Sixers Playing Strong Lately

If you've tuned out during the holidays, let me remind you that the Sixers have won 7 of their last 10. It's overall team play, sparked by special performances by Iguodala and Miller, that have keyed this. I know many are wondering if Andre Miller is stepping up his play to market himself for trades but you can't focus on that. The NBA is a business and if he gets traded, he gets traded. He know that but has to play through it anyway. The bottom line is that it's more fun to win than to lose so why would he not put forth his best effort night in and night out to help the team win? I'm happy that he's currently playing great. This team is developing the identity I said they so poorly lacked at the start of the season. They are scrappy, they know they have to fight for every last inch, they know they have to cut down turnovers, play great defense, and have resiliency down the stretch. Check out the evidence - they have the 6th best defense in the league, that's right behind teams like Detroit, Boston, and San Antonio. You've also seen Iguodala drain a game winner at the buzzer and the team rally after the Heat cut their lead to 3 late in the game. Those are all signs of maturity that weren't there at the start of the season. Of course, the Sixers are still only 12-16 and not a true threat to any elite team, but they are progressing and developing guys and that is what you want.