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Sixers and Williams look to gain ground

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — It hasn't been a dream-like start for either the 76ers or up-and-coming backup guard Lou Williams. The Sixers are 5-5. Williams is shooting 35.7 percent from the field, 26.1 percent from the three-point line, and has 20 turnovers and 17 assists while averaging 9.3 points per game.
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Sixers' Dalembert rests but will play

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Samuel Dalembert did not practice yesterday when the 76ers got together at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, but the 6-foot-11 center said not to worry.
Philadelphia 76ers1 day ago

Endless possibilities for Sixers' Thaddeus Young

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — THERE ARE, in the 76ers' scheme of things, post plays for Elton Brand, point forward sets for Andre Iguodala, back-door lobs for Samuel Dalembert, one-on-one breakdown calls for Lou Williams and Willie Green. For Thaddeus Young, there is simply a vista of opportunity that stretches the length and breadth of the basketball court.
Philadelphia 76ers1 day ago

Sixers' Dalembert learning to play with Brand

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Everyone always wants more from Samuel Dalembert. The 76ers' center is averaging 7.1 points and 9.8 rebounds through 10 games, and somehow it's not nearly enough to keep his critics from being, well, critical.
Philadelphia 76ers2 days ago

Around the NBA

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Adjusting to AI The Detroit Pistons have won three and lost two since acquiring former 76ers star Allen Iverson. Last Monday, the Nuggets traded Iverson to the Pistons for Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess, and Cheikh Samb.
Philadelphia 76ers3 days ago

Benchmark win as 76ers roar back to beat Pacers

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Pacers spent the first quarter going to the basket as if they all had an EZ-Pass.
Philadelphia 76ers4 days ago

Nice shade of Green emerging for 76ers

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — INDIANAPOLIS - Wasn't Willie Green supposed to be the forgotten man of the 76ers' backcourt? That appeared to be the case in training camp and the preseason. The Sixers added Royal Ivey as a defender at both guard positions, added Kareem Rush as a combination small forward/big guard and obviously had plans to extend the role of Lou Williams as a scorer and pace-changer.
Philadelphia 76ers4 days ago

76ers Rebound From Slow Start To Top Pacers, 94-92

ESPN Video — Thaddeus Young had 25 points and Andre Miller added 19 to lead Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers4 days ago

76ers rally from 26-point deficit to win

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — Thaddeus Young had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 94-92 on Friday night.
Philadelphia 76ers4 days ago

Fun for Sixers was winning

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — TORONTO - On Wednesday night, for the first time in this young season, the 76ers looked as if they knew exactly what kind of basketball they were playing.
Philadelphia 76ers5 days ago

Rush brothers, of Sixers and Pacers, could meet on court tonight

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — INDIANAPOLIS - Advantage, big brother. Brandon Rush, the Indiana Pacers' rookie, conceded that much to older brother Kareem, 28. Brandon, 23, said it wasn't until "about 3 years ago, out in Los Angeles," that he was able to defeat Kareem, now with the 76ers, one-on-one.
Philadelphia 76ers5 days ago

Sixers rapt things up nicely with win in Toronto

Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News — TORONTO - Is Andre Iguodala finishing one digit shy of a triple-double what the 76ers meant by finding a comfort zone?
Philadelphia 76ers6 days ago

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