Gm 47: Nets (29-17) @ 76ers (30-16) Wed 1/25 7:30 PM

GoSixersBro · Post #1 » by **GoSixersBro** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:29 pm

The game we've all been waiting for.

The first match-up we somehow won without our Big 3 back in November. Brooklyn was fully loaded.

Tonight Harden is off the injury report, Embiid is listed as GTD. Durant is still sidelined.

We're riding a 5 game winning streak, sweeping our west coast road trip and have all the momentum. Brooklyn are coming off a win at Golden State Sunday and are 5-5 in their last 10.

Jay555 · Post #2 » by **Jay555** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:58 pm

This game is a toss up if Embiid is not playing.

Murray_17 · Post #3 » by **Murray_17** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:59 pm

If Embiid foesn't play this game basically comes down to Melton guarding Kyrie.

On the other hand, this is a game i would not start PJ in, sag off Ben all you can. I also would try to stagger Maxey with Claxton so he can attack the 5 when Claxton is off the floor.

HardenGoat · Post #4 » by **HardenGoat** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:02 pm

If Embiid is out this game is going to be decided by Maxey and how good our defense is. It’s a defensive test again particularly against Irving and their 3 point shooters. I think Irving will score and have his flashes but Harden is just as effective with overall production so that will be a wash. Maxey though has an opportunity to blitz their defensive second unit.

Murray_17 · Post #5 » by **Murray_17** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:05 pm

Also, if Joel doesn't play, put Reed on Ben and problem solved lol

Bum Adebayo · Post #6 » by **Bum Adebayo** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:23 pm

I would expect Embiid to play in this game, he wants it, rest Embiid the next game.
Also I don't get why so many of you mention Ben so much, he is a non factor these days even in RS, he is already washed up. In fact, this would be a good game to start Maxey, put him to defend Simmons and I guarantee you he won't do jack **** even against a traffic cone like Maxey.

Murray_17 · Post #7 » by **Murray_17** » Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:54 pm

Seeing videos of Embiid on the floor right now. i'm sure he's playing.

Sixteen · Post #8 » by **Sixteen** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:04 am

More excited for Nuggets game tbh. Ben has regressed and harden has clearly been the better player. No interesting storylines to get behind. Just another game that I hope we win

Negrodamus · Post #9 » by **Negrodamus** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:12 am

Ben scores 25 points, there's a "fight" because Embiid fouls him too hard, Sixers win 115-93.

Mik317 · Post #10 » by **Mik317** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:31 am

Kyrie probably ethers us tonight

Mik317 · Post #11 » by **Mik317** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:48 am

Biid is going to force it tonight huh

Murray_17 · Post #12 » by **Murray_17** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:48 am

LOL the crowd wanting Joel to kill Ben

Mik317 · Post #13 » by **Mik317** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:50 am

don't force those possesions that hasn;t been our game all season

Jailblazers7 · Post #14 » by **Jailblazers7** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:50 am

Murray_17 wrote:LOL the crowd wanting Joel to kill Ben

This feels like some Gladiator **** lol

Murray_17 · Post #15 » by **Murray_17** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:50 am

This is probably the only team PJ can get offensive rebounds against lol

HardenGoat · Post #16 » by **HardenGoat** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:51 am

Embiid wants to abuse them.

HardenGoat · Post #17 » by **HardenGoat** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:52 am

I bet Simmons ends up fouling out tonight

Murray_17 · Post #18 » by **Murray_17** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:53 am

The Nets defense looks disjointed tbh. Too much collapsing around Joel

eyeatoma · Post #19 » by **eyeatoma** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:53 am

Jo senses blood in the water and has been going at Ben every single time. Love it!

HardenGoat · Post #20 » by **HardenGoat** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:54 am

This is an important game with implications for playoff standings. We need to win this one

Place your bets!