Sixteen seconds into Wednesday night's Phildelphia 76ers game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, the game was stopped because both teams were playing to the wrong baskets.
Which is when the world knew something strange was happening.
A couple hours later, it ended, and something strange did happen. The Sixers won a game. After starting the season 0-17, the Sixers finally got the proverbial monkey off their back and walked away with the 85-77 win, a mere one game from tying an NBA record for futility.
The win moved the Sixers, widely regarded as the worst team in the NBA to 1-17, and keeps them as worthy challengers to the all-time worst season record in NBA history, also held by the Sixers at 9-73.
Michael Carter-Williams did his job for Philly, scoring 20 points with 9 rebounds and 9 assists while Robert Covington chipped in 17 in support.
The Timberwolves, chasing the Sixers for worst record at 4-13, had 4 guys in double figures, but all in the teens.
Your highlights from NBA.com:
And post game sound from Michael Carter-Williams from CSN Philly.
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Thursday, December 4, 2014
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Morning Wrap: Sixers Lose 17th Straight Game--Barely
The Philadelphia 76ers continued their losing ways Monday night, dropping a close game at home to the San Antonio Spurs.
The final score was 109-103, but it should be noted the Spurs played without their two best players, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan. Third wheel Manu Ginobilli only played 12 minutes.
But all that meant is that it was time for Kawhi Leonard to shine.
Leonard had 26 points and 10 rebounds leading the Spurs to their 13th win of the season.
For the Sixers, quite possibly the worst team in NBA history, it's their 17th straight loss which puts them just a game away from tying an NBA record. They were led Monday night by Michael Carter-Williams who scored 24 points and had 11 boards.
They face Minnesota Wednesday and could break the record with a game against Oklahoma City at the end of the week.
Highlights from NBA.com:
The final score was 109-103, but it should be noted the Spurs played without their two best players, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan. Third wheel Manu Ginobilli only played 12 minutes.
But all that meant is that it was time for Kawhi Leonard to shine.
Leonard had 26 points and 10 rebounds leading the Spurs to their 13th win of the season.
For the Sixers, quite possibly the worst team in NBA history, it's their 17th straight loss which puts them just a game away from tying an NBA record. They were led Monday night by Michael Carter-Williams who scored 24 points and had 11 boards.
They face Minnesota Wednesday and could break the record with a game against Oklahoma City at the end of the week.
Highlights from NBA.com:
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