2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (PHI leads 3-2)

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Who wins?

Celtics in 5
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Celtics in 6
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Celtics in 7
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Sixers in 6
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Sixers in 7
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1641 » by Pachinko_ » Wed May 10, 2023 1:37 am

I don't even know what is a good team in the NBA any more
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Post#1642 » by Ice Trae » Wed May 10, 2023 1:37 am

Brown to Atlanta please
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1643 » by ITYSL » Wed May 10, 2023 1:37 am

jordanwilliams6 wrote:Why do I always feel like whenever Tatum has a poor shooting night, he shoots more to try and shoot himself out of it? It might work in meaningless regular season games but he has to read the game better in crucial playoff games.

You're seriously trying to put this game on Tatum? Lol. He's practically the only Celtic who has showed up
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1644 » by jordanwilliams6 » Wed May 10, 2023 1:37 am

Brown - 9 FGM on 14 FGA
Tatum - 10FGM on 26FGA

That's almost inexcusable and shows absolutely no game sense at all.
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1645 » by MrGoat » Wed May 10, 2023 1:37 am

Boston is still in striking distance if Philly isn't careful
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1646 » by dockingsched » Wed May 10, 2023 1:37 am

Yeah I thought this was Boston in 5 after they got that blown game 1 out of their system, that Philly could only hope Boston gave another game away. Apologies to Philly.
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1647 » by 10DayContract » Wed May 10, 2023 1:37 am

Why would you have Embiid handle the ball out there? Spread them out, and hit him in the high post. wtf.
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1648 » by Doranku » Wed May 10, 2023 1:37 am

Great team effort from Philly tonight. Embiid, Harden, Maxey, and Harris all showed out.
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Post#1649 » by Memories » Wed May 10, 2023 1:37 am

Duke4life831 wrote:Is this the beginning of the end of the Tatum/Brown duo?


That duo has been on the clock to expire ever since Brown called out Celtics fans for their racism.
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1650 » by sick_irony » Wed May 10, 2023 1:37 am

It's the modern NBA, nothing is done here.
On the other hand, Celtics rely wayyy to heavily on iso play with no real movement on offense
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1651 » by durden_tyler » Wed May 10, 2023 1:37 am

Wow Sixers this is special. Slander on the MVP, Harden status as a star and even the “unreliables” like Harris and Maxey and everyone is playing well tonight.

I had Boston winning this game and i was completely wrong! Congrats in winning the series!
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1652 » by Jcity08 » Wed May 10, 2023 1:38 am

G R E Y wrote:Did Tatum... just drive, turn his back to the basket, and pass in the air for a TO...??!


Yeah that was a collapse in decision making.
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1653 » by AussieCeltic » Wed May 10, 2023 1:38 am

Feels like game 5 vs the Bucks last season.

Bucks came in to Boston and beat us and we go down 3-2. Everyone said series was over and then Tatum pulls out one of the all time playoff performances in game 6 and we finish them off at home in 7.
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Post#1654 » by Jazz9 » Wed May 10, 2023 1:38 am

These Tatum drives to the basket that end in him jumping and making a desperation pass mid air...just stop...
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1655 » by Duke4life831 » Wed May 10, 2023 1:38 am

Memories wrote:
Duke4life831 wrote:Is this the beginning of the end of the Tatum/Brown duo?


That duo has been on the clock to expire ever since Brown called out Celtics fans for their racism.


I wont be shocked if they lose this series if Brown calls out his role with the team.
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1656 » by spanishninja » Wed May 10, 2023 1:39 am

AussieCeltic wrote:Feels like game 5 vs the Bucks last season.

Bucks came in to Boston and beat us and we go down 3-2. Everyone said series was over and then Tatum pulls out one of the all time playoff performances in game 6 and we finish them off at home in 7.
which sixer is injured for this to happen?

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Post#1657 » by jokeboy86 » Wed May 10, 2023 1:40 am

The thing about Brown/Tatum is they still both do the exact same thing which is score and they’re good defenders. But the problem is when you have a good guard/wing combo somebody has to be the playmaker, score a little less and do the other things like Pippen/Jordan, Wade/Lebron or hell even Kobe/Odom
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1658 » by Miami_Lux » Wed May 10, 2023 1:40 am

Tucker has 0 points yet it feels like he has been of the most impactful players today. Every team needs a PJ
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1659 » by WuTang_CMB » Wed May 10, 2023 1:40 am

imopressive win for 76ers
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Re: 2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#1660 » by ITYSL » Wed May 10, 2023 1:40 am

jordanwilliams6 wrote:Brown - 9 FGM on 14 FGA
Tatum - 10FGM on 26FGA

That's almost inexcusable and shows absolutely no game sense at all.

Harris 7 FGM on 10 FGA
Embiid 10 FGM on 23 FGA

Inexcusable. No game sense. Right? Such a dumb post lol

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