Andre Iguodala Signs a Six-Year Contract with the Sixers
August 19, 2008
The long wait is finally over. Sixers swingman Andre Iguodala will stay in Philadelphia after signing a new contract for six year years reportedly worth $80 million.
Iguodala was a key factor of the Sixers’ playoff appearance last season, their first in three years. The Sixers obviously wanted to build on their success the previous season and signed big man Elton Brand from the L.A. Clippers. With Brand in the mix, it was only appropriate to re-sign Iguodala and keep him in Philadephia.
Iguodala, a four year NBA veteran, averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.1 steals in 82 games last season.
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Playoff-Newbie Sixers Stun the Seasoned Pistons
April 21, 2008
Andre Miller scored 20 points and led the Philadelphia 76ers for a win over the Detroit Pistons. The young and inexperienced Philly squad started and ended the game strong to take first game of the series against playoff hardened Pistons.
Willie Green finished with career playoff-high 17 points and rookie Thaddeus Young added 10 points. Andre Iguodala was all over the place and finished the game with a near triple double stat. He had 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.
Rasheed Wallace led the game with 24 points and 9 rebounds. Rip Hamilton added 13 points while Tayshaun Prince and Jason Maxiell each scored 12 markers. Chauncey Billups finished with 14 points but missed crucial free-throws and a lay-up down the stretch.
The second seeded Pistons were expected to win the series with ease against the seventh-seeded Sixers but the Sixers wanted to come back to Philadelphia with at least a win in tow. Game 2 will be played at the Palace on the 23rd before the series heads to Philadelphia for games 4 and 5.
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King James’ 38 Point Effort Carries Cavs against Celtics
November 28, 2007
Lebron James scored 38 big points and handed the Big Three their second loss this season when the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Boston Celtics 109-104. The King had help from his teammates as well. Drew Gooden scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds while Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 15 points and 14 rebounds. James also had 13 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks to go with his 38 points.
Ray Allen led the Celtics with 20 points but got little help from the others. Kevin Garnett finished with 19 points while Paul Pierce added 16 points. The Big Three of Celtics fought hard in the game but they were outscored by the trio of James, Gooden and Ilgauskas 77-64.
The Boston Celtics are 11-2 in the Atlantic and the Cleveland Cavaliers are 9-6 in the Central division.
The Celtics will host the New York Knicks on the 29th and the Cavs will travel to Detroit to face the Pistons on the November 28th.
Other Results
Charlotte Bobcats 90
Miami Heat 110*
Atlanta Hawks 78
Chicago Bulls 90*
Seattle Supersonics 99
L.A. Lakers 106*
Philadelphia 76ers 114*
Milwaukee Bucks 99
Indiana Pacers 112*
Denver Nuggets 110
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