Sixers Drop Game 5 At Palestra
April 30th 2008 23:17
In game 5 of the series, Andre Iguodala finally started to heat up, but so did the Pistons starters, particualarly Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton, who had been struggling earlier in the series. Billups, Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace, and Tayshaun Prince all shot better than 50% in the game. The Pistons as a whole shot 58% and held Philly to 42% shooting, beating them at a final score of 98-81. Unfortunately, I was unable to watch this game because it was on the NBA network. What's up with all these playoff games being on premium channels? All of the Flyers games have been so far, so I haven't been able to watch any. It's rediculous. Anyway...Iggy finally had his game on, shooting 8-13 for 21 points (however, he also had 6 turnovers). Unfortunately, outside of Lou Williams, who was 6-9 with 16 points, the rest of the team stunk up the joint. Especially Andre Miller (5-17, 13 points, just 3 assists) and Willie Green (3-10, 8 points). I can't stand Willie Green. It's not necessarily that I can't stand HIM, though, more like I can't stand how the Sixers use him. I mean, c'mon, he's your starting SHOOTING guard, and he's a career 41% shooter. I mean, Allen Iverson was never exactly a sniper when he was here, but at least he got to the line 7,8,9 times a game to make up for it. Willie Green had 148 free throws in 74 games this season. That means he had two free throws a game. Meaning on average, your starting shooting guard shot just 43% for the season while getting to the line...one time a game. Not a shooter, not a slasher. He also doesn't set himself apart as a rebounder or passer, and he doesn't exactly set the world on fire with his defense. Seriously Mo, how can you not realize by now that you should shift Iggy to the two and start Thad Young at the 3 w/Reggie Evans at power forward? I just don't get it. Sigh. Anyway...Sixers come back home tomorrow night for Game 6 facing elimination. Maybe they can win another game...doesn't look like they will though, Pistons have finally turned it on.
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