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The Opening Tip
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Hello and Happy Friday. It's the Corner Three!
Home Stretch....Let's Rock
The Stateside Vodka Bar
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Oh Yeah, The Sixers
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EVERYBODY looked like total dogshit last night so let's have a collective short memory and get going on Sunday.
To borrow a phrase, "We're about to find out alot about this team" but for now, let's talk about what we already know (or think we do)
1. Washed Harden? Not so FastΒ
I think alot of people, Philly fans who were against the trade included, saw the BKN Harden who was nursing a sore hamstring and shouldering a ton of the offensive load for an otherwise injury depleted and just plain not good starting lineup and forgot that the actual product is the guy who's third all-time in 3-point field goals made and 2nd in the NBA in assists. The early returns tell me atleast that there's more than enough left in the tank and even in the downside of things that herky jerky dribble and passing and jumpshot should translate just fine.Β
2. Mad Max
Since the trade:
26.8 PPG
64.9 FG%
70.0 3P% on 5 attempts
That oughta do it young man.
3. The Plague of slow starts
Still very much an issue and one that against an equally talented team last night finally costed them big time in the Harden era.Β Β
4. The quiet tournaments
Best part of the late season Sixers, the tournaments to decide the playoff backup big and rotational wing. I would go Paul Reed and Shake Milton if I had my druthers but that's subject to change.
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Our Guys
Sorry Mike, but AU is going to always be a regular season bitch and love it
Make Matisse super cutter and bench Tobias. Mike O'Connor has a few observations before the stretch run.
Charity Spotlight
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The Germantown Community Fridges are a 24/7 mutual aid resource to help combat food insecurity and food waste in Philadelphia, specifically in the Germantown neighborhood. Started in 2020,Β the fridges are fueled by donations from members of the community. Anyone who needs food can take it, and it's always free! Unlike traditional food banks, the fridges are able to accept both perishable and non-perishable items such as fresh fruits and vegetables.
They currently have two locations:
20 W Armat Street, Philadelphia PA, 19144
19 E High Street, Philadelphia PA, 19144
Β Read more about the fridges and volunteer opportunities!
Peace, Love and Process
Call your parents, watch the Selection Sunday Show
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-Zo