Last night the Sixers fell to the Celtics in a one-point game they appeared to be in control of for most of the way. Here are a few links on the playoff's lone Cinderella team as they get ready for Game 2 on Monday night.
- Evan Turner's first half was nearly flawless last night, but in the second half he struggled. The Philadelphia Inquirer's John Mitchell writes that despite the team's loss, Turner's double-double was a serious bright spot.
- In the Chicago Tribune, Vaughn McClure writes about how now is the time for Turner to step up to the next level.
- The Washington Post's Michael Lee writes a piece about Sixers head coach Doug Collins, and how he hasn't advanced past the first round since he was with the Bulls, when Michael Jordan made "The Shot" over Craig Ehlo.
- CSNPhilly.com's John Finger explains Elton Brand's lack of minutes last night.