Hoops

36ers

Aw , I told Halliwell to slow down a bit at training.

Anyone concerned about Simpson's fitness could be pleased to hear that he's lost 4kgs.
One of our players was injured at training today.
I rang The Queen Elizabeth Hospital for more information

The 36ers have definitely improved, of that there is no question. HOWEVER, while I'm glad we have and I believe we're a better than average chance of toppling Sydney on Saturday night, just remember that most of our 'comeback' against the Breakers was when they were in cruise mode. Once they needed to put a stop to it I noticed it didn't take them long to do so.

The good thing though was that despite everything it would have boosted the players confidence which can only be a good thing.

I notice not so many are bagging Herbert this week. Amazing what landing a last gasp 3 will do for opinions of a guy :P

One question. What's with Grant Chapman's headline of "Wilkinson shines as Breakers thrash 36ers". Did he write that at half time??

The Sixers D looked good when they were aggressive and up on their man making people work to even pass the ball around the top. They just have to limit their fouls early so they aren't digging a hole with key players on the bench in foul trouble

Sydney were pathetic in two televised games I've viewed (NZ and Tigers). Their guards looked out of control and unorganised.

Their win against Adelaide was the best I've seen the Kings play since their return to the league and I still cannot understand how the result was so lop-sided in Sydney's favour.

My opinion of the Sixer's performances against Perth and NZ (the latter strongly influenced by Mystro's repeated insistance that Sixers outplayed the Breakers in the 2nd half) is of pride and growing respect and has me on the verge of believing the losses to Perth and Sydney were more timing related than lack of application by the Sixers.

A win by the Sixers on Saturday is a must for so many reasons.

The NBL table has the top 3 spots covered by NZ, Perth and Melbourne, all of whom have no excuse not to be good.

When you consider there is only 1 game between a finals spot and bottom, it's still pretty close. The Sixers should make the most of their chances in the next 3 games, but road wins are the key to snatching a playoff. There has been some positives in the last two games that should continue.

The performance of Sydney , on Friday was sub NBL standard. I even saw one of their players try to do a floater which was just a lob into the hands of one of the Tigers. For a moment during that performance I thought if the 36ers cain't beat this , then , some should think about retiring from the NBL.

Breakers played out of their skin in the first half and pretty much everything was coming off for them, Sixers did well to climb back in it.

Due to unavailability of the guru John Lawrence, I believe Brad Philp will take over the mic at the Port on Saturday night. Should be some classics coming out once the throat is lubricated. He may need The Doctor to look after him (or act as waiter)