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Game 63: Bulls @ Sixers preview/game thread

 

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31-31
Enemy: Blog a Bull
Prediction: 107-98 Bulls
7:00 PM est
TV: CSN
Previous meetings: 103-95 W103-92 L
Probable starters:
Derrick Rose PG Andre Miller
Ben Gordon SG Willie Green
John Salmons SF Andre Iguodala
Tyrus Thomas PF Thaddeus Young
Joakim Noah C Samuel Dalembert

 

Sixers, Bulls, in the Spectrum -- for the final time. Unfortunately, tonight will be nothing like the Barkley/Jordan match-ups, but I think, or at least I hope, there will be a certain buzz in the crowd that makes this game one to remember.

"The Spectrum game" is highly anticipated for it's historic value, but the game also has important playoff implications. The Sixers are currently the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, only three and a half games up on the Bulls. The two teams have split the season series so far, and a win tonight would put either the Sixers or Bulls that much closer to holding the tie-breaker. That could be extremely important if the teams finish with the same record.

As for the historical value of tonight's game, I'm a little too young to have any lasting memories of the Spectrum. However; Philly.com is doing a great job of covering the game, including a trip down memory lane for all you, for lack of a better term, old-schoolers.

For the game itself, it should be a good one. Who could forget the last time these two teams played in Philly? Andre Miller remembers. It's safe to say at the time of that embarrassing play(s), Andre Miller was a little rusty and a little out of shape. I'd put money on him coming out tonight and showing the rook a thing or two.

The two keys to the game are the same as every game -- stop the three, and make free throws. If the Sixers do both of those things well tonight, they'll send the Spectrum out the right way. It would be an added bonus if Lou, Thad and Sam play anywhere near the level they played on Wednesday.

Game's at 7 eastern. Be here. This is the last time we'll ever get to see a game in the Spectrum. Don't miss it.

 

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Just a suggestion – but maybe all the sixers blogs could get together and do a ‘bracket tourney’ for sixers fans for bragging rights – yahoo runs free groups don’t they?

"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 Mar 13, 2009 8:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don’t forget to let other blog leaders know if they are interested too :)

Don’t have time to build it myself – maybe next year

"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 Mar 13, 2009 9:11 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I just e-mailed Brain from Depressed fan and Dannie from Recliner GM.

Along with Ricky from Sixers 4 Guidos.

Any other blogs we know about?

by jsams on Mar 13, 2009 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol, you could tell my blog but it is only two people

March Madness College Basketball Forum >>> http://marchmadnessforums.com

by YoSixers on Mar 13, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

just joined

by Ben16 on Mar 13, 2009 12:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Debating with myself

Louisville vs Villanova tonight or Bulls vs Sixers?

March Madness College Basketball Forum >>> http://marchmadnessforums.com

by YoSixers on Mar 13, 2009 3:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I quite possibly had the worst day at work

I blame it all on Friday the 13th. alllllllmost home. tell comcast they can’t start without me.

by jsams on Mar 13, 2009 4:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

finally home

loving the look of the spectrum… and the unis

by jsams on Mar 13, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The game thread decided not to publish.

Figures. I hate Friday the 13ths. I guess I’ll just combine the two.

by jsams on Mar 13, 2009 4:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yahoo's being weird.

How is this possible?

:01.5 PHI – L. Williams makes an 11-foot jumper from the right wing
:03.2 PHI – L. Williams misses a 16-foot jumper from the right wing

by jsams on Mar 13, 2009 4:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF

I don’t want to see this guy’s face.

by jsams on Mar 13, 2009 4:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ALmost always is :)

And Reggie Evans doesn’t help it – i promise :)

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cause he’s not as bad as everyone keeps saying he is – he’s a very very productive player but no one believes it until they see it for themselves

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That coach he worked with on his shot really did some good work. I hope he tipped him well.

by doubleh on Mar 13, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thaddeus might hit 30 tonight. He has really been stepping up lately.

by chillicothe20 on Mar 13, 2009 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We have to learn how to finish games better.

by chillicothe20 on Mar 13, 2009 6:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Partly our youth I suppose.

by chillicothe20 on Mar 13, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

IF you can’t rebound defensively, defend the 3, or make free throws – you’ll never be able to lock up a game – period

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We’ll see – i have very little faith

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And I forgot to start Thad AGAIN – stupid six slots on my roster.

Had to pick up my license from the car dealer – left it there last night – car drama almost COMLETELY over – CR-Vs are nice ccars folks

Dei Lynam always looks pregnant

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don’t you wish you had just about anybody instead of Willie?

by doubleh on Mar 13, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How many people can raise their hand and say they wanted a Salmons over Green when they were BOTH free agents.

The only codecil is that Salmons does make more than Willie though

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wicked alley-oop! Tied up!

by chillicothe20 on Mar 13, 2009 6:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GMYFT

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Villanova is at the half

Marko Jaric married Adriana Lima right? WHy the hell would he even LOOK at another woman let alone get in a situation where you can be accused of rape

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Villanova lost, man. By 14 pts. Dominated the first half and then same thing as last night. So depressing, but I didn’t expect them to beat Lville.

by doubleh on Mar 13, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stupid Sixers rebounding – I hate Sam

Marko Jaric

http://www.popcrunch.com/marko-jaric-adriana-lima-husband-rape-allegations/

MAKE YOUR GOD DAMN FREE THROWS – Miller and Iguodala have each missed clutch ones

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please, please, please

No buzzer beaters tonight…let’s see some D here.

by doubleh on Mar 13, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was Sydney Crosby-esque!

Like a setup—Thad career high in pts and wins the game in last time at Spectrum.

Awesome.

by doubleh on Mar 13, 2009 6:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do I get the blog in your will?:)

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They’re going to probably hover +/- 2 games at 500 the rest of the season

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like regular season or at all? I mean 2010 is REALLY far away

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thad outplays both the guys i play over him tonight – Marquis Daniels and Rashard Lewis :(

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rashard Lewis?

I don’t actually NEED points – i need blocks and steals and assists (cause duhon was shiznit this week)

"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 Mar 13, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyway, I gotta roll.

Celebrate the win folks. That was a good one.

I’ll probably have a recap up later or tomorrow.

When’s our next game?

by jsams on Mar 13, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i was flippin back and forth

with this game and my TERPS beatin Wake in the ACC Tourney…. The ending to this game was nuts and just like Jordan said, I’m actually surprised Gordon’s shot didn’t fall the way it’s been going this year…. Thad is beautiful, I would kiss him on the mouth…. yea i said it

by tsteidel on Mar 13, 2009 10:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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