Hoops

Sixers v Kings 12 Jan 08

Damm straight EC! I'm with you on what you said. I am daring to dream at this moment in time. I just cannot wait to watch Wednesday nights game on fox, :( im so pissed off that ill be in Sydney with my family for a holiday but at least the hotel rooms have foxtel lol.
However we are thinking of goin to the Wolongong game on the Friday so it's all exciting times.

Will the sixers make one of their famous runs into the playoffs? Exiciting times ahead folks!

This is a good time to put everything of the past behind you and make last night's game the start of the season ahead. The 36ers last night played a championship winning game against the league leaders. If last night's passion continues, they'll have the championship that people are obviously too afraid to dream of or talk about. If they repeat last night's performance throughout the remainder of this season, then why dream only of making the top 8? This is all that is being talked about at the moment. For last night only, the 36ers were much more than just top 8 team.

That was a AWESOME game, best game ive seen the 36ers play in years!
I think Hodge has made a huge difference, i like the fact he aint a shooter and brings pretty much everything else to the team, also able to help Davidson run the point and saves Darren Ng having to do it too much and when the guards tried to get physical with Davidson or Ng, Hodge just bought it up no probs being bigger means they couldnt abuse him physically, i loved his ability to drive to the paint also, i think the fact he doesnt have a great jump shot (dont really remember him taking more than 1 0r 2) and doesnt even attempt it most of the time makes him a great fit for us!
Brad Davidson, Darren Ng AWESOME games,best ive seen those 2 play, Ng owned the 3rd quater!
Ballinger was AWESOME and unstopable as usual!
I know its one game but i say sign Hodge, Ballinger, Ng, Davidson for the next 2 years and build on them with Maher and possibly a Mottram and/or Cooper and keep trying to lure Schensher and/or Newley back.
Would a win like that save Smyth??? like if they keep that up and sneak in the 8??

On a different note, didn't Motteram's mask look like the latest fashion from some of the most exclusive fashion houses in Paris? I was very surprised at how inconspicuous it was although the clear plastic on the face must have made him quite sweaty. I had almost expected to see the Phantom of the Opera.

dougys69, stars of the game sometimes have to sit on the bench because they get tired. Is it that difficult to understand, or do you think this is a legitimate opportunity to have another dig at Smyth?

I think what fired up Davidson the most about that Carter incident was that Carter ran into him, flopped, and Davidson got called for the foul.

Haha, could to see peopple recognise Zorich' talents as well. Me and my dad also agreed he should be playing for the sixers or another NBL team. And that was 2 years ago. He impresses me everytime i see him play and today's pre-game was no exception.

Well Ben i guess you can say there are potential injury concerns for every single player who steps on the court. And that brace was on his knee beacuse he did receive a knock to the knee i believe during last weeks game against Perth which he ran out.

He certainly wasnt hounded by any injury tonight however displaying his all round game - 24 pts, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, and some turnovers to add a bit of spice.

I would definately look to sign Hodge up for next season, he really delivers a whoel package to the team - score (mostly off strong hard drives),steals, assists, rebounds, and he brings a lot of energy on and off the court. His one on one moves on the baseline where he took it to the hoop twice i think were excellent.

And although he does turn the ball over, at least it isnt from negative play such as a soft pass etc. His turnovers tend to come from himself trying to create and keep putting the pressure on the opposition defences which i dont actually mind.

CARN U SIXERS!!!!!!!

Kobe-for-MVP ...

you support people actually complaining about the best win in 2 and a bit years? bah...I bet you're a closeted Sydney supporter....come to think of it, I did hear a few "we love you Brian" shouts during the game...

Sturty6ers, what the hell are you talking about? if they were "stuck" without Ballinger, how did they maintain a lead? bloody Adelaide people, even with the best win in the past 2 years and change you still complain. The only real player who didn't fire up was Dench, and even then he wasn't terrible.

STFU and enjoy the first time Adelaide has beaten a title bloody contender this season.