Sixers win a close one in Indiana

The Sixers were in Indiana last night to play the Pacers, and they got off to a really bad start. At one point they trailed 18-2, and by the end of the first quarter they were behind 38-13. I was all ready to dismiss the game as a loss at that point, but they put together a solid second quarter, outscoring Indiana 36-19 to make the score 57-49 at the half. Eventually they clawed their way back into the game and took the lead with just a few minutes remaining, hanging on for a 94-92 victory. I caught the end of the game on the radio, and the Sixers' announcer was pretty excited about the comeback.

Over in Shanghai, Federer is OUT. Andy Murray sent him packing yesterday, so he will not defend his title. The semis will be played today; Djokovic vs. Simon, and Murray vs. Davydenko. Murray has been playing incredibly well lately, so he's my pick to win. I would guess that Djokovic would be able to beat Simon, but you never know. This late in the year players are tired and worn down, and anything can happen.