Game 4 (11-7-12): Sixers (1-2) @ Hornets (2-1)

[sixer04fan]

Update: Hornets rookie guard Austin Rivers will miss the game with a sprained left index finger. Rookie guard Darius Miller will replace him in the starting lineup.

[sixer04fan]

Nothing like a prime time game on ESPN against... the Hornets?

No Bynum. No Anthony Davis (probably). No Eric Gordon. This might be the least watched national NBA of the year.

As they're missing their two best players, this is a MUST win. A loss is inexcusable in this situation, even on the road.

The game will also be on CSN for those who prefer the home coverage, which I certainly do. I'm not certain on our starting lineup, but I took a shot for now. With Kwame out, the only potential difference I'd see is if Collins wants to put Hawes into the starting lineup.

[Mandrew]

Doesn't Ryan Anderson always go off on us?

[McPeak92]

Austin Rivers also out tonight

[BChydro86]

Least... interesting ...game ....ever

[MylesKong]

So long as we win. I don't care. I'm watching. Hopefully it's a confidence building game. More hopefully Moultrie can get some minutes with jrue and turner.

[sixer04fan]

The line changed to Sixers -1... Just put some money down on that. I mean, come on, NO is putting out a D-League team tonight essentially. And I also like how Collins gets this team to play in bounce back games.

[wannabGM]

Doesn't Ryan Anderson always go off on us?

Yes. He toasted any of our bigs not named Elton Brand from the deep perimeter last year. Instead of Thad defending him, I'd almost rather see us go extra small at PF. Hopefully Thad is up to the task. If I remember correctly, it was actually Lavoy who got toasted the most. Luckily, Lavoy plays mostly center now. And luckily, this isn't the Dwight Howard-lead Magic creating open looks for him.

The line changed to Sixers -1... Just put some money down on that. I mean, come on, NO is putting out a D-League team tonight essentially. And I also like how Collins gets this team to play in bounce back games.

Hmmm. Not a bad idea.

[RickyPrior]

Be good to see Bynum's impact.

Wait. What?


He's still experiencing discomfort?

Oh, ok.



Next game then.

[MylesKong]

Sad. Very sad.

[Sixerlover]

ESPN is kicking themselfs for televising this game.

Sixers win though

[Sixerlover]

The line changed to Sixers -1... Just put some money down on that. I mean, come on, NO is putting out a D-League team tonight essentially. And I also like how Collins gets this team to play in bounce back games.

Definitely would if I bet on Philly teams. This seems like a sure win

[Fred]

ESPN had premature prognostication in selecting this game for national coverage...they expected bynum and the #1 pick to be playing....kick in the nuts....

[sixer04fan]

Anyone else notice the Sixers/Bynum story has been on the front page of ESPN.com all day, when we happen to playing on their network tonight?

Coincidence? Definitely not. They know no one wants to watch this game haha.

[aussie]

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