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    A rough stretch has dropped the Philadelphia 76ers out of the Atlantic Division lead, and they're falling further back in the race.

    The 76ers are hoping Andre Iguodala is back on the court Wednesday night as they try to begin solving their inconsistent play and beat the Toronto Raptors for the fourth time in a row.

    Philadelphia (29-24) has lost seven of 11 since a three-game winning streak, which started with a blowout win over Boston on March 7. The recent struggles have caused the Sixers to fall to seventh place in the Eastern Conference after relinquishing the Atlantic lead to the Celtics, whom they now trail by 1 1/2 games.

    They visit Boston for the conclusion of the season series Sunday.

    Before then, Philadelphia will try to get untracked while hosting Toronto (19-35), then Orlando on Saturday.

    The 76ers lost ground to the Celtics on Tuesday, falling 99-93 at Miami while surrendering 41 points to LeBron James. They also lost Iguodala in the third quarter when Mario Chalmers' swipe for the ball connected with the swingman's face.

    "I thought my eye was gone," Iguodala said. "It was hurting really bad. I had a really bad headache for about 10 minutes."

    It's unclear if the injury will keep Iguodala out Wednesday. He's averaged 19.1 points, 6.0 assists and 6.2 rebounds in his last 11 home games against the Raptors.

    Evan Turner has been providing some unexpected scoring punch for the Sixers, averaging 15.5 points while hitting 55.8 percent of his field goals over the last four games. He had 26 points Tuesday to match his career high, and his recent production is an improvement from his season average of 9.3 points on 44.3 percent shooting.

    Louis Williams is looking to build on his 18-point performance against the Heat. The guard leads Philadelphia with 15.4 points per game -- ranking him second in the NBA in bench scoring -- but has shot just 38.1 percent in his last 11 games, missing 11 of 17 shots Tuesday.

    Williams has converted 29.3 percent from the field in his last four against Toronto, although the Sixers didn't need much scoring to defeat the visiting Raptors 97-62 in the most recent meeting Jan. 7.

    Philadelphia has won three in a row over the Raptors after losing six of the previous seven.

    Toronto, however, enters this meeting having won three of four. It has taken advantage of a pair of home matchups with lowly opponents, following Sunday's 99-92 win over Washington with a 92-87 victory Tuesday against league-worst Charlotte.

    Andrea Bargnani has been a big part of that success, averaging 25.3 points in the last four games. He had 30 against the Bobcats for his highest total in 15 games since missing 20 with a strained left calf.

    "I feel better," he said. "Every day I get better. I just have to keep working and keep playing hard."


    Bargnani is averaging 23.6 points in his last five visits to Philadelphia, getting 21 while grabbing 11 rebounds there in January.

    DeMar DeRozan wasn't nearly as effective in that matchup, making 4 of 13 shots from the floor to finish with eight points after totaling 56 in the previous two meetings with the Sixers.

    The swingman is averaging 20.0 points in four games overall since sitting out two with an ankle injury.
    The game is important for Philadelphia given the hard times they have fallen upon.

    What I am going to be watching is Jrue Holiday. Watching the Miami-Philly game during Raptor commercials last night, the commentators were talking about how many Philly fans are looking to trade Holiday and let Turner start at PG. Collins has talked about his love for Holiday but he has also said Turner is a PG. Rod Thorn has talked about Holiday playing some SG.

    All this makes me wonder if the 76ers might be in a similar situation as Toronto whereby they deleverage from their perceived strengths to satisfy a weakness. Philly has AI, Turner, and Williams all capable of play making and all need the ball in their hands to be at their most effective.

    I doubt Philadelphia trades Holiday given he is just 21. However, if he was available I hope BC makes his best offer as I think he has much more to offer than what he has shown this season.

  • #2
    Philly better put in work tonight...
    @sweatpantsjer

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    • #3
      Wait, they're saying Turner is a PG? Huh?
      @sweatpantsjer

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      • #4
        That Turner-Holiday rumination is very surprising. Wonder what Holiday is worth to Philly?

        And isnt that quote from AB as vanilla and cliche-ish as they come? LOL. He has learned well.

        Time to imbalance our W-L stats. These unnecessary wins against the dregs are, well, affecting the growth of the team

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        • #5
          turner is playing nice. Derozan's ceiling right there.....

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          • #6
            ceez wrote: View Post
            Wait, they're saying Turner is a PG? Huh?
            Yup.

            Turner is a PG.

            Holiday can play 2-guard.

            Trade one of Holiday, Turner, or Igoudala.


            Here is an idea: Raps pick outside of Davis/Beal/MKG territory - trade pick for Holiday and 76ers pick (Philly can get the big man they are sorely lacking as Hawes is UFA and Brand is OLD). Then trade 76ers pick, ED, Jose, and 2 second rounders to get Matthews and lowest Portland pick to get Ross or Lamb. Or keep the pick and draft Harkless.

            I am not sure if any of that is possible but it certainly would make me think long and hard.... actually, not that long or hard - I'd do it.

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            • #7
              Bendit wrote: View Post
              That Turner-Holiday rumination is very surprising. Wonder what Holiday is worth to Philly?

              And isnt that quote from AB as vanilla and cliche-ish as they come? LOL. He has learned well.

              Time to imbalance our W-L stats. These unnecessary wins against the dregs are, well, affecting the growth of the team
              Assuming the Raptors are not drafting top 5, how about Raps pick and ED for Holiday and 76ers pick?

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              • #8
                akashsingh wrote: View Post
                turner is playing nice. Derozan's ceiling right there.....
                are you kidding me? thats more like his basement. Check out Turners stats and compare them. Also they are almost the same age so how is that his ceiling? and i seriously doubt turner has even reached his ceiling, they are two different styles of players. And derozan is a much worse rebounder

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                • #9
                  Matt52 wrote: View Post
                  Yup.

                  Turner is a PG.

                  Holiday can play 2-guard.

                  Trade one of Holiday, Turner, or Igoudala.


                  Here is an idea: Raps pick outside of Davis/Beal/MKG territory - trade pick for Holiday and 76ers pick (Philly can get the big man they are sorely lacking as Hawes is UFA and Brand is OLD). Then trade 76ers pick, ED, Jose, and 2 second rounders to get Matthews and lowest Portland pick to get Ross or Lamb. Or keep the pick and draft Harkless.

                  I am not sure if any of that is possible but it certainly would make me think long and hard.... actually, not that long or hard - I'd do it.
                  Makes sence since you cant get the player you want in the draft trade the pick to someone that can give you some good assets moving forward.
                  Last edited by bounty; Wed Apr 4, 2012, 06:00 PM.

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                  • #10
                    Matt52 wrote: View Post
                    Assuming the Raptors are not drafting top 5, how about Raps pick and ED for Holiday and 76ers pick?
                    If not in the top 5 than yes.
                    If we can get Beal or MKG then no.

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                    • #11
                      Matt52 wrote: View Post
                      Assuming the Raptors are not drafting top 5, how about Raps pick and ED for Holiday and 76ers pick?
                      Why not just keep bayless? he averages better numbers in the same amount of time

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                      • #12
                        Hello wrote: View Post
                        If not in the top 5 than yes.
                        If we can get Beal or MKG then no.

                        Yep if you cant get either off those too players then the best thing would be to try and make a trade the pick.

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                        • #13
                          NoPropsneeded wrote: View Post
                          Why not just keep bayless? he averages better numbers in the same amount of time
                          There is more to the game of basketball than numbers.

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                          • #14
                            Hello wrote: View Post
                            If not in the top 5 than yes.
                            If we can get Beal or MKG then no.
                            My assumption is a top 5 pick would get you one of those 2 players.

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                            • #15
                              Jerryd Bayless + our pick for Holiday and Phillys pick.

                              Bayless is a better fit on their team

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