Philadelphia 76ers
Garnett Calls Philly’s Fans ‘Fair-weather’
Kevin Garnett was raving about the Garden crowd after tonight’s 101-85 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. When asked to compare the crowd in Boston to Philadelphia,... »Read More
NBA PM: Magic Fire Van Gundy, Smith Out Too
Stan Van Gundy and Otis Smith get fired by the Orlando Magic, Mike D'Antoni breaks his silence on the Knicks and Lavoy Allen impresses for the 76ers. »Read More
Lakers: It’s Complicated
Two years in a row, the LA Lakers haven't risen to the occasion in the second round. Is there a solution? Also Power Rankings. »Read More
Top 5 NBA Postseason Comebacks
The Los Angeles Clippers have been on the right and wrong side of historic comebacks in the last few weeks, but was either game among the best playoff comebacks ever? »Read More
Sixers Physical Play Frustrating Celtics
All because the young inexperienced team pulled an old playground gimmick on the wise and experienced Celtics – and it worked. “After we got those technical fouls, we did go on a run,”... »Read More
Iguodala Winning Over Sixers Fans?
“The thing with Andre (Iguodala), first off we’re so happy for him,” said Sixers forward Elton Brand. “We never lose confidence in him. Never. We have all the confidence in the world in him.... »Read More
Sixers Learning how to Win Close Games
The Sixers, it turns out, are people too. “We’re more poised at the end of games now,” offered Thaddeus Young, giving an explanation for how the same Sixers that struggled so mightily in the... »Read More
76ers refuse to lose to Celtics, tie series
Andre Iguodala, Lavoy Allen and Lou Williams helped the 76ers come back from a 20-5 first-half deficit to beat the Celtics and tie the Eastern Conference Semifinal series at two games apiece. »Read More
NBA PM: Celtics Have Big Opportunity vs. 76ers
Kevin Garnett hasn't averaged over 20 ppg in the playoffs since 2007-2008, which happens to be the last time the Boston Celtics won a title. He's currently averaging 20.3 ppg. »Read More
Rondo Prepared for Sixers’ Adjustments
Rajon Rondo is not sure what the 76ers are going to throw at him in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday night. But he is prepared for the unexpected. “I’m sure they’ll... »Read More
Extending the 2009 NBA Draft Class
Blake Griffin is one of the many 2009 NBA draftees that will be eligible for an early contract extension this summer. »Read More
76ers Miss Opportunity with Garnett?
And, importantly, he (Jrue Holiday) drew the second foul on Kevin Garnett less than six minutes into the game, which the Celtics won 107-91 to take a 2-1 series lead. Statistics support a hundred... »Read More
NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week Three
The second round of the playoffs are finally here. Could the Boston Celtics have a window all the way to the NBA Finals? »Read More
Sixers Plan to Let Garnett Keep Shooting
It was kind of like the Sixers chose to pick their poison. Do they let veteran Kevin Garnett shoot the ball from the perimeter, or do they run out at him and force him... »Read More
Sixers Gain Confidence in Loss?
Game 1 was lost, but confidence was gained for the 76ers. Nearly everything coach Doug Collins was hoping for his team to do against the ultra-experienced Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern... »Read More
Iguodala Turning into Sixers Leading Man?
I DON’T KNOW WHETHER two free throws can change a legacy, but for one night, at least, Andre Iguodala was finally what Philadelphia had begged him to be – the leading man, the guy... »Read More
NBA AM: Free Agency Stock Watch, Playoff Edition
The playoffs are a stage where guys can increase or decrease their free agency stock, let’s see how guys are currently stacking up »Read More
Bulls’ Taj Gibson Facing Suspension?
If that didn’t make enough of an impression, (Taj) Gibson also served as the team’s emotional leader after getting tangled up with (Elton) Brand, the former Bull. After they hit the deck fighting for... »Read More
Iguodala: Series Win a ‘Mental Challenge’
The clinching game of a playoff series tends to be difficult. Doug Collins called it “the hardest game to win in sports.” The opposing team’s desperation for its season to continue is perhaps the... »Read More
NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week Two
The 2011/12 NBA Postseason has yet to surprise, except on the injury front starting with Derrick Rose and the depleted Chicago Bulls. »Read More
