AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Coach Maurice Cheeks announced that Thaddeus Young will start at the small forward position tonight against the Detroit Pistons in place of Willie Green, who is out at least the next two games with a low back strain..
That moves Andre Iguodala from small forward to Green's shooting guard spot in the backcourt with Andre Miller.
Reggie Evans will be the power forward with Samuel Dalembert at center.
Miller, Iguodala and Dalembert have started all 64 games for the Sixers.
Young said before the game he won’t prepare any differently whether he is a starter or reserve.
The Sixers are 10-5 in games Young has started.
Comments (47)
So Mo chooses to start the game with our defense heavy lineup.
Posted by Morty | March 12, 2008 6:48 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 18:48
This is one team A.Miller can!t post up.Wonder who scores early.
Posted by suede | March 12, 2008 7:26 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 19:26
Love it but scoring may be a challenge.
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 7:28 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 19:28
This could be one low-scoring affair. I think they could keep it close, but who will step up at the end?
Posted by bob | March 12, 2008 8:06 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 20:06
Looks like Reggie is rubbing of on J ason, hard screens and jumping out for steals, what did Denver and Seattle not see.What a valuable role player.
Posted by suede | March 12, 2008 8:45 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 20:45
Hard to hide his flaws.
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 9:11 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 21:11
Big Win! Big performances by Rodney C
& Jayson Smith. Big effort by Sam. Enjoyed it very much! Defence!
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 10:06 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:06
My prediction! Celtic's win it all. Not that I'll be happy about that!
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 10:08 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:08
It was like looking in a mirror tonight, they are what we are trying to be. Defense and effort plus just enough scoring!!!
Posted by suede | March 12, 2008 10:13 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:13
abbiamo vinto ha detriot
Posted by massimiliano | March 12, 2008 10:14 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:14
Daddy Mass, please interpret! a fine Detroit wine?
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 10:18 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:18
Suede, SO, all we need is a Sheed and a veteran presence on the bench?
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 10:21 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:21
WOW, WHAT A WIN
Posted by Dan C. | March 12, 2008 10:23 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:23
Brian Startari has a real face for radio.
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 10:23 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:23
I was realy getting upset with Dalembert's mistakes at end of game. We were lucky to win. Detriot did not shoot well albeit Wallace was hot. Our effort was outstanding. It was a great win and good experience for Lou and Carney. I hope Miller is not seriously hurt, but backs are tricky.
Posted by gba | March 12, 2008 10:23 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:23
phila W at detroit83-82 sono italiano e non scrivo bene l'inglese
Posted by massimiliano | March 12, 2008 10:24 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:24
Didn!t know Mcdyess had that much left. Add Brand and big def. pt. in draft and we are almost there.
Posted by suede | March 12, 2008 10:24 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:24
1-1 against the top two teams in the Least ain't too shabby! Hay Marc, any chance we could see Iguodala, Carney, and Thad together in a starting lineup?
Posted by raro | March 12, 2008 10:26 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:26
Starting Thad and Iggy makes us a smarter team in the 1/2 court.Maybe Carney can be the new Korver.
Posted by suede | March 12, 2008 10:27 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:27
Raro, sure seemed like Iggy was our pt. tonight with the ball in his hands so much.
Posted by suede | March 12, 2008 10:30 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:30
Put on PBS saw great Doo Wop! ALmost as good as a performance as the Sixers! Unfortunately, it's a fund drive. I think I saw myself in the audience. Let's go sixers!
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 10:32 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:32
Suede, IcksnA on the KorverA!
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 10:33 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:33
Actually, Im not surprised Sixers beat Detroit at all.
TRUE STORY:
I'm homeboys with Sheed Wallace. I live in NYC, he invited me to see Detroit beat the Knicks last week. After the game we were standing in the stands talking, myself, Sheed, Rip Hamilton, Theo Ratliff and a few others. After telling Theo he needs to come back "home" to Philly, I brought up Sixers play and instantly every player there shook their head in agreement that Philly is tough and no easy win. They all said how impressed they were. Understand something, Sheed will tell me in a minute if the Sixers suck so they werent just being nice. This team is legit, it's time we all accept it, enjoy and.....apologize to Billy King, maybe he did know something about talent after all....
Posted by Dbrad | March 12, 2008 10:37 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:37
they are doing a GREAT job of not turning the ball over and playing within their abilty, especially the younger players. sammy sometimes leaves me scratching my head.
Posted by dbeas | March 12, 2008 10:40 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:40
This is what I was thinking:
PG: Miller/Williams/draft pick
SG/SF: Iguodala
SG/SF: Carney
SF/PF: Young/draft pick/FA
C: Dalembert/draft pick
With Iguodala, Carney, and Young we have three super athletic players who are great finishers at the rim, are getting better at shooting, and good (maybe even great?) one on one defenders. I don't see why the three of them couldn't be played at the same time. Well, actually, I don't know how this team would work in the half court, but a fast-paced open court game? pretty sweet setup I think. Run with the best of them. And this is the lineup I use in NBA2k8...
Posted by raro | March 12, 2008 10:40 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:40
If Carney does develop into a player the Sixers coaching staff have to be applauded for their patience with him And he for his persistance.
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 10:44 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:44
Sorry for mentioning the "K" word. S.F.W., Startari is heading towards your house.
Posted by suede | March 12, 2008 10:48 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:48
wow, best win of the season.
Posted by KM | March 12, 2008 10:51 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:51
That's alright Like Startari, I also have a face for radio!
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 10:52 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:52
cheeks has been doing a great job coaching unselfishness. the 6ers have also been playing better halfcourt offense. against boston the perimeter defense was suspect, but at detroit tonight they closed out well and grabbed the rebound.
Posted by dbeas | March 12, 2008 10:52 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:52
Reggie had a legitimate p.f. boxline tonight, 12 pts., 11 reb.; Iggy , 1 turnover!!!
Posted by suede | March 12, 2008 10:56 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:56
dbeas, good to hear from you.
It's great that the Sixers are doing things the proper way. If they get in the playoffs and Denver doesn't what a trip. The GM in me is disappointed(love those high draft picks) BUT can't help but root for this group of good people and players.
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 10:58 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 22:58
Reggie! Best Reggie in town since Reggie White before that reggie Leach but didn't like how Reggie W when he went for Brett country and found god!
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 11:01 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:01
Speaking of the draft, Pac 10 on comcast now, Harden not supposed to come out, S.F.W. .
Posted by suede | March 12, 2008 11:01 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:01
signing off. enough BS from me tonight!
Posted by sfw | March 12, 2008 11:03 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:03
Still stuck watching Sixers on the computer. Sammy put up some good numbers but I'm still sensing aggravation from posters tonight. What's the deal? Those of you with television, please, your scouting report.
Posted by hcatchings | March 12, 2008 11:04 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:04
a true twist of irony that would be sfw. these young 6ers learning solid nba fundamentals and experience while playing for playoff position is a blessing to watch. i break dates to go home and watch the 6ers play.
Posted by dbeas | March 12, 2008 11:09 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:09
By the way:
TRUE STORY,
me and my home skillets Kobe and Pau were chillin at applebees the other night and they were like yo, see you muthas in the finals.
Posted by hcatchings | March 12, 2008 11:09 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:09
I give credit where credit is due. Rodney Carney played a helluva game tonight...quite frankly, he really got screwed on that foul call (the block on I forget who) with a minute left in the game. Nice work Rodney.
This game should convince everyone that Andre Iguodala should not and cannot go anywhere. He is the heart and soul of this team and is improving by leaps and bounds every year. Also, for those who say Reggie Evans is no more than a 15 mpg player...wake up. He is a phenomenal 25 mpg intimidating bundle of energy off the bench. If I were the Sixers, I'd hire Buzz Braman this summer to work with Reggie EVERY DAY on his free throw shooting. If he could knock down 70% instead of 45%, he'd be that much more valuable. You'd remove the one flaw from his game.
I was cheering from start to finsh...great win!! GO SIXERS!!
Posted by Dean | March 12, 2008 11:14 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:14
Harvey, good numbers, loved the rebounds and blocks,he doesn!t have to score ; a movie line can sum him up best;"a man!s got to know his limitations". He challenged a lot of shots.Just does tjhings that irritate , fighting with teamates for rebounds and trying to do things with the ball that he isn!t capable of. But gave major effort and that is all we ask.
Posted by suede | March 12, 2008 11:14 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:14
Dean, good preview of next year with Thad and Iggy at their true positions. Teams that let us run will pay dearly and teams that don!t we will fight tooth and nail. 12 PTS. AND 11 reb. we will take from our starting p.f. next year.Green, Williams, Carney and J.Smith off the bench should, by next year be able to outscore most benches in the league.
Posted by suede | March 12, 2008 11:24 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:24
thanks suede and well done for knowing your great centers from the 70s.
Posted by hcatchings | March 12, 2008 11:26 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:26
Willie Green's injury forced Mo to play the correct lineup tonight. I've been saying all year that the only way we can play Detroit is with a big lineup. Usually, we have Hamilton shredding Green, and Iggy is too small to stop Prince. Tonight Iggy shut down Rip, and Thaddeus did the same with Prince. At the half, those two were a combined 3-12 for 6 points. Prince did a little more in the 2nd half, when some other players were guarding him-- but the point is we can match up with those guys, but only if we play a big lineup against their starters.
While I love the way the Sixers are playing, and Mo deserves a lot of credit for that, he is simply clueless when it comes to rotations and matchups. It's like watching a blind man playing darts. Please Ed, get Mo an assistant coach who can complement Mo on his glaring weaknesses.
Posted by larry | March 12, 2008 11:26 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:26
Larry, it amazes me how Nellies players buy into him shuffling lineups depending on who they are playing. With all our versatile players Mo should be able to do the same.
Posted by suede | March 12, 2008 11:32 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:32
Suede,
That is like saying I should able to play chess like Gary Kasporov.
Posted by larry | March 12, 2008 11:37 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:37
Setting his starting lineup shouldn!t be difficult, its during the game that the true chess masters show their stuff. Don!t know if Lynum is the answer but who else would be available. Love to bring Carril in for the 1/2 court offense , loved how Sacramento used to play.
Posted by suede | March 12, 2008 11:44 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:44
Lynam just sits there like a bump on a log. I know he had health issues last year (does anyone know more specifically what was wrong with him?), and he still does not look well. Just like Andy Reid is a good head coach, but has some glaring problems e.g. clock management, Mo needs help in some areas of the game. I go to every game and I never see the assistant coaches helping out, either talking to Mo or the players. At a minimum, we need one strong assistant who can do the things that Mo apparently can't.
Posted by larry | March 12, 2008 11:59 PM
Posted on March 12, 2008 23:59