The real all star

Not to be evil, really. It's simply stating the obvious.

In the words of the NBA.com recap:

With the game down to the final precious possessions Chicago and Philadelphia each leaned on its best player.

Derrick Rose, the reigning MVP, saw a crack in the defense, went left-to-right with the ball and scored for a four-point lead.

Andre Iguodala shot an airball and fired one attempt off the backboard.

Not much to add, quite frankly.

But please save me the "notion of clutch is nonsense", the need of a closer is "overrated", Iguodala is a "true all star" and crap like that (I've read all of the above in countless Sixers sites, not making up things here).

If you ever thought similar BS, watch this game over and over, and then come to me again.

One more time: Sixers' didn't lose 91-96 to the Bulls because of Iguodala, let's make this clear, it would be stupid to think that.

But we are 2-7 in games decided by 5 points or less (22-16 overall, . 579).

I calmy waited also for this one (the umpteenth close loss, I mean).

I am so proud of myself for not getting mad for these games anymore. I've said that many times, when it's a 3-4 point game and there are 2-3 minutes left, it's just a matter of finding out HOW we will lose.

Sadly it works. Every time. At least you preserve your nerves.

Iguodala is our best player, right? He's an All star, after all. Fact. (more after the break)