Sixers lose in final seconds... for the 8th time this season!
by Jordan Sams on Feb 23, 2009 8:55 PM PST
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Seriously, how many times can this happen? Weren't the first 7 times enough? Out of all the game-winners I've been a part of this season, this had to be the most improbable. Down one, with 1.8 seconds left, the Nets had to go the full length of the court, and put the ball in the hoop to get the win. Somehow Devin Harris found a way to do just that.
The ball was inbounded to a running-Harris, he took a couple dribbles, got bumped by Iguodala, fumbled the ball, ended up throwing up a 50-foot prayer only to see it hit nothing but net.
My initial reaction was, "There's no way all of that happened in just 1.8 seconds!" Then I saw the replay, and realized that the ball had left his hand less than a milli-second before the "red light" came on. Unbelievable. Being the pessimistic, broken fan that I was, I proceeded to rewind the tape to "the play" to find out if it really was 1.8 second between Harris catching the ball and releasing it. After further review, it was actually 2.0 seconds. 0.2 seconds cost the Sixers the game, but it's nothing to complain about. The clock is always going to start a couple of milli-seconds early or a couple of milli-seconds late. That's just the way the ball bounces. When I first rewound the tape, I expected the time difference to be near a full second. That wasn't the case; therefore I'm not going to dwell on it.
Harris should have never had that opportunity in the first place. Once again, the Sixers failed to do the "little things", and it cost them yet another game.
23-37 from the free throw line is the only stat you need to know from this game.
I'm still in utter shock over what just happened.
Tonight's half-court, buzzer-beater by Devin Harris marks the 8th time this season the Sixers have lost in the final 20 seconds. 8 times! That's the difference between a 27-28 record and a 34-21 record. I used to think it was bad luck, but maybe the Sixers are just too young and too experienced to get it done in close games -- from the head coach, down to the players.
I actually planned on missing the entire game tonight, and now I wish I would have. I ended up making a Willis Reed-like appearance in the second quarter. I only missed the first quarter and half of the second. One of our posters, jmorcate, was kind enough to chime in with his first quarter thoughts.
- Great quick move by Thad early in the game, similar to when he blew by Udonis Haslem before the break.
- Good intensity by Sam: 2 putbacks, FT line J, outlet pass to iggy more than 1/2 court length, a couple FTs.
- Green was 4-5, 1-1 from 3. He had 7 of the first 9.
- Still not defending at the arc(which was obvious just from the boxscore): Harris 2-3, Yi 1-1, but very good defense otherwise forcing 4 turnovers.
- Good passing in the half-court and on the break, led by Miller (10 assists on 13 FGs, only 1 TO being Iggys charge on the isolation play with 2.5 seconds left)
- Nothing bad to say except for the 3point defense
- Lou-Will: -9
- Reggie Evans: -13
- Royal Ivey: -14
I hate to re-live bad memories, but for you innocent bystanders out there, feel our pain!
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Ray Allen Game Winner vs 76ers! 2-3-09 (via NewEnglandSportsDude)
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Brook Lopez Putback Dunk VS Sixers 1-31-09 (via QuickcutLA)
Kenyon Martin Game Winning Dunk 12/26/08 vs Sixers (via NBASeason2009)
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Oh man, that's just brutal
I can only imagine. The Blazers (well, mostly Roy, but Travis Outlaw has his fair share too) are usually the ones handing out that kind of punisment. But that’s like 4 or 5 times in a season, and it usually goes back and forth (we got caught by the Magic this season, which is the most memorable one). To have it done to you 8 times already, wow. Sorry guys.
I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better.
To top it off.
We haven’t had a single one. Wait, Donyell’s might have been considered, but I can’t remember.
Does anyone know, on average, how many times any given team will lose on their opponents’ last shot in a season?
I put together the same collection...
..before realizing you did it already, and also adding the shots by Lewis and TJ Ford. Kudos jsams.
What an “amazing” pile of daggers… enough for the next 3-4 yrs at least, I think. Or hope.
http://sixers4guidos.wordpress.com/
by Ricky - Sixers4guidos on Feb 24, 2009 10:19 AM PST reply actions
Here’s the problem folks – yes the sixers lost on a last second shot – and yes they may have been jobbed – but it’s their own fault.
they shot sixty two percent from the frree throw line, sam lou and andre were particularly atrocious – if as a team they shot just 70% from the FT line – that’s 3 more FTs and the 3 pointer doesn’t matter…
Poor free throw shooting and poor defensive rebounding – these are the reasons medocre teams lose to teams they shouldn’t – they don’t put themselves in a strong winning position.
Both Miller and Iguodala choked going 1 for 2 at key FT opportunities, but for the game iguodala shot 75% from the line (6 for 8) – if miller had matched that (9 for 12 instead of 7 for 12) you get OT – if sam or lou could shoot better than 50% from the line – the sixers win.
They’re called FTs – and all this focus on the last second ignores the reasons the sixers were inthe position to get screwed in the first place
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on Feb 24, 2009 12:25 PM PST reply actions
they don't call them
FREE throws for nothing…. missed FT’s bother me almost more than anything
by Tanner Steidel on Feb 24, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
FT’s shooting and poor defensive rebounding, both should be at least 75% every game – if not i get adjeta
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on Feb 24, 2009 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
nice overview of all those shots
but theres no way im watching 1 let alone all of them
oh yeah
I just didnt think many people read blogs of other teams, even after reading post #1
I just check metsblog once in awhile
Mets fans are funny – their game threads in their discussion forums are not suitable for most college kids
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on Feb 25, 2009 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
I just watched all of those
yikes. You guys are the anti-Blazers in terms of last second outcomes.
That’s just brutal.
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