The 76ers traveled to Charlotte to play the Bobcats on Friday. After winning at home against the Magic on Tuesday, the Sixers hoped to put together back-to-back wins. However, for the Sixers its never easy to win on the road where they have struggled all season. With Carter-Williams out with a sore knee, the Sixers would be soundly beaten by the Bobcats 105-88.
With their rookie point guard out, Tony Wroten got the start for the Sixers. MCW's defense and effective transition offense would be greatly missed. The Bobcats would also miss their own 3-named youngster with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist out. Both teams started hot from the floor, each shooting over 50% in the first quarter. The Sixers went on an early 10-0 run but they failed to keep the lead. The Sixers continue to allow the most points per game in the NBA, and fell behind 36-33 by the end of the first. Charlotte opened the 2nd quarter on an 8-0 run as they would a comfortable hold on the game for the remainder of the contest. The Sixers allowed the Bobcats to beat them at their one strength, as Philly was outscored in transition by 10 in the first half and 12 by the end of the game. The Sixers went into the break down 62-51. Philadelphia cooled off in the 2nd quarter, pulling their shooting percentage down to 42%. Gerald Henderson led all scorers at the half with 12 while Evan Turner was a non factor offensively, scoring only 5 points.
The Sixers allowed the Bobcats to pull away in the 3rd quarter as they could not find away to slow down Charlotte's offense. Without MCW, the Sixers finished the game with only 4 steals, a number MCW can usually contribute by himself. Jeff Taylor played excellent as Kidd-Gilchrist's replacement and helped Charlotte pad their lead. Wroten also played well as a replacement, contributing in many categories by struggled from the foul line. The Sixers would drop their 8th straight on the road, losing 105-88.
Wroten ended up leading the Sixers with 21 points while adding 8 rebounds and dishing out 9 assists as he flirted with a triple-double. Turner finished with 16 points and 6 boards while Hawes added 10 points and 13 rebounds. Thad Young started out well, scoring 7 points in the 1st quarter but did not play well the rest of the game, finishing with only 9 points and 1 rebound. Lavoy Allen had a nice game off the bench, securing 10 rebounds and 8 points.
The Bobcats were led by 20 points from Jeff Taylor who also grabbed 8 rebounds. Kemba Walker had a double-double with 18 points and 10 assists. Henderson ended with 18 points and the big man Al Jefferson contributed 14 points and 12 boards. The Bobcats only committed 9 turnovers while the Sixers committed 15.
After this loss the Sixers fall to 1-8 on the road, only winning in Washington. Philadelphia plays the Denver Nuggets (11-8) Saturday night at home at the Wells Fargo Center where they've been much more competitive. They hope to improve their 7-13 record with a win.
By: Matt Ryan
The Sixers allowed the Bobcats to pull away in the 3rd quarter as they could not find away to slow down Charlotte's offense. Without MCW, the Sixers finished the game with only 4 steals, a number MCW can usually contribute by himself. Jeff Taylor played excellent as Kidd-Gilchrist's replacement and helped Charlotte pad their lead. Wroten also played well as a replacement, contributing in many categories by struggled from the foul line. The Sixers would drop their 8th straight on the road, losing 105-88.
Wroten ended up leading the Sixers with 21 points while adding 8 rebounds and dishing out 9 assists as he flirted with a triple-double. Turner finished with 16 points and 6 boards while Hawes added 10 points and 13 rebounds. Thad Young started out well, scoring 7 points in the 1st quarter but did not play well the rest of the game, finishing with only 9 points and 1 rebound. Lavoy Allen had a nice game off the bench, securing 10 rebounds and 8 points.
The Bobcats were led by 20 points from Jeff Taylor who also grabbed 8 rebounds. Kemba Walker had a double-double with 18 points and 10 assists. Henderson ended with 18 points and the big man Al Jefferson contributed 14 points and 12 boards. The Bobcats only committed 9 turnovers while the Sixers committed 15.
After this loss the Sixers fall to 1-8 on the road, only winning in Washington. Philadelphia plays the Denver Nuggets (11-8) Saturday night at home at the Wells Fargo Center where they've been much more competitive. They hope to improve their 7-13 record with a win.
By: Matt Ryan
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