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  • georgiafan
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    • Jul 2002
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    #136
    Re: 2k18 - 76ers "the process needs results"

    How Do You Replace Roco ?

    Before we get into the 76ers side of thing lets look at who they will be playing in the 2nd round. The Pistons are a very unique team in the modern NBA and they have an old school starting 5 with two bigs that can’t space the floor. They won over 50 games last year and were the #2 seed before getting upset in the first round by the Raptors. They are the worst shooting team in the NBA, but make up for that with being an elite rebounding and defense team. There starting 5 has been the same for over a year now Reggie Jackson, Avery Bradley, Tobas Harris, Kenneth Faired and Andre Drummond.

    The loss of Covington hurts he was the best perimeter defender on the team and also spaced the floor with his shooting. Its not a death blow as Joe Ingles is still a elite defender so he can guard the #1 wing player and Ben or Fultz should be good enough to guard most teams #2 option. Keep in mind that Covington was starting at SG. Everyone knows that Ben is capable of starting at PG and then slide Fultz over to SG. If it’s Guard then sees the bump up in minutes then Ben would stay at PF creating a mismatch when Faired tries to guard him on the perimeter. Now lets take a look at who should see the biggest increase in minutes



    Collin Sexton
    He is in averaging about 20 minutes a game and the rookie just isn’t ready to start and see 30 minutes a game. We don’t see his role changing much for the rest of the playoffs.

    J.J Redick
    This would be the easy move start J.J who lead the NBA in 3-point % as a veteran he isn’t going to be rattled by the pressure. His defense isn’t good anymore, but Avery Bradley isn’t a great offense player so that shouldn’t be a huge issue. We would predict his minutes to go up some.

    Greyson Allen
    Another popular name amongst the fans and Allen didn’t log a single minute in the Nets series. He could sneak in and steal a few minutes, but from what we hear we don’t expect him to get much playing time. He will have to wait till next year as J.J has just been playing to good to sit down.

    Dario Saric
    If you want a safe starter he is your man, as you know he is going to give you solid minutes. He isn’t going to win you the series, but he wont lost it for you either and that might be enough.

    Richan Holmes
    He has been buried in the bench this year and only played in 23 games this year. When he played he only saw 8 minutes a game and he is just to good to keep on the bench, as his overall is 80ish now. Since Ben will play more PG this series Holmes should join the rotation even if it’s just for 10 minutes or so a game.

    T.J McConnell
    Similar to Holmes his overall is now pushing 80 and just can’t get on the court. We don’t see that changing as Ben will play more PG and he is still behind Sexton despite having a higher overall.

    Justin Anderson
    He is a player that very slowly is getting better and he should get some minutes when Ingles is on the bench and Ben is playing PG. He signed a extension this year at a team friendly price. He isn’t a huge scoring threat though his 3-point shoot is respectable now. A great athlete that’s can fill up the stat sheet in several areas off the bench. This could be huge for his career and could put him in line for some more minutes next year.

    Jahlil Okafor
    Its very rare he and Embiid play at the same time and if this were any other team other then the Pistons he would have no chance to start. He matches up well with Faired and we don’t see any reason why on paper this doesn’t work for this particular series. The front office has to decide this year if they will pay him 17 million plus per year and this would help them decide. If you go by who is the best 5 players currently then you have to include Okafor after the way he played the opening series. How would the floor spacing work with him and Embiid together?



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    • georgiafan
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      • Jul 2002
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      #137
      Re: 2k18 - 76ers "the process needs results"

      Originally posted by trekfan
      Were I the Nets, I'd think about unloading Carroll with one of those draft picks to some team (the Hawks maybe?) and, with the free cap space make some under-the-radar signings.

      Their cap sheet will be ugly for the next two years, but Brooklyn has no issue paying for stuff. Unloading Carroll isn't necessary, and, frankly, I'd be fine paying through the nose for the next two years (and taking on two developmental rookies in this draft), then watching that cap space come free when Mosgov, Deng, and Carroll come off the books.
      I haven't spend much time looking at thinking about moves in the offseason yet other then some of the high profile FA's. I plan on running a mock offseason soon and will definitely look at your suggestion for the nets. It makes sense for them to make some kind of move to ensure another playoff race as Russell is the clear face of the team with near 30 a game.
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      • Cruzerr
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        • Oct 2014
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        #138
        Re: 2k18 - 76ers "the process needs results"

        Abuse the Saric-Embiid vs Drummond-Faried matchup. The main key is that you have two bigs who can stretch the floor, giving either easy layups for your guards or kick-outs to the bigs. I think you will win this series regardless. Good luck!

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        • bebetomatos14
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          • Apr 2016
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          #139
          Re: 2k18 - 76ers "the process needs results"

          It will be a very interesting duel. As mentioned above, Embiid and Saric space the court and create opportunities for infiltrations besides being perimeter weapons. Drummond and Faried on the other hand do a great defensive job, especially in rebounds. I believe it will be a decided battle in the painted area. Good luck. Tracking from now on!
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          • georgiafan
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            • Jul 2002
            • 11124

            #140
            Re: 2k18 - 76ers "the process needs results"

            Pistons Preview


            Matchup Preview *|* May 6, 2019
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            Philadelphia 76ers
            (56-26, Away)
            Detroit Pistons
            (48-34, Home)
            Stats Comparison
            107.8 (6th)Points Per Game105.6 (11th)
            46% (14thField Goal %47% (8th)
            78% (15thFree Throw %77% (17th
            38% (3rd3-Point %.32% (30th)
            48.3 (12thRebounds51.7 (1st)
            5.5 (8th)Blocks4.9 (27th)
            9.1 (2nd)Steals6.8 (23rd)
            13.3 (6th)Turnovers4.1 (12th)
            100.1 (4th)PPG Allowed101.7 (6th)
            Projected Starters
            Ben Simmons (91 ovr)Point GuardReggie Jackson (82 ovr)
            Markelle Fultz (83 ovr)Shooting GuardAvery Bradley (85 ovr)
            Joe Ingles (79 ovr )Small ForwardTobas Harris (81 ovr)
            Jahlil Okafor (80 ovr)Power ForwardKenneth Faried (81 ovr)
            Joel Embiid (87 ovr)CenterAndre Drummond (90 ovr)
            Injury Report
            Robert Covington
            4-6 Weeks (broken wrist)
            Jon Leuer
            Season (patella)
            Game Notes
            Pistons 2nd unit
            Langston Gallaway (77 ovr)
            Luke Kennard (76 ovr)
            Stanley Johnson (76 ovr)
            Jaren Jackson (78 ovr)
            Boban Marjanovic (76 ovr)

            76ers - Fan Interest 100% & Chemistry 93%

            Pistons - Fan Interest 76% & Chemistry 89%






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            • georgiafan
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              • Jul 2002
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              #141
              Re: 2k18 - 76ers "the process needs results"

              Originally posted by Cruzerr
              Abuse the Saric-Embiid vs Drummond-Faried matchup. The main key is that you have two bigs who can stretch the floor, giving either easy layups for your guards or kick-outs to the bigs. I think you will win this series regardless. Good luck!

              Originally posted by bebetomatos14
              It will be a very interesting duel. As mentioned above, Embiid and Saric space the court and create opportunities for infiltrations besides being perimeter weapons. Drummond and Faried on the other hand do a great defensive job, especially in rebounds. I believe it will be a decided battle in the painted area. Good luck. Tracking from now on!
              Yea spacing the floor and making the bigs defend is definitely a key. I have so many players deserving of playing time I don't really know what to do. Another player that's a perfect stretch 4 I didn't mention is Mike Scott I shoot better with him then I do with Saric. Faried and Drummond are tough on the board it will be hard to keep them off the glass.
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              • georgiafan
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                • Jul 2002
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                #142
                Re: 2k18 - 76ers "the process needs results"

                Pistons Game 1

                The 76ers got off to a hot start just 5 minutes into the game holding a 13 to 3 lead as Detroit called a timeout to regroup. The decision to start Okafor was paying off so far with 2 lay-ups early on. Embiid also had 6 early points so the big men was picking up where they left off from the last series. With 2:22 to go in the 1st Detroit would call another timeout as they were still down 10 points. Joe Ingles was playing great going 4 for 4 with 9 points. The first quarter would end 36-26 with the 76ers leading.

                The Pistons had cut the lead to 5 with 3 minutes to go till halftime. The 2nd unit was on the floor as the starters rested the rest of the quarter. Okafor and Embiid at this point had combined for 22 points as Reggie Jackson scored 18. This is when the 76ers changed defense strategy and had Ben guard Tobas Harris and Fultz guard Reggie Jackson. The 2nd unit did what they had been doing all year and extended the lead at halftime.

                Ingles was white hot and was 6 of 6 and the 76ers still had a 10 point lead 4 minutes into the 3rd quarter. The 3rd quarter would end with the 76ers holding a comfortable 92-79 lead. Simmons and Fultz both had a chance at a triple double with 6+ in all 3 major stats.

                The lead was still at 10 with 9:18 seconds in the 4th. The Pistons would hang around as Harris hit a 3 to cut the lead to 5 with 2:38 to go. Simmons got a steal started the fast break and then passed it to Fultz for a layup to push the lead to 9 with under 2 minutes to play. A little bit later Reggie Jackson hit a jumper to cut the lead to 5. The Pistons got the ball back only down 3 and Dummond slammed home the ally oop to cut the lead to 1 with only 21 seconds to go. Then J.J entered the game and nailed some clutch free throws and the 76ers keep on fouling to avoid giving the Pistons a chance to tie the game and time eventually ran out.

                You cant let JJ have this much room


                Sexton with the ally oop to Okafor




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                • georgiafan
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                  #143
                  Re: 2k18 - 76ers "the process needs results"

                  Pistons Game 2



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                  • RolePlayer
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                    • Nov 2015
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                    #144
                    Re: 2k18 - 76ers "the process needs results"

                    This looks like it'll be a physical series. Go get em man

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                    • georgiafan
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                      • Jul 2002
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                      #145
                      Re: 2k18 - 76ers "the process needs results"

                      Pistons Game 3



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                      • georgiafan
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                        • Jul 2002
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                        #146
                        Re: 2k18 - 76ers "the process needs results"

                        Originally posted by RolePlayer
                        This looks like it'll be a physical series. Go get em man
                        Yea the pistons are a fun team to play against since they have Faried, Drummond and Boban especially for me who grew up with the old school teams of the 90's.
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                        • georgiafan
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                          #147
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                          Pistons Game 4

                          The Pistons opened up with a 7-point lead with 2:20 to go in the 1st quarter. J.J would hit three 3’s to close out the quarter and it was tied after 1. The game would stay tied midway into the 2nd and Mike Scott would enter the game, as Saric and Okafor were both cold. When halftime would arrive the 76ers was up 1 point and Mike Scott took advantage of his playing time with two 3’s. The Pistons was killing the 76ers on the glass +12 rebounding and Drummond already had 10 points and 13 rebounds.

                          The 76ers started the 3rd quarter hot and after just a few minutes was up 10 lead by Embiid and Simmons. The lead would not last long as the Detroit would come back to tie with 1:23 in the 3rd. Mike Scott was getting more playing time and playing well. The 3rd quarter would end with the 76ers up 83 to 79.

                          The 4th quarter would start and the 76ers was killing themselves with turnovers and that was the main reason they were down 5 with 8 minutes to go. It was now 6:08 to go and the 76ers was in huge trouble down 9 points in large part because rebounding. The 76ers had gotten ice cold and with 3 minutes to go was now down 11 points and would not be able to come back.

                          Ingles has played great this postseason just not today as he shoot a awful 1 for 12. Justin Anderson played more minutes then usual with 18 and went 1 for 6. Two other key bench players didn’t play any better as Sexton was 1 for 5 and Saric 2 for 9. The 76ers shoot more 3’s then usual and it didn’t pay off going only 9 for 32 (28%). The Pistons was +17 rebounding on the night and +14 offensive rebounding and also +4 blocks.

                          Many people expected this to be a easy series win after the 1st game and now the Pistons take a commanding 3-1 lead. The 76ers will need to go back to working the ball inside more and taking less 3's then in game 4. We also expect some lineup changes to happen after losing 3 straight.


                          Drummond's put back slam one of his 24 rebounds


                          Holmes swats it into the stands


                          Should Mike Scott start after scoring 11 in 15 minutes ?






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                          • RolePlayer
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                            • Nov 2015
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                            #148
                            Re: 2k18 - 76ers "the process needs results"

                            Come on coach, get those boys right. Can't have a great season like this one was go down the drain.

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                            • Cruzerr
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                              • Oct 2014
                              • 704

                              #149
                              Re: 2k18 - 76ers "the process needs results"

                              Keep getting killed on the boards. If you don't find an answer now, I sadly don't think you will win this. Drummond has had 13 offensive boards in the last 2 games! I still think if somebody steps up big for you in scoring and you limit transition rebounding, you can win this. Good series to follow btw.

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                              • georgiafan
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                                • Jul 2002
                                • 11124

                                #150
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                                Random Notes

                                Thanks everyone for all the comments and likes it really does mean a lot and as trek says makes posting this a lot more fun then it should be. Its my first time posting one on OS and I don't see me stopping till at least the summer time.

                                I have yet to play game 5 so I am up to date posting with everything which was my goal before the holidays hit. I will be off work till Wednesday, but wont have much time to play and post stuff. I should be able to get some in or at worst play a few games and be able to post them after Christmas.

                                I have tweaked the sliders since the start of the playoffs to lower offense and pleased with the results as its getting scores around 100 or so now. So I feel good about where that is at it relates to my skill.

                                I am going to look at introducing a feature where I do CAP in the upcoming draft class. I am not exactly sure how that will work and how detailed I will go since I have ever fooled around with that. I hope to have that up tonight as it will give everyone plenty of time to post before the offseason starts.


                                Originally posted by RolePlayer
                                Come on coach, get those boys right. Can't have a great season like this one was go down the drain.
                                Yea winning 3 in a row is going to be tough as my skill level isn't the best in the world. I am going to be nervous, but I think I can pull it off. I've been thinking what I want to different and leaning toward starting Scott at PF.

                                Originally posted by Cruzerr
                                Keep getting killed on the boards. If you don't find an answer now, I sadly don't think you will win this. Drummond has had 13 offensive boards in the last 2 games! I still think if somebody steps up big for you in scoring and you limit transition rebounding, you can win this. Good series to follow btw.
                                Yea Drummond killed me on the boards and when Boban and the rookie Jackson on the 2nd unit wasn't much of a dropoff. I am rooting for the Cavs to beat the Bucks in the other series as that's the matchup I have been teasing all year long. Thanks for the kind words I figured this would be a fun series and so far it has been. The Pistons look like they are going to be a thorn in my side for many years to come as the rookie Jackson should be able to upgrade the PF spot for them next year.
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