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This is one of those sort-of-rare NBA games that was decided in the 1st quarter. Sixers went on a huge run and never looked back.

Sixers were down 10 - 4 to start the game, but finish the 1st quarter with an 18 pt lead.

Good ball movement. Solid defensive play. Sixers are clicking early.

Atlanta really does need to make some changes if they want to salvage their season as they are getting smoked again tonight. Their defense has been horrendous this season, so Simmons could definitely help.

Reality check: the Sixers finally played a quality team that is healthy and they trailed for most of the entire contest. Luckily, after the next two games vs Boston (which they should win) and at Miami, they have 7 games against weak opponents (yes, I'm including the Lakers in there) before facing a...

The Hornets dismal 3-pt shooting is the only thing that's kept the Sixers in the game so far.

Drummond just can't finish unless he dunks the ball.

Sixers 14 turnovers have led to a lot of easy transition buckets for the Hornets.

They are fortunate to be down by only 9 going to the 4th, but can't keep turning the ball over if they they want to make a big push.

Nets continue to struggle, losing to a bad Portland team that is without Lillard and McCollum.

Sixers now just 2 games out of 1st place.

Next match-up will be against a tough Hornets team that will be looking for revenge for the 2-game sweep by the Sixers in Charlotte a few weeks ago. If the 76ers can win that game and one vs Miami on Jan 15, they have a chance to run off a very long winning streak against a soft schedule, especially...