Joel Embiid

[sodmoraes]

If Houston traded Harden with us i would have no doubts we could win some games without Biid. Sadly nowadays i not even sure Ben can hit one freethrow in the remainder of this series

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[youngcrev]

I heard a good point made the other day about us playing without Embiid. Losing him in that game was unexpected, it took everyone by surprise....(well sort of), but it threw off the game plan and we were forced to adjust in game. Doc will have a different approach tonight and it should work. Look for us to get up and down the floor quickly, look for Ben to really dictate the pace and get guys involved. Wouldn't be surprised at all if Green and Curry have big games. Hopefully we hear more on Embiid by this afternoon.

Hopefully Mike Scott was just a panic move. I really don't get what they accomplish by having him out there instead of a guard. Not a rebounder or a rim protector. And it's not like Washington has anyone you need to worry about in the post in the starting lineup (and the Robin Lopez skyhook is clearly unstoppable no matter who is on him...)

[Embiid-MVP]

https://www.audacy.com/94wip/sports/76-ers/sixers-executive-confirms-joel-embiid-doubtful-for-game-5
Not sure anyone posted this but man the more secretive they are the worse I feel about this. Maybe I'm just panicking but this sounds like it was quoted from Doug Pederson when wentz went down at first. I know it wasn't the playoffs yet but very similar comments

[Embiid-MVP]

I heard a good point made the other day about us playing without Embiid. Losing him in that game was unexpected, it took everyone by surprise....(well sort of), but it threw off the game plan and we were forced to adjust in game. Doc will have a different approach tonight and it should work. Look for us to get up and down the floor quickly, look for Ben to really dictate the pace and get guys involved. Wouldn't be surprised at all if Green and Curry have big games. Hopefully we hear more on Embiid by this afternoon.

Hopefully Mike Scott was just a panic move. I really don't get what they accomplish by having him out there instead of a guard. Not a rebounder or a rim protector. And it's not like Washington has anyone you need to worry about in the post in the starting lineup (and the Robin Lopez skyhook is clearly unstoppable no matter who is on him...)

What do you propose instead of Scott starting? A guard isn't gonna cut it. Dwight starting? Then who's the backup then?

BBall Paul Id be down for a test run to start the game over Scott but even then it's probably similar results.

Ben playing the 5 might get him into foul trouble quickly again even though this is what I'd love to see out of our options but he'd have to watch the fouls

[XtremeDunkz]

https://www.audacy.com/94wip/sports/76-ers/sixers-executive-confirms-joel-embiid-doubtful-for-game-5
Not sure anyone posted this but man the more secretive they are the worse I feel about this. Maybe I'm just panicking but this sounds like it was quoted from Doug Pederson when wentz went down at first. I know it wasn't the playoffs yet but very similar comments

It's absolutely bad. Anyone saying otherwise is in denial.

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[76ciology]

I heard a good point made the other day about us playing without Embiid. Losing him in that game was unexpected, it took everyone by surprise....(well sort of), but it threw off the game plan and we were forced to adjust in game. Doc will have a different approach tonight and it should work. Look for us to get up and down the floor quickly, look for Ben to really dictate the pace and get guys involved. Wouldn't be surprised at all if Green and Curry have big games. Hopefully we hear more on Embiid by this afternoon.

Hopefully Mike Scott was just a panic move. I really don't get what they accomplish by having him out there instead of a guard. Not a rebounder or a rim protector. And it's not like Washington has anyone you need to worry about in the post in the starting lineup (and the Robin Lopez skyhook is clearly unstoppable no matter who is on him...)

Ever noticed that Embiid is on top of the key whenever we try to let Ben or Tobi attack a mismatch?

Im not justifying its the right move. But because we dont have anyone to generate offense, our best bet when Biid was out was to find offense with Tobi and Ben. And this can only be done if the center is spacing the floor. Gafford was blocking Tobi’s drives.

What we should have done more IMO and i could be wrong, was to bench Ben and complete run the 2nd unit we often run with 3-4 guards with D12. Which has a frontcourt of Tobi and D12 and have 3 guards in a combination of Ghill, Milton, Maxey, Green, Kork, Seth or Thybulle.

Maybe use those guards while pairing Tobi&D12 or Ben&Scott in the frontcourt.

It would look like this.

4-5 pairs: tobi-D12 or Ben-Scott

A combination of Ghill, Milton, Maxey, Green, Kork, Seth or Thybulle at the 1-3 positions.

[zaz102]

https://www.audacy.com/94wip/sports/76-ers/sixers-executive-confirms-joel-embiid-doubtful-for-game-5
Not sure anyone posted this but man the more secretive they are the worse I feel about this. Maybe I'm just panicking but this sounds like it was quoted from Doug Pederson when wentz went down at first. I know it wasn't the playoffs yet but very similar comments

I'm going to try to connect the dots (that aren't there) to figure out what is going on.

I'm guessing (based on Woj and couple other reports) that it is not too serious and will return for the playoffs.

But since they aren't announcing anything, there also has to be some sort of indecision.

My guess is whatever it is, the doctor originally said to rest it for a while (maybe a couple weeks) to be safe, but Embiid probably wants to play and feels relatively look good. Maybe the doctor came back and said give it another day or two, we'll see how you're doing and make a decision.

Otherwise, I can't figure out why they would be secretive if they had all the information either way especially after the vague positive reports.

[eyeatoma]

https://www.audacy.com/94wip/sports/76-ers/sixers-executive-confirms-joel-embiid-doubtful-for-game-5
Not sure anyone posted this but man the more secretive they are the worse I feel about this. Maybe I'm just panicking but this sounds like it was quoted from Doug Pederson when wentz went down at first. I know it wasn't the playoffs yet but very similar comments

I'm going to try to connect the dots (that aren't there) to figure out what is going on.

I'm guessing (based on Woj and couple other reports) that it is not too serious and will return for the playoffs.

But since they aren't announcing anything, there also has to be some sort of indecision.

My guess is whatever it is, the doctor originally said to rest it for a while (maybe a couple weeks) to be safe, but Embiid probably wants to play and feels relatively look good. Maybe the doctor came back and said give it another day or two, we'll see how you're doing and make a decision.

Otherwise, I can't figure out why they would be secretive if they had all the information either way especially after the vague positive reports.

I'd say this is the most logical conclusion. Well put.

[76ciology]

Well i dont think it was serious and the Sixers just want to be extra cautious while having Wiz win a game wouldnt hurt to sell more tix at our home game.

[eyeatoma]

Well i dont think it was serious and the Sixers just want to be extra cautious while having Wiz win a game wouldnt hurt to sell more tix at our home game.

They are not sitting Embiid, because they said, hey, we can sell more tickets lol.

[76ciology]

Well i dont think it was serious and the Sixers just want to be extra cautious while having Wiz win a game wouldnt hurt to sell more tix at our home game.

They are not sitting Embiid, because they said, hey, we can sell more tickets lol.

You disregarded the other reason and just focused on this one?

I even constructed it with a “wouldnt hurt” phrase was to imply that its nowhere near the primary reason and is more of an indirect positive benefit.

To add, it also wouldnt hurt that both Tobi and Ben can learn how to step up in the playoffs against a fringe playoff team.

[youngcrev]

I heard a good point made the other day about us playing without Embiid. Losing him in that game was unexpected, it took everyone by surprise....(well sort of), but it threw off the game plan and we were forced to adjust in game. Doc will have a different approach tonight and it should work. Look for us to get up and down the floor quickly, look for Ben to really dictate the pace and get guys involved. Wouldn't be surprised at all if Green and Curry have big games. Hopefully we hear more on Embiid by this afternoon.

Hopefully Mike Scott was just a panic move. I really don't get what they accomplish by having him out there instead of a guard. Not a rebounder or a rim protector. And it's not like Washington has anyone you need to worry about in the post in the starting lineup (and the Robin Lopez skyhook is clearly unstoppable no matter who is on him...)

What do you propose instead of Scott starting? A guard isn't gonna cut it. Dwight starting? Then who's the backup then?

BBall Paul Id be down for a test run to start the game over Scott but even then it's probably similar results.

Ben playing the 5 might get him into foul trouble quickly again even though this is what I'd love to see out of our options but he'd have to watch the fouls

No, not Dwight. Probably Korkmaz.

And I wouldn't have Ben defend the 5, I'd put Harris on Gafford. Not worried about that matchup on defense. The goal would be to drag Gafford away from the basket to negate his shot blocking and force him to defend in space where he struggles.

[zaz102]

Well i dont think it was serious and the Sixers just want to be extra cautious while having Wiz win a game wouldnt hurt to sell more tix at our home game.

They are not sitting Embiid, because they said, hey, we can sell more tickets lol.

You disregarded the other reason and just focused on this one?

I even constructed it with a “wouldnt hurt” phrase was to imply that its nowhere near the primary reason and is more of an indirect positive benefit.

To add, it also wouldnt hurt that both Tobi and Ben can learn how to step up in the playoffs against a fringe playoff team.

Haha could you imagine the scene where Sott O'Neil comes down to the locker room and addresses the team- "You know, Embiid is doing fine, but imagine the extra money to be made from another home game. We've made the executive decision to sit him". Lol

[the_process]

I’m assuming Jo’s out for the playoffs at this point, until shown otherwise. This team has proven they will blatantly lie if they think it will sell more tickets. And crowd limitations are coming off in time for them to sell out the building for Game 5.

Can’t even trust Woj, he’ll gladly shill for whatever management shovels him as long as he gets calls breaking every trade and draft pick.

[the_process]

They are not sitting Embiid, because they said, hey, we can sell more tickets lol.

You disregarded the other reason and just focused on this one?

I even constructed it with a “wouldnt hurt” phrase was to imply that its nowhere near the primary reason and is more of an indirect positive benefit.

To add, it also wouldnt hurt that both Tobi and Ben can learn how to step up in the playoffs against a fringe playoff team.

Haha could you imagine the scene where Sott O'Neil comes down to the locker room and addresses the team- "You know, Embiid is doing fine, but imagine the extra money to be made from another home game. We've made the executive decision to sit him". Lol

I can imagine it. Totally. That’s the sad part.

[76ciology]

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[Mik317]

we live in spain without the s

[PLO]

This....is not good.

[XtremeDunkz]

Yup there it is. It was obvious.

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[youngcrev]

Kinda crazy that the Atlanta Hawks are gonna be in the ECF...