If it wasn't clear before, it's clear as day now

EBrandEra · Post #21 » by **EBrandEra** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:03 pm

The advantage of playing Miami vs. Orlando is that Miami doesn't have bigs that can devastate the Sixers like Orlando has in Howard.

Yes, Wade and LeBron are tough matchups, but Iggy can at least try to slow LeBron down. Wade will get his, but if Bosh's impact is nullified, and he's easier to nullify because he's a soft big who likes to settle for jumpers, then the Sixers have enough team offense to beat Miami.

I actually feel like Boston may end up being an easier matchup for the Sixers than Orlando right now.

Boston lost to a bad Bobcat team last night and their so-called "bigs" (Krstic and Big Baby) combined for just 16 pts and 12 rebs. Their big acquisition, Jeff Green, had 7pts and 5 rebs.

They are counting on Shaq coming back healthy and being sharp enough to man the middle and that's a HUGE gamble, IMO.

Kova · Post #22 » by **Kova** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:10 pm

Miami is too physical for us, we play like pussies down the stretch when it gets though and physical.. We can't beat them.. Like I already said, we'd be better against Boston.. They are older and not as physical as they were..

LongLiveHinkie · Post #23 » by **LongLiveHinkie** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:41 pm

Who's physical on Miami? They are the epitome of a finesse team.

Skates · Post #24 » by **Skates** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:44 pm

Orlando has one big that you can foul and dare him to beat you on the line, while still guarding Howard's supporting cast fairly easily. Miami's best players in Wade and James are powerful drivers and Bosh is just a notch below going to the basket. You can turn them one way, but not stop them with one man. Boston and Chicago have numerous big defenders that can step into the lane to provide help on those drives. We lack guys like Noah, Asik, Boozer, Gibson and Thomas that the Bulls have to choke off the lane and force the extra pass. Boston may miss Perkins against the Heat if they meet up.

Once Wade or James beats their man against teh Sixers, the middle is wide open, plus the refs give them every call in the world.

Jrue really needs to take it to Bibby, but he's a year or two away from doing that consistently yet, while Rose will force them to switch Wade to him.

I think the Sixers can really wear the Heat down because they can take away everyone else and make the big three work hard for the wins, but that will mainly benefit the next teams that they play.

Sandalf42 · Post #25 » by **Sandalf42** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:00 pm

Kova wrote:Miami is too physical for us, we play like pussies down the stretch when it gets though and physical.. We can't beat them.. Like I already said, we'd be better against Boston.. They are older and not as physical as they were..

Are you serious? Boston is a way tougher team than Miami. James' and Bosh's toughness are still in question, but I'll admit Wade's an animal. Even then though, one tough player does not make a team "tough". There is absolutely no one on that team I consider tough other than Wade. I'm still waiting for LeBron and Bosh to prove they are. And the Celtics got Garnett, Pierce, Rondo, Big Baby, and Shaq (if he actually makes it back). Garnett alone has more toughness in his left pinkie than the Heat do on their entire team.

I'd like the match up against the Heat more than the Celtics, but I wouldn't mind either. The Celtics don't have the overwhelming talent and athleticism that they used to, but they are a very complete, balanced team. And it looks like they'll be healthy come playoff time. The Heat got three of the best scorers in the league, but nothing else.

And I agree, we do struggle down the stretch but I don't think has anything to do with a lack of physicality. I think it has more to do with a lack of a significant closer, who can take those possessions where Lou Will dribbles around and chucks up a 3 and replace that with legitimate scoring opportunities.

IMO, this is what Evan Turner was brought here for. Obviously he's not ready be that guy this year, and that will ultimately lead to our demise in the playoffs. But in a year or two, with some time to work on that jumpshot, he could be lethal. We all saw it in college, this dude has a killer instinct. It'll make it's way to the NBA, just we gotta give it time.

Sandalf42 · Post #26 » by **Sandalf42** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:01 pm

Westbrook36 wrote:Who's physical on Miami? They are the epitome of a finesse team.

THANK YOU, I'm glad someone else saw that 8-)

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PhillyFan · Post #27 » by **PhillyFan** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:19 pm

At least it will get us on national TV if we play the Heat?

If we give the Heat a good series, not saying we have no chance, we might be able to build on the respect we are slowly gaining back.

aHealthy3 · Post #28 » by **aHealthy3** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:15 pm

I want Boston...we match up very well with them. Iggy can lock up Pierce, Brand can lock up KG to an extent, and Allen has been silenced in the team's previous matchups...we are younger and fresher and we will murder them in transition. I actually like our chances in that series...Miami, no.

GoSixersBro · Post #29 » by **GoSixersBro** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:48 pm

Gotta go with Boston now. They are 4-4 in their last 8 and it doesn't seem that they will be the same team this post season as they were the previous three years. They've been losing to some questionable opponents and just don't have the depth and chemistry they have had in the past.

We did give the Heat a good game last night and probably should have won, but they're hot down the stretch while Boston has been mediocre. Their superstars are closer to their primes than the Celtics' main guys. I feel like we'd get blown out at least two games against the Heat.

KrazySixersD · Post #30 » by **KrazySixersD** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:22 am

i want orlando then boston.. want no part of miami.

orlando we can lock up all 4 other guys with our players, and just stay 1 on 1 with howard and hack away at him.. orlando is not that good as long as u stop the 3 point line

im close to wanting boston over orlando even though.. they are injured, and are old... rondo looks awful.. iggy usually shuts down pierce.. allen and meeks really do much of the same things.. our bench is better..

we matchup well vs them and they are injured... just say no to chicago and miami.. miami is going to go beast mode in the playoffs... just watch

P2K · Post #31 » by **P2K** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:22 am

PhillyFan wrote:At least it will get us on national TV if we play the Heat?

If we give the Heat a good series, not saying we have no chance, we might be able to build on the respect we are slowly gaining back.

Really? You truly think that?

There will be no respect gained. All it will do is have everybody that already thought the series was a lost cause for us to nod their heads and say "Just as I thought."

Kova · Post #32 » by **Kova** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:27 am

If Miami is so much better matchup for us, why can't we beat them?! They are terrible, and we still can't beat them! Why??

Because Wade and Lebron are though and they get all fiery at the end of games (just look at last night), they pumped the whole team! We don't have a guy that can get some blood going, adn thats why our team looked like bunch of pussies in last few minutes.. We hadn't had that guy since AI..

Wade is so quick and strong, and he can get on the line at will, same goes for James, with the help of the refs of course, they seem unbeatable..

On the other hand, Boston has guys who can pump them up in KG, Pierce and Davis, but they somehow became softer, thats why they are out of juice lately, and thats where our chance is.. And getting back O'neals won't change that..

Also, they may be hungry just as Miami is, but they sure as hell don't have a point to prove like Miami has.

We have much better chance with Boston than Miami.. Wade and Lebron are never going to allow upset in 1st round, Boston on the other hand may not be able to fight it..

LongLiveHinkie · Post #33 » by **LongLiveHinkie** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:43 am

Lebron gets fiery at the end of games? The dude is a loser that chokes at the end of games. The Heat didn't do anything last night, the Sixers handed them the game. You act like Miami just flipped a switch and took over. It was not that way at all.

Why can't we beat them? We can, did. We technically had them beat last night and blew it.

Wade and Lebron won't allow an upset in the first round? I didn't realize that could control the future too. They have no control over it, I'm sorry. Boston is still tougher than Miami. Miami is the softest team in the playoffs. They have one tough player in Wade. That is it. Lebron is not tough at all. Neither is Bosh.

It's a shame you are buying into the hype. If Miami is so good, how come they have the worst record against the top 5 teams in each conference of all playoff teams?

P2K · Post #34 » by **P2K** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:01 am

Westbrook36 wrote:Lebron gets fiery at the end of games? The dude is a loser that chokes at the end of games.

Did everyone completely forget the Cavs series against Detroit in '07?

The Heat didn't do anything last night, the Sixers handed them the game. You act like Miami just flipped a switch and took over. It was not that way at all.

Miami didn't flip the switch? Did you watch a completely different game? Maybe I did, I dunno, but I saw Wade and Lebron completely take over, especially Wade.

Sixerlover · Post #35 » by **Sixerlover** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:20 am

Westbrook36 just hates LeBron. I noticed that when he was on the Cavs a couple years back. LeBron is FAR from a loser that chokes at the end of games, but to a hater that's not the point.

Skates · Post #36 » by **Skates** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 2:04 am

Westbrook36 wrote:Who's physical on Miami? They are the epitome of a finesse team.

Dwayne Wade is more physical than anyone on our team and LeBron is 260+ lbs that are quicker than any forward on our team and most of our guards, that' who. Yes, the rest of Miami, including Bosh, are minimally impressive, but when two guys can routinely dunk on your team and shake off any defender you put on them, they have some physicality.

Who is all that physical on the Sixers? We are an athletic team, not a physical one other than Brand and on occasion Battie and Hawes.

phillybird · Post #37 » by **phillybird** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 2:06 am

Westbrook36 you talk garbage. I do agree that Miami is an ok matchup though. Iguodala will NOT be healthy the rest of this year so don't be thinking rest will cure him

LongLiveHinkie · Post #38 » by **LongLiveHinkie** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 2:32 am

Sixerlover wrote:Westbrook36 just hates LeBron. I noticed that when he was on the Cavs a couple years back. LeBron is FAR from a loser that chokes at the end of games, but to a hater that's not the point.

lol, Lebron even conceded last minute shots to Wade because he said he can't get it done. Someone wants to use one game against the Pistons to judge? Are you for real? The dude is awful at the end of games, and quite often is afraid to take a big shot. Lebron was just a blind squirrel finding a nut. Raja Bell hit big shots for the Sixers in the Finals in 2001, it doesn't make him some clutch scorer.

Jim Rome did an entire show one time trashing Lebron about how unclutch he is. If you aren't on the bandwagon, get on. Because he is the anti-clutch and I'd rather Iguodala take a big shot than that loser.

taii1234 · Post #39 » by **taii1234** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 3:50 am

There was a link posted to this thread on the official Miami Heat forums (not realgm) about how delusional westbook36 is. Just giving you guys a heads up, your on camera, and Heat fans (including me) are reading this.

LongLiveHinkie · Post #40 » by **LongLiveHinkie** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:27 am

I love it. Why don't some of your bandwagon Heat fans come on over so I can cut them up right here on the board?

No one there has been watching basketball long enough or knows the game well enough to out-debate me. Especially when 99% of the fan base just jumped on the bandwagon this past year. :lol:

Watching the game the other night, you needed your PA announcer to get the crowd cheering. How pathetic. Since you guys are new to this basketball thing, here's a PROTIP:

Cheers and chants are supposed to come naturally. You chant DE-FENSE when your team is on defense and LET'S GO ______ when your team is on offense. Maybe next time you won't need your douche PA announcer to tell the fans what to do.

So have the whole board come over.