers' Brand out vs Hawks with sprained thumb
ATLANTA (AP) -- Philadelphia forward Elton Brand is inactive for Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a sprained right thumb.
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