Sixers V Magic 12/4 ..go for 3?

[blargh]

Hope this McCain guy can figure out how to carry a team.

He’s more capable than Maxey. Because he’s a three level scorer. He has the mid range game that Maxey doesnt have. And he seems to have better basketball IQ and playmaking skills. But man.. that’s a heavy load to carry for a rookie

Maxey had a mid-range floater game that was coached out of his diet. He needs to bring that back to counter how teams guard him now.

[Black Mage]

I think Maxey’s big flaw is the he doesn’t understand how to create angles. I feel like he’s struggling to create advantageous driving/passing angles. Sometimes he’s a good enough shot maker to overcome it.

I agree, part of that is he doesn't know how to change gears mid-dribble which is what you need to create those angles.

[76ciology]

The Magic’s defensive strategy is all about stopping the three-point shot. They’re giving us driving lanes to the basket but immediately collapsing with four defenders, cutting off any passing options. Even if you have shooters ready, their defense makes it tough to get a clean pass out—it’s likely getting tipped or stolen.

The best way to counter this? Pull up for a mid-range jumper before the defense fully closes in. It’s a smart shot to take when the paint gets crowded, and it avoids forcing risky passes or tough finishes at the rim.

And watch how Franz Wagner is countering that same type of defense

[Embiid P]

We're getting killed in the early 4th per usual.

[Iverson Armband]

Every time I watch Wagner I don’t understand how he’s good lol

[76ciology]

I think Maxey’s big flaw is the he doesn’t understand how to create angles. I feel like he’s struggling to create advantageous driving/passing angles. Sometimes he’s a good enough shot maker to overcome it.

I agree, part of that is he doesn't know how to change gears mid-dribble which is what you need to create those angles.

He has very limited tricks in his bag, because he is used to just jacking it up, speeding past people and doing step back.

[Black Mage]

This is a reminder to the fans; this team isn't going to play PG or Joel in any B2B. That's 12-13 more losses and if they split the 2, it could be even more than that.

[Mik317]

This franchise is just cursed

Get a good rookie? Well your mvp breaks and your all star loses his shot… eat **** loser

[Black Mage]

This franchise is just cursed

Get a good rookie? Well your mvp breaks and your all star loses his shot… eat **** loser

Wait, all the other bat sh** crazy things that have happened didn't tip you off that we're cursed?

[Mik317]

Then we get wrecked by the refs…

I am starting to believe my 9th eye joke and Harris knows we got a frozen envelope

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

You have to love the swagger of Franz Wagner. That's a fearless player and a brewing superstar. I would absolutely love for us to end up with both him and his brother. I mean...Yeah...They are douchebags, but they're the type you want on your team. Orlando and Cleveland are the only teams in the east that can come close to challenging Boston .

[eyeatoma]

Still so confused why Jo isn't on the bench. Like you're at home
With rehab and everything, you really can't sit with your team?

[Mik317]

Holy **** **** even we win one they get it wrong lol

[Black Mage]

Still so confused why Jo isn't on the bench. Like you're at home
With rehab and everything, you really can't sit with your team?

Joel is required to lay in a prone position to avoid aggravating the knee. Sitting court side would require him to have his knee bent which would risk putting it under light stress and could lead to inflammation.

[LordCovington33]

Still so confused why Jo isn't on the bench. Like you're at home
With rehab and everything, you really can't sit with your team?

Locker room issues at the moment is my guess

[Mik317]

What was Ricky’s plan there lol

[Negrodamus]

These refs my god.

[Mik317]

These refs are ass

[M2J]

I think Maxey’s big flaw is the he doesn’t understand how to create angles. I feel like he’s struggling to create advantageous driving/passing angles. Sometimes he’s a good enough shot maker to overcome it.

I agree, part of that is he doesn't know how to change gears mid-dribble which is what you need to create those angles.

We can discuss his piss poor 3pt shooting the last 2 days, but his playmaking has been solid just in terms of creating a look had been very strong. With either a guy not taking a shot or some other issue... Even Jared turned down an open 3 at around the 5:30 mark to give it to a fully covered Oubre.

Even Maxeys own misses have been his attempts

[Negrodamus]

Guaranteed Maxey shot instead of McCain.