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Season Wrap Up April 19, 2007 |
As the Sixers season has offically come to a close, Coaches, Players, and Administration met to wrap up the season. After their meeting Coach Cheeks, Andre Miller, Andre Iguodala, Kyle Korver, Samuel Dalembert, Willie Green, and Louis Williams spoke on their season and their plans for the future. See what the Sixers are talking about.
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 Sixers Center Samuel Dalembert
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 Sixers Guard Willie Green
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Just before the final home game of the Sixers 2006-07 regular season, Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke to the media about how his team has really formed as one unit and shared his basic outlook on next season.
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With playoff possibilities still buzzing around the Sixers, Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke to the media about his strategy going into their game against the Orlando Magic. Coach Cheeks also spoke about the the return of Andre Iguodala and Kyle Korver.
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Practice - April 13, 2007 |
At practice Head Coach Maurice Cheeks stressed the importance of the game versus Orlando, and what his team must do to stop Dwight Howard.
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Sixers Guard Andre Iguodala
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Sixers Guard Andre Miller
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Before the game against the Indiana Pacers, Head Coach Maurice Cheeks talked about the status of starters Andre Iguodala and Kyle Korver, and rookie Rodney Carney.
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At practice Head Coach Maurice Cheeks talked about his team's success in over-time, foul shooting troubles, and his shooting contest with Bobby Jones.
Andre Iguodala touched on his game's improvement and being the Sixers go-to-guy.
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Head Coach Maurice Cheeks had much to say today before the game about his sharp shooter, Kyle Korver, who will be sitting out this game due to an ailment to his hand. Coach discussed his thoughts on Kyle's performance this season, Iguodala's huge improvement and development, in addition to the similarities between the young, emerging Atlanta Hawks and his young 76ers.
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Head Coach Maurice Cheeks checked in with members of the media before the Sixers faced off with a tough Toronto team. Coach Cheeks touched on topics like the increased minutes of the younger players, his measurement of this season's success, and if a team like the Raptors' quick turn around success acts as encouragement in looking towards next season.
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The Sixers pushed through a tough practice Monday afternoon in preparation for Wednesday's game in New York against the Knicks.
Head Coach Maurice Cheeks updated Shavlik Randolph's recovery status. Also, both Coach Cheeks and Andre Iguodala discussed the quality of Iguodala's recent performances due to the effects of playing with a strained back, as well as, being the "go to guy" that opposing teams focus on.
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Sixers Guard Andre Iguodala
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Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke before Friday night's game about Shavlik Randolph's recovery timeline and the Sixer-Celtic rivalry that Cheeks experienced first hand. The Sixers look to pull ahead in this season's series as they are presently tied 1-1.
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Practice - March 26, 2007 |
The Sixers were in good spirits at Monday's practice as they are coming off of two consecutive wins over the Bobcats on Friday and the Heat on Saturday. Coach cheeks spoke on the injury to Andre Iguodala, the improved play of Willie Green, and Kyle Korver's 47 consecutive free throw streak which ended in the final seconds of Saturday's game against the Heat.
Billy King also spoke briefly on
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Sixers Forward Kyle Korver
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Sixers Guard Willie Green
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Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke to the media before the game about playing without Andre Iguodala who will miss the first game of his career tonight with a strained lower back. Entering tonight's game, Iguodala had started 232-straight regular season games, which was the third-longest active streak in the NBA behind Bruce Bowen and Tayshaun Prince.
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Practice - March 22, 2007 |
The 76ers are coming off of two straight tough losses, and ran a tough practice today to try to get back in the swing of things. Despite some banged up players, every member of the team was on the floor practicing hard and are looking to keep improving and putting out a good effort.
"We're out here practicing. A lot of people could have been off to the side getting worked on and getting stretched, but everybody came to practice. We have a couple guys that are banged up, but everybody came with their hard hats on to practice. I see the passion still, we just have to transfer it to the game at 7:00."
Head Coach Maurice Cheeks and forward Joe Smith also spoke to the media. To listen to the full audio, click the links below.
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 Sixers Guard Kevin Ollie
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 Sixers Forward Joe Smith
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Practice - March 19, 2007 |
The 76ers hit the court hard at Monday afternoon's practice after Sunday night's rough game against Houston. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke on how one game will not discount all of the recent progress this team has made.
"Just like I told the players, they're not 50 points better than us, but it's a good team and certainly the progress that we've made over the last few games is not going to be negated by the game we played tonight. We're going to throw this game out the window and try and come back tomorrow and, obviously, be alot better."
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Sixers Guard Andre Iguodala
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Sixers Guard Willie Green
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The Sixers will host the Houston Rockets and Yao Ming at the Wachovia Center tonight. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke on the health of Rodney Carney and Houston's Yao Ming and Dikembe Mutombo.
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The Sixers will play their final game of the season against the Midwest Division leading Utah Jazz tonight, but bad weather in the Northeast has so far delayed some of the players from arriving to the game. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke with the press about the weather, the final call in the Sixers-Bulls game on Wednesday, and possibly having to suit up for the game as a player/coach.
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The Sixers will attempt to successfully sweep a six-game homestand tonight when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers. The Sixers have won their last five games. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks took the time to speak to the press before the game, and discussed team chemistry, Kobe Bryant, and the emergence of Andre Iguodala.
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The 76ers met for practice on Thursday afternoon to prepare for their final game of a six-game homestand against the Lakers. The Sixers have won five straight and look to sweep the homestand with yet another win on Friday night. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke about why Kobe Bryant is such a threat and his goal to win six straight at home. Andre Iguodala spoke about his responsibilities on either end of the court. Sixers new comer Louis Amundson briefly spoke about what he could possibly bring the the Sixers organization.
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The Sixers will go for their fifth-straight win tonight when they take on the Seattle Sonics, and Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke to the press before the game.
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The 76ers have been on a roll with 4 consecutive wins under their belt. After a nice day of rest, the Sixers returned to Tuesday's practice in full stride and in good spirits to prepare for Wednesday night night's meeting with the Sonics. The 76ers look to keep their winning streak alive.
Coach Cheeks spoke to the media about only being 6 games out from being in the playoffs:
“We go out night in and night out and try to play as hard as we can and try get the results we are looking for. What happens after that is hopefully good things, but our whole mission is to go out and try and play as hard as we can and to try and get guys better. As of late we have been winning some games and that’s a result of hard work.”
Willie Green spoke on whether he thinks the team has come together
“Definitely, we are getting better as a team, we are growing as a team. We went through a lot of changes, and I think we were trying to find our identity, and I think that we are on that path right now to doing that.”
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Sixers Guard Willie Green
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Joe Smith commented on what the team has been doing differently.
“Biggest difference is defensively, we are coming out and making the necessary stops that we need to make. Offensively, we are sharing the ball, everybody is getting involved, sometimes we might have slow starts but we have been able to find the energy to overcome that and get victories."
Rodney Carney had this to say about his injured shoulder:
“I’m feeling alright, a little sore. I went through practice today, got some shots up, all my shots are a little short, it’s kind of different then when I was shooting around a little earlier. Then when you get out here and really play it’s a little different, so all my shots were short, felt a little pain, but I’ll be ready by at least Saturday as the latest.”
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The Sixers are in the midst of their first three-game winning streak since the beginning of the season and will look to make it four-straight tonight when they take on the New Jersey Nets.
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The Sixers will aim for their third straight victory tonight when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke before the game about how you defend a run-and-gun Memphis team.
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Coming off a two consecutive wins the Sixers are focused on playing more consistant and getting a win when they face Memphis at the Wachovia Center on Friday night. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks, Sixers Guard Willie Green, and Sixers Guard Iguodala spoke on the trying to win three consecutive games as they have failed to do so since the beginning of the season.
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Sixers Guard Andre Iguodala
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Pregame - February 28, 2007 |
The Sixers are the only team standing in between Phoenix and history tonight. The Suns are looking to finish the season 15-0 against Eastern Conference teams on the road tonight, and the Sixers will be their last test.
"It's amazing," said Sixers Head Coach Maurice Cheeks when asked about the possible feat. It was pointed out that the Sixers went 12-0 against the East on the road once when Cheeks was playing, but he resonded, "Yeah, but...zero. That's an amazing stat."
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Practice - February 27, 2007 |
Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke after Tuesday's practice about the challenges the Sixers will face tomorrow night when hosting the Phoenix Suns at the Wachovia.
“What we have to do is try to keep guys in front of us, I think that’s the main thing and that’s something that we’ve been talking about for a while. Not just rely on our big guys trying to block shots. These guys shoot a lot of jump shots and they shoot a lot of threes and our challenge is trying to get back in transition, matching up and taking the first guy that is back there.”
Sixers Center Samuel Dalembert commented on the importance of his defensive role when playing against someone like Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns.
“He knows where everybody’s at. He penetrated, attracting attention and dished the ball because someone’s going to be open for a period of time and get time to shoot their shots. It’s going to be huge for me, it’s going to be a test for me to defend the inside.”
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Pregame - February 26, 2007 |
The Sixers faced a rough couple of days on the road this weekend, losing to both Charlotte and Milwaukee, but their next six games will all be at home, beginning tonight when they take on the Sacramento Kings. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke before the game about flying in the bad weather out of Milwaukee, the teams' record, and the differences between Assistant Coach Henry Bibby and his son Mike Bibby who plays for the Kings.
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Practice - February 22, 2007 |
The 76ers practiced just hours before their plane took off for Charlotte in preparation for Friday night's game which will be followed by Saturday night's match up against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kyle Korver discussed his dominate performance in last night's contest against the Knicks. Both Willie Green and Rodney Carney spoke on their feelings about starting versus coming off the bench among discussion of their performances as of late. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks commented on the difficulty young guys face as far as rotating and sporadic playing time.
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Sixers Guard Willie Green
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Sixers Forward Kyle Korver
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Pregame - February 21, 2007 |
The Sixers return to action tonight after taking a weekend off because of the All-Star break. They will take on the New York Knicks in one of just 29 games remaining on the season. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke with the press before the game, and much of the talk revolved around the mood of the team with the NBA trade deadline coming tomorrow at 3pm.
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Practice February 20, 2007 |
The Sixers hit the court for the second time after the All-Star break as they prepare to host the Knicks on Wednesday night.
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Pregame - February 14, 2007 |
The Sixers will play their last game before the 2007 All-Star break tonight when they take on the Washington Wizards. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke before the game about the dangerous Gilbert Arenas, the state of his team at the All-Star break, and Steven Hunter's finger injury.
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Pregame - February 11, 2007 |
The Sixers will face a tough task tonight when the take on the team with the best record in the NBA in the Dallas Mavericks. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke before the game about how he plans to guard Dirk Nowitzki, whether Nowitzki is an MVP candidate, and whether or not losing in the Finals last year has motivated the Mavericks this season.
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Pregame - February 9, 2007 |
The Sixers are looking for their seventh win over their last 10 games tonight when they take on the LA Clippers. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke with the press before the game about his team dealing with the flu, Willie Green, and the state of the Clippers.
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Practice - February 8, 2007 |
After a light practice on Thursday, Sixers Head Coach Maurice Cheeks assessed the strengths and weaknesses of both his team and their three upcoming opponets they look to defeat before the All-Star break. Andre Miller was also present to comment on the compliments he has been paid by his fellow teammates and what he feels he has brought to the 76ers.
Andre Iguodala had this to say when asked why fans should come out and see the 76ers play during this seven-game homestand:
"I think that the record’s shown in the past 9 games that were a capable team and that we can compete with the best in the NBA. We have a great point guard, Andre miller, who’s helping a group of young guys progress and become players. Samuel Dalembert is coming into his own as one of the best defensive players in our league. And myself, I’m growing everyday, trying to become a great player in this league.”
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Practice - February 6, 2007 |
After practice on Wednesday, Feb. 6, Coach Cheeks spoke at practice about Samuel Dalembert's maturation throughout the season and the instrumental role Moses Malone has played as an assistant coach. Cheeks also discussed the game plan for tomorrow night's battle against the Bobcats.
Moses Malone shed some light on the making of a good rebounder, while both Dalembert and Steven Hunter talked about their improved play and their role on the team.
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Sixers Center Samuel Dalembert
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Pregame - February 5, 2007 |
The Sixers will play their second game of the season against the New Jersey Nets tonight. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke before the game about yesterday's Super Bowl, the injuries that have hampered the Nets, and the maturation process of a young Sixers team.
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Pregame - February 2, 2007 |
The Sixers are preparing to face the Golden State Warriors tonight at the Wachovia in the first game of a seven-game homestand. Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke to the press before the game.
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Pregame - January 26, 2007 |
The Sixers will play the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight for the second time in three nights, except this time the Cavs will be without their star player, LeBron James. Before the game, Sixers Head Coach Maurice Cheeks was asked about how James' absence will affect Andre Iguodala's play.
"Certainly, whoever they put in is not the player that LeBron is, so we have to make sure that Andre keeps his adrenaline and keeps his agressive play on the defensive end and on the offensive end," said Cheeks. "When you hear that LeBron's not playing, you can kind of just drop. It's not just him, it's everyone. We have to guard against that. Whoever they put in their lineup and plays will certainly not be at the caliber of LeBron, but we have to stay aggressive no matter who it is."
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Pregame - January 23, 2007 |
Before tonight's game between the Sixers and the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets, Head Coach Maurice Cheeks announced that Willie Green is a game time decision after tweaking his right knee near the end of the team's game against San Antonio on Sunday. If he is unable to go rookie Rodney Carney will start in his place.
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Practice - January 22, 2007 |
The Sixers are preparing to tip-off against the New Orleans Hornets tomorrow night, and Maurice Cheeks, Samuel Dalembert, Steven Hunter, and Andre Miller all spoke with the press after practice today.
Coach Cheeks on the new combination of Steven Hunter and Samuel Dalembert playing in the same line-up...
“I like them. I think that they bring us a lot of defensive presence in the middle,” said a pleased Cheeks. “Like last night both of them has 3 blocks, 12 and 15 rebounds respectively. So I think when you have those two big guys out there it clogs up the middle. When you have two big guys in the middle like that it gives you a defensive presence.”
Steven Hunter on his coach's decision to adjust the line-up...
“I feel that this can work because I think before some of our weaknesses were defensive rebounds and defense as a whole.” Hunter assessed. “ So what better to do than put your two best defensive big men out there at the same time on the floor.”
Samuel Dalembert on his team's play as of late...
“We have the chemistry out there,” Dalembert states. “Sometimes were doing very well for three quarters and other times we just do it for two quarters. When we continue to go out there and do it consistently for four quarters throughout the game, it could be really tremendous.”
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Pregame - January 21, 2007 |
The Sixers are preparing for tonight's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs, and Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke with the media before the game. Click the link below to listen to the full audio.
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Pregame - January 19, 2007 |
The Sixers are preparing for their third matchup of the season with the Miami Heat tonight, and Head Coach Maurice Cheeks announced before the game that they are going to switch things up a bit.
"Steven Hunter is going to start in place of Joe Smith so you'll have Sam (Dalembert) and Steve in the front court,” said Cheeks.
When asked about starting along side Dalembert, Hunter admitted that he was excited.
"I like it," said Hunter. "I think we make a pretty good tandem. We can definitely clog the middle up. I'm going to have his back and he's going to have mine. I think we're both one of the more athletic big guys in the league, so I want us to go out and play well and show everybody that we can definitely coincide together."
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Practice - January 18, 2007 |
The Sixers held practice today after a discouraging loss to the Grizzlies last night in Memphis. Immediately after returning home it was back to the drawing board as the Sixers hit the court and in their quest to get back to the basics.
Head Coach Maurice Cheeks touched on the recent trend of being down double digits at half time and then having to close the gap in the second half.
“I thought the second half of our game was so much better but we put ourselves in such a hole to try and climb out of each time and it’s always so difficult to do,” said Cheeks. “You have to do everything right, you have to make every shot and they have to do everything wrong to have a chance to win. You cannot keep putting yourself in a hole like that.”
Andre Iguodala spoke about the difficulties that the team has had lately with their defensive rotations and how they will work to get better in that area.
“I think working on it in practice, getting the communication down, knowing which guy is supposed to be where. There can’t be any grey areas, There can’t be ‘Maybe it’s you, maybe it’s me.’ It’s has to be ‘That’s the way it is and that’s it.’”
Andre Miller also spoke after practice and answered questions about the team’s effort.
“Yeah, I think the team is playing hard enough but at the same time, this is the NBA. I can’t really pinpoint what’s wrong with the team but the main thing is through the struggles we have to stick together.”
Practice - January 16, 2007 |
Both Sixers Head Coach Maurice Cheeks and rookie Rodney Carney spoke to the press after practice on Tuesday. Listen to the full audio by clicking the links below.
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The Sixers are playing in a special Monday matinee this afternoon as the face the Toronto Raptors on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sixers center Samuel Dalembert has been playing well for the team lately, and that was one of the topics that Head Coach Maurice Cheeks spoke about before the game.
"He has taken care of the middle, he has blocked some shots, and he has double figure rebounds," said Cheeks. "His rebounds are not just coming to him, he's going from side to side to rebound the ball. That's the mark of a good rebounder, when you're going from side to side to rebound the ball. More importantly he's just been out on the floor commanding the middle, taking care of the middle, and blocking some shots. In the Milwaukee game he blocked two huge shots for us, the other night in Charlotte he blocked about four shots. Just his commanding of the middle has been big for us and just rebounding the basketball. We have to g |
