Things were once again going right for The Brotherhood. 3 of their last 4 matches were blowouts, and their team chemistry was at an all-time high. However, they would've to engage in another epic battle to keep their 6-game winning streak. Their next rivals would be Penny Hardaway and his Memphis Grizzlies.
Initially, everyone expected Penny to go back to his home in Orlando, where he was praised as the future of that franchise.
From the beginning it was clear that the match would be an unforgiving battle. Both teams traded baskets for a while, with none of them either being able to stablish a solid defence. The fans were prepared for a high-scoring match, as both teams finished the first quarter with 32 points.
The second quarter was completely different to the first. The second units were not as productive as the starters. The offences stagnated but not because of a better deffensive quarter, but because of the low accuracy of the bench players. However, Danny Green nailed an amazing buzzer-beater on Dell Curry to give the Grizzlies a 1-point lead heading to the second half.
During the third quarter, the Grizzlies completely outplayed The Brotherhood. The Sixers started to pile up turnovers while Penny Hardaway, Paul Pressey and Marc Gasol took off. By the quarter's half, they were up by 10 points.
But then something clicked. First was Jrue Holiday, who nailed a contested 3. Then was Dorell Wright, with a corner three. Even though they still were down by 6 points, the Sixers had all the momentum heading to the last quarter.
However, the Grizzlies responded well and the 6-point lead grew to a 12-point lead. The Sixers looked defeated. Although, suddenly Iverson, who "only" had 22 points, made a play and nailed an off-the-dribble shot. Then he hit a corner three. Then he posterized Zach Randolph.
During the game's last 7 minutes, the Sixers went from losing by 12 to win by 5, all thanks to an epic comeback lead by Allen Iverson, who drop 25 points in less than ten minutes. The Grizzlies were completely dried out. The Sixers hold on to their lead and finally, with an Iverson's clutch steal on Hardaway, the Sixers sealed the deal.
Initially, everyone expected Penny to go back to his home in Orlando, where he was praised as the future of that franchise.
"Orlando turned their backs to me. When I was struggling with my injuries, instead of trying their best to help me, they demanded me to keep playing. They did nothing to help me recover, and when it was beyond repair, they just traded me." - Penny Hardaway
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| Once Orlando's leader, the furious Penny Hardaway moved to Memphis to lead the team's quest for the championship |
The second quarter was completely different to the first. The second units were not as productive as the starters. The offences stagnated but not because of a better deffensive quarter, but because of the low accuracy of the bench players. However, Danny Green nailed an amazing buzzer-beater on Dell Curry to give the Grizzlies a 1-point lead heading to the second half.
During the third quarter, the Grizzlies completely outplayed The Brotherhood. The Sixers started to pile up turnovers while Penny Hardaway, Paul Pressey and Marc Gasol took off. By the quarter's half, they were up by 10 points.
But then something clicked. First was Jrue Holiday, who nailed a contested 3. Then was Dorell Wright, with a corner three. Even though they still were down by 6 points, the Sixers had all the momentum heading to the last quarter.
However, the Grizzlies responded well and the 6-point lead grew to a 12-point lead. The Sixers looked defeated. Although, suddenly Iverson, who "only" had 22 points, made a play and nailed an off-the-dribble shot. Then he hit a corner three. Then he posterized Zach Randolph.
During the game's last 7 minutes, the Sixers went from losing by 12 to win by 5, all thanks to an epic comeback lead by Allen Iverson, who drop 25 points in less than ten minutes. The Grizzlies were completely dried out. The Sixers hold on to their lead and finally, with an Iverson's clutch steal on Hardaway, the Sixers sealed the deal.
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