Embiid Embalmed! Game 3 Victory Cigar vs PHI 5/5 (BOS leads 2-1)

31to6 · Post #61 » by **31to6** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:31 am

Feed Your Head wrote:Fun fact, here’s Tatum crunch time numbers in these playoffs.

18 points on 5-8 from the field. 2-4 from three, 6-7 from the line, and 0 turnovers.

That is a TS of 81%.

I’ve been critical. Tonight he did what we all have wanted him to do. Also thought his general hustle/engagement was really good tonight, and the team avoided the “slow it down” heat death.

Fencer reregistered · Post #62 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:31 am

keevsnick1 wrote:Best part was Phili wasted a hot shooting night. Went 16-37 for 43.2%, took 27 FT's, and still BARELY cracked 100.

Now a short turn around to Sunday afternoon game. C's can take this thing over with a win.

Maxey and Harden were each 1-7 from 2pt range. Melton was 0-3 from there. And Embiid was slightly under 50% from 2 himself.

tfribs45 · Post #63 » by **tfribs45** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:32 am

Keep running and they simply can’t keep up! C’s did a great job keeping the pressure on Harden and Embiid. Just a great team win and if the C’s keep that pace going, Phillys going to gas out.

31to6 · Post #64 » by **31to6** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:32 am

Just to reflect something:
I don’t see a single comment about the coach of the Boston Celtics tonight.

Ill News · Post #65 » by **Ill News** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:32 am

Massive, massive win. The Jays smoke the VC. Their repeated drives at Embiid to start the 2nd half really set the tone for the team, it gave everyone the necessary toughness needed to gut this one out. They went out and showed they're not afraid of the moment, and everyone followed suit.

Tatum was a **** killer down the stretch. He completely showed up the MVP tonight with his clutch play down the stretch. Jaylen was a monster for most of the game too, his and-1s were **** electric.

On the other side, what a weird game from Harden. It really, really looked like he was throwing the game. How many clear drives did he have where he just elected not to shoot, for no reason at all? Absolutely bizarre game, yet it only goes to show what a mental midget he is in the playoffs.

Let's win another one in Philly.

bigfoot_cryptozoology · Post #66 » by **bigfoot_cryptozoology** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:32 am

Teamwork for the win...

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Celts17Pride · Post #67 » by **Celts17Pride** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:33 am

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Bird84 · Post #68 » by **Bird84** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:33 am

Great Great win! Love seeing intensity on the defensive side of the ball. Tatum was very good on defense most of the night. Good stuff!

Mr_Mojo_Risin · Post #69 » by **Mr_Mojo_Risin** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:33 am

threrf23 wrote:Smart was our best player in the first half.

Jaylen was out best player in the 2nd half, or at least in the pivotal third quarter.

Tatum...played poorly for the most part, but still finished with a 27/10/5 line and helped close the game out.

Al didn't make his presence felt too too much tonight, but he hit a few incredibly timely shots.

JT did not play poorly, he made some mistakes especially defensively and it wasn’t his most even game. However he started strong both halves and finished well.

I’m not sure what people expect from him sometimes. He’s generally our only player to get regularly double teamed and he almost always contributes well on both ends.

Bad-Thoma · Post #70 » by **Bad-Thoma** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:34 am

bisme37 wrote:

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Post #71 » by **Darthlukey** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:34 am

Fencer reregistered wrote:
BRUNiNHO91 wrote:Tatum or Brown, but voted Tatum for the clutch ending while Brown sat. Felt like Brown was the best player all night though and he has absolutely owned Harden’s soul in these last two games.

Horford might have hit the biggest shot of the game though..Brogdon also hit one when things started to get a bit funny in Q4.

And ofc Grant was just a lion..as was Smart.

Put that L stamped on your MVP trophy big fella.

The loss isn't his fault.

It kinda is cos he cant go for all 4 qtrs

TheMartian · Post #72 » by **TheMartian** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:34 am

redbeamer wrote:No one is really talking about it but JBs defense on Harden is what has turned this series around IMO.

This is spot on.

Plus, I love the way JB doesn't back down from PJ Tucker. Tucker was supposed to be the Sixers' enforcer, but JB doesn't let PJ bully him. In fact, i remember in Game 2, JB got those cheap shots in against Tucker which led to Tucker retaliating and getting called for the foul.

john1c · Post #73 » by **john1c** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:34 am

Fluke game away from a 3-0 lead

Oh well get the next one and close it at home

Post #74 » by **Shak_Celts** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:34 am

djFan71 wrote:I’m not sure PHI can play any better than that defensively.

right? I thought they were really into on that end. then they had PJ hit 3/4 from 3? they shot well. chile they did it all. yeah, that was a NICE win.

doesn't mean much without 2 more this series tho.

LondonCeltics · Post #75 » by **LondonCeltics** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:34 am

Yikes, people voting on box scores rather than watching the game? Either have to go team or Grant here. Or Marcus.

Celts17Pride · Post #76 » by **Celts17Pride** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:35 am

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39 minutes. Ouch!! Embiid going to be sore

Memokerobi · Post #77 » by **Memokerobi** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:35 am

Jaylen has Harden rattled and I **** love it

fallguy · Post #78 » by **fallguy** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:35 am

Darthlukey wrote:
Fencer reregistered wrote:
BRUNiNHO91 wrote:Tatum or Brown, but voted Tatum for the clutch ending while Brown sat. Felt like Brown was the best player all night though and he has absolutely owned Harden’s soul in these last two games.

Horford might have hit the biggest shot of the game though..Brogdon also hit one when things started to get a bit funny in Q4.

And ofc Grant was just a lion..as was Smart.

Put that L stamped on your MVP trophy big fella.

The loss isn't his fault.

It kinda is cos he cant go for all 4 qtrs

We attacked him all night. Both sides of the ball. That would wear anyone down.

He's also not healthy.

It's not his fault. Come on.

TheMartian · Post #79 » by **TheMartian** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:36 am

Almeida wrote:Shoutout Grant Williams. What a great 0/4/1 game!

Yep. Probably the best 0/4/1 game. Ever.

fallguy · Post #80 » by **fallguy** » Sat May 6, 2023 2:37 am

Harden really rounding into his traditional playoff form the last couple of games.

Who smokes the big playoff cigar?