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The Sixers have waived guard Gordan Giricek. Giricek played in 12 games for the 76ers after he was acquired for Kyle Korver and he averaged 9.2 minutes, 3.1 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. He only shot 31.7% from the floor and shooting is his only real skill so the Sixers told him to get out of Dodge.
Thaddeus Young and Jason Smith look like they are going to help the 76ers for a long, long time. Young has played in 52 games (13 starts) this season for the Sixers and he is averaging 18.7 minutes, 7.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game. Young has shot 52.4% from the floor and 69.6% from the free throw line this season. Look for his numbers to improve now that he’s getting more playing time. 7-foot tall Jason Smith has been a solid reserve this season for the 76ers. He has played in 55 games (1 start) this season for the 76ers and he is averaging 15.2 minutes, 4.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. He has made 45.4% of his shots from the floor so far this season and he is shooting only 63.6% from the free throw line. The Sixers other rookie (Herbert Hill) has missed all of his rookie season thus far due to injury.
The Sixers shocked the Suns last night in Phoenix as they shot 56.7% from the floor to win the game. Andre Iguodala led the way for the Sixers with 32 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Andre Miller was outstanding in leading the offense with 25 points, 4 rebounds, 12 assists and 3 steals. Willie Green pitched in with 17 points and 3 rebounds. The 76ers are now 27-33 on the season.
The Sixers didn’t play any defense on Friday Night as the Warriors shot 51.1% from the floor and that explains the final score. Andre Miller led the way for the Sixers with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Rodney Carney had his best game of the season as he finished with 18 points and 8 rebounds off the bench. Willie Green (17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals) and Louis Williams (17 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists) each had solid games on Friday Night for the 76ers. The 76ers are now 26-33 on the season.