Sixers 106 Spurs 94
by Jordan Sams on Feb 19, 2010 6:34 PM PST
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PrintA dominant fourth quarter propelled the Sixers to a shocking victory over the San Antonio Spurs tonight. However that's all is it for now -- a win -- nothing more. It's not an indicator that the Sixers are going to make the playoffs, and it's not an indicator they're a championship team, so let's stop the overreaction train right now, before it gains any steam.
While I was watching the game I couldn't help but think how much of a matchup problem the Sixers are for the Spurs. The Spurs are old and slow, the Sixers are young and fast, and it showed tonight with the insane amount of fast break points the Sixers hung on the Spurs (38).
Overall it was a nice win. The fourth quarter was fun to watch, and the Sixers put together a full quarter of good basketball against a good team for once. I'll be interested to see how they respond against the Bulls tomorrow night.
On to the development of the young guys ...
I have to admit, I did a quadruple-take when I looked at the box score and saw that Jrue Holiday played a career-high 45 minutes. His previous career-high was 39 and he's only averaged 24 minutes since becoming a starter. Why the change? I wish I knew. It might have something to do with Willie Green being injured, it might be a mandate from the GM, it might be a change of heart by Eddie Jordan, or a complete coincidence. We'll have to wait and see if it continues.
As for his performance, he had his ups and downs. His offensive game was pretty impressive in the first quarter. He was stroking the J, finishing inside and setting up his teammates. The second quarter was a different story. He forced a couple bad passes, and took a couple of bad shots.
His defense on San Antonio's point guards (Tony Parker and George Hill) was borderline-terrific, but he was forced to guard Manu Ginobli for a decent amount of time, and had some trouble.
Grade: B
Lou Williams
Lou was brilliant on the offensive end tonight. He drove to the hoop at will, made jump shots, made free throws, and set up his teammates beautifully. 14 of his 20 points came in the fourth quarter, as he carried the team on offense.
He had some troubles on the other end of the floor, but actually played better defense than usual. His two blocks were awesome.
Grade: B+
Andre played one of his best games of the year tonight. He did take more jumpers than I'd like, but he was obviously feeling it. Along with his efficient shooting night (7-12, 1-1, 5-5), he had 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks and zero turnovers.
Grade: A+
Thaddeus Young
Thad provided some energy off the bench and not much else.
Grade: C
Let me introduce you to the new Willie Green! Speights played 15 minutes, took 8 shots, made four of them, and grabbed a total of zero rebounds. He continues his step backward this season.
Grade: D+
Jodie made his Sixers debut tonight. He played 1 minute, took 2 shots, and missed both of them. However; the Sixers are 1-0 with the Jodiac Killer.
Grade: A+++
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Next up: @ the Bulls tomorrow night.
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This is the same team that got bitchslapped by the miami heat just a couple days ago
They win games they shouldn’t they lose games they shouldn’t.
Willie being unavailable tonight forces Coach to play Jrue more than he wants – team wins
I wonder if he’ll see any connection – there probably is none
by jemagee on Feb 19, 2010 7:26 PM PST reply actions
I think there is a connection
I was there and his defense affects the other team. One mentioned that Parker had only 2 points (1-11) and averages 17.9. He scores his average, we lose.
But we can count on Jrue riding the bench alot tonight!
The Spurs have lost eight of their last 10 trips to Philadelphia, dating back to the 1999-2000 season.
See – it was in the bag from the beginning
by jemagee on Feb 19, 2010 7:33 PM PST reply actions
Wwwaitt? Wattt? Sixers beat Spurs?
Andre Igoudala might actuallly try now that he knows that he will not be traded this season.
Jrue Holiday=45 minutes=more wins
eff you we winning anyway
A.I. IS BACKKKKKKK
Andre Igoudala might actuallly try now that he knows that he will not be traded this season.
Really, this crap AGAIN?
by jemagee on Feb 19, 2010 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
Any time anyone says such nonsense it raises my hackles cause it’s one of the more idiotic things a supposed fan can say
by jemagee on Feb 20, 2010 9:16 AM PST up reply actions
I agree we shouldn’t get too excited about the win, the Spurs don’t play a big front line and were unable to control the boards. When the Sixers can run, they are hard to stop. I thought Lou was the best player in the game, as it was his scoring that pushed the Sixers ahead at the end. Andre played one of his better games, demonstrating that he can hit an outside shot-provided he is set and squared up to the basket.
Chicago should be a tougher challenge.
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I think the Spurs are a better team. IF we are not going to get excited about this win, I have no idea what game we will get excited over. This was one of the best games I have ever watched, nevertheless attend! The only sad part was no chance to have the Fire Eddie chant!
I personally believe this would have been a loss IF Willie Green was playing.
The celtics win wasn’t better?
The spurs are a good but not great team this year – but teams like the sixers sometimes win games they shouldn’t (and lose games they shouldn’t)
They’re still coached by an idiot and have a GM who is delusional
by jemagee on Feb 20, 2010 9:16 AM PST up reply actions
Yes, for some reason the sixers own the spurs at home recently.
The wizards have won 2 straight and play the raps next with a hobbled Bosh
The sixes most likely will lose tonight because they suck at back to backs and willie green should be available which makes the coach happy (and benches jrue more)
they will then be tied with the wiz for 10th (or 11th if you want to call it that) in the east
by jemagee on Feb 20, 2010 9:59 AM PST up reply actions
The Bobcats also murdered the Cavs last night. Bad teams beat good times sometimes. That was the case last night.
I’m expecting the Sixers to lose tonight, but wouldn’t be surprised if they won.
And obviously Jrue isn’t going to be playing 45 minutes, but I could see him getting 30+ even with Green back.
by Jordan Sams on Feb 20, 2010 10:01 AM PST up reply actions
How many games has Jrue Holiday had 30+ minutes when Iverson, Lou and Green were available.
Let alone our savior Jodie Meeks.
Cavs were on the second end of a back to back (Can I just say when one team is on a back to back and the other isn’t, it’s just truly an unfair scheduling thing in the NBA….the lakers played on thursday and don’t play again until tuesday. The NBA schedule is a mess in my opinion….)
If all four of those guards (plus Jrue) are available tonight – I’ll put Jrues line at 25 Minutes and take the under
by jemagee on Feb 20, 2010 10:03 AM PST up reply actions
How many games has Jrue Holiday had 30+ minutes when Iverson, Lou and Green were available.
Not many, but Jordan had the chance to bench him last night and didn’t, so maybe something’s changed.
by Jordan Sams on Feb 20, 2010 10:07 AM PST up reply actions
His PER as a Sixer is -81.0 and his defensive rating is 118.
by Jordan Sams on Feb 20, 2010 10:13 AM PST up reply actions
I still don’t think Lou-Will is getting enough credit this season. His defense is obviously hot and cold, but he’s been consistently balling on offense.
And how does this differ from any other season.
Lou Williams is a lite Allen Iverson – always has been – he’s a very good ‘bench’ player when you need scoring – a better option than Willie Green
That’s all he ever has been, is or will be…how much credit does a one dimensional sixth man who has a contract longer than he should really need?
Did we also remember that he’s a petulant fool on twitter which demonstrates an immaturity he should be beyond already?
by jemagee on Feb 20, 2010 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
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