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Nets prevail in OT over Sixers - 97-90
The Sixers started slow and never really could take control of the contest. The Nets came into to the Wells Fargo Center and delivering just the second lost at to the Sixers winning in overtime 97-90. Deron Williams was not going to be denied as he hit big shot after big shot to elevate his team to victory. Williams was spectacular finishing with 34 points and 11 assist. No one on...
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19 days ago
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Sixers own Wizards again - 103-83
The Sixers seem to always have a huge match-up advantage against the Washington Wizard. The Sixers easy win over the Wizards 103-83 is another one for the books where the Sixers again defend home court and really taking it to lower competition. So far the Sixers have not overlooked anyone and appears to be in business mode each game. The Sixers were down two bigs, specifically Spencer...
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20 days ago
Sixers shoot down Bucks, 94-82
The Sixers played a matinee at the Wells Fargo Center on Martin Luther King observed birthday and gave the hometown another win at home to continue their undefeated streak at their building. The Sixers beat the Bucks 94-82 and with that improved to an Atlantic Division leading 10-3. The Sixers sport the third best record in the lead trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago...
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27 days ago
Sixers back to winning ways with blowout win over Wizards - 120-89
The Sixers responded beautifully with a big win after a tough loss against the Knicks who ended the Sixers winning streak. Home cooking was the formula to easily handle the Wizards winning 120-89. Jodie Meeks was lights out from all over the court as he finished with a game high 26 points, hitting 10-11 from the field which included 6 threes. Lou Williams also played well and was...
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January 14, 2012
Sixers streak past Pacers - 96-86
The Sixers continue their winning ways protecting home court and score a big win over the improved Indiana Pacers, 96-86. The Sixers extend their winning streak to five games. The big night came from Andre Iguodala who did it all with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assist. Jrue Holiday was strong late finishing with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Off the bench, Lou Williams scored 13 points...
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January 09, 2012
Speights traded in three way deal
The Sixers traded big man Marreese Speights to the Memphis Grizzlies which included the New Orleans Hornets today. The end result was the Sixers receiving two second round picks and a trade exception allowing them to add salary if they make a trade within a year. Speights showed promise early in his career with the Sixers as a offensive scorer but never was able to round out his...
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January 04, 2012
Sixers win the battle easily against the Warriors - 107-79
The Sixers bounced back after a close loss to the Utah Jazz and rallied after a slow first quarter to easily win over the Golden State Warriors 107-79. The Sixers dominated the game after the second quarter and they played well as a unit. The Sixers shot 49.4% from the field. The Sixers more impressively shot 55% from the three point line hitting 11-20. For the Sixers, Spencer Hawes...
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December 31, 2011
Sixers shine bright and handle Suns - 103-83
The Sixers after losing their first game of the season responded back with a dominant win over Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns. The Sixers seized control of the contest early as they quickly raced to a 7 point lead after the first quarter. They would continue to pile it on as they went up 14 points going into halftime and never looked back. The Sixers got balance scoring as 7 players...
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December 29, 2011
Sixers fall to Blazers in season opener - 107-103
The Sixers started the first of 5 straight road games against the Portland Trailblazers and while competitive feel short 107-103. The Sixers slow start in the first quarter getting outscored 26-15 was ultimately too much to overcome. The Blazers led by the potent offensive game of LaMarcus Aldridge who finished with 25 points and 7 rebounds was a force throughout the contest. Gerald...
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December 26, 2011
NBA Basketball appears to be back...
Finally the NBA players and owners have come to their senses and it appears that the 2011-2012 season will exist. It is coming a little late, but believe me basketball fans are more than ready to see some NBA action. Christmas Day is looking like the kick-off date if the finishing touches of the agreement are worked out and approved. For the Sixers, the search for a new mascot is...
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November 30, 2011
NBA & union meeting again
The NBA and the player union will be meeting on Tuesday bring the bargaining committee to discuss negotiations to end the current NBA lockout. Training camp was scheduled to open in 3 weeks and it is getting near the time in which business of the NBA normally resumes. The issues are still on the table as players are frustrated over owners request for pay cuts and and shorter contracts...
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September 13, 2011
Sixers will face the Raptors to kick off the 2011-2012 season
The NBA released the upcoming schedule for 2011-2012 and the Sixers will start the season off on the road against the Toronto Raptors. The Sixers will look to improve on last year's success. The Sixers have not made any significant moves during the off season but that could change in time. See the full regular season schedule here.
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July 21, 2011
Sixer go big with draft picks selecting Nikola Vucevic #16 & Lavoy Allen #50
The Sixers went into the draft looking to upgrade the frontcourt and came out of the NBA 2011 Draft added size and power to their roster. With the Sixers first round pick #16, the 76ers selected power forward/center Nikola Vucevic. Vucevic is a 7'0" 240 lbs. big man that played college ball at USC for the Trojans and put up good numbers posting 17.1 points, 10.3 rebounds...
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June 24, 2011
Sixers exercise option on Young and Hawes
As expected, the Sixers exercised qualifying offers to hybrid forward Thaddeus Young and big man Spencer Hawes. Both players are restricted free agents. The Sixers will now have a right to match any offer that either player may receive in free agency. The Sixers have the right of first refusal which allows them to consider matching a deal that other team may off their player. Both...
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June 22, 2011
Iguodala makes All Defensive Second Team
The Philadelphia 76ers defensive stopper Andre Iguodala was voted to the All Defensive Second Team and received a total of 15 points. The voting was done by NBA coaches. He is the first Sixer since Eric Snow back in 2002-2003 season to be voted on the defensive team. Iguodala strength is on the defensive end as he often guard the opposing team's top player at the guard or forward...
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May 10, 2011
76ers Improving, But Still Need More to Compete
Philadelphia was one of the surprises of the NBA season, finishing with a .500 record, which was good for seventh in the Eastern Conference. They met Miami in the first round and were eliminated in five games, but they were in all of the games except for Game 2, which they lost by 21 points. Doug Collins earned some consideration for Coach of the Year for his job with the 76ers,...
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May 10, 2011
Sixers needs for the 2011-2012 season
The Sixers made strong improvements from the previous season having made the playoffs, finished with a .500 record and playing hard in the playoffs. Despite the successes this season, it did also identify specific needs the Sixers have that need to be addressed going forward. Philadelphia 76ers Blog will list some of the pressing needs we see the Sixers have to try to address.
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May 04, 2011
Heat send Sixers home and win series, 97-91
The Philadelphia 76ers came into the contest playing hard and fighting with alot of heart but in the end it was the Miami Heat who finally got rid of the Sixers and won the series ending Game 5, 97-91. The three point shot proved to be the difference as the Heat got an unexpected big night from Mario Chalmers who poured in 20 points, shooting 6-12 from beyond. Dwyane Wade also was...
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April 28, 2011
Williams big three lift Sixers past Heat to play on, 86-82
The Heat had intentions of sending the Sixers home with a 4-0. The Sixer had other ideas and finally the Philadelphia 76ers were the team making big plays in the clutch. Two many major moments in the contest with a big three from Jrue Holiday to get the Sixers back to within one at 82-81. But the final shot may go down as a memorable one as Lou Williams rose over Dwyane Wade and...
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April 25, 2011
Sixers respond with strong effort but Heat win and go up 3-0, 100-94
The Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from a awful Game 2. Despite the much improved play, the tandem of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade was too much to overcome as the Sixers fell in Game 3 100-94. The Sixers weren't able to contain Wade in this game as he went off for 32 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assist. LeBron wasn't no slouch either as he finished with 24 points, 15 rebounds...
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April 22, 2011
Heat buries Sixers and go up 2-0, 94-73
The Miami Heat played with a lot more urgency from the start and it paid off. The Heat good start along with horrible shooting from the Sixers paved the way for the Heat to grab an easy 94-73 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Heat shot 47.2% from the field and had full control of the entire game. For the Heat, LeBron James led the way with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assist. Chris...
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April 19, 2011
Heat hold off Sixers to secure Game 1 win, 97-89
The Philadelphia 76ers made it known early that they are not in the playoffs just happy to be there. A rude awakening for the Heat early as the Sixers raced to a surprising 31-19 lead after the first. But a game turning second quarter by the Heat as they quickly responded back with a 35-18 dominate second quarter helped the Heat survive and win 97-89. For the Heat, Chris Bosh came...
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April 16, 2011
Sixers face Heat in Game 1 - Eastern Conference Playoffs: Round 1
The Philadelphia 76ers finished the 2010-2011 season with a record of 41-41. That was good enough to secure the #7 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Sixers are facing a great playoff test and they drawn the #2 seated Miami Heat. The Heat finished with a record of 58-24. The Sixers will look to shock the Heat today at Miami. Game time tips off at 3:30 PM.
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Radio: WIP...
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April 16, 2011
Sixers rally early but fall to Magic, 95-85
The Sixers did not start this contest well as they were down 11 after the first quarter. By halftime the Sixers were able to get back in the game to end the half down 3. The second half was a different story as the Magic was able to maintain control and dish out a 95-85 loss at home. Dwight Howard was the highlight of the night throwing down a ferocious alley-opp dunk on Jrue Holiday...
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April 12, 2011
Sixers end losing streak and beat Raptors, 98-93
The Philadelphia 76ers get off the losing skid as they beat the Toronto Raptors at home by the score of 98-93. The Sixers used a balance scoring attack as 6 players scored in double figures to help to get the win. For the Sixers, Elton Brand led the Sixers in scoring getting 22 points and he also grabbed 8 rebounds. Thaddeus Young was big off the bench scoring 20 points. Jrue Holiday...
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April 09, 2011
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