76ers, Celtics each hope extra day makes a difference in playoffs
76ers News, Breaking News, Delco Times – 76ers Monday, May 21st, 2012
The 76ers and Celtics had two full days to digest and/or expel the results of Friday’s Game 4.

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

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.

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.

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

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.
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.

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.

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.

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

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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