philly.com - 12/7/2008
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Elton Brand came out of the 76ers' Dec. 3 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter with a strained right hamstring. But, listening to him Saturday night, that isn't necessarily when he was injured. That was just when it got worse. ''It happened a few games ago, and has been an ongoing ...
philly.com - 12/4/2008
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philly.com —
More energy buzzed through the Wachovia Center last
night than in any other game this season. The...
only problem for the 76ers was that the added energy came from purple-and-yellow-clad fans of the Los Angeles Lakers. Many of them wore Kobe Bryant ...
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Elton Brand hurt as 76ers lose | Philadelphia Inquirer | ...
philly.com - 12/13/2008
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philly.com —
A source close to the 76ers has confirmed
that Sixers head coach Maurice Cheeks has been fired...
and the interim coach will be Tony DiLeo, who is currently the Senior Vice President and Assistant General Manager. DiLeo will coach tonight's home game ...
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Sixers coach Mo Cheeks fired | Philly | 12/13/2008
philly.com - 12/5/2008
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philly.com —
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Rookie Marreese Speights will step in
to the 76ers' starting lineup tonight against the Detroit...
Pistons, filling in for the injured Elton Brand. Sixers coach Maurice Cheeks said at this morning's shootaround at The Palace Of ...
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Speights To Start Against The Pistons | Philly | 12/05/2008
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Court Report: Week 7 Dashboard
Roto Arcade —
... - Brand has missed the past two games with a right hamstring strain but, after three off days, is likely to be back in the lineup on Wednesday. What is also worth noting when making your lineup decision is that the 76ers face the Cavs - ...
EB Aims For Wednesday
Depressed Fan —
According to Phil Jasner's Sixerville, Elton Brand didn't hurt his hamstring in the loss to the Lakers, but a couple games earlier. It was hampering him, so the team decided to shut him down and let him rest up. Makes sense. Brand is planning to play on Wednesday. ...
Cavs at Sixers 12/10/08
Liberty Ballers —
It's been a while since the Sixers played.
Elton Brand will probably return on ESPN tonight.
All that means is we'll get to see LeBron dunk on us in HD. Apparently he has no regard for human life.
The Cavs are 18-3 and are currently on a nine-game winning streak.
They currently have the largest margin of victory in the NBA at 13.6 points. They usually build a monster lead and sit all their starters, hence LeBron's minutes being down six per game.
Check out Fear the Sword for Cavs ...
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insidehoops.com 12/5/2008 — Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand will miss Friday night’s game at Detroit due to a right hamstring strain. An MRI taken this morning confirmed the injury.
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Devin limps onto court —
The InterNets - NY Daily News Blogs 12/7/2008
Devin Harris limped gingerly into the Nets’ lockerroom about an hour ago. He looked far from ready to play in a basketball game.
But Harris said he’s ready to give it a go tonight against the 76ers despite a head cold/flu-like illness ...
Ailing Harris lifts Nets —
NYDailyNews.com - Basketball 12/7/2008
Arriving at the arena about an hour before tip-off Saturday, Devin Harris looked weak and tired as he gingerly changed into his uniform. Fighting a head cold and flu-like symptoms, he still led the Nets to a 95-84 win over the Sixers.
In Retrospect...the 2005 NBA Draft —
Bleacher Report - NBA 12/7/2008
I will be doing a random installment looking back on past NBA drafts. There is no rhyme or reason to it, other than it is fun.
See what teams wish they would have scouted more, and see the teams that came away with steals. Looking back, many of ...