Eastern Conference 2nd Round - Discussion Thread

[illwill10]

I get that Raptors didn't wave the white flag until essentially after that incident, they already didn't have the same energy after the 3rd. Doc kept the starters on because Raptors kept theirs on.

[The 24th Letter]

Damn, Joel called it in his post game interview

[illwill10]

Quote: Originally Posted by The 24th Letter

Damn, Joel called it in his post game interview

They were laughing it off like it was a joke, but it seemed like he knew .

"Joel Embiid was evaluated by specialists tonight to determine the severity of the right orbital fracture. While his previous left orbital fracture in 2018 required surgery, sources told ESPN there has not been an indication that this injury will require a similar procedure.

Embiid will be evaluated again next week, but at a minimum he must be out 5 days with the concussion, sources said.

There is no timetable for this injury yet but sources said “the door isn’t closed.”

So, he's at least missing the first 3 games likely.

[King_B_Mack]

If he’s out the first 3 games that could be a wrap by the time he’s back


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[illwill10]

Quote: Originally Posted by King_B_Mack

If he’s out the first 3 games that could be a wrap by the time he’s back Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

Best hope is that Sixers steal a game and/or Lowry/Butler misses a game. I can see him missing up to 4-5 games. The schedule is every other day besides the 2 days off between G6 and G7. Game 4 is the earliest I see.

I can really see Doc starting DeAndre Jordan smh.

[jeebs9]

Quote: Originally Posted by illwill10

Best hope is that Sixers steal a game and/or Lowry/Butler misses a game. I can see him missing up to 4-5 games. The schedule is every other day besides the 2 days off between G6 and G7. Game 4 is the earliest I see. I can really see Doc starting DeAndre Jordan smh.

DJ is ok. But I’m not watching this series without Embiid. Harden can’t carry this team. Even for one game.

[jasontoddwhitt]

If Embiid is out more than two games, this series is over. I just don’t see Harden carrying them to a series win.

Pray they split the first two and hope Embiid is back for Game 3.


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[jeebs9]

Quote: Originally Posted by jasontoddwhitt

If Embiid is out more than two games, this series is over. I just don’t see Harden carrying them to a series win. Pray they split the first two and hope Embiid is back for Game 3. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yup that best case scenario. The Heat are too good. I've already watched how they played Harden this year a few times and years before. Trap him and let anyone else beat you. Literally anyone else. Maxey is going to have the best match ups. He's truly the key. If he's scoring and hustling around on defense.
https://youtu.be/CCEL-9Proso

They definitely have a chance.