November 1:A loss in Philly for starters,97-95

I was pumped for my first ever NBA game on November 1,2005 as we took on the 76ers at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. We thought we had an improved team,but for starters,we lost 97-95. I had a decent night scoring 12 points and grabbing 7 rebounds,but I was in deep foul trouble with 5 and I committed 3 turnovers. Our leading scorer on the Bucks,Michael Redd,scored 23 points. That is pretty good for a guy who always scores 20 points a night. And T.J. Ford,who missed the entire 2004-05 season due to injuries,responded well with 22 points,4 rebounds and 4 assists. And we had great help on rebounding from the other newcomers on the Bucks,as Bobby Simmons and Jamaal Magloire had 9 rebounds each. The best players form the reserves were Charlie Bell,who had 10 points,and Toni Kukoc,who had 6 rebounds. For the victorious Sixers,Allen Iverson had 23 points and 8 assists (now that's why he's a great player),Chris Webber had 20 points and 10 rebounds,and Kyle Korver had 20 points and 8 rebounds. One of the highlights of my 1st game ever was that I made my first 5 field goals,proving that I do belong in the NBA. As for being on the road,I do not feel homesick at all,and before the season began,Erin,the kids and I moved into an apartment in downtown Milwaukee,where I met a heavyset landlord who is also a season ticket holder for the Bucks,and I will discuss that later this season. Now it's off to New Jersey,as we will take on the Nets tomorrow,and my family will see me play. I hope they will enjoy the game. Slainte and Erin Go Bragh!