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Philadelphia 76ers Back to Work Against Detroit Pistons
February 28th, 2012 at 10:44 PM
***PHOTO1*** 2/28/12 - In tonight's game the 76ers got back to work after the All-Star break. Philly's representatives, Iggy & Turner, were impressive this past weekend in Orlando but as a team the Sixers have been struggling a bit. The absence of Spencer Hawes has really taken its toll, most recently...
Philadelphia 76ers Lose Fourth Straight Game to Memphis Grizzlies
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:08 PM
***PHOTO1*** 1/21/12 - The Sixers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies for their fourth loss in a row. With Spencer Hawes still out, and Elton Brand set to miss the next two games, the undersized Philly lineup was even more shorthanded. Rarely used F Andres Nocioni was inserted into the starting lineup, and...
Philadelphia 76ers Start Off Road Trip with Win Against Minnesota Timberwolves
February 20th, 2012 at 12:16 AM
***PHOTO1*** 2/19/12 - Following Friday night's tough loss to the Mavericks the Sixers looked to rebound tonight and start off their 4 game road trip on a good note. They traveled all the way to the Target Center to take on the rejuvenated franchise of the Minnesota Timberwolves. They have an...
Philadelphia 76ers Lose to Dallas Mavericks at Home
February 18th, 2012 at 12:13 AM
***PHOTO1*** 2/17/12 - After going 2-1 on their quick 3 game road trip, the Sixers returned home Friday night to take on the defending World Champion Dallas Mavericks. This is just a brief stop at home before they take back to the road for the next four, but a win tonight...
Philadelphia 76ers Fall to Orlando Magic in Last Game of Road Trip
February 15th, 2012 at 10:21 PM
***PHOTO1*** 1/15/12 - With a win tonight the Sixers would sweep their three-game road trip. However that would first require defeating Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic. In the teams' last meeting back in January, the Sixers played incredibly on defense and propelled them to a victory 74-69. Orlando was missing guards...
Game #28 Hit the Road: Philadelphia 76ers (18-9) Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (10-15)
February 11th, 2012 at 10:30 PM
***PHOTO1*** 2/11/12 - In tonight's game the Sixers were looking to rebound off of two straight home losses. And they would have the opportunity to do so on the road. Their three-game road trip began tonight in Cleveland at the Quicken Loans Arena against an inferior opponent in the Cavaliers. At...
Game #27 Lob City: Philadelphia 76ers (18-8) Vs. Los Angeles Clippers (15-8)
February 10th, 2012 at 11:13 PM
***PHOTO1*** 2/10/12 - Entering tonight's game the Sixers had gone 4-2 in their last 6 and were entering the final game of their highly analyzed 'Death Row' seven game stretch. They have competed and achieved against some of the league's top teams, a stretch so successful that it may have been the...
Game #26: Philadelphia 76ers (18-7) Vs. San Antonio Spurs (17-9)
February 8th, 2012 at 10:08 PM
***PHOTO1*** 2/8/12 - Coming off Monday night's victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia stands at 4-1 through their validating, tough seven game stretch against some of the league's top teams. After facing the Magic, Bulls, Heat, Hawks and Lakers, only two games remain in the team's two week sprint. And...
Game #23 Miami in Our House: Philadelphia 76ers (16-6) Vs. Miami Heat (16-6)
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:58 PM
***PHOTO1*** 2/3/12 - Tonight's game was another opportunity for the Sixers to show that they are a legitimate contender in the East. In the third game of their tough seven game stretch, the Sixers hosted the Miami Heat at the Wells Fargo Center. The Heat have won the last 8 regular season...
Game #22 D.Rose and Co: Philadelphia 76ers (15-6) Vs. Chicago Bulls (18-5)
February 1st, 2012 at 10:11 PM
***PHOTO1*** 2/1/12 - In game #2 of the their tough seven game stretch, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the league leading Chicago Bulls. The Bulls currently have the best record in the NBA at (18-5) and are leading the Central Division. Tonight's matchup pits the league's #1 defense against the #2 defense....
Game #21 the True Test Begins: Philadelphia 76ers (14-6) Vs. Orlando Magic (12-8)
January 30th, 2012 at 11:24 PM
***PHOTO1*** 1/30/12 - Tonight's game kicked off a 7-game stretch that may prove to be the Sixers' toughest of the season. Over the next seven games they are facing seven opponents that will most likely all be playoff teams. The stretch includes 3 straight homes games against the Magic, Bulls, and...
Philadelphia 76ers (12-6) Beat Charlotte Bobcats (3-16) After Tough Loss to New Jersey Nets
January 27th, 2012 at 10:38 PM
***PHOTO1*** 1/27/12 - Tonight the Sixers were looking to rebound from their tough overtime loss against the New Jersey Nets. They lost that game, primarily due to the excellence of Deron Williams, but also because they were very shorthanded in the front-court. The injuries started to take their toll on Wednesday...
Philadelphia 76ers (12-5) Lose to New Jersey Nets (5-13) in Overtime
January 25th, 2012 at 11:00 PM
***PHOTO1*** 1/25/12 - In tonight's game the streaking Sixers looked to continue to their home stand with a win against the lowly New Jersey Nets. The Sixers were 8-1 at home so far this season and had won 11 of their last 15. They have been playing really well at home...
Philadelphia 76ers (11-4) Fall to Miami Heat (10-4)
January 21st, 2012 at 10:52 PM
***PHOTO1*** 1/21/12 - In tonight's game the Sixers were going up against last season's playoff matchup, the dreaded Miami Heat. The Sixers were coming off a big win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Their big third quarter, where they only allowed the Hawks to score 10 points, gave them the...
Philadelphia 76ers (10-4) Win Against Atlanta Hawks (11-4) and Bounce Back from First Home Loss
January 20th, 2012 at 10:11 PM
***PHOTO1*** 1/20/12 - In tonight's game the Sixers were looking to rebound from their first home loss of the season Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets. After coming back in the fourth quarter and taking the game into overtime, the Sixers weren't able to complete the comeback. The game was lost...
Game #13 MLK Day: Philadelphia 76ers (9-3) Vs. Milwaukee Bucks (4-7)
January 16th, 2012 at 5:38 PM
***PHOTO1*** 1/16/12 - The Sixers were back in action today for their annual Martin Luther King day matinee game. The early game drew a large crowd to the Wells Fargo Center to see the 1st place Sixers take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Sixers were going for their sixth straight home win to keep...
Game #12 Back to Back with the Wiz : Philadelphia 76ers (8-3) Vs. Washington Wizards (1-10)
January 14th, 2012 at 11:13 PM
***PHOTO1*** 1/14/12 - Tonight the Sixers played the second game of their home & home with the Washington Wizards. Last night the Sixers blew out them out in South Philly and tonight were looking to finish them off on their home court, the Verizon Center. In order to do so it...
Game #11: Philadelphia 76ers (7-3) Vs. Washington Wizards (1-9)
January 13th, 2012 at 10:34 PM
***PHOTO1*** 1/13/12 - Tonight's game was an opportunity for the Sixers to rebound off their tough loss to the New York Knicks. This opportunity came against the lowly Washington Wizards who are currently ranked last in the league in record, points per game, and field goal percentage. Tonight's game in South...
Game #10: Philadelphia 76ers (7-2) Vs. New York Knicks (5-4)
January 11th, 2012 at 11:05 PM
***PHOTO1*** 1/11/12 - Tonight's game featured an Atlantic Division showdown between the 1st place Philadelphia 76ers and the 2nd place New York Knicks. This was the first meeting of the season between the rival franchises, and for the Sixers it was their first real test against a legitimate Eastern Conference opponent....
Game #9: Philadelphia 76ers (6-2) Vs. Sacramento Kings (3-6)
January 10th, 2012 at 11:57 PM
***PHOTO1*** 1/10/12 - Tonight's game featured the 1st place 76ers against the Sacramento Kings. It is the first of a 5-game road trip for the Kings who are off to a shaky start this season. Last week they fired Coach Paul Westphal and hired Keith Smart, who last season coached the Golden State...