Game 59 - 76ers vs Celtics - Feb 25th 8:30pm ET ABC

Embiid P · Post #201 » by **Embiid P** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:06 am

Kobblehead wrote:It sucks that our best defender is 6'2" 180 pounds. Need someone that can contest that Tatum shot.

That's why we should have had McDaniels in to guard him but of course Doc is gonna Doc lol.

ExplosionsInDaSky · Post #202 » by **ExplosionsInDaSky** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:07 am

Kobblehead wrote:It's annoying that we can't beat the Celtics. But we're an elite contender. We're going to beat the Celtics when it matters most (in the playoffs).

Do you really believe that? I'm not sure about it. I think they'd beat us handily in a series.

Sixercise · Post #203 » by **Sixercise** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:07 am

Crazy ass ending - if only Melton was taller and Embiid was a few ticks sooner on that circus shot....

Jay555 · Post #204 » by **Jay555** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:07 am

If anything, this shows we can hang with them. I am feeling postive.

Iverson Armband · Post #205 » by **Iverson Armband** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:08 am

Poor Embiid, did all he could until literally the last second. Smh

HardenGoat · Post #206 » by **HardenGoat** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:08 am

Wow. Tatum is clutch. They are going to be the team to beat. We will see them in the finals. I think we can beat the Bucks

76ciology · Post #207 » by **76ciology** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:08 am

I thought the defense was good. Its just what it is in the NBA. Good offense always beat good defense.

Good game for the Celts. I thought it was nice showing for both teams.

We need to fix this defense with Al as a stretch 5 and we also need to fix the offense of our bench.

phillynative · Post #208 » by **phillynative** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:08 am

AI_Efficiency wrote:Well maybe we get Milwaukee round 2 now which is probably for the best.

I'f the ultimate point is to win the chip and they cant get pass the celtics whats the point?

Murray_17 · Post #209 » by **Murray_17** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:09 am

Still a lot of good stuff, PJ is showing why we sign him and Tobias was great on both ends. Team is showing a lot of fight in them

The bench needs to step up, especially Niang and Maxey.

AI_Efficiency · Post #210 » by **AI_Efficiency** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:10 am

phillynative wrote:
AI_Efficiency wrote:Well maybe we get Milwaukee round 2 now which is probably for the best.

I'f the ultimate point is to win the chip and they cant get pass the celtics whats the point?

You hope that someone on the Celtics is banged up by the time we play them. I guess they could also get hurt earlier and then you would want them round 2.

76ciology · Post #211 » by **76ciology** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:11 am

ExplosionsInDaSky wrote:
Kobblehead wrote:It's annoying that we can't beat the Celtics. But we're an elite contender. We're going to beat the Celtics when it matters most (in the playoffs).

Do you really believe that? I'm not sure about it. I think they'd beat us handily in a series.

Im with Kobble, I think we can beat them when it matters.

eyeatoma · Post #212 » by **eyeatoma** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:11 am

Embiid P wrote:I feel terrible for Embiid. How much longer is he going to put up with this?

If we fail this year, think this is the year he asks out...

Sixteen · Post #213 » by **Sixteen** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:11 am

Jay555 wrote:If anything, this shows we can hang with them. I am feeling postive.

Seriously. I just wanted to see the team fight and they did. I'm excited to see what this team looks like after they get battle tested before the playoffs. Compared to teams like Celtics & Bucks, we really haven't played together long

Murray_17 · Post #214 » by **Murray_17** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:12 am

I'm a big doc critic but he was fine here, team was more organized in the first half but the defense looks a lot better. He even draw a good ATO on the final play getting the Brown switch on Joel.

The Melton decision at the end is what is, the only criticism i have is going for the same bench line up on the 4th after they got destroyed on the first half.

UptownPhilly · Post #215 » by **UptownPhilly** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:14 am

That wasn’t a bad loss. It sucks that Embiid shot didn’t count. That was amazing. We played hard. That glaring weakness of missing a starting wing is evident.

phillynative · Post #216 » by **phillynative** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:14 am

ExplosionsInDaSky wrote:Man! We just can't beat these guys.

The only hope is that Embiid is still Embiid. Other than that not looking too good.

Ferry Avenue · Post #217 » by **Ferry Avenue** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:14 am

Jay555 wrote:If anything, this shows we can hang with them. I am feeling postive.

The Sixers can hang with them and lose in the end. In their most recent game they were depleted and Tatum scored only 12 points and the Sixers were beaten convincingly. Tonight you had the expected game between them when both teams are at full strength -- a hard-fought one in which Boston's elite players win it in the end.

That's what happened tonight, and that's what'll happen in the playoffs. This team won't win in Boston, and it'll have trouble winning at home just like it did tonight. If they can get by the Bucks they'll lose 4-2 to Boston. They don't have the mettle to win in Boston, and they don't have the players to beat them consistently at home.

That was a statement game by Boston in a weekend night game everybody was watching -- we're better than you, and we'll beat you on your own floor.

phillynative · Post #218 » by **phillynative** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:15 am

eyeatoma wrote:
Embiid P wrote:I feel terrible for Embiid. How much longer is he going to put up with this?

If we fail this year, think this is the year he asks out...

He should

HardenGoat · Post #219 » by **HardenGoat** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:16 am

phillynative wrote:
AI_Efficiency wrote:Well maybe we get Milwaukee round 2 now which is probably for the best.

I'f the ultimate point is to win the chip and they cant get pass the celtics whats the point?

We have a shot, just have to get there without injuries.

Arsenal · Post #220 » by **Arsenal** » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:16 am

No chance against this team. Going nowhere once again. Laughable to count this as a moral victory considering the history here.