Playoffs 2000:Sixers playbook: Options for Iverson

Sixers playbook: Options for Iverson
Coach's Edge

There's something about Allen Iverson in the playoffs. Two years in a row, he has elevated his game to lead the Sixers to first-round upsets. This time, he hopes the momentum continues in Round 2.

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(A) Allen Iverson (3) can create on his own, or get by with a little help from his friends. Eric Snow (20) begins the set with a pass to Iverson (3) and clear to the weak side.

(B) This time, Theo Ratliff (42) steps out to give Iverson (3) a little help. Ratliff sets a screen and rolls to the rack. Iverson can pass, but everyone knows that he prefers to shoot.