<div align="center"> @ <font color="red">Chicago Bulls</font>(32-33)<font color="DarkRed">Philadelphia 76ers</font>(32-33) <font color="blue">Place:Wachovia Center</font> <font color="blue">Time:7:00 PM est</font> <font color="blue">TV:Local, CSN NBA TV</font></div> <div align="center">Last Meeting:76ers 78, Bulls 110 </div> <div align="center"><font color="darkred">76ers</div></font> <div align="center"> Probable Starters <font size="1">(PG Allen Iverson, SG Andre Iguodala, SF Kyle Korver, PF Chris Webber, C Samuel Dalembert)</font></div> <div align="center">_________________________________________</div> <div align="center"><font color="red">Bulls</div></font> <div align="center">Probable Satrters <font size="1">(PG Chris Duhon, SG Kirk Hinrich, SF Andres Nocioni, PF Antonio Davis, C Othella Harrington)</font></div> <font color="DarkRed">Philadelphia 76ers</font> <u>Keys to the Game</u> <ul><font color="Red">Contain Gordon off the bench</font> The last time we played the Bulls, Gordon scorched us coming off the bench. That game in which we lost in a blowout, Gordon had 31 points which is way to much for a rookie to score period never the less off the bench! We have been playing solid defense as of late hopefully we can continue against the Bulls and Gordon because he was who beat us last time.[/list] <ul><font color="Red">Play active inside</font> It's key for us to score and attack the rim inside the paint. Alongside with that it's important for us to play well inside defensively to. Last game the Bulls played against the Hornets they only managed to score 10 points in the paint and they gave up 44. This says we have to play strong defense inside and out as well, to hold the Bulls from outscoring us. With that being said it's also important for are big men to play strong inside because again the Bulls gave up 44 points in the paint to a team that has one of the worst records in the league. That means are slashers and are guys who like to play inside should have good games.[/list] <ul><font color="Red">Run the break</font> The Bulls don't seem to be a running team, though they only gave up five fast break points to the Hornets, they only scored 7 themselves. That means we should play with energy and look to run the break as much as possible giant the Bulls. We did a solid job in getting break points (21) against Cleveland and at the same time we held them to zero so I expect us to look to run all night.[/list] <div align="center"><u>Key Players</u></div> <div align="center"></div> <font color="red"><div align="center">Ben Gordon Projected Game Stats: 19 points 4rebounds 4 assists Andre Iguodala Projected Game Stats: 14 points 7 rebounds 5 assists 2 steals 1 block</div></font> My Prediction: Like I have said before, every game is vital. We are closing in on another teams and we've gotten some impressive wins the last couple of games. Against this Bulls team we should fare fine. They have lost four games in a row, including a loss to one of the leagues worst teams the New Orleans Hornets last night. We are playing at home and I expect us to play well. The Bulls are running into injury problems and even recently problems with Eddy Curry who was benched against the Hornets last night. Note that he may have just been benched for last nights game, I assume most likely he'll start tonight I just kept last nights starting lineup instead. The Sixers will probably get off to their usual fast start, and then begin to slow down in the second half. But, if we keep the tempo throughout 4 quarters then I think we can win this game by double digits
Curry has a hamstring injury and is a game time decision for tonight game. But in last nights game aginst the Hornets it said he did not play because it was a coach's decision which usually means the player was benched with no minutes. My fault.
The Sixers, 14-3 at home against the East this season, have won 10 of the last 13 meetings with the Bulls, including five straight at the Wachovia Center. ^Let's hope it continues
Defense is the key, and I think both teams know that. That' is why I predict that both teams will play good defense and neither team will score over 90 points. This is going to be a competitive game throughout, and in the closing minutes the scoring will just get harder and every single point will be of much value. Player Of The Game: Allen Iverson 28 Points, 8 Assists, 4 Rebounds, 3 Steals, 6 Turnovers
Man, after losing to the Hornets last night, i never thought we'd beat you guys tonight. I also didnt know Iverson was playing with half a thumb, pretty gutsy. Hinrich and Harrington (of all people) came through for us tonight. We should have Curry and Deng back within the week, so hopefully we will pull our finger out then.
Bad game. Let's just move on... (I hate to say this, but Iverson looks a little shaky with his handle. I seriously think that left thumb is really bothering him (11 turnovers), but he is too stubborn to admit it. He has too much pride which not always a good thing. As for the game in entirety the team just played a bad game, Sammy did his thing however. Also let's just hope Webber gets better soon. He's already list day-to-day and that is not a good thing at all. I think that we are starting to see why the Kings did this trade.)
