scooby@ihopa.UUCP (Scott Mitzel) (05/07/85)
*** CHEW ON THIS A LITTLE, BOSTON ***
Look out NBA! Philly is on a roll. I'm afraid I don't have
an explanation for it though. I predicted an NBA title for the
Sixers every year since the arrival of Dr. J., but this year I
lost faith. Forgive me, Billy C., for I have sinned. All year
long, particularly the last third of the season, the Sixers just
seemed to be going through the motions. No motivation, no
victories. Suddenly, all that has changed. They're playing with
an intensity that they haven't had since they swept the Lakers two
years ago. Moses is back to his blue collar ways. Julius, while
not vintage, is still coming through in the clutch (just ask the
Bullets and the Bucks). Round Mound has been a terror, both on
the boards and offensively. Cheeks led NBA guards in field goal
percentage, and has the Philly offense running smoothly. Toney is
a more complete player than ever. Bobby Jones, Clint Richardson,
and Clemon Johnson are all making their minutes count. This team
is in prime form, and with at least a week's rest, they will be
ready for Boston (or maybe even Detroit). Granted, my views may
be a little one-sided, but I'm sick of everyone on the net talking
about the Celtics and the Lakers. If anyone wants to argue about
it, send me mail. I never get any. Long live Dr. J.!
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Scott Mitzel
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