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Washington vs. Philadelphia - Recap - December 13, 2008
Brand's season-high 27 power 76ers in DiLeo's debut PHILADELPHIA -- It had been 18 years since Tony DiLeo paced the sideline as a coach -- and that came in another country. Though he couldn't revel in the circumstances of his elevation to coach of the Philadelphia 76ers because of his close ...
TPS Top Sports Stories (December 19)
TPS Top Sports Stories (December 19)
totalprosports.com — Total Pro Sports- Here are some of the best sports stories from around the world for Friday,... December, 19th: Brandon Roy put up 52 points on the Phoenix Suns last night. Elton Brand from the Philadelphia 76ers is out at least a month. Surprise, the NBA is struggling with attendance. .. (more) TPS Top Sports Stories (December 19)
Pulling the Trigger: Firing the Coach Early by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — In the first six weeks of the NBA season, five coaches have been replaced. We can look... back at the recent history of such early-season moves to see why they happen and whether they work. (more) Pulling the Trigger: Firing the Coach Early by Kevin Pelton
Recap: Sixers 93, Bucks 88
Recap: Sixers 93, Bucks 88
brewhoop.com — The Bucks played from the front for three quarters, but in the final period the Bucks seemed... content to sit back and watch as Sixers' youngsters Lou Williams and Marreese Speights took control and guided Philly to a 98-92 home win. Williams scored 10 ... (more) Recap: Sixers 93, Bucks 88
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It's All Downhill From Here
Depressed Fan — ... Yes, in his debut on the Sixers' bench, Tony DiLeo led the Sixers to a demonstrative win over the Washington Wizards. A cream puff match-up if there ever was one, but still, a win is a win, especially when you only have 10 of them. ...

Heels in the League (12/13/08)
The 5th Corner — ... Next game with a touch of Carolina Blue is the one involving Washington and Philadelphia. In this one Antawn Jamison got the start as the power forward for his squad, and played 40 minutes in all. In that time the ex Heel almost got a double double, scoring 17 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. The forward also dished out 3 assists and got a block shot in the game. All of this was good, but not good enough for the win, as the Wizards (4-17) fall to the 76'ers (10-14) by the final score of 104 to 89. ...

Orange in the League (12/13/08)
The Orange Squeeze — ... First game that comes up is the match up between the Wizards and the 76'ers. Ex SU big man Etan Thomas should have played for the visiting squad, but he was a "DNP - Coach's Decision" and so didn't see any action in this one. Even worst for the center and his team mates Washington (4-17) loses to Philadelphia (10-14) by the score of 104 to 89. ...

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