Wizards @ Sixers 2/5/08

Post #101 » by **tk76** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 5:08 am

I can't ever remembering a team winning a game where they did not his more than 5 shots outside of 10 feet the entire game. 62 pts in the paint and 18 FT's means only 21/101 pts made outside of the lane.

Most teams won't let you get out and run and consistantly let you score in the paint like that- especially when you lack much low post scoring. I don't see the Sixers making that run if Caron hadn't gotten hurt- but great job staying committed to running and getting inside- and not settling for jumpers.

Q&A session with TK:

What do you call a Carney Jumper?
- A T.O.

What do you call a Sixers jumper?
- A rebound.

Why can't the Sixers hit FT's?
- 15 feet is beyond their range.

Great game RC- please prove us all wrong.

Unbelievable game by Young- we need to go to him more in the post.

dond · Post #102 » by **dond** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 8:00 am

It is happening again ...

The Sixers win and everything is about the players ...

They lose and I start hearing how they are poorly coached ...

How does a team win without being able to shoot from the field and from the freethrow line ? Defense !!!! Defense is coaching !!!!

I saw a swarming defense trigger a 4th quarter comeback. That is coaching.

I congratulate coach Cheeks and his staff on a job well done.

cx09 · Post #103 » by **cx09** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 8:35 am

tk76 wrote:Q&A session with TK:

What do you call a Carney Jumper?
- A T.O.

What do you call a Sixers jumper?
- A rebound.

Why can't the Sixers hit FT's?
- 15 feet is beyond their range.

lol. gold.

somehow i can't believe carney's good showing tonight translates into a turnaround in his season performance..

sabonis · Post #104 » by **sabonis** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 11:09 am

does anybody know why dre didn't play in the 4th?

wow444 · Post #105 » by **wow444** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 12:14 pm

The Sixer Fixer wrote:Man, that Andray Blatche sure was impressive...at picking up fouls that is....lmao

I can see why he is getting no burn. His defense was non-existent. He looked completely dis-interested.

Post #106 » by **dbodner** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 12:49 pm

dond wrote:It is happening again ...

The Sixers win and everything is about the players ...

They lose and I start hearing how they are poorly coached ...

How does a team win without being able to shoot from the field and from the freethrow line ? Defense !!!! Defense is coaching !!!!

I saw a swarming defense trigger a 4th quarter comeback. That is coaching.

I congratulate coach Cheeks and his staff on a job well done.

It's happening again...

dond is a broken record.

wow444 · Post #107 » by **wow444** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 1:02 pm

dbodner wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

It's happening again...

dond is a broken record.

Agreed, I have him on ignore. But I will give Cheeks some props if he can create a defensive mind set by linking playing time to commitment to defense.

Johnny Broad-Street · Post #108 » by **Johnny Broad-Street** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 2:24 pm

After watching this team all year, I think it boils down to this....When we play the kids and they're faced with a challenge, they step up. Sometimes they get lethargic if it's a less-than-emotional game, but if there's a challenge before them they really come through.

Mo has ALWAYS been good at getting teams to play for him. Even the jailblazers. What he lacks in X's and O's he makes up for in player buy-in. Now that will get you to being a decent team, but if this team gets more talented and wants to make a run, they'll need someone else at some point

Post #109 » by **tk76** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:41 pm

Mo has ALWAYS been good at getting teams to play for him. Even the jailblazers. What he lacks in X's and O's he makes up for in player buy-in. Now that will get you to being a decent team, but if this team gets more talented and wants to make a run, they'll need someone else at some point

I think you are probably right.

I do hope that Cheeks eventually makes his way back to being involved with the Sixers organization after he is no longer the coach. He is a quality guy and should be a lifetime Sixer. It still bothers me that Dr J is not still involved in the organization and left for Sixers south in Orlando.

ankle420breaker · Post #110 » by **ankle420breaker** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:43 pm

How does everyone else feel about Mo's bench lineup he's gone with the last couple of games having Lou, Carney, Ollie, Evans, and Smith on the floor at the same time? Despite Carney's performance last night, I'm not a big fan of having Carney, Ollie, and Evans on the floor at the same time. We've been getting killed with that lineup.

wow444 · Post #111 » by **wow444** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:47 pm

ankle420breaker wrote:How does everyone else feel about Mo's bench lineup he's gone with the last couple of games having Lou, Carney, Ollie, Evans, and Smith on the floor at the same time? Despite Carney's performance last night, I'm not a big fan of having Carney, Ollie, and Evans on the floor at the same time. We've been getting killed with that lineup.

If they can trap and bring the energy they did last night it will be OK. There isn't a whole lot of scoring there so it is risky. He should probably mix in Dala or Young in there pretty quickly.

wow444 · Post #112 » by **wow444** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:49 pm

Johnny Broad-Street wrote:
Mo has ALWAYS been good at getting teams to play for him. Even the jailblazers. What he lacks in X's and O's he makes up for in player buy-in. Now that will get you to being a decent team, but if this team gets more talented and wants to make a run, they'll need someone else at some point

agree 100%

Post #113 » by **The Guilty Party** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:50 pm

tk76 wrote:It still bothers me that Dr J is not still involved in the organization and left for Sixers south in Orlando.

The Sixers have done a great job over the years of alienating it's past star players. Wilt was pissed off at the ownership for almost 2 decades because he said he was screwed out of an ownership deal he was promised. Barkley had real issues with Katz when he left Philly for Phoenix and even though he had issues with Phoenix' ownership when he left for Houston, he came back to Phoenix. He seems to be more involved with that franchise than here even though he still owns a home up here and according to Eskin, he spends plenty of time up here.

And now you have Iverson. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out over the years. Will AI make Denver his "home franchise" or will he come back to Philly after his playing days are done?

We have had a couple of guys become involved with the Sixers after retiring. Obviously Mo is the coach now and we've had Billy Cunningham coach us to a title and stay in the area. The Mad Dog had his shot as coach of the Sixers and World B. Free is great for public relations. Hopefully Aaron comes back after this season is over.

Post #114 » by **tk76** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 3:53 pm

I don't think Mo is trying to always put his best line-up on the floor.

He has been told to get maximum minutes for the young guys, and is experimenting with different lineups to see how he can find extra minutes for guys like Carney and Young by using unconventional lineups. Even starting Young at PF seems a bit of a stretch given how much wt he needs to put on- although Young has really stepped up to the challenge.

BTW- Young competing above his wt class at PF reminds me of when Prince entered the league and people assumed he would be pushed around (or blown over by a strong breeze.) Prince really rose to the challenge of attacking seemingly stronger players, using quickness and length as advantages. Young has played a different game at PF, but seems to have that same aproach and knack for the ball.

bebopdeluxe · Post #115 » by **bebopdeluxe** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 4:19 pm

tk:

Good observations on Young (and the comparison to Prince)...while I would like to see him get a bit stronger defensively in the post, it is important to note that he is still only 19...and it is not unreasonable to expect him to get stronger in 2-3 years - when he will be the ripe old age of 22.

:rofl:

Johnny Broad-Street · Post #116 » by **Johnny Broad-Street** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 4:22 pm

It's also important to remember that with a shot blocker behind him (Sam) he's less of a liability as a strong side defender

Post #117 » by **tk76** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 4:29 pm

Johnny Broad-Street wrote:It's also important to remember that with a shot blocker behind him (Sam) he's less of a liability as a strong side defender

I can hear Sammy's voice... shot blocker, Slam dunker... Sammy Deeeeeee

Johnny Broad-Street · Post #118 » by **Johnny Broad-Street** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 4:38 pm

HA! My girlfriend and I make fun of that at least twice a day. :rofl:

dond · Post #119 » by **dond** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 5:55 pm

dbodner wrote:dond is a broken record.

Agreed !!!

Two things I absolutely believe in ....

Willie Green is not a player to just throw away and Mo Cheeks will remain as coach and prove himself when he gets a few more pieces to work with.

Some on this forum are starting to see I was right about Willie and eventually the same will happen with Mo Cheeks ... it just takes time ... something I have plenty of ... I can wait ...

darius08 · Post #120 » by **darius08** » Wed Feb 6, 2008 6:12 pm

I've really been impressed with Willie's fg%. His points per shot is still dreadful. Unless he improves it by getting to the line he will remain well below par.

You can't have a guy who's getting you rouhgly 1 point per shot.