Sixers need a boost into the post season

The NBA season is almost over. Another season has flown by, and it is time to start looking ahead to the playoffs. Who will win the championship is anyone's guess. That's why the games are played.

BRIAN O'CONNELL Now for the Sixers, they have only a few games left and they really have to buck.le down for a good seed in the playoffs. They have developed a reputation this year that they are a not a team people would expect to win if they play' on national television. It seems like the team just doesn't click. Plays are not made. Star player Allen Iverson has horrible shooting games and so forth. But so many people talk about that and that is no reason to get down on this team in terms of how far they will go in the playoffs this year. Fans should not be predicting how far they will go just yet because it is still up in the air as to who will play who. However, there is a strong chance the Sixers could play Charlotte. They have had some tough games against Charlotte this year, which does raise some concern for Sixers' fans. Another possible opponent could be Toronto. Maybe. Chances are greater for Charlotte. They will have to watch out for Eddie Jones, a Temple product who is an all-pro and has an all-around great game. Derrick Coleman, the former Sixer could do some damage inside. But that is only if he feels like it, like he has displayed on so many occasions.

The Sixers wiU have to forget about last year's run because they have played the entire 82 game season instead of the 50 or so games they played last year. Last year was great and very special, but this year, expectations will be higher for the team.

Allen Iverson will have to play his best at all times to be unstoppable. In addition, he will have to give the ball up to his teammates because teams will give him some extra attention during the post-season. The front court players will have to produce, but no one should worry about Tyrone Hill. He has had a great season. Matt Geiger will have to step up. It appears he has gotten a little soft inside the paint and the Sixers cannot have that. Theo Ratliff can just welcome everybody to his block party. Eric Snow can run the point with confidence and Aaron McK.ie can step in and provide the team with his usual contributions.

So now only time will tell who the Sixers play and how far they will go. But first, let's let them finish the season on a positive note that will give them confidence and momentum for the playoffs. If they finish on a high note with everyone playing well, who knows what will happen?

Last week's results for Cabrini sports

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Softball

The softball team defeated Cedar Crest College in a double header on Monday April 3. The score was 13-2 in the first game, and 15-0 in the second game. The team was also victorious on Tuesday, April 4 when it defeated Immaculata College in another double header, 9-0 in the first game, and 2-0 in the second game. Cabrini defeated New York University-Cortland with a score of 9-6 on Saturday, April 8. The team's overall record is 25-6, and the conference record is 12-0.

Women'sLacrosse

The women's lacrosse team defeated Gwynedd--Mercy College 17-4 on Tuesday, April 4. Tracy King was the high scorer with three goals. On Thursday April 6, the team defeated Neumann College, 14-0. Merrie Lewis was the high scorer with three goals and one assist. The team's record is 74 overall, and 4-0 in the PAC.

Men's Lacrosse

The men's lacrosse team has faced a series of tough games against very strong opponents. On Wednesday, April 5, the men lost to Villa Julie College with a score of 15-6. Paul Flohr was the high scorer of the