R2G1 - 76ers at Celtics - May 1 7:30pm ET TNT

Arsenal · Post #481 » by **Arsenal** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:14 am

This tired old man is cooked. Keep attacking him until they take him behind the glue factory and...

M2J · Post #482 » by **M2J** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:16 am

DCasey91 wrote:Best game by Harden in the Sixers uniform. F the Celtics. They are a grind em out team so if we are in touch any game is winnable imo.

Tatum had a good game so law of averages dictates he’ll put up to 3 stinkers because he’s so shot reliant.

Amazing win! We took one without the big guy. I really do prefer him being a 22/12/2 block guy with best defence in comp ala what AD is doing at the Lakers right now. And let Harden/Maxey take the offensive load.

That version is far superior than the offensive slanted Embiid imo, saves the gas better too if only focusing on one end.

Definitely. Specifically on the boards, and playing good positional defense and being in position for help... Not necessarily being a daredevil for every block

Jay555 · Post #483 » by **Jay555** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:22 am

DCasey91 wrote:Best game by Harden in the Sixers uniform. F the Celtics. They are a grind em out team so if we are in touch any game is winnable imo.

Tatum had a good game so law of averages dictates he’ll put up to 3 stinkers because he’s so shot reliant.

Amazing win! We took one without the big guy. I really do prefer him being a 22/12/2 block guy with best defence in comp ala what AD is doing at the Lakers right now. And let Harden/Maxey take the offensive load.

That version is far superior than the offensive slanted Embiid imo, saves the gas better too if only focusing on one end.

Agreed.

Negrodamus · Post #484 » by **Negrodamus** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:24 am

If Harden wins us next game then I'm fully on board believing we're winning it all. I have faith right now, but that will make me believe with the confidence I did with the Eagles this year (hopefully with a different result).

Harden didn't make the all star game this year, lol. This dude was disrespected all year.

DCasey91 · Post #485 » by **DCasey91** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:26 am

FlyingArrow wrote:Despite the good game from Bball Paul, I'd still start Embiid over him. But if anyone wants to argue otherwise, I'll listen.

Horses for courses especially in a playoff series with max 7 games but I wouldn’t mind seeing Reed with Embiid.

I’ve been down on Tucker as he doesn’t solve one of the main issues in rebounding. Reed has a better matchup vs Tatum/Brown with his athleticism and size because they can essentially shoot over the top of Tucker whenever they want.

Kind of like a Cavs setup on steroids.

M2J · Post #486 » by **M2J** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:27 am

So coming into this game. I had a feeling they could be fine offensively. Exceeded my expectations.

But I figured they'd struggle to get stops.... This was true and also exceeded my expectations. I thought Reed would hold up while on the floor defensively and rebounding.... but get in foul trouble. Well, rebounding was good. These guys have got to play better perimeter defense.

DCasey91 · Post #487 » by **DCasey91** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:37 am

M2J wrote:
DCasey91 wrote:Best game by Harden in the Sixers uniform. F the Celtics. They are a grind em out team so if we are in touch any game is winnable imo.

Tatum had a good game so law of averages dictates he’ll put up to 3 stinkers because he’s so shot reliant.

Amazing win! We took one without the big guy. I really do prefer him being a 22/12/2 block guy with best defence in comp ala what AD is doing at the Lakers right now. And let Harden/Maxey take the offensive load.

That version is far superior than the offensive slanted Embiid imo, saves the gas better too if only focusing on one end.

Definitely. Specifically on the boards, and playing good positional defense and being in position for help... Not necessarily being a daredevil for every block

Yeah it’s probably that 16 point 5 block game against the Grizzlies close out that had me thinking Embiid can definitely do that. AD was looking like a taller prime Duncan out there. At one point Memphis was shooting sub 20% in close at the half it basically hot lava lol. Amazing game probably the best 16 point game I’ve ever watched.

eyeatoma · Post #488 » by **eyeatoma** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:44 am

Got to start with zone next game and not get into a shoot out.

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Murray_17 · Post #489 » by **Murray_17** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:46 am

eyeatoma wrote:Got to start with zone next game and not get into a shoot out.

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Also, not getting switched so easily. Reed got put on the perimeter too easily.

This affected our rebounding too, that play where Horford scored after two offensive rebounds was basically because Reed was guarding someone (Tatum?) on the wing

Arsenal · Post #490 » by **Arsenal** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:51 am

Murray_17 wrote:
eyeatoma wrote:Got to start with zone next game and not get into a shoot out.

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Also, not getting switched so easily. Reed got put on the perimeter too easily.

This affected our rebounding too, that play where Hroford scored after two offensive rebounds was basically because Reed was guarding someone (Tatum?) on the wing

This. Play a zone all game if it keeps Reed near the rim. They did almost all their damage inside when he was switched out.

Arsenal · Post #491 » by **Arsenal** » Tue May 2, 2023 3:52 am

They’re gonna blitz Harden next game. Team needs to be ready.

Arsenal · Post #492 » by **Arsenal** » Tue May 2, 2023 4:02 am

Harden has adjusted his game to account for refs not calling fouls. Taking a lot of midrange, floaters and catch and shoot 3’s. Excellent adjustment right when we needed it.

MVP1992 · Post #493 » by **MVP1992** » Tue May 2, 2023 4:22 am

So, sounds like i need to watch this game on replay ✓

Came to the last page to get the good or expected bad news. Massive surprise

NYSixersFan · Post #494 » by **NYSixersFan** » Tue May 2, 2023 4:23 am

This game reminded me of game 1 vs the Lakers in 2001.

SixthStreet · Post #495 » by **SixthStreet** » Tue May 2, 2023 4:28 am

So Memphis supposedly was fine trading Melton because he was a "playoff choker". Way to rely on small samples. Thanks! His first half shooting was why we were in striking distance for Harden's heroics.

Murray_17 · Post #496 » by **Murray_17** » Tue May 2, 2023 4:35 am

Boston it's gonna probably blitz Harden next game, which is gonna be an issue if PJ is the one coming to screen for him.

Maxey is gonna have to hit some of those open shots he couldn't make in this one

M2J · Post #497 » by **M2J** » Tue May 2, 2023 5:28 am

Arsenal wrote:Harden has adjusted his game to account for refs not calling fouls. Taking a lot of midrange, floaters and catch and shoot 3’s. Excellent adjustment right when we needed it.

Harden has been selfish all year... I've been asking for him to shoot that midrange all year. That thing is a cheat code for him.

Post #498 » by **Sixerscan** » Tue May 2, 2023 6:16 am

Positive vibes pals

Kova · Post #499 » by **Kova** » Tue May 2, 2023 6:43 am

Bum Adebayo wrote:Ok guys enjoy the victory, I will go back to my cave, see y'all in two days!

Don't even come out.

Kova · Post #500 » by **Kova** » Tue May 2, 2023 6:46 am

GoSixersBro wrote:Someone called this happening in the other thread. Fast and loose. Boston didn't know what to do.

Yeah, that would be me.

Not trying to play smart, but it's the sports. If you can do anything to disrupt the game plan of the favoured team, you have a shot. And we stayed in the game and managed to ride it out. But still, look what kind of a game it took from James.