Sixers at Pistons open thread 12/5/08
by Jordan Sams on Dec 5, 2008 6:44 AM PST
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PrintPhiladelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons, Dec 5, 2008 5:00 PM PST
This game's going to get more pub. than usual because it's A.I. vs. the Sixers.
Iverson's new team, the Pistons, are actually having some of the same problems the Sixers are having--trying to adjust to a new big-name teammate. The Pistons are 7-6 (ironically) since the Iverson trade.
Tonight, the Sixers big acquisition, Elton Brand, will be out with a bum hamstring. There are a bunch of different ways Cheeks could go with the starting lineup. He could roll with Wille, Lou or Rush at the two and slide everybody over a spot or he could substitute either Theo Ratliff or Marreese Speights for Brand. I'm torn between a lineup of Lou at the two or Speights at the four. Knowing Mo, he won't use either of him.
The game is in Detroit. The Sixers might just be able to pull a victory out if they put forth the same sort of effort they did against the Lakers.
Without Brand, the Sixers will probably get back to the scrappy play that got them into the playoffs last year. People are going to think they're better without Elton if they win, but their not, at least not in the long term.
TV: Comcast SportsNet
Record: 8-11
Prediction: 101-98 Sixers
This is an open thread.
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I can’t see the sixers winning this game – especially without Brand – yeah both teams are struggling – but on pure talent alone the pistons out class them at every position – even though they are starting kwame brown
by jemagee on Dec 5, 2008 3:19 PM PST reply actions
I just can't to see if Speights does well.
Where will you be when the Sixers hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy? Hopefully Liberty Ballers.
I’m going to hold low expectations – he’s going up against rasheed – in Detroit – not exactly an easy assignment
by jemagee on Dec 5, 2008 5:10 PM PST up reply actions
I can't stand the Pistons.
Where will you be when the Sixers hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy? Hopefully Liberty Ballers.
No doubt.
He’s pressing a bit.
Where will you be when the Sixers hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy? Hopefully Liberty Ballers.
He looks agile and athletic and like he knows what to do with the ball – it’ll come in time – only 20 – first start – i’m not worried
by jemagee on Dec 5, 2008 5:20 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah
Much better than Sam.
Where will you be when the Sixers hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy? Hopefully Liberty Ballers.
Speights is struggling.
Where will you be when the Sixers hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy? Hopefully Liberty Ballers.
Sam always looked surprised when the ball comes his way – good court vision Speightsy – but Sam won’t catch that – ever…
Andre Miller is goofy looking
by jemagee on Dec 5, 2008 5:23 PM PST reply actions
Iggy's looking good.
Where will you be when the Sixers hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy? Hopefully Liberty Ballers.
Iggy!!!!
Where will you be when the Sixers hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy? Hopefully Liberty Ballers.
Whenever Reggie Evans dribbles i get very angry – he has the same problem my boss does…he doesn’t know what he doesn’t know
by jemagee on Dec 5, 2008 5:36 PM PST reply actions
Could have been worse – not sure why Mo pulled Speights – but meh
by jemagee on Dec 5, 2008 5:37 PM PST reply actions
I love networks that promote college hockey – it’s awesome
by jemagee on Dec 5, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions
This game is blah.
Probably has to do with me being exhausted and sick.
Where will you be when the Sixers hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy? Hopefully Liberty Ballers.
Iggy is a man.
Where will you be when the Sixers hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy? Hopefully Liberty Ballers.
This is my first and only post, but I couldn’t contain myself any longer. Reggie Evans is the worst basketball player I’ve ever seen and should be put in front of a firing squad for making me watch him attempt to live.
Well he’s pretty bad – i don’t think i’d shoot him
by jemagee on Dec 5, 2008 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
I've been in and out of this game.
6-point game. End this game, I need to sleep!
Where will you be when the Sixers hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy? Hopefully Liberty Ballers.
Philly's battling.
Where will you be when the Sixers hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy? Hopefully Liberty Ballers.
unbelievable finish.
Where will you be when the Sixers hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy? Hopefully Liberty Ballers.
i forgot what happiness felt like…i knew Ed brought Marshall in for a reason, I hope Mo gives him a few more minutes tomorrow night
by SexualTyrannosaurus on Dec 5, 2008 7:41 PM PST reply actions
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