2023 East Semifinals | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Philadelphia 76ers (BOS WINS 4-3)

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Who wins Game 7??

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Post#81 » by Wolfgang630 » Thu May 11, 2023 10:45 pm

Tell me Doris Burke and Mark Jones aren’t calling this game.
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Post#82 » by HardenGoat » Thu May 11, 2023 10:46 pm

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Appropriate gif haha. Not trying to be a drag but I wish I felt better ugh. Having a really bad week and it hurts to just keep my eyes open for very long. It would be super cool if this game was not especially stressful but I'm not counting on it lol.


Sorry to hear that. Migraines?


Kinda yeah but not technically. I smashed my head and broke my neck in a car crash a while back and basically I have a brain injury and am extremely prone to multiple types of headaches, among other things. I'd get more into it but it's complicated lol. I've gotten a lot better at managing it over time but this week isn't a good one. My tiny pea brain is overloaded and freaking the hell out haha.

Damn. So sorry to hear that. I hope you get through this flare up and feel better. :(
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Post#83 » by 76ciology » Thu May 11, 2023 10:52 pm

bisme37 wrote:Lineup change for the Celts tonight. Rob Williams is starting.


Like to know whats your outlook?

I think its the “i did everything” move. But it could pay off because Celts would be more familiar running it than the Sixers facing it.
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Post#84 » by 76ciology » Thu May 11, 2023 10:52 pm

Wolfgang630 wrote:Tell me Doris Burke and Mark Jones aren’t calling this game.


Doris Burke and Mark Jones aren’t calling this game.
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Post#85 » by AussieCeltic » Thu May 11, 2023 10:52 pm

Celtics need a fast start like Sixers had last game. Take the crowd out of it
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Post#86 » by Karate Diop » Thu May 11, 2023 10:52 pm

Time for Tatum and Brown to show if they're worth the supermax or if they're just super soft.
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Post#87 » by PlatinumState » Thu May 11, 2023 11:00 pm

I have no dog in this fight but I think Philly ends it tonight
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Post#88 » by Castle Black » Thu May 11, 2023 11:04 pm

I don’t see any way Boston wins this game. Their offense has been brutal and it’s not like they’ve been making any adjustments. It’s going to be the same iso-heavy offense that features very little ball-movement, high PNR, back cuts, back screens, etc. A ton of bricks and turnovers from Tatum. Brown standing around watching it happen. Same ‘ol. Sixers win this one and advance to their first Conference Finals since 2001.
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Post#89 » by Wolfgang630 » Thu May 11, 2023 11:14 pm

This is Philly’s year to move on to ECF. I see them ending it here. Even if it went to a game 7 that’d be a toss up since Boston sucks at home
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Post#90 » by Exp0sed » Thu May 11, 2023 11:26 pm

Castle Black wrote:I don’t see any way Boston wins this game. Their offense has been brutal and it’s not like they’ve been making any adjustments. It’s going to be the same iso-heavy offense that features very little ball-movement, high PNR, back cuts, back screens, etc. A ton of bricks and turnovers from Tatum. Brown standing around watching it happen. Same ‘ol. Sixers win this one and advance to their first Conference Finals since 2001.


any way? that's far fetched
obviously they are the underdogs, without momentum and in Philly but there are numerous way they "can" win
will they? probably not

their offense has been fine for the most part in this series, just not in the crunch meaning their late game execution was horrible but their offense has been pretty good otherwise (overall)
they have like a 120+ offensive rtg in this series, their problem has been their defense and inability to slow down the 76ers on D
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Post#91 » by JimmyPlopper » Thu May 11, 2023 11:30 pm

Is Jalen Rose wearing a wig and a mask? Pulling a full Mrs Doubtfire
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Post#92 » by Statlanta » Thu May 11, 2023 11:34 pm

Only one team in elimination mode, I’m expecting a Boston blowout
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Post#93 » by Exp0sed » Thu May 11, 2023 11:34 pm

oh god, Tatum and Doris Burke
an unwatchable combo, gotta mute
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Post#94 » by bisme37 » Thu May 11, 2023 11:36 pm

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bisme37 wrote:Lineup change for the Celts tonight. Rob Williams is starting.


Like to know whats your outlook?

I think its the “i did everything” move. But it could pay off because Celts would be more familiar running it than the Sixers facing it.


I think it's a good adjustment. Rob brings a ton of energy and makes a big impact defensively blocking shots and deterring players from driving. He started last year when the C's had that incredible defensive rating and C's fans expected him to eventually start this year when he got back from the injury. But Mazzulla wanted to keep him fresh and also likes the spacing of having more shooting on the floor with White, who was great this season as a starter. But time to change it up and give the C's a spark tonight.
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Post#96 » by Scoundreldays » Thu May 11, 2023 11:37 pm

Can Doc Rivers do it?
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Post#97 » by AussieCeltic » Thu May 11, 2023 11:38 pm

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Castle Black wrote:I don’t see any way Boston wins this game. Their offense has been brutal and it’s not like they’ve been making any adjustments. It’s going to be the same iso-heavy offense that features very little ball-movement, high PNR, back cuts, back screens, etc. A ton of bricks and turnovers from Tatum. Brown standing around watching it happen. Same ‘ol. Sixers win this one and advance to their first Conference Finals since 2001.


any way? that's far fetched
obviously they are the underdogs, without momentum and in Philly but there are numerous way they "can" win
will they? probably not

their offense has been fine for the most part in this series, just not in the crunch meaning their late game execution was horrible but their offense has been pretty good otherwise (overall)
they have like a 120+ offensive rtg in this series, their problem has been their defense and inability to slow down the 76ers on D


Celtics are actually favs to win this game although that’s not saying much, they’ve been favs every game.

Philly fans could’ve made a bit of money this series if they backed their team each game
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Post#98 » by Jkam31 » Thu May 11, 2023 11:39 pm

Tip isn’t till 4:50 lmao
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Post#99 » by Wolfgang630 » Thu May 11, 2023 11:42 pm

Jkam31 wrote:Tip isn’t till 4:50 lmao


How is it so damn late? Why is it on time with TNT, but 20 minutes late with ESPN.
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Post#100 » by 76ciology » Thu May 11, 2023 11:43 pm

Scoundreldays wrote:Can Doc Rivers do it?


My sources tell me he’s planning to start Montrezl and Embiid next game if Sixers lose.
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