The state of Philly basketball and hockey in six words

    Philadelphia sports fans have every right to be surprised with the 76ers up three games in their championship series and the Flyers down three games in theirs. Sum it up in six words: What’s your impression of the state of our hometown teams?

    In Philadelphia, basketball and hockey fans both have every right to be surprised. The 76ers, up three games to one in a seven-game series against the Chicago Bulls, are looking surprisingly good. The Flyers, however, down three games to one in a seven-game series against the New Jersey Devils, are looking surprisingly bad.

    Sum up your impressions of the state of our hometown teams in six words below.

    The Flyers were a favorite to win, but chances are slim they’ll pull through now. And even if the Sixers make it past the Bulls, their prospects are not bright.

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    But you never know.

    Are you inclined to hold out hope, even when a win for either team looks unlikely?

    Here are six words:

    It’s not over til it’s over.

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