The Sixers wasted no time in showing why it would have been premature to get overly excited about the win in Detroit on Friday, losing to the Nets on Saturday 95-84. The good news is that the Sixers played well defensively again with energy and aggressive switching but they fell victim to some excellent long-range shooting. The Nets made a number of three-pointers with a hand in their face and the shot clock winding down.
The Philly offense was another story. New Jersey played a zone and with the Sixers' lack of outside shooting, the results were about what you would expect - a 35% field goal percentage. Had Louis Williams and Donyell Marshall not combined for 26 points off the bench, it could have been really ugly. Thaddeus Young scored only 8 points in 36 minutes. The Sixers really should be pushing the ball up the floor more, particularly against a zone. It's one of the best antidotes for their lack of shooting. Why they don't is a mystery.
Lastly, there is Sam Dalembert who produced 0 points and 5 rebounds with Elton Brand again out of the lineup. Right now, Dalembert looks like he is lost at sea clinging to a life preserver. Theo Ratliff has been much more productive at center in the last few games and there have to be serious questions raised about Samuel's future with the team.
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