Posts Tagged "76ers"

Sixers’ hopes may hinge on stopping Celtics’ Rondo in Game 7

If the Sixers expect to complete an Eastern Conference semifinal series upset against the Celtics in Game 7 tonight, they realize they have to all-but shut down Boston point guard Rajon Rondo. (Associated Press) BOSTON — For six games the Celtics and 76ers have exchanged volleys, unloading forehands at each other with little regard for style points.the Sixers have never…read more →

Inferior on the interior

PHILADELPHIA — Like the Sirens luring sailors to the rocky coast with their seductive music, so were the Celtics [team stats] lulled to their doom last night by outside shots. After pummeling the 76ers inside in Game 3, the Celts settled for jump shots and, not coincidentally, a 92-83 loss that evened this Eastern Conference semifinal series at two games…read more →