Game 57 Preview: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets
by ak2themax on Feb 16, 2011 9:01 AM CST
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PrintI've never done a 76ers preview, so I think that makes them the last team for me. I've completed the cycle. I'm actually really proud of that.
The Sixers played the Grizzlies last night and pulled a Rockets by scoring 10 points in the opening frame. Unlike the Rockets, the Sixers were unable to pull out the win after pulling within one point in the third quarter. They lost 102-91.
The 76ers are relatively strong on defense, giving up an average of 97 points per game. They average 22 assists per game, just one less than the Rockets, and commit only 13 turnovers a game (good for second in the league). So the Rockets will be hard-pressed to steal the rock and convert easy baskets, which is how they pulled away from Denver.
The Sixers are 26-29, good for seventh in the East. I hate being in the West...
Update: Courtney Lee out with pneumonia. Link here.
Matchups...
Matchups:
PG: Kyle Lowry vs. Jrue Holiday:
Very brief talk about matchups today. Tired.
Holiday is averaging 14/6/4. That's much better than I thought he was averaging.
Advantage: Even
SG: Kevin Martin vs. Jodie Meeks:
More Calvin and Hobbes!
Yeah, K-Mart is looking good. He was off against Denver, but as Tom said, it's important for the bench to be able to perform when K-Mart and Scola play poorly. In contrast, K-Mart has to play well to keep the bench up when they aren't performing at an all-world level like they did against Denver.
Meeks is another Wildcat who played with Patterson under Billy Gillespie. Meeks is averaging 12/5 in his last five games, much better than his season average.
Advantage: Rockets
SF: Shane Battier vs. Andre Iguodala:
Iggy can hop. He averages 15/6/6 and shooting 46%. That's pretty good.
Shane is Shane.
Advantage: Sixers
PF: Luis Scola vs. Elton Brand:
Brand is averaging 15/9 on 52% shooting. I think I'm impressed, and I know he's been playing really well as of late, and is one of the reasons that the Sixers have become relevant again and are in the midst of the playoff mix, just like the Rockets.
Advantage: Rockets
C: Chuck Hayes vs. Spencer Hawes:
I like Chuck here. For real.
Advantage: Rockets
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Bench:
76ers: Lou Williams, Evan Turner, Thaddeus Young, Darius Songalia, Andres Nocioni
Rockets: Aaron Brooks, Courtney Lee, Chase Buddinger, Brad Miller, Patrick Patterson, Jordan Hill, Terrence Williams (HAHA!)
Advantage: Rockets, I hope
Injuries:
76ers: None
Rockets: Yao out, Lee out (pneumonia)
Prediction: 76ers win with late 4th quarter push
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I know the 76ers have owned the Rockets as of late...
But I like the Rockets tonight. Rockets are rested and Philly just played last night. Plus its the last game for both teams before the All-Star break.
Rockets by 3 because they like to keep it interesting….
Spencer Hawes
Looks made for an Adelman offense.
Except,
He’s pretty much of a d***
He plays no D
He can’t rebound.
Other than that he’s perfect.
Thabeet and Memphis get a lot of grief,but Evan Turner has to be severely questioned too.
Oh and he sucks
Other than that he’s great
by Patrick Harrel on Feb 16, 2011 3:50 PM CST up reply actions
who's in charge of these previews predicting us to lose, this will be a W
even if Kevin Martin or someone else has to drop 50 tonight. Rockets by 11
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Feb 16, 2011 9:28 AM CST reply actions
Well
you don’t want to jinx it, I’m all for every preview saying that we are going to lose, that way we will always be extra happy if we happen to pull off the W.
by Bobbythegreat on Feb 16, 2011 11:23 AM CST up reply actions
um, a certain Preview Guy has predicted losses
against Memphis and Denver twice recently. And we won, so he’s gonna keep it up.
How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!
Nothing like your lucky rocketship underpants to sieze the day (and hopefully the game)
"Today for show and tell I’ve brought a tiny marvel of nature: a single snowflake. I think we might all learn a lesson from how this utterly unique and exquisite crystal… ..turns into an ordinary boring molecule of water just like every other one when you bring it in the classroom. And now, while the analogy sinks in. I’ll be leaving you drips and going outside." ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Feb 16, 2011 10:45 AM CST reply actions
My player to watch: Thaddeus Young
This kid is a beast, would love for us to make a play for him in the off-season (he’s a restricted FA), would be an excellent replacement for Shane, much better than Chase Bud. Hoping for another great game from C.Lee
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Feb 16, 2011 10:48 AM CST reply actions
collins has turned that team around
For real, that guy can coach.
This one won’t be so easy but I like our chances esp if we can control the tempo. We need this win more than they do and if we can play with a sense of urgency and with efficiency we’ll be alright
by ShookednShanghaied11 on Feb 16, 2011 11:03 AM CST via mobile reply actions
That's not good...
$10 says that instead of suiting up TWill, Martin plays like 40 minutes.
by basketball is cool on Feb 16, 2011 11:32 AM CST up reply actions
$50 says
Jeffries plays 10 min at SF
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Feb 16, 2011 2:58 PM CST up reply actions
Id take that
i dont think martin played alot against denver and bug had a good game (looking at stats) so i think bud/AB filling in the mins with martin playin more close to his average mins
by IrishThrasher on Feb 16, 2011 3:57 PM CST up reply actions
76ers are gassed from last night
We bury them in the 2nd quarter. Iggy won’t do much of anything. Rockets win by 8-9.
Sad for the 76ers, they have a really nice squad.
by basketball is cool on Feb 16, 2011 11:31 AM CST reply actions
Yup, he's on my fantasy team.
Him and Lou W. Very streaky though.
by basketball is cool on Feb 16, 2011 1:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Holiday is still a kid though
I think he will be scary good in the next 3 seasons
Me against the world is a mismatch in my favor.
T-Will betta play tonight, or I will put RA on the trading Block.
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Feb 16, 2011 1:08 PM CST reply actions
For those who don't know, Lee is out tonight (illness).
Via Feigen on twitter.
“Don’t expect to see T-Will play tonight, unless it’s a blowout.”- Friedman
There has got to be a reason why he isn’t playing. It’s mind blowing.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
I tried to put it up there
but it keeps screwing up on the editing part. I will try again.
How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!
Jrue Holiday is a rising stud in my opinion
He reminds me a lot of Russell Westbrook. Maybe it’s the UCLA connection, but they are both athletically gifted, long point guards who can defend, rebound, and score. He’s going to be very good (he’s very good right now, in fact).
Im liking wat im hearing
Rockets run at th 76s in the second build i decent lead game get close in the last Q and rockets pull out the W by about 7
i no its not gonna happen but id love to see
Lowry,Lee,Williams,hill/scola, miller
on the court together looks like alot of speed/hustle from the gaurds and if theres no easy buckets miller will space the floor nicely for scola/hill to go to work or any of the gaurds to blow by there man
It would be a nice lineup
just because it could space the court really well. Scola/Hill could play in the post, Brad could play at the top, and the others would be able to slash or spot up.
How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!
Courtney Lee out tonight, seriously?
Damnit.
If you're a fan of basketball, watch a movie called Sonicsgate. It's free, just google it.
He had such a sick game the other night
it finally caught up to him.
In the garage, I feel safe.
No one cares about my ways.
In the garage where I belong.
No one hears me sing this song.
In the garage.
-Weezer-
Tonight
Like Lou Williams but he has been all over the place with his FG% this year. If he is on tune we are in trouble. Some good matchups in this one except the C’s on both sides are not in form. If things are blown out either way i would like to see TWill and Iggy on each other for a bit to guage TWill.
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