Phil Sheridan: These guys don't quit - and shouldn't

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, February, 2008 | by Phil Sheridan Inquirer Columnist

There's no point even arguing about how the Sixers should approach the dilemma before them again this season. They should play hard, play to win, and play for the postseason - even if it costs them a spot in the NBA draft lottery. In short, they should play the way they did last night to smoke the Dallas Mavericks, 84-76, at the Wachovia Center.

This isn't one of those spirit-of-competition arguments. Last year, the feeling here was that the Sixers would have been better off losing as many games - and, therefore, earning as many lottery Ping-Pong balls - as possible without forcing Arlen Specter to demand an investigation. They didn't go that route, drafted in the 12 spot, and, well, that's partly why they face the same dilemma again. There are two differences this time....