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Sixers Disappear; Pistons Play Magic in Round Two

                   
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May 2, 2008
        
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The Pistons and Sixers were the only game in town. Literally. In the only playoff game in the NBA Thursday night, Detroit closed out the “Philly Cinderelly” story tonight (much to my surprise) by winning big in what was a carbon copy of game five; they got out to a substantial lead in the first... [read full story]                    

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76ers face crucial offseason decisions

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76ers face crucial offseason decisions

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May 3, 2008
        

The season for the 76ers went beyond the expectations of most people. Now, the offseason will have to, as well. ... Signing Iguodala, bringing in big man head list By MARTIN FRANK • The News Journal • May 3, 2008 PHILADELPHIA -- The Detroit Pistons made that painfully...

                   

Philly columnist: Loss to Pistons exposes Sixers' rebuilding flaws

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May 3, 2008
        

Well, at least there is little chance that the Sixers will be fooled into thinking they have more than they actually do. ... It would be an insult to coach Maurice Cheeks, his staff and the Sixers players to label their surprise run to the NBA playoffs as fool's gold....

                   

Philly columnist: Sixers might have traded away chance to beat Pistons

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May 3, 2008
        

It ended, appropriately, as a paradox, easy shots missed as if hexed, the young and inexperienced Sixers acting very much their age and experience. The team that gave the wizened Detroit Pistons such fits over the first three games of this series finished their improbable run with fits among...

                   

Sixers' run to playoffs raises expectations

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May 3, 2008
        

Two things were revealed during the Sixers' six-game playoff series loss to the Detroit Pistons. ... First is that the gap between the Sixers and a team that has a marginal chance of winning the NBA title is still pretty large. Expected to be a 25-to-30 win team at the...

                   

76ers expecting better future

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May 3, 2008
        

The 76ers reached the playoffs with only 34 games of fantastic basketball. ... By Dan Gelston, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA - The Sixers' expectations have gone from draft lottery and rebuilding to a winning record and capturing a playoff series or two. Even with the...

                   

76ers expect bright future after surprising season

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May 2, 2008
        

The 76ers reached the playoffs with only 34 games of fantastic basketball. ... The Sixers' expectations have gone from draft lottery and rebuilding to a winning record and capturing a playoff series or two. Even with the 76ers' Game 6 series-ending loss to Detroit over...

                   

76ers expecting better future after surprising season

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May 2, 2008
        

The 76ers reached the playoffs with only 34 games of fantastic basketball. ... Stretch that fun and fast-breaking style over a full season and Philadelphia believes it can run all the way to the top of the Eastern Conference. The Sixers' expectations have gone from draft...

                   

76ers expecting better future after surprising season

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May 2, 2008
        

PHILADELPHIA -- The 76ers reached the playoffs with only 34 games of fantastic basketball.Stretch that fun and fast-breaking style over a full season and Philadelphia ... ... PHILADELPHIA -- The Sixers' expectations have gone from draft lottery and rebuilding to a winning...

                   

76ers expecting better future after surprising season

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May 2, 2008
        

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -The 76ers reached the playoffs with only 34 games of fantastic basketball. ... The Sixers' expectations have gone from draft lottery and rebuilding to a winning record and capturing a playoff series or two. Even with the 76ers' Game 6 series-ending...

                   

Philadelphia columnist: Loss to Pistons shows Sixers still have long way to go

freep.com
May 2, 2008
        

Well, at least there is little chance that the Sixers will be fooled into thinking they have more than they actually do. ... It would be an insult to coach Maurice Cheeks, his staff and the Sixers players to label their surprise run to the NBA playoffs as fool's gold....

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