Allen Iverson 20pts vs Indiana Pacers 09/10 NBA *Home-to-Home Game 2
by NFL sunday games ~ March 6th, 2010. Filed under: sunday games Info.
Allen Iverson’s “team first” approach with the Philadelphia 76ers has earned him respect from his teammates and fans.
Iverson, recently voted a starter for the Eastern Conference All-Star team despite starting the season with Memphis, had 17 points, five rebounds and three assists in the 76ers’ 107-97 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
Philadelphia (15-28) has won both games since Iverson was voted an All-Star starter by the fans, a selection that has drawn criticism. The former NBA MVP and four-time scoring champion plans to play in his 11th straight All-Star game Feb. 14 at Cowboys Stadium.
“My fans still support me. You can’t ask for more than that,” he said. “When you play this game, it’s all about the people that come to see you, the people in the stands. For somebody to say the fans don’t mean anything, that’s crazy.”
Since joining the team in early December, Iverson has helped the 76ers go 10-13 after a 5-15 start. He entered Saturday averaging 14.2 points, well below his career average, and 4.3 assists.
“He means a lot more than his numbers,” Philadelphia coach Eddie Jordan said. “His spirit gives us momentum, his spirit gives us confidence, it gives us a sounding board, it gives us a calming effect. He means a lot.
“He’s special to us. He’s not the Allen we used to know back in 2001, but he adds leadership, toughness and some experience.”
Iverson, whose reputation took a hit in recent years after turbulent stops in Detroit and Memphis, has impressed his 76ers teammates with his maturity.
“He’s been great with us,” said Philadelphia forward Elton Brand, who scored 23 points. “You hear the rumors and stories over the years, and it’s great to see him in this light because he totally has a positive image to me.”
Thaddeus Young had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Lou Williams scored 14 points for the 76ers, who won consecutive games for just the fourth time this season.
“The most important thing is for us to take it one game at a time and not try to look forward,” Iverson said. “I think the sky’s the limit.”
Danny Granger had 22 points, A.J. Price added 17 and Troy Murphy had 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Pacers (15-29), who have lost four of five after a three-game winning streak.
“Our guys played exhausted and we got outplayed, no question about it,” Indiana coach Jim O’Brien said. “Our guys are exhausted and they should be. We just played a five-week schedule that is taxing.”
Trailing by 13 entering the fourth quarter, the Pacers cut it to 88-83 after Price’s consecutive 3-pointers. Philadelphia answered with an 11-0 run over the next 3 minutes to make it 99-83. Young had seven points during the spurt.
“We need to win, we got the talent,” Brand said. “We just need to put it all on the court and play together.”
Philadelphia took its biggest lead, 74-58, on Iverson’s jumper with 5 minutes left in the third quarter. Indiana cut the deficit to nine before falling behind 86-73 entering the final period.
“This is one we could’ve and should’ve won,” said Pacers guard Brandon Rush, who had 14 points. “We couldn’t make shots when we needed.”
Game notes
Philadelphia rookie guard Jrue Holiday needed 12 stitches to close a cut above his right eye after banging his head on the court in the first quarter. He returned in the third quarter. … Pacers C Jeff Foster (sore lower back) and F Tyler Hansbrough (ear infection) did not play. … The Pacers and 76ers will complete the home-and-home series Monday in Philadelphia. … Many of the fans at Conseco Fieldhouse wore Indianapolis Colts jerseys and shirts. The Colts face the New York Jets in the AFC championship game Sunday at nearby Lucas Oil Stadium. Some Jets fans in attendance chanted: “J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets!” in the third quarter to a chorus of boos.
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March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
I think if iverson …
I think if iverson takes more shots in the game he”ll
average 25 points per game he still got it he trying
not to get that ball hog reputation iverson is 1 of the greatest to play in the NBA better then kobe and lebron
wen he was in his prime
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Iverson crossed A.J …
Iverson crossed A.J price.
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
cant wait for that …
cant wait for that 25+ aye
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
if the coach tells …
if the coach tells iverson to take over the game iverson he would easly score 28 or points a game like he use to…but he cant do that right now because hes fortunate to be even playing back with sixers and he dont want to seem like he still got that take over the team aka ball hog attitude like he had before…if given the go..he can still get 25 points plus a game
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
finnally a 20 …
finnally a 20 pounter its been a while
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Tell me about it. …
Tell me about it. But when you’re right, you’re right.
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
@detayl03 thank you …
@detayl03 thank you man appreciate the positive comment normally there are some iverson haters who would criticise what i say
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
1:41 Iverson still …
1:41 Iverson still shakin niggas.
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
@FREEDOM23100 You …
@FREEDOM23100 You spoke nothing but the truth, son!
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
1:43 #22 got PWNED! …
1:43 #22 got PWNED!!!!!!!
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
i agree with …
i agree with everything u saying i been saying the same thing to
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
@AnthonyKiedisAK …
@AnthonyKiedisAK yes he does
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
also the reason …
also the reason they dont have the killer instinct is they dont have one go to guy in the end its like everyone in the end wants to make plays they just need to give iverson control the fourth quarter to win , and dis is a iverson who is playin wid a knee injury and is only taking 14 shots a game he is basically like kobe right now but the only reason kobe is still scoring more is because he is taking 30 plus shots , kobe scored like 31 points but took like 37 shots to get em
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
HE STILL HAS THE …
HE STILL HAS THE CROSSOVER WHO EVER SAYS IVERSON HAS LOST A STEP IS mad , he is only shooting 14 shots a game , people need to understand dis is a iverson playing on a knee injury , he is basically kobe right now playin wid injuries but the only reason kobes still scoring cuz the guy is getting liken 30 plus shots a game i mean one of his games he scored like 31 points but took like 37 shots , people are criticising iverson wen he is scoring he greedy wen he being unselfish he has lost a step
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
anuva game sixers …
anuva game sixers should have never lost man this is a scary team for anyone to face in the first round , dey must make the playoffs chicago have got a lot of tought games ahead i think 6 or 7 tuff games and also charlotte got a tough month in march sixers need to capitalise quick because after five games sixers will face there toughest games of the season tyme is now iverson needs to play meaningful basketball after the season this team needs 2 b in the playoffs
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
AI is still such a …
AI is still such a beast. Go Sixers!
March 6th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
he still has that …
he still has that crossover:)