By Dave Holcomb It’s been a busy week for Philadelphia 76ers Owner Josh Harris. Since last Thursday, Harris hired the 76ers next head coach in Brett Brown and then bought the New Jersey Devils. Brett Brown had been a longtime member of the San Antonio Spurs organization and served as an assistant coach under Gregg Popovich since 2007. He was somehow involved in all four … [Read more...] about 76ers owner hires coach, buys Devils
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Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Atlantic (part two)
By Joe Manganiello 3. New York Knicks (’11-’12 record: 36-30) Best Player: Carmelo Anthony finished two full points below his career ppg mark last season, in large part because of the strike-shortened season, a coaching change and injuries. His field goal percentage (.430) was the lowest since his second season in Denver. Carmelo was taking 18.6 shots a night this past … [Read more...] about Six Divisions in Six Weeks: Atlantic (part two)
Box Score Breakdown | Heat @ 76ers
By Kyle Soppe The Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 84-78 last night, the fewest points in a winning effort for Miami this season. The game didn't start as a defensive battle. as the Heat accounted for 36.9% of their total points in the first 12 minutes. Just another day at the off for LeBron James, who recorded 7+ rebounds and assists for the 14th time this … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Heat @ 76ers
Box Score Breakdown | Warriors @ 76ers
By Kyle Soppe On the 50th anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point night, the 76ers defeated the Warriors 105-83, scoring over 100 points for the first time in 20 games. Dick Bavetta reffed this game, and his was a 22 year old college student when Wilt went for 100. To put that in perspective, the mother of the games leading scorer (Lou Williams) was yet to be born … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | Warriors @ 76ers
Box Score Breakdown | 76ers @ Pistons
By Kyle Soppe After a disappointing All Star Break, we are back in business with daily box score breakdowns. As always, any requests are welcome, as I will schedule the breakdowns based on your input, so don't be shy! Last night, we saw the 76ers dismantle the Pistons at Detroit, symbolic of how Philadelphia started the first half of the season. The visitors won six games … [Read more...] about Box Score Breakdown | 76ers @ Pistons