ECSF: P2 | (2) Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers (3) | BOS 3-0

[76ciology]

BB mistakes for me
1.) Why left TJ in a important offensive possession off TOs?
2.) Why arent JJ and Ben coordinated?

Ben
1.) wtf was that LAZY pass on Biid?!
2.) wtf on taking that shot when u cud pull it out?
3.) wtf was that missed open dunk?!

You joking right?

What about?

[dautjazz]

Now SAS is clowning the Sixers for the Fultz trade... Savage.

But he was 100% correct, it was clear as day they should've taken another wing guy...but no they wanted to take a point guard because they wasn't sure how Simmons would come back. Simmons himself was even saying how he was the point guard and the spot was his.

Yeah it didn't make any sense to me, to me if you already have a great big and PG, then to me it's logical to go for a wing. I don't think Fultz had the hype that said, you trade up for him when you got Tatum available who is EXACTLY what the team needs, not another damn PG. On top of that, they may have traded the 2nd/3rd pick the 2018 draft or the Kings 2019 pick, regardless it's going to be a great pick.

[jfs1000d]

But Simmons was so much better than Giannis I thought?

That’s not fair. He is a better passer. But Giannis is an incredible scorer.

I would take giannis over Simmons because of that. Giannis is unstoppable.


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[KingFox]

Brett Brown needs to just go on home and stay there. Maybe return as an assistant but what in the hell was he doing??



I literally caught the end of regulation and OT and STILL noticed a handful of silly decisions. yikes

[yeahM8]

when do we get to ring that philly bell?

[sixerhp3]

The Simmons' Magic comparisons need to stop. Magic had 10 games in the playoffs of 20 assists. Magic passed the ball like Rondo passes the ball. Eyes always up. As soon as someone gets open he's giving them the ball. Simmons makes flashy passes here and there but his passing ability isn't anywhere close to Magic. Also, in his first year Magic shot 80% from the ft line. Simmons isn't anywhere near that. When Simmons gives up the ball, he just disappears. 76ers need to treat Simmons as a big man who can dribble and pass well instead of a pg.

Also, Embiid may have potential but he isn't anywhere close to being as good as he needs to be. He can't hold a candle to the great centers of the NBA. How do I know that? His coach takes him out in overtime in the most important game of the season. People love to talk about trusting the process. Well the 76ers have a pg who is afraid to shoot the ball and shot 56% from the ft line. A "dominant" big man who doesn't shoot above 50% from the field. And a #1 pick who can't break into the rotation. The Celtics B-squad is better than the 76ers A-squad. Not to mention the fact that they have one of the best cadre of 3-point shooters in the NBA.

We love to talk about how good teams are going to be in the future, well the future is here. Simmons and Embiid need to both improve significantly or else, this 76ers team will be just like all the other slightly above average teams in the east.

*P.S. - It doesn't take playoff experience to not turnover the ball. That's one of the first things you learn when you play basketball. Simmons and Embiid walk around with an air of arrogance like they are destined for greatness. LOL! Someone should remind them how many stars have never won a championship. Hopefully, this series will humble them and drive them to be the best they can be.

Simmons is a rookie who will get A LOT better, especially with wake up calls like these. Embiid hasn't even played 2 seasons of games yet. The future is NOT here, no one expected the Sixers to win at this magnitude now expectations have shifted.

The recency effect will cloud people's perceptions of the potential these two guys have and best believe we will attract free agents.

This team will be contenders from year in and year out, unlike the treadmill wizards. Just wait and see.

[Ben-N1ce]

Stevens should be COTY for winning games with black hole Morris on offense

[kingofthecourt67]

But Simmons was so much better than Giannis I thought?

Really, bro?

He's not at the moment, but your guy is also not playing and been in the league years longer, so this is not the best timing to get your passive aggressive vindictive shot in.

[Patsfan1081]

But Simmons was so much better than Giannis I thought?

Simmons is great but Giannis isn't missing a two foot lay in or an open dunk. Actually he prob turns that two foot lay in into a two foot dunk.

[sixerhp3]

But Simmons was so much better than Giannis I thought?

That’s not fair. He is a better passer. But Giannis is an incredible scorer.

I would take giannis over Simmons because of that. Giannis is unstoppable.


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Still believe Simmons will end up better when it's all said and done. He's more skilled and has a lot of improving to do as a scorer and I think he will get there. He truly wants to be great. It is his first playoff experience, not worried about his career.

[Mister Ze]

Stevens should be COTY for winning games with black hole Morris on offense

He had a bad game but I wouldn't say he's anything close to a black hole. His RS and PS percentages have been great thus far.

[Phreak50]

Embiid inability to pass out the post and trust his teammates was glaring today

Somewhat.

The other issue was Simmons not knowing how to create in the half court and instead just giving it to Embiid and saying, ‘go score’.

[hickfromfrenchlick]

I thought he had to beat the #1 seed first?

Don't worry, people will write off Boston against the Cavs just like in this series. I've seen Marcus Smart's defense on Lebron, I'm pretty sure Celtics take out the Cavs.

If this happened without Kyrie it'd probably be one of the bigger upsets I've ever seen.

It would.

I'm not in the prediction business. Just enjoying the ride.

But if we play the Cavs, which seems likely, my prediction will be the same as it was for rounds 1 and 2: Celts in 7.

[Higgs Boston]

I still can't believe we are winning 3-0 without a healthy brown. He put 13 last game and 16 this one, if he can do this in his current shape, then likely he would have a similar impact or even bigger that in the bucks series.

[nurseryc]

Ben Simmons looking like Tragic Johnson with the boneheaded plays circa the 1984 NBA Finals.

Simmons had impressive game. This loss had nothing to do with him.

[jfs1000d]

Stevens should be COTY for winning games with black hole Morris on offense

I know we like to kill Morris, but Stevens loves him. He hunks Morris is an impossible guy to cover and creates nightmares for defenses.

I have an issue with him too. But Stevens really likes his scoring ability. He is the reason Morris is here.


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[LoveMyRaps]

Stevens >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Casey

Hope he wins COTY.

[Patsfan1081]

The Simmons' Magic comparisons need to stop. Magic had 10 games in the playoffs of 20 assists. Magic passed the ball like Rondo passes the ball. Eyes always up. As soon as someone gets open he's giving them the ball. Simmons makes flashy passes here and there but his passing ability isn't anywhere close to Magic. Also, in his first year Magic shot 80% from the ft line. Simmons isn't anywhere near that. When Simmons gives up the ball, he just disappears. 76ers need to treat Simmons as a big man who can dribble and pass well instead of a pg.

Also, Embiid may have potential but he isn't anywhere close to being as good as he needs to be. He can't hold a candle to the great centers of the NBA. How do I know that? His coach takes him out in overtime in the most important game of the season. People love to talk about trusting the process. Well the 76ers have a pg who is afraid to shoot the ball and shot 56% from the ft line. A "dominant" big man who doesn't shoot above 50% from the field. And a #1 pick who can't break into the rotation. The Celtics B-squad is better than the 76ers A-squad. Not to mention the fact that they have one of the best cadre of 3-point shooters in the NBA.

We love to talk about how good teams are going to be in the future, well the future is here. Simmons and Embiid need to both improve significantly or else, this 76ers team will be just like all the other slightly above average teams in the east.

*P.S. - It doesn't take playoff experience to not turnover the ball. That's one of the first things you learn when you play basketball. Simmons and Embiid walk around with an air of arrogance like they are destined for greatness. LOL! Someone should remind them how many stars have never won a championship. Hopefully, this series will humble them and drive them to be the best they can be.

Simmons is a rookie who will get A LOT better, especially with wake up calls like these. Embiid hasn't even played 2 seasons of games yet. The future is NOT here, no one expected the Sixers to win at this magnitude now expectations have shifted.

The recency effect will cloud people's perceptions of the potential these two guys have and best believe we will attract free agents.

This team will be contenders from year in and year out, unlike the treadmill wizards. Just wait and see.

Everyone had Philly in this series in like 5. Their expectations def change when they went out and traded for shooters, they def tried to speed up their timeline .

[Hugi Mancura]

But Simmons was so much better than Giannis I thought?

That’s not fair. He is a better passer. But Giannis is an incredible scorer.

I would take giannis over Simmons because of that. Giannis is unstoppable.


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Still believe Simmons will end up better when it's all said and done. He's more skilled and has a lot of improving to do as a scorer and I think he will get there. He truly wants to be great. It is his first playoff experience, not worried about his career.

Neither will be anything special unless they learn to shoot. Simmons most likely will get to the ECF or even finals sooner than Giannis, mainly because Bucks FO is just clueless. So stop fighting on who is better, as long they don't get far in playoffs nobody cares except their fan bases. Hopefully they meet couple times in ECF, so after those meetings we can finally say which one was better in the end.

[TheMartian]

wow can celtics get any luckier? this is impossible. i wish my raptors were as lucky. someone cursed my raptors. can we borrow your lucky charm?

Apparently, you've been sending this PM to several of the Celtics fans here on realgm:

Hell yeah! Great win!


Have to share this PM I got that a raps sent me for whatever reason.

Sent: May 5th, 2018, 7:20 pm
From: casey_glory7
Recipient: The_Ghost_of_JB

honestly i am so upset because my raptors would demolish your celtics. you have the luckiest team ever. i will always pray celtics will get exposed by my raptors in play offs but your team is so scared of my raptors they do everything to avoid them and cavs. remember this derozan>>>irving. your team can run froom my raptors but they cannot hide. demar and kyle will eventually find you and beat you in 4, would it be next year or the following

The_Ghost_of_JB wrote:
Hi thanks for the message. Good luck against the Cavs tonight.

casey_glory7
its so unfair how we always get the hardest bracket. you get to play inexperienced philly and we always have to play cavs

Lol.