Final:Sixers 87 - Magic 82 <font size="4">@</font> <font color="Red">Philadelphia 76ers </font> @ <font color="Blue">Orlando Magic</font> When:Monday , January 12 Where:TD Waterhouse Centre , Orlando , Florida Time:7:30PM TV:TNT Records: Sixers:17-20 Magic: 9-28 Previous Games: <u>Philadelphia 76ers</u> - January 10 , Loss 94 - 87 @ Washington - January 9 , Won 97 - 81 vs New Jersey - January 7 , Won 100 - 80 vs L.A Clippers Last 10: 6 - 4 <u>Orlando Maigc</u>: - January 9 , Won 103 - 92 vs Washington - January 7 , Loss 101 - 93 @ Boston - January 6 , Loss 114 - 107 @ Indiana Last 10: 3 - 7 Probable Starters Andrew DeClercq vs Derrick Coleman Juwan Howard vs Glen Robinson Keith Bogans vs Kenny Thomas Tracy McGrady vs Allen Iverson Tyronn Lue vs Eric Snow Injury List <u>Philadelphia </u> Willie Green Todd MacCulloch Marc Jackson <u>Orlando</u> Pat Garrity Reece Gaines Grant Hill Team Updates: <u>Philadelphia</u>:The Sixers(17-20) start their 3 games Road Trip which ends Wednesday at Dallas with a Loss at Washington falling 94 - 87 , Allen Iverson scored just 15 points on 7-of-21 shooting, failing to get to the line and committing nine turnovers. "I remember turning the ball over three or four times when they got easy layups," Iverson said. "Once you turn the ball over as much as we turned it over, it's hard to beat any team." <u>Orlando</u>:The Orlando Magic(9-28) Snapped a scary 5 games losing streak Friday winning 103 - 92 against the Wizards at Orlando , Tracy McGrady was solid all around on Friday with 35 points, 7 assists , 6 boards , 1 steal and 1 block."I told the guys before the game, 'The way we've been playing in the second half defensively, let's start the game out that way,'" McGrady said. "They responded." Keys to the Game: <u>Philadelphia:</u> - Contain Mcgrady.T-Mac loves to embarrass his oponent when he is in National TV. - Make the Easy Baskets. - Control the tempo early in the game.Orlando's previous losses began with a double digit deficit in the first quater. <u>Orlando:</u> -Start the game with solid defense.Orlando Allowed 25 points in the first half for the Wizards , when there is not good defense since the beggining it usually results in a loss after coming back late in the 4th quater. -Control the tempo during the whole game.The Sixers are a good fast break team , control Allen and the rest from running. Key Bench Players: <u>Philadelphia:</u> John Salmons 5.3 Points Per Game, 2.6 Rebounds Per Game, 1.6 Assists Per Game Samuel Dalebert 6.0 Points Per Game, 5.0 Rebounds Per Game, .2 Assists Per Game Kyle Korver 4.4 Points Per Game, 1.5 Rebounds Per Game, .4 Assists Per Game <u>Orlando:</u> Drew Gooden 13.2 Points Per Game, 7.8 Rebounds Per Game, 1.4 Assists Per Game Rod Strickland 6.3 Points Per Game, 2.2 Rebounds Per Game, 2.8 Assists Per Game Gordan Giricek 10.8 Points Per Game, 3.8 Rebounds Per Game, 2.0 Assists Per Game Key Matchup: <font size="1">Tracy Mcgrady/Allen Iverson</font> The 'X' Factor: T-Mac and Iverson.whoever does more for their team besides scoring will be the difference. TMaC_OwNz's Take: Magic by 6.The addition of Nailon will bring more scoring and if the magic start with solid defense sixers will have a hard time winning the game. <div align="center">Recap - Box Score. <font size="1">visit NBA.com for the official Preview.</font></div>
Really nice preview, I say the Magic take this by 8 as they seem to have the upper hand offensively, not sure about defense especially boards. I hope the Magic win and that Glenn doesn't get hot. Hopefully Coleman won't be much of a factor and will just play lazily like he usually does.
With last night's loss against Washington anything is possible right now for the Sixers. It's obvious that their star, Allen Iverson isn't at 100 percent. So the Sixers will most likely rely on Glenn Robinson. For the Sixers to win this game, other players need to step up, guys like Derrick Coleman and Kenny Thomas, the previous two games, they did not show any of this. Especially in last night's game against Washington, as Derrick only scored 2 points on 1/2 (50%) shooting. That is quite sad, even though he may not be an offensive powerhouse, he needs to step up, I blame last night's lost completely on him, I think Allen and Glenn did fine taking their condition in, the blame should be put on Derrick 100 percent. I don't think Allen Iverson should be put as the "X - Factor," as he is not 100% percent yet, thus he won't be able to play his complete game. Glenn Robinson will likely take on his role. Might be a close game, might not. Sixers by 3! Go Sixers!
Magic by 8. Sixers still look shaky, I need to see AI closer to 100% before I can predict a Philly win.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Sasha:</div><div class="quote_post"> I don't think Allen Iverson should be put as the "X - Factor," as he is not 100% percent yet, thus he won't be able to play his complete game. Glenn Robinson will likely take on his role. </div> Yeah I thought of that..but it could be just a quater of hustlin and all the energy he can give that will make other players (robinson , thomas) to play even better...and ofcourse you cant forget assits..
Yeah, he has been much better in that category, much better than before two years ago. Well, it's game time today, I unfortunetely will not be able to update the game, sinc I will be at work, but any volunteers?
Magic by 2. Iverson is gonna go crazy on us and Tmac will have a modest scoring night but a bunch of assists. Don't be surprised to see a triple double by his name in the game tonight.
<font color="Red"><font size="4"><div align="center">Final Score: </div></font></font> <div align="center"><font color="Red"><font size="3">Philadelphia 76ers - 87</font></font> <font color="Blue"><font size="3">Orlando Magic - 82 </font> </font> </div> The Philadelphia 76ers win a close game after taking the lead in the 3rd quater leaded by Robinson with 9 of his 19 points in that quater.The Magic led at halftime, rallied to within two points of the Sixers with 16.8 seconds left in the game, but came up short so the sixers survived a late Magic rally to take an 87-82 win at Orlando on Monday. Key Matchup: <font color="Blue">Tracy Mcgrady - 32 Pts , 3 Assists , 10 Rebounds , 2 Steals.</font> <font color="Red">Allen Iverson - 26 pts , 7 Assists , 0 Rebounds , 2 Steals.</font> Rebounds: <font color="Red">Kenny Thomas - 16 Samuel Dalembert - 11</font> <font color="Blue">Tracy Mcgrady - 10</font> Assists: <font color="Red">Allen Iverson - 7 </font> <font color="Blue">Rod Strickland - 5</font> Player of the game: <font color="Red">Samuel Dalembert - 15 pts , 11 rebounds , 3 blocks , 2 steals.</font> Who was hot: Sixers Starting 5 FG(33-75) 87 Pts. Who wasn't hot: Sixers Bench FG(0-5) 0 Pts. just what I said.Iverson did the most for his team.26 pts and 7 assists is more than enough you dont need the rebounds when samuel and kenny are getting 27 total between the 2 of them.
Nice Recap i wish the Magic was like my team 11-0. But next season will be better for us right now we just have to play for a meer playoff spot and a better record. Good Game 76ers Good Game.
