Game 39: Celtics @ Sixers - 7pm

[Kobblehead]

Pelle is cool, but I am curious what KOQ did to land in the dog house. I never thought he played bad. Especially compared to the trash tier backup bigs we trotted out last year.

Hot take, I'd rather bring back Greg Monroe to play over Pelle and O'Quinn.

[76thBearCub]

The term sleeping giants applies to this team in a multitude of ways.

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[brannigan73]

The way Horford and Richardson played tonight was really encouraging. Richardson is a really good player when he constantly attacks and looks for his shot and doesnt hesitate. Al is just much more comfortable playing center. I know they are missing Embiid but if they could win one out of these next two road games then they come home and play 3 games and then have the Knicks on the road.

[76ciology]

P.S. great call by Brett to put Pelle, instead of KOQ, against Kanter. The Josh Rich-Burke backcourt was also a heck of a curve ball.

[phillynative]

Pelle is cool, but I am curious what KOQ did to land in the dog house. I never thought he played bad. Especially compared to the trash tier backup bigs we trotted out last year.

Hot take, I'd rather bring back Greg Monroe to play over Pelle and O'Quinn.

Why?

[the_process]

Fun game, and good to see folks here are enjoying it this time. Although there are more posts trashing the Celts instead of praising us--why so hard to just take hats off to our talented starters showing off what they do? Harris was Harris, Horford Horford, Simmons Simmons, Richardson the good version of himself. Gotta talented team.

Bro it’s Philly. Look back at the thread, at least a third of the comments are complaints.

Eh, doesn't feel like Philly this year. Feels like people who don't want to commit to a girlfriend because they're scared she might break their heart. We're probably not going to win a title but the point is that we're good enough to beat anyone when we're on, and that gives us a chance. Not sure what else people want out of a sports team.

Almost right. It's like messing with the neighbor girl who you know is a slut. If you commit, it's certain to break your heart so you keep it light and are even kind of mean about it.

That being said, with all these national media stories coming out now about how the Sixers aren't good enough, they need to make a move and they need a closer, wouldn't Ben Simmons look great on his own team, what about Simmons to GSW, OMZG WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO DO WITHOUT JO, if they play well without Jo it's bad and if they play bad without Jo it's bad... I can't take it. I'm now back the other way. I still think they should aim to upgrade Scott and Ennis. But not at any cost higher than the OKC "1st". If that means no deals, then no deals. Let's just ride this one out and see where they are in the summer.

[Ferry Avenue]

Fun game. Good to some guys actually moving around on offense rather than the stagnant, guys taking turns posting up.

That was indeed the difference I saw. Perhaps when the human ball and chain known as Joel Embiid is out, the team moves better.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

I retract any trade Horford statement I made this past week. He was a completely different player last night. He looked like his former all star self, he played with confidence and charisma, and he played to win the game. The signing still doesn't make any sense because Horford IS a center through and through, but i'm so glad we have him right now with Embiid being out. Hell of an insurance policy for Embiid. I just hope he can keep it going when Embiid does come back.
Overall, I thought we played outstanding! We're a different team defensively when Thybulle is in the game. I thought Brett handled the rotations very well last night too. Not once did I have a complaint about how guys were used. Great win!

[Kobblehead]

Pelle is cool, but I am curious what KOQ did to land in the dog house. I never thought he played bad. Especially compared to the trash tier backup bigs we trotted out last year.

Hot take, I'd rather bring back Greg Monroe to play over Pelle and O'Quinn.

Why?

I thought he gave us quality minutes at the end of last year and in the playoffs. With Joel likely to miss an extended period, I'd like a proven, productive big like him as an option on gamedays as opposed to a skinny shotblock specialist. O'Quinn apparently isn't even an option because Brett doesn't like him.

[Kova]

One of the, if not THE most impressive win we had this season. Yes, even more impressive than the Bucks game.

It had an L written all over it. No Embiid, mid of crisis, soul searching and we were already 2-0 in the matchups against Boston.

When we were down 15, I thought they would embarrass us in front of the home fans. I thought we are getting blown out. But somehow we managed to pull back, stop the bleeding, bring more energy, more focus, became assertive and just broke them down to pieces.

I have to give huge credit to the team and coaches for this one. You can rarely turn around a game against a stable team like Boston and turn -15, to a +9 win. That is huge! I'm very pleasantly surprised.

[Sixerscan]

Pelle is only on a two way contract right? Anyone knows when will his 45 day stint with the sixers expire? With embiid out, he might be valuable on some match ups like this one.

Assuming Basketball-Reference's page is right he has 13 DNPs (as opposed to inactive) plus 9 games played so he still has 23 days.

Nah, he only has a few days left apparently according to Pompey:

Pelle had six points on 3-for-3 shooting to go with four rebounds and two blocks in 12 minutes, 38 seconds. He has only five days left toward the maximum number of days (45) an NBA team is allowed to bring up a player on a two-way contract.

[Ferry Avenue]

I retract any trade Horford statement I made this past week. He was a completely different player last night. He looked like his former all star self, he played with confidence and charisma, and he played to win the game. The signing still doesn't make any sense because Horford IS a center through and through, but i'm so glad we have him right now with Embiid being out. Hell of an insurance policy for Embiid. I just hope he can keep it going when Embiid does come back.
Overall, I thought we played outstanding! We're a different team defensively when Thybulle is in the game. I thought Brett handled the rotations very well last night too. Not once did I have a complaint about how guys were used. Great win!

Going forward I would keep Scott coming off the bench like usual, and use a starting lineup of Simmons, Thybulle, Richardson, Harris, and Horford. Put Harris back at the 4 where he belongs and insert Thybulle instead of Scott.

[mithrandir17]

Pelle is only on a two way contract right? Anyone knows when will his 45 day stint with the sixers expire? With embiid out, he might be valuable on some match ups like this one.

Assuming Basketball-Reference's page is right he has 13 DNPs (as opposed to inactive) plus 9 games played so he still has 23 days.

Nah, he only has a few days left apparently according to Pompey:

Pelle had six points on 3-for-3 shooting to go with four rebounds and two blocks in 12 minutes, 38 seconds. He has only five days left toward the maximum number of days (45) an NBA team is allowed to bring up a player on a two-way contract.

Yeah, I think the days in between games or practice days still count towards the 45 days. So I guess O'Quinn will be the backup C after five days. Maybe that's why O'Quinn is just quiet because he knows the guy that is playing in front of him will be gone in a few days.

[Ferry Avenue]

One of the, if not THE most impressive win we had this season. Yes, even more impressive than the Bucks game.

It had an L written all over it. No Embiid, mid of crisis, soul searching and we were already 2-0 in the matchups against Boston.

When we were down 15, I thought they would embarrass us in front of the home fans. I thought we are getting blown out. But somehow we managed to pull back, stop the bleeding, bring more energy, more focus, became assertive and just broke them down to pieces.

I have to give huge credit to the team and coaches for this one. You can rarely turn around a game against a stable team like Boston and turn -15, to a +9 win. That is huge! I'm very pleasantly surprised.

Indeed very interesting how the team showed that kind of resolve without Embiid. I think you have to start wondering if he isn't a physical and emotional ball and chain on the team. He often plays sluggishly and often appears that way emotionally as well, and when your team runs through a player like that, it's difficult for it not to affect the whole team's intensity.

[Wilfried]

I retract any trade Horford statement I made this past week. He was a completely different player last night. He looked like his former all star self, he played with confidence and charisma, and he played to win the game. The signing still doesn't make any sense because Horford IS a center through and through, but i'm so glad we have him right now with Embiid being out. Hell of an insurance policy for Embiid. I just hope he can keep it going when Embiid does come back.
Overall, I thought we played outstanding! We're a different team defensively when Thybulle is in the game. I thought Brett handled the rotations very well last night too. Not once did I have a complaint about how guys were used. Great win!

Going forward I would keep Scott coming of the bench like usual, and use a starting lineup of Simmons, Thybulle, Richardson, Harris, and Horford. Put Harris back at the 4 where he belongs and insert Thybulle instead of Scott.

Except Harris is much better at the 3

Pelle gives us something we actually lack and that's athleticism.
I hoped Zhaire Smith could give us a boost there too but that's not the case up till now. But we need some young, athletic legs to run and jump. Pelle, Zhaire and Matysse are probably the only one capable

[Ferry Avenue]

I retract any trade Horford statement I made this past week. He was a completely different player last night. He looked like his former all star self, he played with confidence and charisma, and he played to win the game. The signing still doesn't make any sense because Horford IS a center through and through, but i'm so glad we have him right now with Embiid being out. Hell of an insurance policy for Embiid. I just hope he can keep it going when Embiid does come back.
Overall, I thought we played outstanding! We're a different team defensively when Thybulle is in the game. I thought Brett handled the rotations very well last night too. Not once did I have a complaint about how guys were used. Great win!

Going forward I would keep Scott coming of the bench like usual, and use a starting lineup of Simmons, Thybulle, Richardson, Harris, and Horford. Put Harris back at the 4 where he belongs and insert Thybulle instead of Scott.

Except Harris is much better at the 3

Pelle gives us something we actually lack and that's athleticism.
I hoped Zhaire Smith could give us a boost there too but that's not the case up till now. But we need some young, athletic legs to run and jump. Pelle, Zhaire and Matysse are probably the only one capable

What makes you say Harris is better at the 3?

I definitely like Pelle as a backup 5.

[Wilfried]

Going forward I would keep Scott coming of the bench like usual, and use a starting lineup of Simmons, Thybulle, Richardson, Harris, and Horford. Put Harris back at the 4 where he belongs and insert Thybulle instead of Scott.

Except Harris is much better at the 3

Pelle gives us something we actually lack and that's athleticism.
I hoped Zhaire Smith could give us a boost there too but that's not the case up till now. But we need some young, athletic legs to run and jump. Pelle, Zhaire and Matysse are probably the only one capable

What makes you say Harris is better at the 3?

I definitely like Pelle as a backup 5.

The advanced stats from this season (as a 3) compared to those of last season (when he was our 4). Especially on D

Pelle is a nice high energy guy to have, we really need someone like that at the guard too (Matysse tries his best)

[Eyeamok]

Great win last night. Now really impress me. Go into Dallas and win there. Ben take it personally that you are not going to make the all star team. Defend the hell out of Luka, hit some two point shots and cap it off with a 3 pointer. Have people talking about you instead of Luka....well at least for that game.

[youngcrev]

Except Harris is much better at the 3

Pelle gives us something we actually lack and that's athleticism.
I hoped Zhaire Smith could give us a boost there too but that's not the case up till now. But we need some young, athletic legs to run and jump. Pelle, Zhaire and Matysse are probably the only one capable

What makes you say Harris is better at the 3?

I definitely like Pelle as a backup 5.

The advanced stats from this season (as a 3) compared to those of last season (when he was our 4). Especially on D

Pelle is a nice high energy guy to have, we really need someone like that at the guard too (Matysse tries his best)

He's still playing more minutes at the 4 than the 3 this year. And his production is a lot better at the 4 spot.

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I think he's just playing better defense in general this year, don't think it has to do with which spot he's in. Just way more effort on that end.

[Sixerscan]

Sort of a weird game defensively from a box score stand point. Did a pretty bad job limiting their 3s, let them take 36, and they made a lot of them. But the defense inside the arc and not fouling was so good that it balanced it out.