Hold off on that John Wall sweepstakes for a minute. Eddie Jordan and the Sixers aren't finished with this season just yet. Andre Iguodala scored 24 points and Elton Brand added 21 as the Sixers thumped the visiting Timberwolves, 119-97, for their season-best fifth win in a row.
On the strength of a 43-point second period, the Sixers ran away to a 119-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wachovia Center that extended their longest winning streak of the season to five games. Andre Iguodala led the Sixers with 24 points.
Until someone in authority in the NBA office says different, Allen Iverson remains a starting guard for the Eastern Conference in Sunday's All-Star Game in Dallas. Iverson's status remained intact as of Tuesday night's Sixers game, even though he missed his fourth game in succession.
Wayne Ellington was back in his home town to play for the first time as a pro Tuesday night. The parents and grandparents of the former Episcopal Academy and North Carolina star were among those who came out to cheer for Minnesota's rookie guard.
Deep Sixer: Will the Sixers make a trade before the Feb. 18 deadline? Will they continue their current winning streak? Kate Fagan of the Inquirer answered these and more in today's chat.
Allen Iverson will miss the Sixers' last two games before the All-Star break -- tonight at home against Minnesota and tomorrow in Toronto -- as he continues...
IS BUYING CROSS-COUNTRY SKIS
Will the Sixers make the playoffs?
