Game 77: Sixers @ Bobcats preview

by Jordan Sams on Apr 7, 2009 6:51 AM PDT in Philadelphia 76ers Previews

	@
92.9	Pace	90.8
14.4	Ast	15.2
23.7	TOR	26.4
31.1	ORR	27.7
71.8	DRR	73.2
51.3	RR	50.6
48.4	eFg%	49.7
53.1	TS%	53.8
104.3	Off Eff	101.8
103.8	Def Eff	103.2

Sunday's loss against the Nets was as bad of a loss that any team could have had, especially at this point in the season. The Sixers need to put that loss behind them and come out blazing tonight. With six games remaining and the fifth seed up for grabs, they can't sit back and wait for wins to come to them, or hope Miami loses. They need to go get wins -- like tonight in Charlotte.

The Larry Brown-led Bobcats came into Philadelphia a little over a week ago and handed the Sixers a costly 'L'. They were playing very solid basketball at the time, going 9-5 in the month of March. April's been a different story. The Bobcats have lost three close games, esentially eliminating them from contention for the eigth and final playoff seed.

However; three straight losses won't prevent the 'Cats from playing hard tonight. Larry Brown will have them ready to go, and they'll have extra motivation, considering this will be their final home game of the season.

I expect a sloppy, turnover-ridden game. I don't care how ugly it is, or how they do it, but the Sixers have to come up with a win tonight -- absoluetely have to.

The ultimate goal is the fifth seed and the Sixers schedule only gets tougher. The Heat currently hold a half game lead on the Sixers and host the Hornets tonight. Never have I rooted harder for CP3 and the Hornets.

I only have one key to the game tonight. Win. Just win. Dig deep down and find a way to win.

Tweet Comment 6 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

I’ve got a bad feeling about this one – but I had a bad feeling about the new trek movie and it seems i was so far off base i was in the ruins of shea stadium

"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 Apr 7, 2009 9:53 AM PDT reply actions

I have a bad feeling about every game from here on out.

I’ve lost all confidence.

Liberty Ballers.com.

by Jordan Sams on Apr 7, 2009 10:17 AM PDT reply actions

well pick accordingly then :)

"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 Apr 7, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions

You're all about the picks.

I usually forget, but I just made em for tonight. I picked the Sixers.

When are you going to start your other blog?

Liberty Ballers.com.

by Jordan Sams on Apr 7, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions

I am not sure – i have 9 projects in the hopper right now – plus i found another alternative revenue stream that could build into some serious cash but lots of work – hopefully in a couple months – the cooking one might come first though – it’s easier

"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 Apr 7, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions