You Ain't Got No Alibi...

Three wins, two losses. I've been chanting those four words to myself since the game ended to remind myself that the Sixers won a game they should've won tonight. That's a positive. Whenever the loop ends, I'm left with nagging thoughts about a lackluster performance in front of a pitiful crowd. Still, the Sixers came away with a 97-84 win over the depleted New Jersey Nets. Rotations, thoughts and a bonus graphic after the jump. Full story

Sixers vs. the Walking Wounded

Last season, the Sixers finished 41-41, 6th in the Eastern Conference, 2 games behind the Miami Heat for 5th. The difference between a first-round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks or the Orlando Magic was two games. If you're looking to point a finger as to why the Sixers dropped to sixth, look not further than the New Jersey Nets. The Sixers were 0-4 against New Jersey, a split of those four games would've made all the difference in the world. Tonight, it's time to make sure history doesn't repeat itself. Full story

Stand On Your Own Two Feet

Bob Cooney had an interesting article on Philly.com yesterday and I'd like to talk a little bit about a few points he brought up. It was the first concrete glimpse into the Sixers' defensive scheme that I've seen and I have a few issues with it. Full story

PSA: The Ty Lawson Fan Club

This is a quick note about a new rule here at Depressed Fan. Actually, it's pretty much the first rule, but I think it's important for a couple of reasons. From this day forward, all comments regarding Ty Lawson, unless the Sixers are playing the Nuggets, will only be accepted on this post. Explanation after the jump. Full story

Five Deep

The Sixers have problems which need to be worked out, on both sides of the ball, not the least of which is how to get any kind of consistent production from their bench. A look at a few splits from the first four games after the jump. Full story

Three-Point Mirage

Jason Kapono and Rodney Carney were suppose to come in and help the Sixers at least compete from three-point range. Kapono is a marksman of the highest order, Carney is at least league average, which makes him a vast improvement over the guys on the roster. How have these guys helped through the first four games? Full story

Game 4 Advanced Stats and the Return to Mediocrity

Needless to say, last night's game threw a monkey wrench into the Sixers advanced stats. A look at the numbers and a statistical oddity after the jump. Full story

FPR: Celtics @ Sixers

I'm happy to welcome Mike back for his second season as a contributor to Depressed Fan. You never get the full picture watching at home, that's where the First-Person Report comes from. If you were wondering exactly how annoying the traveling band of loser Celtics fans were, he's got your answer. Enjoy after the jump, and also thanks to frequent reader Rob for the photo above. Full story

An Expected, Yet Excruciating Loss

The first half was heartening on the defensive end. The second half was a soul-crushing reminder that this team has a long, long way to go on both sides of the ball. The Celts beat the Sixers by 31 and it felt much worse than that. Full story

Celtics Could Provide Early Measuring Stick

The Boston Celtics are rolling through their schedule right now, and it's not surprising. They're talented and you'd expect them to torture opponents when they're at full strength. The question from now until the Big Three retire is always going to be, however, how long until one or more of them gets hurt. For our purposes, though, it's a mixed blessing that they'll be at full strength tonight at the Wach. I'll explain after the jump. Full story

Big Day For Rondo

Less than a day after picking a fight with Chris Paul for no reason (other than the fact that Paul is better than him), Rajon Rondo and the Boston Celtics came to terms on a five-year extension for at least $55M on Monday. The only thing I have to say to that is this: I hope someone took him out and got him drunk last night. The Sixers need every edge they can get when Boston comes to town later tonight. Preview coming this afternoon. Full story

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