76ers, Celtics each hope extra day makes a difference in playoffs

Sixers' (PF-C) Lavoy Allen

The 76ers and Celtics had two full days to digest and/or expel the results of Friday’s Game 4.

Rest should benefit Sixers’ old and young

Sixers' (PF-C) Elton Brand

Sixers forward Elton brand is hoping the extra day between Games 4 and 5 will allow some of his nagging injuries to heal, while Evan Turner looks to continue a tested and rested trend.

Without stars, Sixers still finding ways to shine

Sixers' (SF) Andre Iguodala

Today in Indianapolis, the Heat will try to stop from crumbling like a day-old scone with Chris Bosh out and the physically rugged Pacers flexing their muscles. Saturday in Los Angeles, the Lakers struggled for survival against the Oklahoma City Thunder, trying to overcome one of the worst benches you’ll see for an NBA playoff team.

Iguodala leading the way for 76ers vs. Celtics

Sixers' (SF) Andre Iguodala

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andre Iguodala is winning games for the Sixers and winning over Philadelphia with each clutch basket.

Young has quintessential Thad Game in Sixers’ win

Sixers' (F) Thad Young

Thaddeus Young struggled in the first round and first couple of games vs. the Celtics but came up huge in Game 4 by playing his game.

What the heck happened at the Wells Fargo Center? Sixers even series at 2-2

How the Sixers pulled out a win Friday night against the Boston Celtics is hard to explain. They did a complete turnaround in the second half – and so did the Celtics.

Sixers stage improbable comeback to even series

Sixers' (G) Evan Turner

Things looked bleak when the Sixers were down 18 points in Game 4, but they rallied late for an incredible 92-83 win to even the series.

Williams assists in Sixers’ comeback win

Sixers' (G) Lou Williams

The way the Sixers played in Games 3 and 4, the only real question entering the fourth quarter Friday was who would even want to watch Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals.

Sixers’ Gameday: 05/18/12 vs Celtics – 8pm

Celtics v 76ers-0518

The Sixers are trying to find a way to slow down the old guys.

Blowout loss forces Sixers to re-evaluate Celtics (With Video)

Philadelphia

With the hours and his nerves limited between Games 3 and 4 of the Sixers-Celtics NBA playoff series Thursday, Sixers coach Doug Collins made one critical staffing decision.

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