76ers News

Sixers' 1-5 road trip ends with consolation game against Spurs
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January 5
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"The 76ers' Andre Miller had not committed a turnover in the entire game until just 15 seconds remained.The Spurs' Tony Parker had produced one field goal in the second half until 0.9 of a second were left.The intersection of those two details created one final maddening moment for the Sixers in Saturday's 108-106 loss in San Antonio. In what Sixers president/general manager Ed Stefanski has referred to as a results-oriented NBA, his team completed a six-game trek with one more notch on the wrong side of the win-loss column.The Sixers finished 1-5, their only victory coming New Year's Eve against the injury-ravaged Los Angeles Clippers. And they had to squeak that one out.Is battling back ..."
Dallas Mavericks find shooting touch late, rally past 76ers
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January 5
Dallas Morning News
 
"For most of Friday night, the Mavericks couldn't have hit the backboard with a handful of rice. Their big three of Dirk Nowitzki, Josh Howard and Jason Terry was a combined 14-of-46 through three quarters, and they needed a hot spell in the third period to reach that sub-level. Terry couldn't help hearing one of the fans in the expensive seats when he was on the bench. "I heard one fan say, 'Jet, what are you doing? We're waiting on you,' " Terry said. Sometimes, good things come to those who wait, and the Mavericks made sure of it in a blistering fourth quarter, running down the Philadelphia 76ers for a 96-86 victory at American Airlines Center. The Mavericks won for the sixth time in ..."
Parker beats buzzer to knock off Sixers
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January 4
Camden Courier-Post
 
"Tony Parker hit a high-arching 15-footer at the buzzer as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sixers 108-106 Saturday night after blowing an early 21-point lead. Parker finished with 15 points and 10 assists to help the Spurs win for the seventh time in eight games and rebound from a 100-98 loss Tuesday night to Milwaukee. Tim Duncan led San Antonio with 26 points on 11-of-15 shooting. Andre Miller led Philadelphia with 28 points on 12-of-14 shooting. Andre Iguodala added 25 on 10-of-15 shooting as both teams shot more than 50 percent. Miller scored 16 points in the third quarter. His free throw with less than a minute remaining gave Philadelphia its first lead, 79-78. Hawks 103, Rockets 100 ..."
Road trip just isn't going as planned
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January 4
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"The 76ers set a goal to win three games on their five-game Western swing that was to end last night against the San Antonio Spurs. Of course, head coach Tony DiLeo said they intended to win every game, but point guard Andre Miller said three games, and power forward Thaddeus Young said a "winning record."Considering four of the five opponents had won more games than they lost - something the Sixers cannot claim - intending to defeat three, on their home courts, was about three more than most Philadelphians believed."These are the toughest parts of the schedule," Miller said. "Going on a West Coast trip with this many games . . . our goal was three or better."Added Miller: "I like being on ..."
Sixers roar back but fall to Spurs at buzzer
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January 4
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"His tie loosened, his hand gripping the final statistics, Tony DiLeo walked into the visiting coaches' locker room. Just before the door closed behind him, you could see a slight shake of the head, you could hear a stifled sigh of disappointment, as if DiLeo had finally accepted this as another 76ers loss. Not 10 minutes earlier, San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker had scrambled after a Manu Ginobili missed three-pointer and corralled the basketball along the right baseline. Turning to face the rim en route, Parker lofted an 18-footer that went halfway to the ceiling of the AT"
Parker sinks Sixers with buzzer-beater
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January 4
San Antonio Express-News
 
"The Spurs had surrendered a 21-point lead, had cooled off from a record-setting pace from the 3-point line, had seemingly forgotten how to play defense. They were playing the second night of a back-to-back against perhaps the league's most athletic team, their legs were fading fast, and they were in danger of blowing a game at the AT"
Sixers come close again, but fall to Mavericks
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January 3
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"Maybe Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle was right when he said the 76ers might be closer to being on the track they're seeking than the record might indicate.The record now includes a 96-86 loss to the Mavs, five losses in their last six games and a 1-4 record on the six-game trek that concludes tonight in San Antonio.The record now includes one more game in which they came close.It would be a stretch to say this was one the Sixers should have won, but it was certainly one in which they had a legitimate chance.This was a 78-78 tie with 5 minutes, 57 seconds left. As they go along, maybe they will be able to stave off late surges by opponents. Maybe they will have answers they don't have ..."
Dirk's big finish dooms Sixers
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January 3
Camden Courier-Post
 
"Dirk Nowitzki had a big fourth quarter and scored 31 points, Jason Terry added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from another deficit for a 96-86 victory over the slumping Sixers Friday night. Erick Dampier contributed 10 points and 14 rebounds for the Mavericks, who've won six of seven and were playing their first game since rallying from a 29-point second-half deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Dec. 30, the greatest comeback in franchise history. Andre Iguodala scored 22 points, Andre Miller had 17 points and a season-high 11 rebounds, and Louis Williams added 17 points to lead the 76ers. With the game tied at 78, Terry hit a 17-footer to put Dallas ahead for good. Nowitzki ..."
Win sends 76ers to Texas with hope
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January 2
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"It was a win.At this point for the 76ers, that is all that matters.On Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Sixers won their first game in five tries, 100-92. Afterward, the Sixers conceded that a win had been necessary - for morale, for future possibilities, for making this road trip, maybe, a success."This was a must win," Iguodala said, "especially for morale as we go into Dallas."He added: "We were a little bit more confident. We knew we were going to win the game, and we did the things to win.""We made a step in the right direction," said Tony DiLeo, who is 4-4 since replacing Maurice Cheeks as head coach.Whether an eked-out victory over the shorthanded and struggling ..."
Sixers will try to build on victory over Clippers
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January 2
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"Get excited. The 76ers spent New Year's Eve ending their four-game losing streak and winning for the first time on the fourth leg of their six-game trip.Don't get excited. They beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 100-92, taking full advantage of the Clippers' missing Chris Kaman, Zach Randolph an