Philadelphia 76ers struggling in their NBA 2010 series

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Philadelphia is back home after a four-game road trip which resulted in a 1-3 mark and concluded with Friday’s 99-90 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Samuel Dalembert matched his career-high with 24 points to go with 11 boards for the Sixers, who have lost two straight and five of their last seven games.

Andre Iguodala contributed 13 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, while Lou Williams chipped in 16 points and seven assists in the loss. Williams is averaging 17.8 points over his last eight games.

“We did a great job with effort and enthusiasm,” Sixers head coach Eddie Jordan said. “But we just couldn’t make a shot. We had open looks, and you’ve got to knock them down.”

The 76ers are 10-17 in south Philly this season and may not have forward Elton Brand tonight because of a sore right calf. Brand is listed as questionable.

Orlando defeated Philadelphia, 120-106, back on October 28 at Amway Arena behind 21 points and 15 rebounds from Howard. The Magic have won five straight and 14 of the last 18 matchups against the 76ers, who have lost six of the last seven games as the host in this series.