PHILADELPHIA -- Andre Iguodala and Andrew Bynum will forever be linked in the same transaction. . The All-Stars werent traded straight up -- yes, it took four teams, 10 other players, and five draft picks to move Iguodala from Philadelphia to Denver and Bynum from the Los Angeles Lakers to the 76ers -- but in Philly, the trade is viewed through a one-for-one prism. Without a game played, Sixers fans say their team came out on top. While Bynum remains indefinitely sidelined with a bone bruise in his right knee, the Sixers faithful would have traded Iguodala for some warm bodies to fill the training camp roster. Credit general manager Tony DiLeo and team president Rod Thorn for getting so much more for Iguodala, a player who had come to represent the mediocrity that plagued the Sixers until last seasons surprising run to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Iguodala was a solid player for nine seasons with the Sixers, playing a full 82 games in five of them, and was easily their top perimeter defender. He was one of the flashier dunkers in the league and his long road toward stardom was rewarded last season with his first All-Star berth and a gold medal in London playing for the star-studded U.S. mens team. He was just never fully embraced by Philly fans. His biggest moment came last season after Iguodala sank the winning free throws with 2.2 seconds left in a 79-78 victory over the top-seeded Chicago Bulls in Game 6, helping them advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs for the first time since 2003. Iguodala hopped on the scorers table and played to the crowd as the catchy 76ers anthem blared in the arena. The fans went wild and, for a moment, he was the most popular athlete in Philly. Its the highlight the Sixers will surely play in a video tribute to Iguodala before the Nuggets open the season at Philadelphia on Wednesday night. The video might be the only reason almost 20,000 fans dont boo him out of the building. Iguodala criticized the way coach Doug Collins handled him and said he didnt enjoy basketball most of the last two seasons. He told CBSSports.com his enthusiasm from last season was dampened because he found criticism "draining." Well, that wont endear him to anyone in his return to Philadelphia. Not that he cares. "I really havent thought about it," Iguodala said. Asked in Denver if he hoped hed be cheered, Iguodala said, "I really dont care. Its just basketball." Collins, starting his third season coaching the 76ers, took the high road discussing Iguodala. "He left on a very high note, which is the thing Im very happy about," Collins said. "The two years that I was here, what we did, he was such a huge part of it. Im sure Dres going to want to come in here and win." Iguodalas return will be overshadowed by Bynums absence. The 25-year-old Bynum will sit out the opener as he recovers from the bone bruise that has plagued him since before the start of training camp. Bynum was held out of all preseason activity and the Sixers ran their offence without him, instead of through him, for the last month. Bynum told the Sixers he could play with the pain hes feeling. The Sixers are being cautious with Bynum and refuse to rush him back. Theyd rather have the services of the centre considered the best in the East for the long haul instead of a few games, or even a few weeks, at the start of the season. Bynum is coming off his best NBA season after averaging career highs with 18.7 points and 11.8 rebounds while making his first All-Star team, starting for the West. He was the NBAs third-leading rebounder and 20th-leading scorer, while also ranking sixth in the league with 1.93 blocked shots per game. "I know one thing, I know he wants to play right now," Collins said. "We have to really be smart in all the things we do in help him monitor that situation. Sometimes, an athletes competitive heart can get the best of him." The Sixers said Tuesday that Bynum has started low-impact conditioning work, and will be re-evaluated by medical personnel on a continuous basis. Bynum shot 3-pointers while his teammates egged him on following a late practice at the Wells Fargo Center. "Hes feeling a lot better and his spirits are better," Collins said Tuesday. "Thats all positive stuff." Collins said power forward Thaddeus Young and centre Lavoy Allen will start. Theyre a nice duo for sure, but the Sixers arent an Atlantic Division contender without Bynum. [url=http://www.cheapjerseysmart.us/]wholesale nfl jerseys . 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The Rockets (3-6) broke open a tight game in the third quarter and the poor-shooting Bobcats could never make a serious run at the lead. The closest they got was within five with 2:30 remaining, but Parsons made a three-pointer from the right wing and a jumper from deep in the left corner to put the Rockets back up by double digits. The Rockets held the Bobcats to 35 per cent shooting from the field and outrebounded them 57-44. "I thought we were tired and couldnt really do anything, couldnt execute, couldnt run, couldnt defend," Bobcats coach Paul Silas said. "Its just one of those nights. Even layups. We had shots right at the hoop but we couldnt convert. I cant fault them, I mean, they played as well as they could play. We just didnt have it. They were sitting here waiting for us to come in (from New York). We played a tough game Monday night (at the Knicks), and then to come back tonight and have to play, thats rough. Its rough." Parsons came into the game averaging just 5.3 points this season but got hot early, scoring six of his teams first eight points. He shot 9 of 16 from the field and added seven rebounds to give the Rockets a much-needed spark. "At the end of the day youre playing basketball and in a game like that its just exciting for our team to be able to shoot that poorly from the field and be able to pull out a win on the road in the NBA," Parsons said. "Thats the kind of effort we have to give on the defensive end every night to win games like this. nfl jerseys china. " The Rockets began the season 2-2, but had lost four in a row while struggling on offence. Kyle Lowry had 11 rebounds and eight assists for the Rockets, while Samuel Dalembert added 10 rebounds. Jordans double-double was big for the Rockets, particularly in the third quarter. "Jordan saved our bacon there for a while," McHale said. "He played really well. 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Boris Diaw, who had 19 points and 10 rebounds the night before against the Knicks, was held to four points on 2-of-13 shooting. D.J. Augustin came into the game averaging 18.6 points, 7.8 assists and 5.4 rebounds in his previous five games, was held to 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting. Notes: Mullens had made 19 straight free throws to start the season before missing one in the third quarter. He said the foul shot wasnt supposed to be his, but the referee sent him to the line. "It didnt feel right," Mullens said. ... Diaw has gone seven games and 185 minutes without going to the free throw line. ... The Rockets had allowed opponents to shoot 54 per cent from the field on the road this season before Tuesday night. ' ' '