Official Team WebsiteTo tell you the truth, I didn't expect the Philadelphia 76ers to win more than 20 games at the beginning of the season but, they won 40. I didn't expect them to make the playoffs and they did. I expected them to get swept by the Detroit Pistons and they stunned the Pistons yesterday with a 90-86 win. So much for what I and all of the NBA "experts" like Stephen A. Smith may have thought.
Coach Maurice Cheeks has taken a group of kids and taught them how to play basketball. He has produced a scrappy little team that plays far above its head and talent level. Make no mistake... the Detroit Pistons have the talent and the experience to beat the Sixers right now and win this series. What they don't have is the legs and they suddenly look very old.
The Pistons got out hustled and out played by a younger, faster, and more energetic team. The Pistons are probably looking past the Sixers and probably are awaiting a showdown with the Boston Celtics. If last night was any indicator of things to come, they'd better take care of business with the Sixers first and whoever they might face in the second round before worrying about Boston. For Detroit, Boston is very far away right now.
For these young Sixers, don't celebrate too early. Detroit is a veteran team, an experienced team, and they will adjust. If I were the Sixers, I'd be looking at film today... looking at everything I did wrong and working to tighten it up. Wednesday will be another night and another game.
See you Thursday morning!
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