Sixers lose to Knicks as Samuel Dalembert deals with aftermath of Haiti earthquake

The Sixers lost a nail biter to the New York Knicks, but basketball was a bit of an afterthought for some. Getty Images

Just short: Knicks holds off Sixers at the buzzer - Dei Lynam, CSNPhilly.com
Narrow loss to Knicks caps a painful day for Sixers - Bob Cooney, Philly.com
Sixers lose game; earn another ping pong ball in Wall sweepstakes - jsam, Liberty Ballers

Any time a Philadelphia team loses to a New York team you can not help but feel a little stung. Last night the Sixers lost to the Knicks 93-92, but on this night not many people were really focused on the game itself.

Haiti native Dalembert coping with with uncertainty - Dei Lyna, CSNPhilly.com
Haiti and Sam Dalembert - John R. Finger, Finger Food
For Sixers' Dalembert, head in the game, heart in Haiti - Sam Donnellon, Philly.com
All the best to Sam Dalembert and his family - Enrico, The 700 Level

One much maligned Sixers player has a personal connection to Haiti. Samuel Dalembert was born in Haiti and still has connections there between friends and family. This obviously is a tough time for Dalembert so as far as basketball is concerned it is remarkable how he can focus in on the sport while his home country is ravaged in the aftermath of a tremendous earth quake that practically shattered the country.

Nobody can truly understand what Dalembert is going through, but hopefully his family and friends are as safe as they can be at this unpleasent time down south.