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  • georgiafan
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    • Jul 2002
    • 11130

    #121
    Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

    I think he only plays good when I’m not watching. Atleast Cleveland gets to keep the draft pick.

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    I’ve slept on it and I’m still pissed at how easy he was given a couple of 25 footers wide open early in the half but he was making floaters, mid range pull-ups, deep threes, everything. He turned into 2016 Steph in that second half


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    • Majingir
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      • Apr 2005
      • 47691

      #122
      Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

      I still have hope the Raptors can win the series, but I expect Philly winning game 1.

      Either way, it's so weird having a playoff series without Lowry. First time since the Bosh era we don't have Kyle in a playoff series.

      And Jurassic park is open again! Tonight and their first home game on Wednesday will be special as its the first time for either one since the 2019 NBA Finals.

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      • illwill10
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        • Mar 2009
        • 19829

        #123
        Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

        Originally posted by Majingir
        I still have hope the Raptors can win the series, but I expect Philly winning game 1.

        Either way, it's so weird having a playoff series without Lowry. First time since the Bosh era we don't have Kyle in a playoff series.

        And Jurassic park is open again! Tonight and their first home game on Wednesday will be special as its the first time for either one since the 2019 NBA Finals.
        My main hope is DeAndre Jordan doesn't step onto the floor. There were obvious times that he showed no effort or only good for an occasional lob/rebound. I believe most Sixers fans rather Charles Bassey than Reed, but Reed is a better option than Jordan and Millsap by a mile. They need his energy, athleticism, rebounding, and defensive versatility. His main problems are him not staying in his lane and fouls.

        My things to look for is what version of Harden Sixers are getting, Green and Niang knocking down open threes, can Maxey be consistent, can Shake be a viable option off the bench. The main things are defensive rebounding, transition D, and turnovers, which are strengths on Raptors. I can see Sixers losing 1-2 games on those 3 things alone. I can see Joel averaging over 3 turnovers .


        I wonder if Raptors will stick with their base lineup of Vanvleet-Trent-OG-Barnes-Siakam. I know they are going to throw a lot of doubles and exotic zones, but Embiid has like 4in and 50lbs on all them. He is better at passing out of double teams. His turnovers are off over dribbling and foul baiting

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        • ProfessaPackMan
          Bamma
          • Mar 2008
          • 63852

          #124
          Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

          Wonder if Toronto is better off employing the “Let Embiid Cook” strategy and then make everyone else work for their shots?

          And I wish the Nets weren’t on that BS and would let Ben play tomorrow instead of waiting til the series shifts back to BK.
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          • illwill10
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            • Mar 2009
            • 19829

            #125
            Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

            Originally posted by ProfessaPackMan
            Wonder if Toronto is better off employing the “Let Embiid Cook” strategy and then make everyone else work for their shots?

            And I wish the Nets weren’t on that BS and would let Ben play tomorrow instead of waiting til the series shifts back to BK.
            Probably might be a better strategy. I'm not confident at all in what they will get from Harden. I can see 1-2 good games max. Both Danny Green and Niang can be very streaky. The best you can hope for from Tobias 14-18 on efficient. Maxey is the wildcard. When he is aggressive, he can be a problem. Only thing about letting Embiid cook, is not letting him foul out guys. Sixers are a great FT team, so allowing them to get into the bonus early in quarters isn't ideal
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            • Majingir
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              • Apr 2005
              • 47691

              #126
              Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

              Scottie Barnes starting at C for this one

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              • MrDubya
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                • Aug 2016
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                #127
                Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

                I’m so conflicted. I’m a huge Embiid fan, but I detest Harden. I usually root with Toronto, and I like their team, but I want the Sixers coming out of the East.
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                • ojandpizza
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                  • Apr 2011
                  • 29807

                  #128
                  Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

                  Toronto might just be too small for Philly.

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                  • DamnYanks2
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                    • Jun 2007
                    • 20794

                    #129
                    Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

                    He already is. But Embiid is gonna eat in this series.

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                    • dubcity
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                      • May 2012
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                      #130
                      Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

                      Maj, time to motivate your guys. Give them that pep talk.

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                      • BleacherBum2310
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                        • Aug 2010
                        • 7107

                        #131
                        Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

                        Cs might've screwed up not ducking BKN. early overreaction though lol.
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                        • illwill10
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                          • Mar 2009
                          • 19829

                          #132
                          Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

                          Good start so far. Sixers not turning over the ball and winning the rebounding battle and non-Embiid minutes helped so far.


                          But with Sixers, no lead is safe lol

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                          • King_B_Mack
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                            • Jan 2009
                            • 24451

                            #133
                            Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

                            Wait wait wait I was looking away just then. They called that a flagrant? So THAT'S a flagrant foul, but what Capella did wasn't?

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                            • Master Live 013
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                              • Oct 2013
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                              #134
                              Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

                              Don't know if that's a flagrant, but if it makes Maxey hesitate on picks from now on that's a win.
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                              • Master Live 013
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                                • Oct 2013
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                                #135
                                Re: Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Games Discussion Thread

                                It may not look as egregious because he is so big but Embiid lowkey flops.
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