Trap game. That is what this game had written all over it. In the past this Sixers team would most likely have suffered a let down just one night removed from their emotional upset victory of the Spurs They shook off a somewhat sluggish start, refused to fall into the trap, and managed to win a road game going away 107-87 vs the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves (13-41).
Up 54-50 at the half the game had the look of one that could go either way. The Sixers took control in the 3rd quarter and once the lead reached double digits you never really got the feeling that the Wolves had enough in the tank defensively to get the stops needed to forge any semblance of a comeback.
Behind improved performances by Andre Iguodala, Lou Williams, and Jodie Meeks the Sixers found themselves with a comfortable lead midway through the 4th quarter. 7 Players scored in double figures but make no mistake, the star of the game for Philadelphia was Thad Young, who pumped home 18 points on 9 for 13 shooting. Thad finished the game with a game high +26. That was good for 6 points better than rookie Evan Turner who was solid with 9 points, 8 boards and 4 assists in a 32 minute run.
Next up for Philly is a nice 2 day layoff before they head to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (29-26) Tuesday @8pm.
Up 54-50 at the half the game had the look of one that could go either way. The Sixers took control in the 3rd quarter and once the lead reached double digits you never really got the feeling that the Wolves had enough in the tank defensively to get the stops needed to forge any semblance of a comeback.
Behind improved performances by Andre Iguodala, Lou Williams, and Jodie Meeks the Sixers found themselves with a comfortable lead midway through the 4th quarter. 7 Players scored in double figures but make no mistake, the star of the game for Philadelphia was Thad Young, who pumped home 18 points on 9 for 13 shooting. Thad finished the game with a game high +26. That was good for 6 points better than rookie Evan Turner who was solid with 9 points, 8 boards and 4 assists in a 32 minute run.
Next up for Philly is a nice 2 day layoff before they head to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (29-26) Tuesday @8pm.
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