NBA MVP Discussion Thread 2022-23 (part 5 - The Final-er MVP Countdown!)

Packbuckman · Post #141 » by **Packbuckman** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:50 am

One Last Shot wrote:Seems like Embiid will end the MVP race tonight with 50+ points & 15+ rebounds against the Celtics.

If it’s in another loss to Celtics who cares they need to win this gm and not get swept on the season.

HardenToSixers · Post #142 » by **HardenToSixers** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:53 am

Packbuckman wrote:
One Last Shot wrote:Seems like Embiid will end the MVP race tonight with 50+ points & 15+ rebounds against the Celtics.

If it’s in another loss to Celtics who cares they need to win this gm and not get swept on the season.

sit embiid and lose the MVP and get blown out by 40 for all I care lol. we probably won't get HCA anyways. beating them in the playoffs is all that matters. that's not gonna happen either though

HardenToSixers · Post #143 » by **HardenToSixers** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 1:54 am

AleksandarN wrote:
HardenToSixers wrote:
AleksandarN wrote:Who is saying this in realgm? I don’t understand your point. Everyone pretty much says Embiid is better defensively.

the rebel has said it multiple times last few pages and I've heard it many times from people both on this board and writers nationally that Embiid and Jokic are close defensively pointing to some advanced stats to argue this. Meanwhile Embiid has been anchoring solid defenses since his rookie year and visually deters guards from attacking the rim.

Rebel said jokic is a better defender??

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Packbuckman · Post #144 » by **Packbuckman** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:04 am

HardenToSixers wrote:
Packbuckman wrote:
One Last Shot wrote:Seems like Embiid will end the MVP race tonight with 50+ points & 15+ rebounds against the Celtics.

If it’s in another loss to Celtics who cares they need to win this gm and not get swept on the season.

sit embiid and lose the MVP and get blown out by 40 for all I care lol. we probably won't get HCA anyways. beating them in the playoffs is all that matters. that's not gonna happen either though

3:33 left just took lead back now finish it and win that mvp it’s all right in front of him to take

AleksandarN · Post #145 » by **AleksandarN** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:07 am

I thought Jokic was playing tonight? The Guy I am seeing is not him that’s for sure injury or not.

HardenToSixers · Post #146 » by **HardenToSixers** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:09 am

Packbuckman wrote:
HardenToSixers wrote:
Packbuckman wrote:
If it’s in another loss to Celtics who cares they need to win this gm and not get swept on the season.

sit embiid and lose the MVP and get blown out by 40 for all I care lol. we probably won't get HCA anyways. beating them in the playoffs is all that matters. that's not gonna happen either though

3:33 left just took lead back now finish it and win that mvp it’s all right in front of him to take

I definitely want MVP only because A) it will be less of a narrative every year B) it will be a nice achievement and validation given how unlikely of a road it was for him to get here after his first couple seasons, which I don't think gets talked about enough. Also more importantly I would love home court in the playoffs.

But I would give up an MVP even for a conference final appearance

Jurassic_Park · Post #147 » by **Jurassic_Park** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:11 am

Congrats Embiid. He definitely sealed it tonight in the voters eyes im sure

The Moose · Post #148 » by **The Moose** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:11 am

50 in a win over the Celtics might've just solidified it for Embiid

Peregrine01 · Post #149 » by **Peregrine01** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:12 am

Heckuva game from Embiid. He locked up MVP with this one.

CelticSooner · Post #150 » by **CelticSooner** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:13 am

How did Embiid lock to the MVP when he already lost it when he sat against Denver? lol

Shock Defeat · Post #151 » by **Shock Defeat** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:13 am

Embiid with like 50 tonight. Jokic loses to lowly rockets.

Jokic lost the MVP tonight.

Profound23 · Post #152 » by **Profound23** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:14 am

Thank you Embiid!

I feel so dirty, this is the first and last time I will ever root for a team with Harden.

Packbuckman · Post #153 » by **Packbuckman** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:14 am

HardenToSixers wrote:
Packbuckman wrote:
HardenToSixers wrote:sit embiid and lose the MVP and get blown out by 40 for all I care lol. we probably won't get HCA anyways. beating them in the playoffs is all that matters. that's not gonna happen either though

3:33 left just took lead back now finish it and win that mvp it’s all right in front of him to take

I definitely want MVP only because A) it will be less of a narrative every year B) it will be a nice achievement and validation given how unlikely of a road it was for him to get here after his first couple seasons, which I don't think gets talked about enough. Also more importantly I would love home court in the playoffs.

But I would give up an MVP even for a conference final appearance

Yes me to for Giannis but championship though lol
Great win tonite maybe now bucks players can get some rest after one more win though

Jurassic_Park · Post #154 » by **Jurassic_Park** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:15 am

CelticSooner wrote:How did Embiid lock to the MVP when he already lost it when he sat against Denver? lol

Seems like the voters didn’t care
i) straw poll was done after the game and embiid was still ahead
ii) many media members talked about it and it not mattering. I think only perkins made a big deal about it

It was a 2 man race between jokic embiid and Jokic just lost to houston.

Its unfair but the final stretch weighs more heavily in voters eyes instead of the entire season

Ballerhogger · Post #155 » by **Ballerhogger** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:15 am

Embiid with huge 50

Wolfgang630 · Post #156 » by **Wolfgang630** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:24 am

This mvp race is definitely over. Embiid is the mvp.

LordCovington33 · Post #157 » by **LordCovington33** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:26 am

The good thing about the Denver loss tonight is that the sixers and the celtics now move in front of Denver in win-loss. If it remains that way, it means home court advantage in the event either team meets with the nuggets in the final. That would be huge.

baldur · Post #158 » by **baldur** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:27 am

Load management and losing rockets hence home court advantage will haunt Denver in the playoffs if they make the finals.

Kurtz · Post #159 » by **Kurtz** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:28 am

52/13/6 on 80% shooting in a national game. I think that might have done it. Although Giannis also a nice game 28/11/10.

Wtf happened to Joker tonight? 14/10/4 with 8 turnovers. Losing to Houston? Is he playing hurt or just rusty?

Wolfgang630 · Post #160 » by **Wolfgang630** » Wed Apr 5, 2023 2:30 am

Joker shot 7/13, but only 13 shots, 8 turnovers and 1 free throw

2 questions- 1) Who WILL win MVP -- 2) Who SHOULD win MVP (vote for 2)