Boston in the 2nd round. How do the 76ers win the series?

[76ciology]

In this series, Al Horford when matched up with Joel Embiid is holding him to 38 total points on 37 shots and 6 free throw attempts.

Embiid has a 43.2 FG% against Horford, and has a putrid 47.9 TS% when matched up with Horford these playoffs

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[76ciology]

Maxey, Tobias and Embiid shot 1-10 in the 4th qtr of G4

[Eyeamok]

Maxey, Tobias and Embiid shot 1-10 in the 4th qtr of G4

James Harden has to be exhausted carrying these bums.

[Mik317]

Guess the warriors just don’t have the mental toughness

[76ciology]

Guess the warriors just don’t have the mental toughness

There’s no hunger or pressure. They dont play like they want it more than other teams

[76ciology]

Funny how the media keep talking about that last celtics possession on offense and defense. Should have called a timeout? Should have attacked earlier? Should not have doubled?

Bro..

Smart flopped to get to the line. Without it, Sixers would have won in regulation.

Tatum did a clear push off at Maxey, that should shouldn’t have counted.

[Ferry Avenue]

I think in Ferry’s defense he has a point about Tucker. If you analyze the offensive skill set he brings, which most fans do, you would come to the conclusion he sucks and isn’t worth a mid level exception, let alone 10 mill x3. But the team is stating otherwise. He is providing the playoff gut fuel and is making a big impact we can’t even see. Obviously you need star talent though and a coach that can capitalize. There is a chess match happening on and off the court. But Tucker is exactly what the team was missing. Heck he might even be what’s turning the clock back on Harden.

It's not just what Tucker brings to the team in terms of mental/emotional factors -- it's that his actions also reveal his awareness of what this team has been lacking in that area for several years.

Tucker was essentially trying to get Joel Embiid to play like Jimmy Butler the other day, in terms of fire and drive. That's what's missing, and Tucker knows it. He's been around -- he knows what wins at this level.

[Jailblazers7]

Funny how the media keep talking about that last celtics possession on offense and defense. Should have called a timeout? Should have attacked earlier? Should not have doubled?

Bro..

Smart flopped to get to the line. Without it, Sixers would have won in regulation.

Tatum did a clear push off at Maxey, that should shouldn’t have counted.

The refs blew a lot of calls that game but down the stretch there was some intense Celtics favoritism going on. It was another reason why I was in shock that we won the game, it felt like we were fated to lose that game but Harden said no thank you.

[Ferry Avenue]

Guess the warriors just don’t have the mental toughness

Not as much as the Lakers do in this particular year, no. The Lakers are particularly driven this year. LeBron James and Anthony Davis aren't going to let themselves be mediocre for long.

[Eyeamok]

I think in Ferry’s defense he has a point about Tucker. If you analyze the offensive skill set he brings, which most fans do, you would come to the conclusion he sucks and isn’t worth a mid level exception, let alone 10 mill x3. But the team is stating otherwise. He is providing the playoff gut fuel and is making a big impact we can’t even see. Obviously you need star talent though and a coach that can capitalize. There is a chess match happening on and off the court. But Tucker is exactly what the team was missing. Heck he might even be what’s turning the clock back on Harden.

It's not just what Tucker brings to the team in terms of mental/emotional factors -- it's that his actions also reveal his awareness of what this team has been lacking in that area for several years.

Tucker was essentially trying to get Joel Embiid to play like Jimmy Butler the other day, in terms of fire and drive. That's what's missing, and Tucker knows it. He's been around -- he knows what wins at this level.

Embiid knows it too. That's why he asked for Tucker in the off season.

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Stretch 6

[Eyeamok]

Guess the warriors just don’t have the mental toughness

There’s no hunger or pressure. They dont play like they want it more than other teams

The biggest detriment to your future success is your present success. It's hard to stay hungry when your belly is full every night.

[Sixerscan]

The Lakers are really good, much better than their record. I have a feeling if the Warriors shoot 39% from 3 instead of 29% their “hunger” will return.

[Arsenal]

Here’s how we win. Bench Maxey for Shake.

[Eyeamok]

Here’s how we win. Bench Maxey for Shake.

At first I was like Yikes !!! And then I was like Arsenal forgot the /s. And then I was like

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And then I was like no that Shake is dead.

[Arsenal]

Here’s how we win. Bench Maxey for Shake.

At firs I was like Yikes !!! And then I was like Arsenal forgot the /s. And then I was like

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And then I was like no that Shake is dead.

Maxey has been terrible this series. Boston is the worst matchup for him. OTOH Shake is better suited to hang against them with his size and length.

I'm not saying Shake is better than Maxey, I'm saying Shake is a better matchup against Boston right now.

[76ciology]

Sixers Starting 5 for Playoffs
Last 3 games -20 NetRtg
Last game +8 NetRtg

Our best line-up in this series:
Harden
Melton
Harris
Niang
Reed

Best in last 3 games (this include the 2 drunk harden games)
Best in last 2 games
+63.6 NetRtg in G4

Maybe the key is to win the Embiid minutes, and also continue to win the non-Embiid minutes.

[Sixerscan]

Also need to win Schrödinger’s Embiid minutes when he is theoretically both on and off the court

[hookshot199]

Sixers Starting 5 for Playoffs
Last 3 games -20 NetRtg
Last game +8 NetRtg

Our best line-up in this series:
Harden
Melton
Harris
Niang
Reed

Best in last 3 games (this include the 2 drunk harden games)
Best in last 2 games
+63.6 NetRtg in G4

Maybe the key is to win the Embiid minutes, and also continue to win the non-Embiid minutes.

Robert Williams has been the X-Factor for the Celtics. His rim protection has been out of this world, and he's thrown both Maxey and Harden out of their game. Harden, after collapsing in game 3, adjusted. Maxey hasn't. Keep in mind that we only faced Williams once this season, on February 25.

I see no reason not to give Shake some minutes.

My biggest concern is that Embiid can't be relied upon to hit a jump shot. To me, rather than his trying to force it (he's being doubled on every possession), he should kick the ball back out and try to win it on three-point shooting.

[Eyeamok]

Here’s how we win. Bench Maxey for Shake.

At firs I was like Yikes !!! And then I was like Arsenal forgot the /s. And then I was like

Watch on YouTube

And then I was like no that Shake is dead.

Maxey has been terrible this series. Boston is the worst matchup for him. OTOH Shake is better suited to hang against them with his size and length.

I'm not saying Shake is better than Maxey, I'm saying Shake is a better matchup against Boston right now.

Ok you maybe right. But Doc would say. "Arsenal would you make that suggestion to POP?...Pause......Thank you!"