Briefing Session
The San Antonio Spurs (17-9) play the second game of their nine-game Rodeo Road Trip as the team stops in the “City of Brotherly Love” to face the defensive minded Philadelphia 76ers.
The Spurs come into Philadelphia on a five game win streak, 4-8 road record, and 1-0 rodeo road trip record after Tony Parker and Tim Duncan helped the team hold off the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.
Case No. 27: Philadelphia 76ers (18-7)
Home record: 13-3. Last 10 games: 7-3.
Commendable Areas for the 76ers
Team Defense: The 76ers are ranked as the number one defensive team in the entire league by holding their opponents to 86.6 points per game. But across the board, their numbers speak for themselves. Have a look:
Opponent points per game – 1st – 86.6 points
Defensive rebounds per game – 2nd – 33.3 rebounds
Opponent three point shooting percentage – 4th – 31%
Opponent field goal percentage – 5th - 42%
Steals per game – 8th – 8.9 steals
Personal fouls – 28th – 17.5 ...
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February 09, 2012
