Game Story
Alana Birch
“Game Story”
Without A.I., Sixers Walk Over Knicks
January 29, 2006
On January 28, 2006 at 8:00PM, the Philadelphia 76ers took on the New York Knicks at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Without Allen Iverson, out due to an injury he sustained on Thursday during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic, the Sixers had to rise to the challenge and take on the New York Knicks. With the absence of the Sixers star player, the team, more motivated then ever, collaborated to win over the Knicks in a 91-76 victory.
The star players of the night were Chris “C Webb” Webber who had a double-double, scoring 21 points and getting 10 rebounds. John Salmons added another 18 points. Also, coming up big for the Sixers was Samuel Dalembert who had 15 rebounds and 5 blocked shots.
Even thought the Knicks were defeated, they still had key players in the game. Quentin Woods lead all scorers of the game with 24 points. Franchise player Stephon Marbury played a tiring 42 minutes and 43 seconds, and was limited to only 14 points and 8 assists. Late in the fourth quarter center Eddy Curry committed his sixth personal foul and fouled out of the game. Another notable player was Malik Rose, a former Drexel Dragon, who played just under 15 minutes and scored 5 points.
Since this was a highly anticipated division game, both Sixers and Knicks fans packed the Wachovia Center. There was certainly a ton of energy from the fans for both of the teams. In the start of the game the Knicks came out strong scoring 22 points in the first quarter and led by 3 points. It looked as though the Sixers could not overcome the loss of their star player in the first quarter. However, that quickly changed when they came out to play in the second.
The Sixers sparked up to score twice as many points as the Knicks in the second quarter, rounding out the first half with a 53-39 lead. The Sixers found out how to over come their loss in the second quarter. Swift ball movement, quick and effective scoring, and tight defense was the key to their success.
In the third quarter the Knicks came out and semi-shut down the Sixers, holding them to 17 points while they scored 19, cutting the deficit down to 12 with only one quarter to play.
With the game winding down the Sixes controlled the pace of the final quarter scoring 21 points and holding the Knicks to only 18. The Sixers ended up victorious by 15 points improving their record for the season to 22-21.
The Knicks made 24 of 68 field goals and were 7 of 13 from 3-point range. The Sixers made 32 of 81 field goals and were only 6 of 16 from 3-point range. Both teams however made 21 free throws each. The Sixers dominated the boards and grabbed 51 rebounds while the Knicks had only 37.
Even thought the Sixers were missing A.I., the energy from the stands, and the drive to prove themselves to the crowd, led to victory over the Knicks. The Sixers are only a half game behind the New Jersey Nets for first place in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.
“Game Story”
Without A.I., Sixers Walk Over Knicks
January 29, 2006
On January 28, 2006 at 8:00PM, the Philadelphia 76ers took on the New York Knicks at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Without Allen Iverson, out due to an injury he sustained on Thursday during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic, the Sixers had to rise to the challenge and take on the New York Knicks. With the absence of the Sixers star player, the team, more motivated then ever, collaborated to win over the Knicks in a 91-76 victory.
The star players of the night were Chris “C Webb” Webber who had a double-double, scoring 21 points and getting 10 rebounds. John Salmons added another 18 points. Also, coming up big for the Sixers was Samuel Dalembert who had 15 rebounds and 5 blocked shots.
Even thought the Knicks were defeated, they still had key players in the game. Quentin Woods lead all scorers of the game with 24 points. Franchise player Stephon Marbury played a tiring 42 minutes and 43 seconds, and was limited to only 14 points and 8 assists. Late in the fourth quarter center Eddy Curry committed his sixth personal foul and fouled out of the game. Another notable player was Malik Rose, a former Drexel Dragon, who played just under 15 minutes and scored 5 points.
Since this was a highly anticipated division game, both Sixers and Knicks fans packed the Wachovia Center. There was certainly a ton of energy from the fans for both of the teams. In the start of the game the Knicks came out strong scoring 22 points in the first quarter and led by 3 points. It looked as though the Sixers could not overcome the loss of their star player in the first quarter. However, that quickly changed when they came out to play in the second.
The Sixers sparked up to score twice as many points as the Knicks in the second quarter, rounding out the first half with a 53-39 lead. The Sixers found out how to over come their loss in the second quarter. Swift ball movement, quick and effective scoring, and tight defense was the key to their success.
In the third quarter the Knicks came out and semi-shut down the Sixers, holding them to 17 points while they scored 19, cutting the deficit down to 12 with only one quarter to play.
With the game winding down the Sixes controlled the pace of the final quarter scoring 21 points and holding the Knicks to only 18. The Sixers ended up victorious by 15 points improving their record for the season to 22-21.
The Knicks made 24 of 68 field goals and were 7 of 13 from 3-point range. The Sixers made 32 of 81 field goals and were only 6 of 16 from 3-point range. Both teams however made 21 free throws each. The Sixers dominated the boards and grabbed 51 rebounds while the Knicks had only 37.
Even thought the Sixers were missing A.I., the energy from the stands, and the drive to prove themselves to the crowd, led to victory over the Knicks. The Sixers are only a half game behind the New Jersey Nets for first place in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.
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