Sixers at Magic open thread 11/06/08
Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic, Nov 6, 2008 5:00 PM PST
TNT--Dynamite!
Dudes, I can't remember the last time we've been on TNT for a regular season game. Unless I'm forgetting one, the last occurrence was two years ago during the Iverson "trade me" saga. There's nothing better than seeing my boys in HD, along with the best pre/post-game show on the Planet, Inside the NBA. I can't wait for outrageous Charles comments, a couple Ernie Johnson-uber-creepy-laughs and some cleverly enhanced pictures that always make me smile. It sure beats NBA League Pass music, a fuzzy picture and horrible announcers like Walt Frazier.
To the game. Last night we were blown out by the Heat. Thank God for back-to-backs. 24 hours later, we have the chance to play on a national stage, against a legitimate playoff team and oh yeah, this freak. Good luck Sammy D; you're going to need it.
Here's my challenge to this suddenly cocky, lazy and careless basketball team. Play with some energy. Play with some heart. Play with some dignity and please, give us something to get excited about. Let's get our first road win of the season and keep my blood pressure down. Everyone needs to step it up. Let's go Sixers!
P.S. We have five days off after this game, so a win is necessary for me to be in a good mood for the long weekend. (Veteran's Day)
Magic P.O.V.: Third Quarter Collapse
TV: TNT
Record: 2-3
Prediction: 146-75 Magic (Let's see if the anti-jinx works).
This is an open thread.
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Wouldn't be too concerned with Sam
I can’t see him getting his usual playing time this game. With Shard at the PF slot, no way they 76ers will have Brand tailing him all over the court.
I'm no commie, but the Reds shall be the best again!
by RedHopeful on Nov 6, 2008 11:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we’ll see….Mo still coaches this team
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 11:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I woldn’t count on a win but at least i got fantasy players on both sides of the ball in this game to make it worth watching
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 11:41 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Sam on Dwight than Brand.
But there’s a good possibility they both get torched.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 1:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
hahaha i love the prediction yo
http://www.libertyballers.com
by Remis on Nov 6, 2008 1:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Which team will show up? The one who was mad about the Hawks game so they torched the kings or the team that played just last night. I can not get over the inconsistency of this team.
by Ben16 on Nov 6, 2008 2:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sure they may have been ‘mad’ about the hawks and torched the kings – or
The kings were at the end of a 4 game road trip, tired, and oh yeah the kings are TERRIBLE
I don’t think they were ‘mad’ about the hawks game – i think the kings just suck
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 2:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
they are not the best but Miami is also not amazing.
by Ben16 on Nov 6, 2008 2:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
miami is better than the kings, expecially at home, dwyane wade is one of the 5 best in the game when healthy – you make a conclusion that they were angry because they beat up on a tired exhausted terrible team IN philadelphia – it’s a fallacy to conclude they were mad – they may not have cared and they still would have beat the kings
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
its the NBA. All the teams have talent or else the players would not be there. The way we go hot and cold the Kings could have beaten us. and i doubt Miami will finish in the top 7 in the East this year.
by Ben16 on Nov 6, 2008 6:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what to do with myself for the next 70 minutes.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 3:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
read david berris wages of win blog column about how the 40-42 sixers of the 2007/2008 season didn’t over or under achieve but achieved exactly as they should have?
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 4:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
More Obama talk.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And Iverson talk.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Why did the Pistons extend Rip Hamilton?
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Charles in-depth analysis on Iggy
“He just can’t shoot.”
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Brand vs. Lewis apparently.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
solid d by sammy
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
and iggy gets bailed out
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
nails both free throws.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sammy
why do you drop everything!
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
2 fouls on d12
1 minute in!
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
wtf sammy
a fadeaway 18 footer?
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
and iggy throws it down!
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Miller and Dalembert are pissing me off.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Keep playing Iggy!
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Frustrating
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Willie Green
oh God
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Thad gets going.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
effin sam
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Horrible pass by Green
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
15-7 timeout Sixers
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Even thad is struggling tonight
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
sigh
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We suck at every aspect of the game.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
These shits really need to stop coughing up the ball so much.
by FuquaManuel on Nov 6, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
so hard
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Speights is such a stud.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Green is a complete joke. I hate this guy. The only thing worse than a bad basketball player is a bad basketball player who thinks he is great.
by FuquaManuel on Nov 6, 2008 5:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This is a dope lineup.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Speights tripled teamed lol
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Your prediction – or at least the point spread – is looking entirely possible right now.
by FuquaManuel on Nov 6, 2008 5:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
They make every three they take
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This is horrible.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
They are toying with us and Cheeks looks completely befuddled.
by FuquaManuel on Nov 6, 2008 5:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I like the way Royal is playing.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
second half of a back to back – not so fun to go to orlando?
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 5:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not so fun to watch the Sixers right now.
Unless your a Magic fan.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 5:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This reminds me of the way the Phillies used to start the season.
by FuquaManuel on Nov 6, 2008 5:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Think i could get a league pass rebate from the sixers?
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 6:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bring back Kyle Korver!
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sure no problem – say good bye to elton brand then – deal?
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 6:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
6 point lead
really?
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Andre Miller
booooooooooooooooooooooooo
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
lol Willie
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
sucks
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
down 11 at half
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We're still only down 11?
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Lebron James commercial for state farm
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I've switched to the football game.
I don’t wanna hear the studio guys tell me the Sixers can’t shoot again.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Marshall's on my fantasy team.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And I'm in a battle for a playoff spot.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Still alive in my suicide pool (only one) so have to come up with a pick
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 6:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
pick Dallas!
lol
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I already did actually – on MNF against the eagles – figured i’d get a tough one done early
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 6:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I could be working on programming the game but not in the mood
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 6:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
how's that coming
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Got to the point where you select a game and the radio buttons populate – now have to figure out how to insert the picks, edit picks and score :)
It’s in bits and pieces – here’s the code for getting the ‘five days’ picks (i will have code that prevents picks after 7 pm eastern on any day)
http://johnmagee.net23.net/Basketball/date1.php
If you pick a date – it’ll populate the games and your radio buttons for picking – the submit doesn’t work yet – ignore the other stuff – it’s just there so i know it’s all working :)
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 6:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Will you tell me when the game's back?
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, watching Dirty Sexy Money on the DVR instead :)
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 6:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
lol is that show good?
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It has its moments – some of the actors on there are quite good to me – it has its moments – i’m a little bit of a tv addict too :)
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 6:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
nice
i might have to check it out
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s started according to yahoo – down 15
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
yeah im half watching
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 6:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The sixers seem to be half playing – barely
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 6:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yep
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 7:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I know it’s early in the season and all – but after ANOTHER flat performance after the embarassment last night, is there any way to believe that these guys listen to Mo?
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 7:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
BTW – the only reason the sixers are even this close is that the magic are crap on the glass tonight
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 7:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
only 9 points again
im not getting excited though
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 7:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Iggy sucks
even on defense
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 7:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Who knew the need for a PG of the future would come so soon…i’m so aggravated
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 7:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wanna know a really cool stat?
Andre Miller is 5-21
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 7:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
They should pick a number ( much less than 15) and in every game andre shoots more than that number he pays a 1000 dollar fine – per shot.
I.e – if that number were 12 – his fine for tonights game would be 9,000 dolars
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 7:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This sucks.
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by jsams on Nov 6, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Meh – i’m going to go with it is early and iguodala sucked early last year for what could be the same reasons this year
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 7:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That’s the explanation for Iguodala only – miller is just old
by jemagee on Nov 6, 2008 7:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

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