Sixers 103, Suns 83: Post-Game Thread

by Tanner Steidel on Dec 28, 2011 8:19 PM PST in Philadelphia 76ers Game Threads

Tally the first victory of the year in the ol' win column, gents. The Sixers used a 19-0 run to start the second half en route to a 20 point win in Phoenix against the Suns.

Nikola Vucevic made his debut, Andre Iguodala was all over the place, and Thaddeus Young was hitting just about everything around the basket.

Recap coming soon. In the meantime, celebrate the first win of the season.

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by KJ Brophy on Dec 28, 2011 8:19 PM PST reply actions

You got it wrong KJ. Wasn't Natalie for wins?

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by soman319 on Dec 28, 2011 8:21 PM PST up reply actions

I'd honestly like some diversity to the post game centerfold

Like a Paula Patton or Zoe Saldana. Or even some random barely legal Japanese chick.

I’m just spitballin’ here. I’m tired, and Mila’s never done it for me.

by phillyhoosfan on Dec 28, 2011 8:30 PM PST up reply actions

It was Natalie or Mila. Does it matter anyway as long as it is a hot chick?

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by KJ Brophy on Dec 28, 2011 8:39 PM PST up reply actions

You make a good point!

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by soman319 on Dec 28, 2011 8:59 PM PST up reply actions

Kinda hard to believe Sixers were only favored by 1.

by phillyhoosfan on Dec 28, 2011 8:20 PM PST reply actions

Sixers getting some Love over on NBATV

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by Realtalk32 on Dec 28, 2011 8:25 PM PST reply actions

I love that Doug said that he was about to shoot himself seeing jrue laying on the floor when he hit his knee

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by xEgan on Dec 28, 2011 8:36 PM PST reply actions

Man, how deep in the doghouse is Mo Speights? I understand that once the game got out of hand Collins wanted to get Vucevic as much PT as possible at C, but putting him behind Craig Brackins on the garbage time PF depth chart? That’s just cold.

I think we saw in tonight’s game the kind of potential these Sixers have, as a young team with a lot of depth and energy that can run with anyone when they play defense and don’t turn the ball over. They’re not going to be a threat to the Chicagos and Miamis of the world come playoff time, but I could see them taking the #4 seed in the east. If one of the duo of Holiday/Turner takes “the leap” toward true stardom, I think there’s every reason to view a season like that as a major step forward.

by Xeynon on Dec 28, 2011 8:43 PM PST reply actions

I wish Mo Speights could have been moved for some kind of NBA D League prospect. Sigh.

by PhillyWarrior on Dec 28, 2011 9:08 PM PST up reply actions

wow!

that was one the ugliest games I’ve ever seen the suns play

congrats on the W

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by 2NASHTY on Dec 28, 2011 8:47 PM PST reply actions

Appreciate the sportsmanship, good friend.

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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Dec 28, 2011 9:02 PM PST up reply actions

thanks, back at ya…I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if Philly makes a lot of noise this year. you guys are very underrated

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by 2NASHTY on Dec 28, 2011 9:30 PM PST up reply actions

Spencer Hawesome

Through 2 games, he is really showing improvement and consistency.
19 points, 56% shooting, 25 rebounds, 12 assists, 3 blocks, 4 steals, 5 turnovers in 65 minutes.

I’m not saying he’s the starting center of the future, but he is really getting it done. Also, Sixers leading the Atlantic division in point differential (lol). Color me an optimist.

by PhillyWarrior on Dec 28, 2011 8:58 PM PST reply actions

His defense in the first game was still pretty terrible.

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by soman319 on Dec 28, 2011 9:00 PM PST up reply actions

Spencer is definitely gonna struggle against athletic players like LaMarcus Aldridge. Luckily, most teams don’t have guys like that.

by PhillyWarrior on Dec 28, 2011 9:07 PM PST up reply actions

woo slow white centers.

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by xEgan on Dec 28, 2011 9:13 PM PST up reply actions

Only the good, championship-contending teams have players like that :)

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by soman319 on Dec 28, 2011 9:15 PM PST up reply actions

I think Hawes can be a borderline top 10 center in the NBA. He’s not going to ever be a star, but he could be a Brad Miller/Vlade Divac/Roy Hibbert type. He’s played well so far, but I’d like to see him be a little more assertive on the offensive end and set up on the low block more. Right now he’s either in the high post, out beyond the 3 point line, or directly underneath the basket. It’s great that he’s an excellent passer and can shoot a 15 foot jumpshot, but when you’re 7’1" you should be posting up at least half the time on offense.

As for the future, whether we keep him beyond this year depends entirely on how much it’ll cost. At the $4 million/year cap number he has now he’s a good bargain, and I might even pay him as much as 7 or 8 million if he continues to work hard and improve, but some dumb team out there is going to be willing to pay him more than that, at which point I’d bow out of the bidding.

by Xeynon on Dec 28, 2011 9:20 PM PST up reply actions