The Sixers lost to the Hornets 93-72 last night. Samuel Dalembert had a double-double in the losing effort. I emphasize losing effort. After the first quarter, it looked like the Sixers just coasted through the rest of the game.
The 76ers top draft pick, Thaddeus Young, saw his first action of the year in the blowout win. He had 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals in 11+ minutes.
Sixers other top pick Jason Smith has logged good minutes all season and he continued his good play off the bench yesterday. He had 10 points, 3 boards, 3 steals, and 1 block in 20+ minutes last night.
The 76ers are back in action Friday night when they host the Toronto Raptors at the Wachovia Center.
Another 76ers' season opener, another defeat. They definitely played like the 76ers we've come to know and love. They fell behind by more than 20 points and brought them back to within 1, but the Sammy Dalembert fouled Bargnani on a made three pointer. The Sixers finally lost 106-97. They really need to find away to have some perimeter defense or they are going to be destroyed by team that can hit jump shots.
Jason Smith and Rodney Carney played well off the bench for the young Sixers. The Sixers first pick of last year's draft, Thaddeus Young, saw absolutely no playing time.
It looks as a sign of things to come. 1 down, 81 to go to a top 3 overall pick and free agency!
In other news, the Sixers did not reach a deal with Andre Iguodala and they are now unable to negotiate with him until July 1st.
Also, if you didn't notice, Steve Mix is no longer doing 76ers games along side Marc Zumoff, but instead we have Bob Salmi. The jury is still out on him.
Iguodala and the Sixers are talking. The Sixers have an October 31st deadline to sign Iguodala to a contract extension or they cannot resume talks until July 1st.
Sixers and Iguodala talking [Philly.com]
Other Sixers news - Dalembert is not likely to be ready for the October 31st season opener. Fuck you Canada, fuck you!
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