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Originally Posted by declansharbor
Of course I know they lost 4 straight. Look at them before the break, as good a record as anyone in a certain time frame, with most of their recent losses (b4 break) being close battles.This team is a rollercoaster. Hot and cold. When they are playing well and playing to their advantages (fast break), they are tough to beat. I'm hoping all of these close game L's explicate them into a team that can sooner or later eek out the close ones. To say that ANY team in the league may be better without Nelson in favor of Alston is as crazy as saying that the 6ers SURELY would be swept by Orlando and Cleveland. Every team suffers from injuries, the Sixers have played the majority of the season without their prized offseason acquisition in Brand (dont get me started on that one). Injuries shouldnt be brought up when speaking of how well or poor teams play. Players elevate their game when key players go down. (Ive won a good amount of money betting wise using this angle. Everyones thinks that just because a certain superstar goes down, that ced team has no shot of winning next out or even the next few. Not so.) Good teams plug the holes and not allow themselves to fall tremendously in the standings.
SO how do you like your steaks? I recommend double meat, double cheese wit (onions) and long hots.
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While I think your theory is extremely flawed couldnt you say you just defended the Alston move to Orlando. As I explained to Popovich, there isnt much difference between Nelson and Alston. Different situations lead to different performances. Alston can simply concentrate on distributing the ball instead of worrying about scoring. He is a much better player when he isnt forcing shots (though that can be said about anybody I suppose), Orlando wont miss Nelson that much.
Philly simply doesnt match up well. They are a weak shooting team with little post scoring. They also are last in the NBA in 3 pt shooting and 26th in FT %. They are a pretty good defensive and rebounding team but teams that cant shoot lose in the playoffs.