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Iverson fueled Sixers’ run to Finals in ’01 **Though Philadelphia fell to Lakers, he provided impetus for a memorable season. **2000 – 2009 THE DECADE **DARK DAYS AND BRIGHT MOMENTS **NO. 5 REGIONAL STORY

Allen Iverson was the Philadelphia 76ers’ version of Lil Wayne during the 2000-2001 NBA season, using his crossover dribble and fearless drives to make the Wachovia Center rock like a hip-hop concert. Fans jammed the arena while Iverson and the Sixers rolled on the court,…

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Flight Night was alright **Practicing at home in front of 31,786 fans benefits players, Eagles Youth Partnership.

Remember Allen Iverson’s famous practice quote from 2002? “We’re talking about practice,” the former Philadelphia Sixers’ guard said in response to being criticized by then-coach Larry Brown about his practice habits after the Sixers’ were eliminated in the first-round of the…

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Uncensored Darryl Dawkins pulls no punches in his forthcoming book ** “Chocolate Thunder,” includes sex, drugs and harsh characterizations.

Darryl Dawkins’ nickname growing up was “Goofy.” This, despite the fact that Dawkins towered over most of the people calling him names and trying to embarrass him on the outdoor basketball courts in Orlando, Fla.He lacked coordination, charisma, and toughness. His mother used to…

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McKie is official; Mutombo is next ** Still, the 76ers have plenty in limbo – like the president, the coach and the backup center.

Unsettled business remains for the Philadelphia 76ers, with the futures of coach Larry Brown and team president Pat Croce topping the list. But the 79ers settled one major issue Wednesday, sealing guard Aaron McKie’s seven-year, $42-million contract, and figure to settle another…

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Dominating O’Neal is avenging MVP snub ** The Lakers center was perturbed that Allen Iverson won it in a landslide. ** Sixers Notebook

The NBA Finals have been a stage for Allen Iverson and Shaquille O’Neal to share, one in a display of flash, courage and creativity, the other in a display of power, destruction and — as O’Neal has proudly noted — occasional finesse. For the most part, the regular season was the…

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It’s philosopher vs. teacher as Jackson, Brown battle ** Both say that as NBA players get younger, the challenges get tougher ** NBA Finals 2001

The storm will soon turn to calm, words spoken amid a torrent of flying elbows will be forgotten, and Philadelphia 76ers coach Larry Brown and Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson will be remembered for the strategic moves they made to either win or lose in the NBA Finals.…

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Sixers holding home court ** They are not taking home-court advantage for granted but are hoping to put Lakers in a hole.

The first blow was delivered by Philadelphia, the next one by Los Angeles. Now, it’s an NBA Finals best-of-seven series that’s deadlocked 1-1 after two games. Sweep talk is gone, and so is the Lakers’ invincible air that was generated during a 19-game winning streak, including…

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Inspiration and perspiration ** Philadelphia’s fuel gauge reads almost empty, but Sixers need only one more win to get re-energized. ** Eastern Conference Finals

Eric Snow looked up at the giant man walking into the press room at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Thursday, and the Philadelphia 76ers guard asked, “Am I a warrior?” “Yeah, you are Willis Reed Jr.,” said Sixers center Dikembe Mutombo. Relive the moment to…

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Sixers will have Iverson tonight ** He’s still sore, but says he’ll be ready when the game starts. He was encouraged by his teammates’ play without him Saturday.

Allen Iverson has bad news for the Milwaukee Bucks. He won’t sit idly by while the Philadelphia 76ers play a crucial Game 4 of the Eastern Conference best-of-seven finals today at 5:30 at the Bradley Center. “I’m all right,” Iverson said Sunday, though still aching with a deep…

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Can Sixers answer without “Answer’? ** They may have to. Allen Iverson’s status for Game 3 will be a game-time decision.

The battered, bruised, struggling Allen Iverson has arrived here with the Philadelphia 76ers. But the important news may not come until game time. For now, all the Sixers can do is hold their breath, as if they were watching a last-second shot with the game on the line. What has…

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Sixers pull off postseason sweep ** Larry Brown wins NBA Coach of the Year as Philadelphia becomes the first team to win all four of the league’s major awards.

One of the greatest tributes Philadelphia 76ers coach Larry Brown had ever received in his 18-year NBA coaching career had already been given when he accepted the Red Auerbach Trophy as the NBA’s Coach of the Year Wednesday afternoon. Just as Brown was about to step away from…

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Sixers eager to bid adieu to Raptors ** Philly can close out best-of-seven series with a win in Game 6 tonight in Toronto. Mutombo expects to play with injured finger.

It’s hammer time for the Philadelphia 76ers. “When you have a chance to put a team out, you want to put them out,” said Sixers guard Eric Snow following practice Thursday at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Snow and his teammates were preparing to board a plane for…

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Iverson, Sixers run Game 5 clinic ** The NBA MVP celebrates his award with a 52-point outburst, as the Sixers dismantle Toronto and take a 3-2 lead.

Allen Iverson lit the fire early and kept fueling the drive, pumping up the fans with dazzling moves, rainbow jumpers, fadeaways and blazing moves into the land of giants. Forward Tyrone Hill, who had been somewhat missing in action, also stepped up. So did a lot of other Sixers…

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Iverson, Sixers run Game 5 clinic ** The NBA MVP celebrates his award with a 52-point outburst, as the Sixers dimantle Toronto and take a 3-2 lead.

The Sixers had to know it was going to be their night to run rampant over the Toronto Raptors when Tyrone Hill scored back-to-back transition baskets early in the second quarter. Allen Iverson was already scoring at will and talking mad trash to Raptors guard Chris Childs.…

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With Lynch out, Sixers turn to Geiger ** Thrust into the spotlight, Geiger is torn between team’s present, his own future.

He had a large ice pack wrapped around his right knee, and a bewildered look as question after question flowed his way. Then, there was his voice — almost as soft as he has played in many games this season. But his coach, his teammates — and fans of the Sixers, too, probably —…

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Iverson can’t do too much more, but teammates can ** The rest of the 76ers must contribute if Philly hopes to beat Toronto.

It was again Game 2 of a Sixers postseason series that was the charm. Again it was because Allen Iverson was unstoppable. From 45 points in Game 2 of the previous round against the Indiana Pacers to 54 in Wednesday night’s 97-92 victory over the Toronto Raptors, Iverson has…

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Sixers tie the knot with Raptors ** Allen Iverson scores a team playoff-record 54 points to help Philadelphia hold off a determined Toronto squad. The series, now tied 1-1, moves to Toronto for Game 3, Friday.

Allen Iverson did not wait for the defense to come to him. He went at it and around it, torching the Toronto Raptors for a career playoff-high 54 points. He was everywhere, shooting and scoring, especially in the fourth quarter when he scored 19 consecutive points during one…

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Un-rapt: Most Sixers nix viewing Game 5 ** McKie planned to scout, but others want no part of Friday’s New York-Toronto game.

One round completed, at least one more to play. Just who their next opponent would be was a mystery to the Sixers and everybody else early Friday, so following practice at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, coach Larry Brown and most of his players chose to enjoy…

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As a complement to Iverson, McKie earns high praise ** Sixers sixth-man has played a primary role in turning this series around.

The echoes of bouncing balls and sneakers scraping against the hardwood floor stopped as players and coaches stood in silence, each focusing on the portion of the gymnasium floor where Sixers guard Aaron McKie had just fallen. Trainers rushed to his side, but as soon as they got…

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Patience is paying off for Philadelphia’s 2nd-year man, Jones ** His time on the bench and his hard work in practice have resulted in more playing time.

Free at last … free at last Sixers forward Jumaine Jones is free to just play, no longer looking to the bench to see if coach Larry Brown is trying to find space for him to occupy. The days of hardly playing appear to be over. He certainly waited a long time to become a factor,…

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Iverson expects rough treatment ** He knows that Indiana fans will likely heckle him in Game 3 Saturday, but he’ll respond with his play.

Allen Iverson is headed back to Indianapolis for the first time since his much-publicized racial incident Jan. 28, and he says that he’s more concerned about helping the Sixers gain a one-game series edge than how the Indiana Pacers’ fans perceive him. Sitting with a toothpick…

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The Sixers go racing back to Indianapolis ** Coming off a win in Game 2, and having already won twice in Indiana, Philly is anxious to play.

Tyrone Hill was so exhausted and frustrated following the Sixers’ one-point loss to the Indiana Pacers last Saturday that he went home, had a couple of cold beverages and went to bed. His mood was a lot different Tuesday night, following the Sixers’ 116-98 victory over the…

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Sixers can’t wait to put things right with Pacers ** For three long days, they’ve lived with the sting of their Game 1 collapse and Reggie Miller’s winning shot.

Too much time has passed between games. The Sixers have been shaking their heads about an 18-point lead that once was, and replaying Reggie Millers’ game-winning 3-pointer that enabled the Indiana Pacers to take a 1-0 series lead in the opening-round Eastern Conference series.…

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Iverson’s numbers could earn letters from him, too — MVP ** He’s the first player since Jordan to lead the NBA in scoring and steals.

The regular-season feats of Sixers guard Allen Iverson concluded Wednesday night with him on the sidelines. His NBA-leading numbers — 31.1 points and 2.5 steals per game — became official following the Sixers’ 92-86 loss to the Chicago Bulls at the First Union Center. Iverson is…

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Sixers rest up for the playoffs, and drop their season finale ** Iverson and Mutombo sit, and hapless Chicago takes advantage for a rare victory.

The NBA’s scoring and rebounding champions sat on the bench in street clothes, Allen Iverson dressed in baggy jeans, a T-shirt and a scarf and Dikembe Mutombo in a two-piece suit, as the Sixers closed the regular season with a game against the lowly Chicago Bulls. With the…

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Iverson will sit out Sixers’ final games ** The move gives the All-Star guard a week to rest and heal for the playoffs.

Aching Sixers guard Allen Iverson has been placed on the injured list for the final two regular-season games, allowing him time to rest and heal before the start of this weekend’s NBA playoffs. The move also virtually ensures that Iverson will win his second NBA scoring title in…

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Sixers kick it up a notch ** Needing a confidence booster, Philly withstands a late New York rally and wins a playoff-style matchup.

Tight, thuggish, heart-thumping. Get used to it. That’s what playoff basketball will be like. A preview of it was shown to a national television audience and a sellout crowd of 20,699 at the First Union Center, Sunday. The Sixers-New York Knicks IV was the final meeting between…

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Sixers take some falls, but rise to the occasion ** Against Pacers, Mutombo, Iverson take frightening spills, but the Sixers come out on top.

Two falls, one in the first half and one in the second, silenced the crowd and lifted Sixers coach Larry Brown nervously out of his seat. Two players the Sixers cannot do without fell to the hardwood, victims of dunk attempts that went for naught in Sunday’s matinee against the…

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McGrady is magical in Orlando’s thrilling win ** He scores 44 points, including game-winner with 2.6 seconds left, in 96-95 win over Sixers.

The First Union Center that had been filled with thunderous applause went silent with 4:52 left in the first quarter when Allen Iverson, the Sixers’ creative and uplifting Sixers guard was hammered to the floor by Orlando Magic’s forward Mike Miller Wednesday night. Already…

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Geiger and Iverson: a study in contrasts ** Iverson is quicker on the court and quicker to heal than his taller teammate.

The Sixers fans at the First Union Center who boo every time backup center Matt Geiger steps onto the court, misses a shot, or fails to snag a rebound, probably don’t know that their negative outpour is going through one of Geiger’s ears and out the other. He’s giving the best…

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Sixers lose game, keep on losing ** Neither Larry Brown nor Allen Iverson will be in Milwaukee for tonight’s game. ** Sixers

A double-whammy followed the Sixers’ 100-79 loss to the Sacramento Kings Friday night at the First Union Center. “I have acid indigestion after a 21-point loss,” Sixers coach Larry Brown said in his postgame interview, a statement that seemed like a joke. Only it wasn’t. Tests…

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Kukoc is still unhappy about trade to Hawks ** He’s getting playing time but can’t stop Atlanta from losing to the Sixers, 108-103. ** Sixers

Toni Kukoc found himself engaged in a battle with somebody in the Sixers organization other than coach Larry Brown. The confrontation was tougher, only because it was against ex-teammates. But that’s part of competition. Kukoc can accept that. He admits to being a little bitter…

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76ers ratchet up intensity, give the Nets the brush-off ** Down by 12 points in the first half, the Sixers rally behind the offense and defense of Allen Iverson, win, 102-94.

A scare on Broad Street happened, but nobody could tell if the Sixers had been rattled. They were showered, dressed, and ready to exit the locker room around 15 minutes after rallying from a 12-point deficit to deprive the New Jersey Nets of a stunning upset Wednesday night.…

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East win teaches a lesson ** A towering Western squad was done in by the speed of the East, especially that of Iverson and Marbury.

On the eve of the 50th NBA All-Star Weekend last Thursday, the towering San Antonio Spurs carried an eight-game winning streak into Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J., to play the so-so New Jersey Nets. So-so, however, is not the way the Nets played, thanks to…

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Midterms are in, and 76ers are honor roll ** At the season’s halfway point, this team looks like a potential valedictorian.

Waiting for a mid-term grade is a lot easier when the marks that have led up to it are excellent. Over the first half of the NBA’s 82-game regular season, the Philadelphia 76ers collected several high honors. Allen Iverson and Aaron McKie were selected Players of the Week in…

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Sixers can’t stop Carter as Raptors get OT win ** Despite Allen Iverson’s 51 points, Toronto’s all-star forward takes over in the overtime period.

Even with his right elbow heavily bandaged, a bandaid under his chin and a sore left knee, Allen Iverson allowed nothing or no one keep him from scoring 51 points. It was his first game back following a one-game absence while resting a deep left knee bruise, and the 6-0 Iverson…

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Sixers have built successes into All-Star honors ** Iverson, Ratliff, Philly’s NBA-best record help lift Brown to coach of the East.

Sixers coach Larry Brown and superstar Allen Iverson, who squabbled so much last season that doubts repeatedly circulated about them being able to co-exist on the same team, are now headed to Washington together. And on the ride with them will be 6-10 Theo Ratliff, whose long…

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Sixers lose to Jazz for their third straight home loss ** Philly had led Utah for three quarters before Karl Malone led the Jazz back.

Respond to the challenges put out by your coach blazing at you from all angles or take a nose dive to lose a third-straight home game. Take your pick. That was the dilemma facing the Philadelphia 76ers against the Utah Jazz Wednesday night before 19,428 at the First Union…

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SANCHEZ’S HISTORIC DEBUT THRILLS FAMILY, FRIENDS AT HOME SIXERS ROOKIE BECOMES FIRST PLAYER FROM ARGENTINA TO PLAY IN THE NBA.

The look from coach Larry Brown came, then the hand wave for Juan ‘Pepe’ Sanchez to take off his warm-up suit and check into his first NBA regular-season game. It was a moment that probably led to cheers in Sanchez’s native Argentina. It was a moment the rookie guard from Temple…

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THEIRS FOR THE TAKING WITH A MORE MATURE OR SO IT SEEMS ALLEN IVERSON, THE 76ERS HOPE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE LOSSES OF OTHER EASTERN POWERS.

Allen Iverson showed up in his baggy clothes, hair nicely braided and with an attitude that gained immediate notice. Then, without being asked, he said to everybody gathered around, ‘I’m the captain.’ That took place on the Philadelphia 76ers’ media day, and it was a firm…

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CLAXTON SPARKLES IN HIS DEBUT; SIXERS TIP SPURS IN EXHIBITION THE ROOKIE POINT GUARD IS A ONE-MAN HIGHLIGHT SHOW IN THE PRESEASON OPENER, A 92-87 WIN.

Forget about Allen Iverson’s controversial ’40 Bars’ hard-core rap single. What about Philadelphia Sixers’ No. 1 draft pick Craig ‘Speedy’ Claxton, the 20th overall pick in the June NBA draft from Hofstra? With his strong performance in the Sixers’ 92-87 victory over the San…

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OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND FOR NAZR MOHAMMED ADVERSITY OFF-COURT HAS FOCUSED THE 6-10 CENTER TO STRIVE FOR MORE PLAYING TIME.

His Web site opens with “The Wonderful World of Nazr.” At times in the past, it most certainly was wonderful for 6-foot-10 center Nazr Mohammed. In 1997 he won a national championship at Kentucky, and his world was again brightened in the June 1998 NBA draft when he was selected…

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IVERSON RAPS SIXERS FOR TRYING TO TRADE HIM DURING OFFSEASON HIS FEELINGS WERE HURT, HE SAYS, BY ATTEMPTS TO SEND HIM TO DETROIT, LA.

Allen Iverson is mad and hurt that the Philadelphia 76ers management tried to trade him. He’s also hip and hop, and to understand more about that, check out his upcoming rap album, ‘Non-Fiction,’ an X-rated album that’s loaded with profanity and lyrics about gangster life. Asked…

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