The Sad State of the 76'ers

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 The Sad State of the 76'ers
I write occasional features for SLAM magazine. Here's a feature I penned for SLAMonline on the pitiful Philadelphia 76'ers--my hometown team.....sigh. [link]

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Another Take
Published 11/27/2007 by Roland Laird at NJ.com: Sixers Shots
Mike Tillery's take on the Sixers makes me seem like a Pollyana. Granted, Broad Street's Finest would never be mistaken for a good team, but as I said yesterday, this team plays defense, and is rebounding a little better. They just don't run enough, and because they don't have a player that can really fill it up, they struggle to score at times. I wouldn't call that a sad state, just a team in flux.Now if they're ever able to wean themselves of the blind devotion to small ball, ...

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Passion and Pride Press Pass 11/23

"Worst-case Willie" Green and the Sixers travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons Friday. This preview focuses on matchups and also takes up Iguodala's cause to throw teammates, coaches and management under the bus. Trade rumors are considered. Includes bonus links around MVN Basketball...
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Iguodala: Something must change | Philadelphia Daily News | 11/23/2007

So what did Andre Iguodala mean Tuesday night when he said maybe the 76ers have to "make a move"?"That can be anything from switching anybody from the starting lineup, that's all five guys, including myself," he said, trying gamely to look ahead to ...
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RECAP: Warriors 100, 76ers 98: And his name is ... Azubuike!

Final Boxscore Wow! What a game! I haven't seen a game that exciting for awhile. Last night's overtime victory in Philly ended our East Coast road trip, our best road trip in 30 years (4 and 1). Though this was the 2nd game of a back to back, I was ...
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Azubuike rewards Davis' confidence in him

(11-25) 04:00 PST Philadelphia -- Kelenna Azubuike had missed seven of his first nine shots. He had been benched to start the second half. But with Saturday's game on the line, he took a pass from Baron Davis and calmly drilled a three-pointer with ...
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Azubuike's 3 lifts Warriors to OT win (AP)
Kelenna Azubuike made a 3-pointer from the left corner with 6.1 seconds left in overtime, giving the Golden State Warriors a 100-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The 76ers had one last chance after Azubuike's basket, but ...
Azubuike's 3 gives Warriors win
Kelenna Azubuike made a 3-pointer from the left corner with 6.1 seconds left in overtime, giving the Golden State Warriors a 100-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
Azubuike's 3-pointer finishes off Philly in OT
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Azubuike's Three Gives Warriors Win
Kelenna Azubuike makes a three-pointer with 6.1 seconds left in overtime, as Golden State tops Philadelphia, 100-98, on Saturday.
Warriors 100, 76ers 98
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Kelenna Azubuike made a 3-pointer from the left corner with 6.1 seconds left in overtime, giving the Golden State Warriors a 100-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
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