<div align="center"> <font color="blue">Philadelphia 76ers(3-0)</font> at <font color="red">Toronto Raptors(1-2)</font> Air Canada Center, Toronto, Canada Wednesday, Nov. 8rd 7:00pm E.T. SCORE, NBALP @ </div> <font size="2">The Sixers are hot coming into this game, while the Raptors are coming off a tough loss against the Spurs.</font> [div=50%] <font size="3"><div align="center"><font color="red">Toronto Raptors</font></div></font> <div align="center"> </div> [imgl]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/tj_ford.jpg[/imgl]<font color="red">PG – TJ Ford</font> 15.7ppg, 3.3rpg, 7.7apg Ford has the tough task tonight of containing Iverson. He is definately quick enough to gaurd AI, but can he stop the man from scoring? If Ford can keep Iverson working tonight, then the Raptors have a good chance of winning. [imgl]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/anthony_parker.jpg[/imgl]<font color="red">SG – Anthony Parker</font> 14.7ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.7apg The Euroleague MVP has shown promise for this Raptors team. He can play solid D, he makes smart decisions and he doesnt force the offense at all. Look for Parker to have a solid game tonight, but he'll have his troubles with guys like Iguodala on his tail. [imgl]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/morris_peterson.jpg[/imgl]<font color="red">SF – Morris Peterson</font> 13.3ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.7apg If Mo'pete wants to make the all-star team, he'll have to start working his butt off. The matchups are kind of mixed up for tonights game so it's a question mark on who he'll be gaurding. Regardless of if he gets Iguodala or Ollie, Morris Peterson will have to start contributing more. [imgl]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/rasho_nesterovic.jpg[/imgl]<font color="red">C – Rasho Nesterovic</font> 5.3ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.0apg Rasho is a key part of the defense. He'll have to work well with Bosh on switches against the likes of Webber and Dalambert. Rasho will have a tough time in the paint against Dalambert. If the Raptors want to win this game Rasho will have to be strong and box Dalambert out for the rebounds. [imgl]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/chris_bosh.jpg[/imgl]<font color="red">PF – Chris Bosh</font> 19.7ppg, 12.3rpg, 0.7apg Bosh is coming off two monstorous games. He's been an absolute beast on the boards while still managing to score. Bosh has the undeniable advantage against the slow and aging Webber. Bosh needs to keep fighting on the boards while being aggressive on the offensive end. <font color="red">Interior D</font>: The Raptors gave up too many easy baskets for Parker against the Spurs. If they want to succeed they will need to tighten up inside and prevent both AI's from driving in for easy baskets. <font color="red">Rebound</font>: The Raptors finally have players that can actually rebound. With Bosh coming off monstorous rebounding games, they'll need to take advantage of it. They've shown that if they rebound alot after misses that they can build a good lead. [/div] <font size="3"><div align="center"><font color="blue">Philadelphia 76ers</font></div></font> <div align="center"> </div> [imgl]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/kevin_ollie.jpg[/imgl]<font color="blue">PG – Kevin Ollie</font> 4.7ppg, 2.7rpg, 4.0apg Though he might not be the best point gaurd in the league, he's all the Sixers have. He's the best option right now for the Sixers at the point. Ollie will have to use his veteran knowledge to run the offense in a simply manner. [imgl]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/allen_iverson.jpg[/imgl]<font color="blue">SG – Allen Iverson</font> 34.0ppg, 3.7rpg, 9.7apg Another year, and you'd think he'd slow down. At the age of 31 Iverson is getting better if anything. With the talk of Iverson playing more of an assisting role he has shown that he can do that AND still be a lethal scoring option. [imgl]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/andre_iguodala.jpg[/imgl]<font color="blue">SF - Andre Iguodala</font> 15.3ppg, 5.0rpg, 4.0apg Iguodala has shown the NBA that he wants to be more aggressive. In his first 3 games Iggy has shown that he can be a reliable 2nd/3rd option on the team. Iguodala will have to step up again and be aggressive on Parker tonight. [imgl]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/samuel_dalembert.jpg[/imgl]<font color="blue">C – Samuel Dalembert </font> 8.3ppg, 7.7rpg, 0.3apg Dalambert has been playing solid ball, with the same stats as last year. But we all know Dalambert has the potential to do so much more. Dalambert will be matched up against Nesterovic tonight and he will need to box out the big man and fight for the boards. [imgl]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/chris_webber.jpg[/imgl]<font color="blue">PF – Chris Webber</font> 9.7ppg, 10.3rpg, 2.7apg Another year in his belt and another year wiser. Webber has shown this year that he doesn't need to score to contribute to his team. He knows that for his team to succeed he'll have to give guys like Iguodala more touches. <font color="blue">Get Iggy Involved</font>: If Iguodala really wants to break out this season, he'll have to be aggressive and score. The Sixers need to get the ball to Iggy when hes open, and he'll need to be aggressive and constantly attack the Raptors interior D. <font color="blue">Transition D</font>: If the Raptors get running early they could start a big lead. The Sixers need to run back, hard on D to keep up with the Raptors running crew. If they keep turnovers to a minimum and keep up with the Raptors on the fast break, the Sixers will prevail. <div align="center"> I predict a Sixers win. I think the Raptors will give them a tough time, but the Sixers will come out winning in the end. 106-100.</div>
Dunno what happened. When I clicked Preview Post it showed it normally with it divided nicely but now its off.
<div class="quote_poster">Swish15 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Uh oh, this is the Iggy Bowl. The battle of your two favorite teams. </div> LMFAO! Yeah man. I really don't know who to cheer for. Good thing is, I'm happy with whoever wins.
Great preview Iggy!!! As for the game, well let's see if the Sixers can get back on track. The Raptors aren't the best team in the NBA, but they certainly aren't pushovers. I hope that after our loss against Indy today (down 68-86 with 5 minutes left of the 4th, I predict a loss), the players will go out there to try to prove who they really are. We find out if the first 3 games were really a fluke or not........
This one with the Pacers is pretty much wrapped up... I had a bad feeling coming into that game, but with this one against the Raps, I really predict a win. Toronto won`t come easy, but I think we can still pullout the win. 4-1 will still be nice.
Great preview Iggy. Kind of better than mines. Is there a schedule for who makes Game Thread, or can anyone make them, because I would love to help out Sixers.
Didnt igoudala have a huge game against the raptors last year where he hit like 6 3's? hopefully he can replicate that. iverson always has nice games against the raptors too. I would really like to see webber re-estabolish himself as a post scorer this game and get some boards. sammy needs a little confidence builder type game too. i really dont see the sixers losing, but after a game like last night, its really hard to say.
<div class="quote_poster">Umair15 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">because I would love to help out Sixers.</div> Can you grab a rebound?
I thought that we'd lose one against the Pacers or the Raps.Sixers lost yesterday so I hope this one is a win today.Iguodala should have a huge game for him as always against the Raptors
I predict a win, AI will do his thing of course; hopefully Chris can have a good game. He is really the X factor in this game. Dre should have a nice night, he usually plays very good against the Raptors. 76ers win 100-88
<div class="quote_poster">Fever Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Can you grab a rebound?</div> I can snag that son of a .... No but seriously, can I make game threads?
The Official Game Making Thread is stickied in the Sixers forum. Just pick a game and say you're gonna do it, then GameFace (BKS) will mark you down for it.
alright 4th quarter. iverson time. they need to start playing some defense and not let fricken joey graham get anything else
wtf another typical sixers season... im pissed cuz thiis is what they did last season, win a few lose a few. i am so pissed, wat a waste of a 3-0 record that meant notin
