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

Marvin Martian · Post #3321 » by **Marvin Martian** » Sun May 6, 2018 4:04 am

Strange. I was certain that PHI was a better team than MIL who took BOS to 7 games and yet BOS is already looking for the brooms against PHI. What happened?

PhilBlackson · Post #3322 » by **PhilBlackson** » Sun May 6, 2018 4:06 am

I look forward to seeing how Brad gameplans for LeBron.

Should be a much tougher series. Two great basketball minds.

KHRICH · Post #3323 » by **KHRICH** » Sun May 6, 2018 4:13 am

Read on Twitter

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Can't believe he double downed on that play admit it was the wrong play and move on

Blaze4G · Post #3324 » by **Blaze4G** » Sun May 6, 2018 4:14 am

Andy123 wrote:
PierceFan4ever wrote:Rookies in the semifinals

Mitchell 48 points on 19/59 shooting
Simmons 35 points on 14/29 shooting
Tatum 73 points on 31/47 shooting

Mitchell 18 months older, Simmons 20 months older than JT

Crazy.

Simmons isn't a scorer, plus a years difference is not a big deal..

A year difference is not a big deal? :roll:

so it's safe to say Simmons will not improve at all or only marginal next year because a year difference is not a big deal.

Post #3325 » by **Stanford** » Sun May 6, 2018 4:15 am

Darth Celtic wrote:This is all about Superdario and his takes on the Celtics youth.

So we're getting **** because of one guy who doesn't even post on the Sixers board?

DarkAzcura · Post #3326 » by **DarkAzcura** » Sun May 6, 2018 4:16 am

Blaze4G wrote:
Andy123 wrote:
PierceFan4ever wrote:Rookies in the semifinals

Mitchell 48 points on 19/59 shooting
Simmons 35 points on 14/29 shooting
Tatum 73 points on 31/47 shooting

Mitchell 18 months older, Simmons 20 months older than JT

Crazy.

Simmons isn't a scorer, plus a years difference is not a big deal..

A year difference is not a big deal? so it's safe to say Simmons will not improve at all or only marginal next year because a year difference is not a big deal.

Plus it's much closer to two years than it is one, lol.

Post #3327 » by **Darth Celtic** » Sun May 6, 2018 4:17 am

Stanford wrote:
Darth Celtic wrote:This is all about Superdario and his takes on the Celtics youth.

So we're getting **** because of one guy who doesn't even post on the Sixers board?

not by me, i even tried to just quote him every time so Sixers fans don't think I was talking to them.

Post #3328 » by **Stanford** » Sun May 6, 2018 4:22 am

Darth Celtic wrote:
Stanford wrote:
Darth Celtic wrote:This is all about Superdario and his takes on the Celtics youth.

So we're getting **** because of one guy who doesn't even post on the Sixers board?

not by me, i even tried to just quote him every time so Sixers fans don't think I was talking to them.

This is a true internet gentleman, too good for a place like this.

Patches Perry · Post #3329 » by **Patches Perry** » Sun May 6, 2018 4:29 am

Brad Stevens is just awesome. Such a great mind. I love hearing him speak about the game.

Ascrilas · Post #3330 » by **Ascrilas** » Sun May 6, 2018 4:37 am

Regarding individual talent, while I do agree that the Celtics' player have also just played better and it's not all just coaching, I still think Embiid has been the second best player this series (after Horford). I'm disappointed in his offensive play, I thought he'd be able to be an efficient volume scorer in the post-season when being the focal point but so far he has obviously been not (.483% TS this series so far...yikes), but his defensive presence has still been huge.
Hard to compete against the trifecta of Al, Tatum and Rozier though.

ItsMyPotPie · Post #3331 » by **ItsMyPotPie** » Sun May 6, 2018 4:42 am

Catching the recap, this series gets the best commentary team from both the networks. Thank you NBA

London2Boston · Post #3332 » by **London2Boston** » Sun May 6, 2018 4:53 am

-The Sixers have gone on a crazy winning streak to end the season and have just disposed of Miami Easy in Round 1. A man looks on from the shadows as he switched the TV Off suddenly and slams the remote control.-

"In Time. You will know what it's like to lose. To know in your hearts that you are the clear favourites, then to fail all the same.

Dread it,
Run From It,

Destiny still arrives"

ItsMyPotPie · Post #3333 » by **ItsMyPotPie** » Sun May 6, 2018 5:59 am

Baynes might be the most under appreciated pickup for the C's.

Tomjas · Post #3334 » by **Tomjas** » Sun May 6, 2018 6:31 am

ItsMyPotPie wrote:Baynes might be the most under appreciated pickup for the C's.

Embiid dominates him at one end but like all the Cs, he sticks to the game plan and is drawing Joel out in defence

He’s a steal when compared to Amir

lambchop · Post #3335 » by **lambchop** » Sun May 6, 2018 6:32 am

DarkAzcura wrote:
Blaze4G wrote:
Andy123 wrote:Simmons isn't a scorer, plus a years difference is not a big deal..

A year difference is not a big deal? so it's safe to say Simmons will not improve at all or only marginal next year because a year difference is not a big deal.

Plus it's much closer to two years than it is one, lol.

If we're talking about becoming truly great, then work ethic and health will create the separation between these guys. They all have the physical capabilities and skillsets to be truly exceptional.

Will tatum add more ball handling, consistent midrange fadeaway game à la jordan, kobe, bron these days?

Can Mitchell increase his range and stepback game and passing skills?

Will Simmons add a 3 point shot that he can knock down at a 35% clip?

It's all about discovering the flaws and working on them. They all have more than enough time to work on that.

Tomjas · Post #3336 » by **Tomjas** » Sun May 6, 2018 6:45 am

Ascrilas wrote:Regarding individual talent, while I do agree that the Celtics' player have also just played better and it's not all just coaching, I still think Embiid has been the second best player this series (after Horford). I'm disappointed in his offensive play, I thought he'd be able to be an efficient volume scorer in the post-season when being the focal point but so far he has obviously been not (.483% TS this series so far...yikes), but his defensive presence has still been huge.
Hard to compete against the trifecta of Al, Tatum and Rozier though.

Embiid isn’t 100%

He’s a huge unit and not only lost a ton of weight during his layoff but aerobic fitness is way down and shooting is off

He still has bruising around the eye and that must be a big worry for the future

Tomjas · Post #3337 » by **Tomjas** » Sun May 6, 2018 6:53 am

lambchop wrote:
DarkAzcura wrote:
Blaze4G wrote:A year difference is not a big deal? so it's safe to say Simmons will not improve at all or only marginal next year because a year difference is not a big deal.

Plus it's much closer to two years than it is one, lol.

If we're talking about becoming truly great, then work ethic and health will create the separation between these guys. They all have the physical capabilities and skillsets to be truly exceptional.

Will tatum add more ball handling, consistent midrange fadeaway game à la jordan, kobe, bron these days?

Can Mitchell increase his range and stepback game and passing skills?

Will Simmons add a 3 point shot that he can knock down at a 35% clip?

It's all about discovering the flaws and working on them. They all have more than enough time to work on that.

Can Mitchell become a decent defender?

How will Tatum respond when he’s the target of the opponents best defender and plans made specifically to stop him?

Can Simmons expand his shooting range?

Future will tell

PhilBlackson · Post #3338 » by **PhilBlackson** » Sun May 6, 2018 7:08 am

Tomjas wrote:
lambchop wrote:
DarkAzcura wrote:
Plus it's much closer to two years than it is one, lol.

If we're talking about becoming truly great, then work ethic and health will create the separation between these guys. They all have the physical capabilities and skillsets to be truly exceptional.

Will tatum add more ball handling, consistent midrange fadeaway game à la jordan, kobe, bron these days?

Can Mitchell increase his range and stepback game and passing skills?

Will Simmons add a 3 point shot that he can knock down at a 35% clip?

It's all about discovering the flaws and working on them. They all have more than enough time to work on that.

Can Mitchell become a decent defender?

How will Tatum respond when he’s the target of the opponents best defender and plans made specifically to stop him?

Can Simmons expand his shooting range?

Future will tell

Mitchell is already a decent defender, he's actually fairly good.

manou · Post #3339 » by **manou** » Sun May 6, 2018 7:12 am

Tomjas wrote:
Can Mitchell become a decent defender?

How will Tatum respond when he’s the target of the opponents best defender and plans made specifically to stop him?

Can Simmons expand his shooting range?

Future will tell

Mitchell already is a very decent defender.
Teams already game plan for Tatum, if the sixers don't, too bad for them.
Can Simmons expand his shooting range? That one is a legitimate question.

Vayuputra · Post #3340 » by **Vayuputra** » Sun May 6, 2018 7:12 am

ItsMyPotPie wrote:Baynes might be the most under appreciated pickup for the C's.

He was a bit foul-prone when he played for the Spurs but man does he give it all. I remember when he harassed Dwight into committing fouls and getting thrown out in the playoffs. He also had a good jumper even back then. We could have used him the past two seasons but for the stubbornness of Pop (he has this adamant no-foul policy with players) who instead hands millions to an ancient Gasol (who still plays great on offensive but is a statue on D at this point). :banghead:

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