Maurice Cheeks, the 76ers' coach and a former assistant to Brown, said he was "surprised by the way things happened" last season.

Maurice Cheeks ran the show for the entire 48 minutes.

Maurice Cheeks, although the title opportunity must develop soon because he'll be 34 next season.

Maurice Cheeks has been starting at point guard with Jackson as his backup.

The next 76er basket didn't come until Maurice Cheeks hit a 3-point shot with 22 seconds remaining.

Maurice Cheeks had 22 solid minutes, making 5 of 7 shots and scoring 10 points.

Philadelphia took a 94-91 lead on a jumper by Maurice Cheeks.

Maurice Cheeks, the backup point guard, did much better.

Maurice Cheeks, a starting guard for the 76ers, missed the game with two injured fingers.

And a wise old head, Maurice Cheeks, was the point guard.