Strange thing: LeBron James being guarded less
As Brian Windhorst reported yesterday, the 76ers have committed to a gameplan of denying Dwyane and send multiple defenders his way when he does catch. Wade is widely considered to be the best pure...
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The Sixers, or, basketball in a vacuum
[Editor's note: We're excited to have the very talented Danny Nowell (you may know him from Magic Basketball) writing at HoopSpeak this season. He'll be contributing a couple times a week, please give...
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No superstar required?
The Atlanta Hawks played seven games in nine days to open the season. Dick Bavetta’s hips are slowly turning to powder. League-wide shooting percentages scuttle along the floor of respectability. All...
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Andre The Giant
Image by @AnthonyBain A meditation on Philly’s most overpaid/underrated/surly/selfish/inscrutable/cowardly/polarizing athlete. Ever. For 8 years, Philadelphia fans have been trying to form a...
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NBA Playoffs: Game 2 adjustments
Some adjustments to look for heading into Monday night’s games: Chicago Bulls (1-0) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) Obviously Derek Rose’s injury is devastating. From this point forward, the Bulls must be...
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Philadelphia vs. Boston: Adjustments for Game 2
In a series that pits two of the best defensive teams in the league against one another, the biggest tactical adjustments in Game 1 came out of a need to create offense. The Celtics in particular...
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Evan Turner holding the 76ers back
All it will take for Philly to win tonight is a cordial introduction from head coach Doug Collins. “The Bench, meet Evan Turner. Evan, meet The Bench.” In a series that has been a fun chess match...
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Kanterbury Tales: The story of Andre Iguodala
The Canterbury Tales were beautifully woven short stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 1300s. They are narratives designed to discuss religion, philosophy and various topics. The...
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The Allen Iverson paradox: Right moment, wrong time
Some strange force is taking hold of my fingers and typing words about Allen Iverson. Please send help. I wrote about him last week, and your comments were insightful as per usual. There were a few...
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