Sixers Bulls
The Sixers hold a 2 games to 1 lead over the Bulls and will look to win game 4 and send the series back to Chicago up 3-1. The Bulls played with a lot of heart in game 3, but ultimately they ran out of gas at the end and the Sixers were just too much for them to handle. Today the Sixers have to continue to play defense. The defense was the main reason the Sixers were able to win games 2 and 3. Also, Joakim Noah hurt his ankle in game 3 and it looks like he will be out for game 4 as well. The Sixers now have a clear advantage in the paint both offensively and defensively and they need to capitalize.
Flyers Devils
Aside from the second period of game 3, the Flyers really didn't show up. They got out hustled, out worked, and overall they didn't deserve to win. Tonight the Flyers have to pick up the intensity. Right now they are getting completely out played. They can't get offensive possessions, they can't set up on the power play, they can't clear the puck out of their own zone, etc. Although games 2 and 3 were very disappointing, I do expect a big turn around from the Flyers today. But the Flyers can't just play well in one period; they have to play a full 60 minutes of consistent hockey.
Phillies Nationals
The Nationals took the first two games of this series and tonight the Phils will look to salvage a game as they send Cole Hamels to the mound against Jordan Zimmerman. The offense looked OK on Friday night, but they took the day off yesterday as their only run came off a Hunter Pence sacrifice fly. Tonight the Phils need to give Hamels a lot of run support.
Overall it should be a very interesting day of sports. I think the Sixers will win another close game, I think the Flyers will win a close game as well, and I don't know what to expect from the Phillies down in the nation's capital. Ultimately it should be another exciting Philly Sports Trifecta.
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