Eastern Conference 2nd Round - Discussion Thread

[ProfessaPackMan]

No surprises here.

(1)Miami Heat vs. (4)Philadelphia 76ers

(2)Boston Celtics vs. (3)Milwaukee Bucks.

[jeebs9]

Boston has come so far. I'm watching a Sixers-Celtics game from earlier in the season.

Starting lineups were

Boston
Dennis Schroder
Marcus Smart
Tatum
Brown
EKanter

Sixers
Thybille
Curry
Danny Green
Harris
Embiid (had 41)

(Maxey was on the bench and wasn't in the rotation lol)

With that said. No way Embiid gets going vs the Heat. They never gave him any air. Made everything tough.

For the other series. Boston is so different from the season before. With no Kris Middleton for the Bucks. I think it's Boston that advances.

[illwill10]

Most likely Heat in 6-7. Bam is one of bigs who can slow down Joel. Better defensive team than Raptors.

But, I do think Sixers have legit chance. You have to watch the health of Lowry and Butler. They have a few guys they can target on defense in Herro and Robinson. The keys for the Sixers will be the same. Limit Turnovers, Defensive Rebounding, excute on Offense. I feel Sixers can definitely outscore Miami if execute those keys and limit Butler

[jfsolo]

Quote:

Sources: 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion in series-clinching Game 6 win last night in Toronto. He will be listed as out and there is no timetable for his return.

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/st...02128253493255

The injuries have been unbelievable.

[illwill10]

Quote: Originally Posted by jfsolo

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/st...02128253493255 The injuries have been unbelievable.

That was a cheap shot after Joel was trolling the fans. But, man that sucks when they had a legit chance this round.

I was thinking around that time that they should have emptied the bench sooner because that game was well in hand with just 4 points up 29

[jeebs9]

Quote: Originally Posted by jfsolo

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/st...02128253493255 The injuries have been unbelievable.

It's all the extra games SMH.

Should of put them away earlier or sat him when they were up by 20.

But more importantly the first round should be a5 game series.

[bigeastbumrush]

Quote: Originally Posted by jfsolo

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/st...02128253493255 The injuries have been unbelievable.

Woof…

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[jeebs9]

Probably will wear a mask. Getting through concussion protocol will be difficult. Screenshot_20220429-211748.jpg