Sunday, April 15, 2012

Philadelphia guard Lou Williams

While Orlando is already preparing for the playoffs, the Sixers didn't help their chances in Friday's 95-89 loss to New Jersey, failing to secure a three-game winning streak with a defeat to a team already eliminated from postseason contention.

"'We're going to have to step up as a team and not fear it," said forward Elton Brand, who scored all eight of his points in the first quarter. "This is an exciting time. Let's keep playing, let's keep getting it together."

Philadelphia guard Lou Williams, the team leader with 15.0 points per game, has combined for 18 in his last two games. He's averaging 18.5 in his last six meetings with the Magic, and had 21 at Orlando in February.



Monday, April 2, 2012

Mulling how to celebrate his latest trophy

"I'm playing at the peak of my form ... the best tennis that I have played,'' Djokovic said. "I have to use that as much as I can.''
He also won the tournament in 2007 and last year. Only six-time champion Andre Agassi has more men's titles at Key Biscayne.
Mulling how to celebrate his latest trophy, Djokovic said he might violate his gluten-free diet.
"I cannot guarantee anything,'' he said with a laugh. "I think I deserve a fresh bagel.''
It was Djokovic's first championship since he won the Australian Open in January for his fifth Grand Slam title and third in a row. Now begins the clay season culminating with the French Open, the only major Djokovic has yet to win.