[KokoTheMonkey]

January 7th, 2005 - 7:00 PM (Central Time)


Philadelphia 76ers (15-16) @ Minnesota Timberwolves(16-14)



Last game: Philadelphia - Win, 106-99
Last game: Minnesota - Loss, 84-102



Projected Starting Lineups:









Reserves:










Philly is on a two-game winning streak, while Minnesota is on a 4-game losing streak. However, Minnesota already destroyed Philly earlier this season in Philly, so I think Minnesota will come up with another big win. If they can't win this game, then there's even more problems in Minnesota. Iverson didn't have a good game in the last meeting, and he should be able to change that tonight. Eddie Griffin put up 27 points and 11 rebounds against Philly last time, but that was when he was playing much much better.

[FightingSioux]

They need to stick Hassel on AI from the get go.

[sheefo13]

One thing i have noticed is that hassell is about as overrated of a defender as spree is. We do not havbe good perimeter defenders except hassell and spree but they are just alright.

I think the sixers will win this one and make the wolves 16-16.

[sheefo13]

wolves win!

[KokoTheMonkey]

Hassell is an overrated defender? To me, he doesn't play enough to determine how good of defense he's playing this year.





sheefo, did you watch the game? Did Minnesota look better tonight?

[sheefo13]

actually nope, not at all. We gave up a 16 point lead to an iverson-less sixers team. That should explain it......

[Volcom]

Minny looked terrible tonight. No desire at all. You'd think after being embarresed by the Bobcats that they'd come out a bit more fired up. If Iverson was playing they wouldnt have won..

Cassell limped off at the end after scoring the first 14 of the Wolves points in the 4th Quarter.. Anyone know if its serious?

[sheefo13]

well tom haneman said he would give us an update but i didnt here any thing.... He left the game against the bobcats or suns too, i dont remember though.


WHAT ABOUT MADDOG? he hurt his thumb and he never returned. i am a little shaky....

[SilentOneX]

I saw Mad Dog getting hurt but never heard any updates on it.

[FightingSioux]

Originally posted by sheefo13!
One thing i have noticed is that hassell is about as overrated of a defender as spree is. We do not havbe good perimeter defenders except hassell and spree but they are just alright.

I think the sixers will win this one and make the wolves 16-16.

Did you watch last year playoffs? Hassel was one of the main reasons we made it to the Western Finals.

[sheefo13]

of course i watched the playoffs. He was a great defender last year, this year he is no where near he was last year defensively.

[FightingSioux]

Originally posted by sheefo13!
of course i watched the playoffs. He was a great defender last year, this year he is no where near he was last year defensively.

Thats because he is not starting. It is a lot harder to get into a rythm off the bench than it is starting the game.

Is it easier to shut someone down from the start or come in and shut someone down who has already made a few shots and has confidence?

[sheefo13]

It shouldnt matter. If he is a good defenseive stopper, he will be able to shut down the opposing player