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Behind Supple Bench, Sixers Squawk Hawks

Bizarre title aside, the Sixers took care of business tonight against a streaking Hawks team that, just last week, beat the Milwaukee Bucks. And since the Bucks beat the Heat, I can safely say that by the Transitive Property of Victory, the Sixers are the best team of all time. Print it.

Because this is possibly the millionth time the Sixers have won by this formula, I'm going to completely ravage the archives of our significantly more talented Phillies brethren at The Good Phight and show you the Sixers Game Recap Template the four of us use here at Liberty Ballers. See below and here's hoping the lawyers at TGP don't sue us for copyright infringement.

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The Sixers took care of business again this evening against [OPPOSING TEAM] behind a strong showing from [NIGHT SHIFT MEMBER] and despite a poor shooting night from [NOT ANDRE IGUODALA IT'S NEVER HIS FAULT]. The Sixers were led in scoring by Louis Williams who tallied [INTEGER >/= 14] points on [INTEGER >/= 14] shots. [INSERT SOMETHING OFFENSIVE ABOUT LOUIS WILLIAMS AND/OR HIS RAP CAREER].

NBA experts are still slightly down on the Sixers after the [OPPOSING TEAM] were without [STAR PLAYER] due to a [SEASON-ENDING INJURY THAT ISN'T AFFECTING THEIR SUCCESS]. The Sixers themselves were without [PLAYER WITH HEIGHT >/= 6'8] who was replaced in the lineup by [LOW-UPSIDE FORWARD/CENTER PLAYING ABOVE TALENT LEVEL].

Turnovers were again not an issue as the Sixers managed to cough it up just [INTEGER </= 9] times while notching [INTEGER >/= 20] assists. [REFERENCE OBSCURE ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT QUOTE] The wing defense was on par as usual, holding the [OPPOSING TEAM] to [INTEGER </= 33.33333333]% from beyond the arc. Rebounding was a problem again, but thankfully the combined efforts of [SUBSTANTIALLY PAID NON SUPERSTAR] and [BUST] scooped up the bulk of the defensive boards.

Strangely, Doug Collins decided to leave Evan Turner on the bench for the bulk of the [3RD/4TH] quarter, despite carrying the team during previous stretches of the game. [INSERT QUESTION AS TO WHETHER TURNER IS IN COLLINS' DOG HOUSE]. Jrue Holiday stayed away from the free throw line like he was allergic to it, managing just [INTEGER = 0] free throws on the night. He'll need to attack the basket more if this team hopes to make it deeper into the playoffs.

For the [OPPOSING TEAM], an out-of-nowhere performance by [WORTHLESS PLAYER HAVING A CAREER GAME] kept them close until finally, Louis Williams sealed the game with an [IMPROBABLY MADE SHOT, TYPICALLY OFF ONE FOOT]. Collins was quoted afterwards as saying: "[INSERT OPTIMISTIC BUT SELF-AWARE QUOTE] and Lavoy Allen was just a beast tonight, I love what I'm seeing from him. Also, [SOMETHING ABOUT NEEDING A CLOSER]."

Hopefully, the Sixers will be able to prove the nay-sayers wrong in two days when they face off against [SLUMPING TEAM THAT WILL NOT VALIDATE OPINIONS THAT SIXERS ARE LEGITIMATE]. See you then!

[POOP JOKE]

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by Djax10 on Feb 4, 2012 8:44 PM PST reply actions  

But is it Hawesome??

I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, there will be no trade for Monta!

by dweebowitz on Feb 5, 2012 12:11 PM PST up reply actions  

The Sixers proved tonight Atlanta’s hot streak was a fluke! I knew the Hawks could not sustain this success without Al Horford and they proved it tonight. The Sixers still have not beaten anyone important. The Magic suck and the Bulls were without Luol Deng and Rip Hamilton, two critical veteran NBA players who have been there before and know how to win. The Bulls were lost without them, as any team would have been. How can anyone possibly think the Sixers are for real?

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by Justin F. on Feb 4, 2012 8:46 PM PST reply actions  

Well done

This cracked me up.

"I asked for Shaq. They gave me Shackleford."

http://whereisbenrivera.posterous.com/

by Dave Rueter on Feb 4, 2012 8:49 PM PST reply actions  

managing just [INTEGER = 0] free throws on the night

This had me burst out laughing.

by philsandthrills on Feb 4, 2012 8:52 PM PST reply actions  

rec’d…I also found it remarkable that the officials from the Heat game last night stayed in Philly to referee the Flyers game today and made it to Atlanta to call tonight’s Sixer game as well. I usually hate it when anyone complains about poor officiating because it’s cliche and there are inherent biases, but these games were flat out terrible.

by DirtyWaters on Feb 4, 2012 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

Random figures:

Jodie Meeks from 3 in first 10 games: 11-38, 29 percent. In last 13 games: 37-72, 51 percent.

This is the first time since 1984 the Sixers have not lost consecutive games 24 games into a season.

76ers have held an NBA-high 17 opponents to 90 or fewer points. That’s the most 24 games into a season since 2001 Knicks (19).

Of Sixers’ 24 games, 15 are wins by 10+ pts. Since 1985, 4 NBA teams had more wins by 10+ thru 24 games (08 BOS, 02 Spurs, 09 Cavs, 03 Mavs)

Sixers have gone eight straight games without anybody scoring 20 points. They’re 6-2 in those eight games

by PhiladelphiaEagles on Feb 4, 2012 8:57 PM PST reply actions  

thankfully the combined efforts of [SUBSTANTIALLY PAID NON SUPERSTAR] and [BUST] scooped up the bulk of the defensive boards.

I love this.

And if they do sue, I got your back :)

I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, there will be no trade for Monta!

by dweebowitz on Feb 4, 2012 9:22 PM PST reply actions  

Trade Iggy!

for Ivan Johnson!

Winging It In Motown, Over the Monster, Liberty Ballers, and Buffalo Rumblings!

by Scott Kenny on Feb 4, 2012 10:15 PM PST reply actions  

+10,000,000

"If Iguodala were a legitimate "true" 17 PPG scorer, we’d be a better team. When at least 8 of those points come off the fast break, his true offensive production is a reality: 8-11 PPG." - LeQuan Glover

by jefu on Feb 5, 2012 8:01 AM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Great template for success, Mike.

You did leave out the part about how they put the (opponent) away with a strong run in the third quarter where they held them to (integer <13) points. Then were able to hold on in the final quarter despite an over-reliance on isolation plays.

by tk76 on Feb 5, 2012 4:39 AM PST reply actions  

Hilarious.

I was literally cracking up laughing through the whole template.

by hhaidari on Feb 5, 2012 5:33 AM PST reply actions  

We play them 2nd to last game of the season. We definitely tank it if it gets them in to play Miami.

by J.P.Melle on Feb 5, 2012 7:12 AM PST up reply actions  

I actually kinda want them in another series. We can play them better than we have so far this year.

by J.P.Melle on Feb 5, 2012 10:23 AM PST up reply actions  

Mad Libs...

I didn’t know if they still have these, but we used to love them back in the pre-video game era, when I was your age. :)

Why I mention it is, this is pretty much of a Mad Lib, except BOSSier…..

I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, there will be no trade for Monta!

by dweebowitz on Feb 5, 2012 7:15 AM PST reply actions  

GOAT recap.

It ain't rock, it ain't roll, if we don't disagree

by mrprice33 on Feb 5, 2012 7:37 AM PST reply actions  

Mike, do me a favor and do this more often. Many a’smiles were cracked upon reading this.

"If Iguodala were a legitimate "true" 17 PPG scorer, we’d be a better team. When at least 8 of those points come off the fast break, his true offensive production is a reality: 8-11 PPG." - LeQuan Glover

by jefu on Feb 5, 2012 8:36 AM PST reply actions  

Poop joke

"I'm a beast ready to be unleashed." -- Paul George

LibertyBallers // @tsteidel

by Tanner Steidel on Feb 5, 2012 9:07 AM PST reply actions  

and this was delicious

rec it now please

"I'm a beast ready to be unleashed." -- Paul George

LibertyBallers // @tsteidel

by Tanner Steidel on Feb 5, 2012 9:08 AM PST reply actions  

Fantastic.

'Things are more like today than they have ever been before." Gerald R. Ford

by nyunole on Feb 5, 2012 9:40 AM PST via mobile reply actions  

ET played 3 minutes less than Jodie Meeks, too a grand sum of 23 min. He’s definitely in “The Dog House” ):

"I'd never buy my girl a watch... she's already got a clock
over the stove." - Charles Barkley

by phitePSEF on Feb 5, 2012 10:04 AM PST reply actions  

yeah, it’s only because Doug Collins hates him. No other reason.

"If Iguodala were a legitimate "true" 17 PPG scorer, we’d be a better team. When at least 8 of those points come off the fast break, his true offensive production is a reality: 8-11 PPG." - LeQuan Glover

by jefu on Feb 5, 2012 10:07 AM PST up reply actions  

this could actually be a template. ironically it’d be pretty damn accurate for most games.

ok, now re-read in Doug Collins' voice...

by J.Michael Woodson on Feb 5, 2012 10:11 AM PST reply actions  

That’s the point. :)

"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain

by soman319 on Feb 5, 2012 10:30 AM PST up reply actions  

does this mean

we are “supposed” to beat the 6th in the West Lakers tomorrow? Because that would be awesome.

by Dan Pearson on Feb 5, 2012 1:05 PM PST reply actions  

is it too late to say that was hilarious?

in Italy we are always behind… please forgive us
Arousing standing ovation for Micheal
Also, [SOMETHING ABOUT NEEDING A CLOSER].". That was the best part.

http://www.sixers4guidos.com

by Ricky - Sixers4guidos on Feb 5, 2012 2:11 PM PST reply actions  

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