R2G5 - 76ers vs Celtics - May 9 7:30pm ET

[the_process]

Biggest game of Embiid's career.

Harden and Glenn can probably say the same thing.

If Glenn wants to be treated like Pop, he has to win like Pop.

If Harden wants to stop getting bashed as a playoff choker, he needs to win this series and advance.

[phillynative]

Harden wont score 40 but he definitely can't play like he did in games 2 and 3. I'm not sure we will see a breakout game from Maxey he's in jail, the only hope is him getting hot from 3. Tobi has to produce though on both ends, I don't understand why the sixers don't have him hunting mismatches in the post when Embiid is off the floor. Need the bench to play well also.

[Magicman125]

Harden wont score 40 but he definitely can't play like he did in games 2 and 3. I'm not sure we will see a breakout game from Maxey he's in jail, the only hope is him getting hot from 3. Tobi has to produce though on both ends, I don't understand why the sixers don't have him hunting mismatches in the post when Embiid is off the floor. Need the bench to play well also.

Tobias got a mismatch in the post with a backdown very early in the first quarter of game 4 for an easy 2 and then just...never did it again after that? Can't have him disappearing like that especially if there are points where the offense grinds to a halt like it did in the fourth quarter of game 4.

[Ferry Avenue]

Harden wont score 40 but he definitely can't play like he did in games 2 and 3. I'm not sure we will see a breakout game from Maxey he's in jail, the only hope is him getting hot from 3. Tobi has to produce though on both ends, I don't understand why the sixers don't have him hunting mismatches in the post when Embiid is off the floor. Need the bench to play well also.

Tobias got a mismatch in the post with a backdown very early in the first quarter of game 4 for an easy 2 and then just...never did it again after that? Can't have him disappearing like that especially if there are points where the offense grinds to a halt like it did in the fourth quarter of game 4.

Harris's bully ball in that way has been one of the most reliable things for the Sixers in the series. Don't know why they don't use it more often.

[Jailblazers7]

I love that Tobi can mismatch hint occasionally but sometimes it looks like he’s going to piss his pants when he has the ball. Not sure making him a bigger part of the offense would have positive results.

[Mik317]

Ready to be hurt again

[AI_Efficiency]

I love that Tobi can mismatch hint occasionally but sometimes it looks like he’s going to piss his pants when he has the ball. Not sure making him a bigger part of the offense would have positive results.

Yea, I think occasionally doing it on a mismatch to give embiid and harden some rest is good, but I’m skeptical Tobias could be efficient on volume. Unlike say Jimmy butler backing someone down, Tobias doesn’t have the footwork and pumpfakes to consistently get to the line.

[Sixersftw]

Locked and loaded, ready for self loathing

[Murray_17]

It looks like we're hiding both Harden and Maxey on the corners, i like it

[Jailblazers7]

Not liking the early vibes from Joel

[Negrodamus]

Tobi's form from three hurts me greatly. It sometimes goes it but it never looks good.

[ivysixer2000]

Thought they would have more of a burst to begin.

Looking good

[ivysixer2000]

Great start

[Sixersftw]

Good start, I'm ready to be destroyed by the end of this game

[Jailblazers7]

Our shot quality is really good so far

[Murray_17]

I like the start, more than anything it looks like there is a concious effort to involve Tobias and Maxey, Tobias is even crashing the glass right now

[Mik317]

Nice start at least

Keep up this effort and I won’t hate myself regardless of the result

(This is a lie)

[spikeslovechild]

No idea why Smart always has good games against us his 3PT shooting is trash against everyone else.

[GoSixersBro]

Missing open threes but at least grabbing offensive boards.

[phiphan]

Celts look a step slower tonight