Balanced Scoring, Strong Defense Help Sixers Force Game 7
76ers, BREAKING NEWS, News Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
Philadelphia’s basketball season isn’t done yet. After suffering a blowout in Game 5, the Sixers put on a strong defensive effort at home in Game 6 to earn an 82-75 victory to force a decisive Game 7.
The recipe for victory for the Sixers in this series consists of two components: great defense, and balanced scoring. Both of those elements have been present in each of their victories in the series, and it was present on Wednesday night.
It all starts on the defensive end for the Sixers, and they did a great job frustrating the Boston offense. For the first time in this series, Doug Collins’ group found a way to shutdown Rajon Rondo. The Celtic point guard shot just 4-14 from the floor, and took just one trip to the free throw line. It was easily his worst game of the series, and with their floor general ineffective, Boston players not named Garnett or Pierce couldn’t make an impact.
Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce recorded double-doubles, scoring 20 and 24 points respectively, but they were the only Celtics to score in double figures. Boston’s bench contributed only five points for the entire game, all coming from Mickael Peitrus. Brandon Bass, the hero from Game 5, scored just eight points and shot a miserable 2-12 from the floor.
On the offensive end of the court, the Sixers hit the Celtics with a balanced attack with six players scoring 10 or more points. Point guard Jrue Holiday led the charge with 20 points, shooting 7-15, hit all six of his free throws, and dished out six assists. It was his best performance of the playoffs.
Elton Brand also played a significant role, posting a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, four coming off of the offensive glass. The power forward has played a larger role in the last two games, he’s hustling for rebounds and hitting his jump shots. The former Clipper may be playing his last games as a Sixer, and he’s doing his best to make them memorable.
The Sixers continue to take the city of Philadelphia on an unexpected ride deep into the NBA playoffs. They’ve surpassed all expectations, and now have pushed the former NBA Champion Boston Celtics to a Game 7. Neither team has managed to win consecutive games in this series yet, which is a credit to the adjustments that both coaching staffs have made throughout the series. Who will have the last laugh? Will the experienced Celtics summon one last moment of greatness from their aging stars? Or will the scrappy, surprising Sixers defy the odds one more time?
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Paul, quit it. Thad Young is on the Eagles?
Paul they just gave Thad a new deal, c’mon man keep up. Theyre not gonna dump thad. He makes up part of one of the highest scoring benches in the league, you dont trade him. Collins gave thad a list of things to work on this offseason 1. Add 10 more pounds, hes now 215 go up to 225 and 2. Work at getting a medium range shot so he can have something else to go to when they take his post game away. An additional area he could improve at is his dribbling, he needs to work at being able to take people off the dribble. That would take his game to another level.
Thadd Young is a 4year Veteran.. His jump shot is worse than mine, (which is not good) plus he fumbles the ball almost ever time it’s in his hands.. He’s a great Athlete,but nothing more than a 8-12 minute a night ballplayer who are a dime a dozen in the NBA and he’s getting $7.5 million… His fundamentals are very poor abnd besides his leaping ability and long arms to alter shots and rebound, I just see what he brings to the table at his Salary level..
Paul for goodness sakes hes 23 years old, he has more growing to do. Hes not a finished product, And no there are not alot of guys coming off the bench that produce like Thad because guys like him are already starting in the league. He has ability off the charts, he just has to improve his game all around and at 23 years old he has time to do so. Give it a rest paul
Jon, I agree. Thadd ain’t going anywhere. His, along with ET’s growth & chemistry was stunted by the presence of Stinky & Meeks minutes. That’s been my beef ALL YEAR! Stinkadala needs to go ASAP. DO NOT PASS GO, DO NOT COLLECT $250. Stinkadala for Josh Smith.
DO IT NOW! ** In my Arnold Schwartzenegger voice. **
Dcar, you really want a Josh smith? I used to like his game but hes no different than he was 3-4 years ago except that hes older now. When i see him i dont see a winner. I think we could get more for a player like Dre. Id prefer a center in all honesty. It wont be Dwight because he would only come here if he was playing along with dre. So a Bynum or Gasol are the two possibilities. Josh smith could be one too
I do like Josh smith’s shot blocking ability, and his defensive prowess. His offense is whats the problem and we need scorers.
Trade Iggy and Thadd Young to Lakers for Center Gasol and SF Devin Banks (6-9 215lbs) who has much more upside that Thadd will ever have since he’s a natural shooter, great in the post and can actually shot from 3 point Line.. Devin Banks played at West Virginia, so he’s tough, can rebound and play defense and would be a nice fit and would become a fan favorite ..
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just like in the NFL JJ,
I give players until their their 3rd Year Season to either make it or not, Thadd Young in not a bona-fide NBA player.. Yes he put up decent stats on some crappy 76er teams, what happens when he plays against decent players and teams.. He disappears.. He not worth $7.5 Million a Season to keep if he’s shooting 40% from the fielk and hit about 50% from the Foul-line, He can’t pass, can’t create.. Outside of Rebounds, what does he give yo uexcept a liability..
The nfl and nba are two different sports if you havent noticed, players in the nba last longer and have more room and time to grow and mature as a player. At 23 years of age Thad has that time, you sound like a nut.You brought the nfl up, so at the age of 23 does Lesean McCoy have room to grow and get better as a player? Of course he does. His blocking, his stregth, power, speed, among other.. Because youve played for 3 years doesnt make you a finished product. 3 years ago Thad was 20, 3 years later hes 23, still a baby in nba years, cut the crap paul, you sound idiotic. Thad has more than enough time to incorporate things to his game, a shot, better dribbling. Thats really it he has everything else. Stop acting like the guy has no game at all and is just another “guy”
By the 3rd Year, the players showes you pretty much what he has .. at the NFL,NBA, NHL or MLB.. Coaches, DIfference Systems may have an impact, but chances are, if you have not improved you ball handling, your shooting and foul shooting by your 3rd Season in the NBA, they you don’t have it and right now Thadd Young does no have what it takes to remain in the NBA.. The Stars last a long time, the role players can last a long time but Thadd is neither of them. he’s overpaid for what little he brings to the court and it’s time to put up to ship out.. He’s a bust plain and simple.
Thadd Young 2012 Regualr Season Stats
63 Games Played
28 Minutes per Game, 12.8 Pts per game 5.5 Rebounds per Game
50 % Shooting from the Field, 77% Foul Shooter, 1.3 Assist per Turnover (which is not good)
13 Playoff Games Played in 2012
21 Minutes played per Game, 7.7 Pts per Game, 5.2 Rebounds per game
43% Shooting from the Floor, 71 % from Foul Line 1.2 Assist per Turnover (not good at all)
This is what he is, and you tell me he’s worth $7.5 Millin per Season..
He just completed his 4th Season as a NBA Player…
Hes also coming off the bunch. Hes not a starter so we appreciate whatever punch he can give us. For what he does, its not always pretty bc he does the dirty work.Thads stats arent something that needs to be overly examined and overly critical of. Hes 23 and obviously has room for growth. It looks as if he ll be back with the Sixers so i hope he will improve his game.
He’s under COntract so unless the 76ers Trad ehim, ghe’s coming back for I don’t believe to many teams wnat to pay $7.5 Million per Season for 10 pts & 5 Rebounds per Game and have so many deficiencies on the offensive end.. Come in, bring some Energy and Rebounds, block a couple of shots maybe get a couple of put backs or a fast break situation, sure, but not at $7.5 Million.. You have $2-$3 Million Salaried players wwho can do the same thing all around the NBA.. He was signed for too much and now the 76ers are stuck with him..
I think your the only one that feels this way about Thad, the fans dont feel this way nor do the front office and coaches, they love him. And what do you care how much money he gets paid? Sheesh, the new front office gave him that contract and i think it is perfect for thad who is totally committed to improving his game and loves the city of Philadelphia and this team. Name some players that have his ability and that are humble enough to come off the bench? Not many at all. Name players that even have the same ability as Thad? Who do you want here over Thad?
I would rather have from the SF around the NBA
Gerald Wallace, Trisitan Thompson, Quentin Richardson, Michael Peitrus,
Correy Maggette, Ricard Jefferson,Josh Howard,DAnny Grangers, Taj Gibson,
Rudy GAy, Danillo Gallinari,Kenneth Faried, Devin Eubanks,Jared Dudley,
Earl Clark, Chase Budinger, Corey Brewer, Shane Battier, Matt Barnes,
Al farouq-Amini off the top of my head…,