blog.nj.com - 11/13/2008
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Earlier today, I noted that the Sixers were 9th in the league in field goal percentage defense. Tonight against the Raptors the defense was solid again, and instead of walking the ball up the court off of misses, they...
scores.espn.go.com - 11/13/2008
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scores.espn.go.com —
Brand, Sixers end losing streak, beat slumping Raptors
TORONTO -- Relaxed and reinvigorated by a pregame talk,
the Philadelphia 76ers put together their best performance of the season. Elton Brand scored a season-high 25 points, Andre Miller and Andre ...
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Philadelphia vs. Toronto - Recap - November 12, 2008
torontosun.com - 11/13/2008
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torontosun.com —
In a bit of a surprising revelation, Raptors
coach Sam Mitchell said it's Andrea Bargnani, and not
newcomer Jermaine O'Neal, who might be having a more difficult time getting accustomed to his new surroundings.
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Adjustments all over
blog.rogersbroadcasting.com - 11/13/2008
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blog.rogersbroadcasting.com —
Wednesday November 12 2008 - 10:05pm Eastern Sixers
@ Raptors Final Score: 106-96, Philly “Smith and Jones”
Player of the Game: - ELTON BRAND 25 points 8 rebounds 3 blocks 12/21 FG “Alice Fazoolis” Player of the Game: - ANDRE IGOUDALA ...
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Raptors Deep-Sixed
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Ball Don't Lie —
... Roland Laird, Sixers Shots: "Earlier today, I noted that the Sixers were 9th in the league in field goal percentage defense. Tonight against the Raptors the defense was solid again, and instead of walking the ball up the court off of misses, they ran, and they won. Kudos to Coach Cheeks, for getting these boys to run for almost the whole game. If they continue to play that way, they'll win more than they'll lose." ...
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blog.rogersbroadcasting.com 11/24/2008 — Monday November 24 2008 - 12:40pm Eastern
By my count, the Raptors are 1 game worse than they should be right now.
In my humble opinion, on paper, this is how the season should have gone down to this point:
@ Philly - Loss
vs Golden State - ...
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Game Notes: Raptors at Sixers
slamonline.com 10/31/2008 — by Michael Tillery
OK, yeah so, Philly lost to the Toronto Raptors last night 95-84. Elton Brand’s debut was decent with 14 points and 13 Mo Malones. As a writer and not a fan, there were a couple things I noticed about the Sixers.
The ...
Decision-Making An Issue For Philly
celticsblog.com 11/7/2008 — Maurice Cheeks has plenty of work to do.
As talented as his revamped roster in Philadelphia may be, the Sixers simply have to play smarter basketball, particularly in their halfcourt offensive sets.
This was particularly well evidenced last night ...
Bring on the Pacers
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A Win Is A Win
waitingfornextyear.com 11/9/2008 — For the second straight night the Cavaliers use a dominant 4th quarter performance to overcome early sluggish and unengaged performance.
Cleveland 106, Chicago 97 [box]
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Orlando Magic 98, Philadelphia 76ers 88
thirdquartercollapse.com 11/7/2008 —
Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson takes an open layup attempt as Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand watches. The Magic defeated the 76ers, 98-88, for their 3rd straight victory.
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Raptors Continue to Make the Same Mistakes —
Bleacher Report - NBA 11/12/2008
I almost routinely fall off my chair at the post game quotes from the Raptors players and coach Sam Mitchell. Apparently, they have this strange idea that if they say they're improving over and over, they might actually do it.
"It's different ...
