The 76ers are happy with the rookies that brought in last June. Forward Thaddeus Young is an outstanding player who will probably move into the starting lineup full time as early as the start of next season. He played in 74 games (22 starts) this season and he averaged 21.0 minutes, 8.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.0 steal per game. Young also chose his shots well as he hit 53.9% from the floor this year. Young has the look of a future star for the Sixers.

F/C Jason Smith also could be a starter in the future for the Sixers as he was a solid sub for them as a rookie. Smith played in 76 games (1 start) for the 76ers this year and he averaged 14.6 minutes, 4.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. Look for him to improve in 2008-09.

F/C Herbert Hill missed all of last season due to injury but the Sixers like him.

The Sixers didn’t play any defense on Tuesday Night as the Pistons shot 58.1% from the floor. The 76ers also never recovered from the first quarter in which the Pistons dominated 35-21. Andre Iguodala finally had a good game against the Pistons as he finished with 21 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals. Louis Williams was solid off the bench with 16 points, 2 assists and 2 steals in only 24 minutes. Andre Miller was only 5 of 17 shooting from the floor but he still finished with 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. The Pistons are down 3-2 in this series now.