Elton Brand News

Even though it feels like -- to me, anyway -- this young season has been packed with pleasant surprises and interesting developments, the fact of the matter is that the season still isn't even 10 percent of the way through.

PHILADELPHIA Steve Nash scored 21 points and made 20 assists as the Phoenix Suns continued their fine start to the season with a 119-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers Monday.

This was definitely an aggravating loss for the visiting Sixers - a game that could very easily have been won.

Phoenix Suns at Philadelphia 76ers Nov. 9, 2009 02:11 PM azcentral.com Where: Wachovia Center, Philadelphia TV: My 45 Radio: KTAR-AM Suns update: For the latest on the Suns, click here for Paul Coro's blog.

WHAT HAPPENED: The Pistons snapped a two-game losing streak by taking control late before an announced crown of 17,187 on Sunday afternoon.

If anybody thought Ben Wallace was going to just play out the string this season with the Pistons, they had better reconsider.

The 76ers are off to a 3-2 start on the year behind a high octane offense averaging 103ppg on the very young season.A This afternoon they travel to the Motor City for a battle with the struggling 2-4 Detroit Pistons.

Three games into the season and what exactly have we learned about the 76ers? Well, that's a very difficult question to answer as it seems coach Eddie Jordan isn't sure exactly what he has, either.

Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers and 76ers forward Elton Brand were engaged in a seemingly serious conversation late Tuesday night in a hallway of the Wachovia Center.

Think of competing in the NBA as a constant struggle against a firm, deep current in the ocean.

Celtics vs. Philadelphia Game time: 7pm Wachovia Center, Philadelphia. TV - CSN.

Boston's Rajon Rondo, trying to muscle his way past Charlotte'sD.J. Augustin, will provide a test for Lou Williams tonight.

MINNEAPOLIS -- LeBron James scored 24 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first victory of the season, 104-87 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Andre Iguodala filled the stat sheet with 32 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, as the 76ers scored the final 17 points of overtime to spoil the Knicks' home opener with a 141-127 decision.

Andre Iguodala scored a game-high 19 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out seven assists, as the Philadelphia 76ers captured their 2009-10 home-opener with a 99-86 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

So was Wednesday a great night, or what? I had been waiting for Wednesday since April.

Tiger Woods, relaxing in one of the Amway Arena's courtside seats, left at halftime.

Dwight Howard had 21 points and 15 rebounds, Vince Carter scored 15 points and the new-look Orlando Magic rolled to a 120-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

"I think he was a 20-10 guy with a team that really catered to him and didn't have enough scoring in other positions," coach Eddie Jordan said of veteran power forward Elton Brand.

Although these five have been entrusted with setting the pace at the start of each game, Jordan's offensive and defensive schemes - through the preseason - have shown he will use a rotation of 10 or 11 players.