The Sixers defeated the Charlotte Bobcats in overtime Monday, and their 31-year-old, 11th-year veteran was the reason.

Elton Brand played more minutes than anyone in the game, blocked everything in his sight, rebounded in traffic, shot nicely and gave the Sixers steadiness when it mattered.

Not concidentally, talk is bubbling about the Sixers' playoff chances.

Check out my column Tuesday in the Daily Times and on delcotimes.com