76ers win 4th game of the season behind Michael Carter Williams 20 points

I admit I've only seen highlights of the Sixers, until the other night I was at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando Florida,  I live in that city.  Michael Carter Williams is to me one of the most impressive young point guards I've seen in the NBA.  At 6 foot 6 he can score and assist.  Many times Michael Carter-Williams better known as MCW can also rebound. Many games he's averaged triple doubles.  Tonight the Philadelphia 76ers took on the Miami Heat in Miami. After beating the Orlando Magic on Sunday Night, The Sixers get the job done again on the road against another Florida team, the Miami Heat.  The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Miami Heat 91-87.  Michael Carter- Williams lead the way for the Sixers with 20 points and 6 steals.  Luc Mbah A Moute added 19 points and 6 rebounds. Here are the stats for each team.


Philadelphia 76ers Top 5 Scorers on December 23, 2014

Michael Carter- Williams- 20 points, 6 steals, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, 9/18 FG, 2/4 3PTFG
Luc Mbah A Moute- 19 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 8/16 FG, 3/4 FT, 0/2 3PTFG
KJ McDaniels- 13 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks,, 4/8 FG, 1/4 FT, 1/3 3PTFG
Robert Covington- 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 3/11 FG, 4/4 FT, 1/5 3PTFG
Jerami Grant- 11 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3/7 FG, 4/7 FT, 1/2 3PTFG


Miami Heat Top 5 Scorers on December 23, 2014

Dwyane Wade- 23 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 9/21 FG, 5/7 FT, 0/3 3PTFG
Shawne Williams- 17 points, 5 rebounds, 6/9 FG, 3/5 3PTFG, 2/2 FT
Mario Chalmers- 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 4/8 FG, 1/4 3PTFG, 2/2 FT
Luol Deng- 7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists, 3/11 FG, 1/6 3PTFG
Norris Cole- 7 points, 2/8 FG, 2/2 FT, 1/3 3PTFG



Philadelphia 76ers Statistical Categories

Team Field Goal Percentage- 42%
Team Three Point Percentage- 26%
Team Free Throw Percentage- 74%
Team Rebounds, 42 ( 28 Defensive Rebounds and 14 Offensive Rebounds)
Team Assists- 11
Team Steals- 13
Team Turnovers- 16
Team Blocks- 11

Miami Heat Statistical Categories

Team Field Goal Percentage- 41%
Team Three Point Percentage- 30%
Team Free Throw Percentage- 72%
Team Rebounds- 39 (25 Defensive Rebounds and 14 Offensive Rebounds)
Team Assists- 13
Team Steals- 10
Team Turnovers- 20
Team Blocks- 6


So far all four wins the Sixers have won have been on the road, let's take a look back at their road wins so far

Game 1:  December 3rd VS Timberwolves- 85-77:  Leading Scorer:  Michael Carter-Williams with 20 points

Game 2:  December 6th VS Pistons - 108-101 in overtime:  Leading Scorer:  Robert Covington with 25 points

Game 3:  December 21st VS Magic-  96-88  : Leading Scorer:  Michael Carter- Williams with 21 points

Game 4:  December 23rd vs Heat-  91-87 :  Leading Scorer:  Michael Carter- Williams with 20 points.



Now that the Sixers have won all 4 games on the road,  will the Sixers win one of the next four games at home listed below, if so against who?


Philadelphia 76ers Next 4 Home Games

Jan 5th VS Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 7th VS Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 10th VS Indiana Pacers
Jan 13th VS Atlanta Hawks


I think from looking at this schedule,  I think the Sixers can win at least the game against the Pacers and maybe the Bucks.  The Cavaliers and the Hawks I question, not saying it can't be done though, because I feel the Sixers play harder than their record of 4-23 shows.  I think once Joel Embiid is here next year ( who I would compare to Hakeem Olajuwon ) the Sixers are going to be nastier on defense than they already are.  Jerami Grant played solid tonight. What are your thoughts on this win? Send me your comments. Thank you for reading Pro Basketball Hoops Land. Have a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year.