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Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis scored 20 points apiece Thursday night as the Orlando Magic overcame Dwight Howard’s foul trouble to beat the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, 98-88.

Posted Friday, November 07, 2008 12:27 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers

76ers 116, Knicks 87: As Marbury Watches, Knicks Take a Step Away

Stephon Marbury watched from the bench as the Knicks lost to the 76ers on Friday.

Posted Friday, October 31, 2008 11:17 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, New York Knicks, Marbury, Stephon, Philadelphia 76ers, D'Antoni, Mike

Victory in a Place Where Losers Dwell

Defeat has been regular and excruciating in Philadelphia, a city which has long viewed success, not as a sign of victory, but as an ominous warning that disaster was just around the corner.

Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008 10:56 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia 76ers, National League, World Series, Manuel, Charlie, Philadelphia (Pa), Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, Pa), Rendell, Edward G, Longman, Jere

A Trip Made With Baggage

For Elton Brand, now a 76er, his off-season signing carries the potential to disrupt the balance of power in the Eastern Conference.

Posted Monday, October 13, 2008 12:11 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, National Basketball Assn, Philadelphia 76ers, Free Agents (Sports), Los Angeles Clippers, Brand, Elton

Knicks 110, 76ers 104: Knicks’ Problem Is Size, Not Speed, in Victory Over 76ers

On Friday night the Knicks weathered the interior dominance of the 76ers’ Elton Brand for a victory in their second preseason game.

Posted Saturday, October 11, 2008 12:10 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers

76ers Sign Brand in Push Toward Top in the East

The power forward gives the Philadelphia 76ers the low-post presence they need to contend in the Eastern Conference.

Posted Wednesday, July 09, 2008 7:56 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Philadelphia 76ers, Brand, Elton

N.B.A. Roundup: Quick Start Helps Pistons Eliminate 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers got the Detroit Pistons’ attention. Then they got steamrolled.

Posted Friday, May 02, 2008 12:27 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers

N.B.A. Roundup: Sixers Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Pistons

The host Sixers added one more surprise victory in a season stuffed with them by completely thrashing the playoff-tested Detroit Pistons on Friday.

Posted Saturday, April 26, 2008 12:17 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers, Playoff Games

N.B.A. Roundup: Wizards Top 76ers With Arenas Playing Like His Old Self

Gilbert Arenas scored 12 of his 20 points in a fourth-quarter blitz by Washington as the host Wizards defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 109-93, on Saturday night.

Posted Sunday, April 13, 2008 3:37 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards

76ers 108, Nets 99: Nets Have Seven Games Left, and Very Slim Playoff Hopes

At a point in the season where they can ill afford any mistakes, the Nets lost their third straight game on Tuesday.

Posted Tuesday, April 01, 2008 9:36 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers

N.B.A. Roundup: Clinging to Playoff Spot, Nets Drop Fourth Straight

Chris Paul had 25 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets won their third straight game, 107-96 against the visiting Nets on Friday night.

Posted Friday, March 07, 2008 9:43 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Seattle SuperSonics, Philadelphia 76ers

N.B.A. Roundup: 76ers Stay Hot in Fight for a Postseason Berth

Samuel Dalembert had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their eighth straight home victory, 117-83 over the Seattle SuperSonics on Friday night.

Posted Friday, March 07, 2008 8:18 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Seattle SuperSonics, Philadelphia 76ers