On February 12, 2005, Allen Iverson tied his career high
Stuck in a fairly average 2004/05 season, Sixers fans were able to explode on February 12, 2005 at a remarkable and historic performance by their star, Allen Iverson.
Facing an Orlando team consisting of then-rookie Dwight Howard or Grant Hill and Steve Francis, “The Answer” will put on an unforgettable show that will delight the entire crowd at the Wells Fargo Center. The bond between the 2001 MVP and the fans is complete.
“Then we get chills”, reacted Allen Iverson after the game. ” You don’t feel it when they shoot. That’s what happens when the fans start liking what we’re doing. When the audience stands and feels good, then I feel good too. They enjoyed this moment and will remember it for the rest of their lives. »
The four-time top scorer of the league, who won his last title in this region in the same season in 2004/05, was in good form with 60 points on 17/36 shooting and 24/27 free throws. Or two short units more than his previous career high, which dates back to 2002, of 58 points against Houston.
“A career record and a win: that’s how we imagine things in our dreams”he adds.
To achieve this performance, Iverson did Iverson (adding 6 assists and 5 interceptions). With his speed, he multiplied races, slaloms, counterattacks. He added two shots from the midrange and two baskets for the win. In detail, this gives 17 points in the first quarter, 11 in the second, another 11 in the third and finally 20 points in the last.
“I attacked and attacked and attacked again all evening”sums up the Hall of Fame. “That’s why I was so much on the free franc line.
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