--F/C Marreese Speights is expected to be out six to eight weeks because of a left knee injury suffered Saturday against Chicago. He has a partial tear of his medial collateral ligament. --The Sixers haven't attempted more free throws than their opponent in any of the past five games and have a differential of minus-16 during that span. They averaged 12 more foul shots in the first five games.
--The Sixers host Larry Brown and the Bobcats on Wednesday. Brown coached the Sixers for six years, guiding them to a 56-26 record and the NBA Finals in 2000-01.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "It's early, but we've got to get it together now and right this ship." -- F Elton Brand, of the 4-6 Sixers.
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--F/C Marreese Speights is expected to be out six to eight weeks because of a left knee injury suffered Saturday against Chicago. He has a partial tear of his medial collateral ligament. --The Sixers haven't attempted more free throws than their opponent in any of the past five games and have a differential of minus-16 during that span. They averaged 12 more foul shots in the first five games.
