1 hour ago, therealdawk said:

Embiid was 4th in scoring for us tonight and we still rolled. 

That's got to be an encouraging sign for the Sixers? Maxey went OFF!

 

Tyrese Maxey scored more points in 12 minutes of the third quarter (21) than his predecessor, Ben Simmons, scored in a combined 100 minutes in the last three full games of last year’s conference semifinal series against the Hawks (19) 

 

11 hours ago, HazletonEagle said:

Paul Reed managed 4 fouls in just 11 minutes, and still had an exponentially more positive impact on the game than Jordan woudd have.

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By the way, I missed the entire 2nd half. I went to dinner with my wife when she got done working. Went to a bar assuming theyd have the game on. Get there and they have the Ohio State spring game on, and the other TVs have some NFL re-run games on the NFL network. Them some bandwagoner comes in and changes those NFL games to pre-game Warriors. WTF?

Did you ask them to put the Sixers on?

Harris did exactly what he is needed to to do last night.  Taking the catch and shoot, cutting to the basket and making quick decisions with the ball either pass or quick drive to get to his midrange spot.  At the start of the 3rd they tried force feeding him and it failed.  That's when the Raptors started making in roads.  Just let him keep role playing Doc.  Leave the playmaking to the other 3.

They (The Raptors) are going to come out heavy with a zone I think next game, they couldn't match up defensively.  Zone always seems to give us trouble...I sure hope Doc and Staff are preparing/prepared for this.  Plus, if they do get through this series, you know Spolstra just loves to zone us up.  Will  be really curious to see how we handle it.

Zones are easy to beat when you’re hitting shots. The big question is can we keep hitting shots?

7 minutes ago, The_Omega said:

Zones are easy to beat when you’re hitting shots. The big question is can we keep hitting shots?

Also, I don't know why....but Embid does not do well with alley oops......dribble penetration with the zone collapsing should allow for Embid to be in the dunker spot and be fed the ball over and over....it just never seems to happen.  

45 minutes ago, NYEagle said:

Also, I don't know why....but Embid does not do well with alley oops......dribble penetration with the zone collapsing should allow for Embid to be in the dunker spot and be fed the ball over and over....it just never seems to happen.  

Joel in the dunkers role is a waste, that spot should go to Thybulle. Joel should be around the FT line for him to make the decisions on kick, drive, or shoot. 

These first round matchups are so good this year. 

Robinson 8/9 shooting 3’s. 

2 hours ago, Khani1 said:

These first round matchups are so good this year. 

The talent level in the NBA right now is at an insane level right now. 

Tatum has a chance to prove he is the next superstar in the league during the playoffs. 

1 hour ago, DaEagles4Life said:

The talent level in the NBA right now is at an insane level right now. 

Tatum has a chance to prove he is the next superstar in the league during the playoffs. 

He is doing it this game. Boston’s team D is unreal. 

Despite what you think of the Celtics or nets this is a fun game. 

6 minutes ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

Despite what you think of the Celtics or nets this is a fun game. 

2 of the Top 8 players in the league and 2 more in the Top 25 

If Simmons has an ounce of competitive spirit he is doing everything he can do to play by Game 3 or 4

Simmons won't play unless he is sure he won't face the 76ers. 

2 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

Despite what you think of the Celtics or nets this is a fun game. 

It was the weirdest thing.  Brown hits a basket, I cheered.  Kyrie drains a bucket, I cheered.  Tatum scored,  I cheered.  Somehow my brain was convinced that they could both lose. 

20 minutes ago, therealdawk said:

It was the weirdest thing.  Brown hits a basket, I cheered.  Kyrie drains a bucket, I cheered.  Tatum scored,  I cheered.  Somehow my brain was convinced that they could both lose. 

It was definitely one of those games but it was so good that you look past it. 

I guess marketing came up with our new playoff slogan.  Facebook post on the 6ers official page says "food on the gas" 

1 minute ago, HazletonEagle said:

I guess marketing came up with our new playoff slogan.  Facebook post on the 6ers official page says "food on the gas" 

Back in my day we said ‘’foot on the gas’’. Kids these days.

2 minutes ago, The_Omega said:

Back in my day we said ‘’foot on the gas’’. Kids these days.

Food on the gas is more intimidating. 

Who wore it better 

 

Thad, Barnes and Trent Jr. all doubtful for the game tonight.

Obviously Maxey was great but I loved how Harris was aggressive from the start. 

If only we could get that version of Tobi throughout the playoffs