<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Chris Webber's progress will undoubtedly be a determining factor in what happens during the rest of the Sixers' season. If he has more performances like Friday night's 24-point, 12-rebound outing in a 98-89 home win over the Cavaliers, the Sixers' playoff chances would get a big boost. Allen Iverson's impact goes without saying. While his importance might not be as obvious as Webber's and Iverson's, Samuel Dalembert will also have a say in the team's fortunes. The more Dalembert is on the floor, the better the Sixers do. Conversely, if his minutes are limited by foul trouble or by coach Jim O'Brien, they tend to struggle. Dalembert is the Sixers' only shot-blocker and the one player they have whose presence limits other teams' easy baskets. Running the floor and rebounding are two of his other strengths. Marc Jackson is a competent backup, but he can't affect the game the way Dalembert does. Still not convinced? Check out these numbers, which are through Friday: The Sixers are 18-13 when Dalembert plays at least 22 minutes, 10-17 when he doesn't. They are 0-6 when he logs 15 or fewer minutes, 28-24 when he plays more than 15. They are 8-5 when he scores in double figures, 20-25 when he doesn't.</div> Source
