Samuel Dalembert, The Haitian Sensation

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October 2008

October 31st, 2008 : - the 76ers crushed the New York Knicks, 116-87. 8pts 8rbs and 3blks for Samuel, in 33min. Next game tomorrow at Atlanta.

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October 29th, 2008 : - for season's opener, the Sixers struggled a lot in defensive rotation and in exterior shooting, and lost 84-95 at home against Toronto. For his part, Samuel did a great job on boards (17, with 9 offensive) but struggled in offense (9pts, 3/9). He added 2 blocks, in 28min (foul trouble in the second halftime).
"It was one of those days. I kept fighting. I worked all summer on [offensive moves around the basket], but today they didn't fall.", Samuel said.

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October 27th, 2008 : - yesterday, Samuel took part in nearly the entire practice.

October 26th, 2008 : - as expected, Samuel was back on the court yesterday: "In terms of conditioning and everything, I feel real good. Overall, I progressed myself forward, and was able to finish the practice.". Coach Maurice Cheeks said Samuel "looked good and did a nice job.". Samuel should play the first game of the season on wednesday.

October 25th, 2008 : - Samuel could be back on the court today, according to philly.com.

October 22nd, 2008 : - for the last game in the preseason (again without Samuel), the Sixers won in New Jersey, 118-100. Philadelphia finishes with 4 wins and 3 defeats. The Philadelphia's 2008-2009 NBA season will begin on October 29th, against Toronto.

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October 21st, 2008 : - again without Samuel, the Sixers lost -again- against Cleveland, 91-83.

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October 18th, 2008 : - without Samuel nor Elton Brand, the Sixers lost at Cleveland 100-93.

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October 15th, 2008 : - yesterday, Samuel named a mother the first recipient of Hometown Hero Award. In addition, Samuel declared a few days go that he still wants to play for Canada, but not for Leo Rautins.

October 14th, 2008 : - new victory for the Sixers (3-1 in preseason), 116-109 in New York. Again a poor game for Samuel, 8pts and 2rbs in 18min.

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October 12th, 2008 : - The Sixers won 85-79 in Toronto. Only 7rbs and 0pt for Samuel in 18min.

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October 10th, 2008 : - first defeat for Philadelphia, 110-104 against the Knicks. 8pts 4rbs 1blk for Samuel in 20min.

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October 8th, 2008 : - for their first game in preseason, the Sixers won against Boston 98-92. 6pts 5rbs for Samuel in 20min.

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October 4th, 2008 : - Samuel accepts his new role in the team: "Basically, our offense is based on Elton", Samuel said. But coach Maurice Cheeks also sees a chance for Samuel with Elton Brand's arrival: "I think with Elton there it will give [Sam] more opportunity".