Game 58: Sixers @ Bucks 2/17/22 8.30pm ET TNT

[DHM]

Yeah really don’t understand if Doc isn’t going to at least try Reed on Giannis, what’s the point of even having him on the active roster?

I really don’t understand the fascination with Paul Reed on this site. He’s a 6-8 190 pound under sized so called Center who can’t score? What am I missing?? Must be like the back up quarterback in the NFL the fans think he should be a playing until you actually see him long term.

I’m not even really saying that BBall Paul is a Giannis stopper- he probably wouldn’t have done as solid of a job as Niang ended up doing. But if you don’t try him out in this kind of situation, when do you play him? Any scenario where you need a more traditional rim protector/rebounder, you would play Bassey. Reed’s potential is as a more switchable defender against these monster wings.

I agree he does have some defensive flexibility I just think he would be too weak right now to hold up against the Greek freak 30 minutes a game.

[Murray_17]

Reed makes things happen when he has played. Gets loose balls, gets offensive boards, and generally causes havoc.....sometimes for both teams. He impacts the game in the small doses he is allowed to play...and does it in ways that no one else on the team does.

He also was able to guard Giannis for long stretches the last time we played the Bucks.

Millsap looked super out of control, his fouls reminded me of Dwight, and the Bucks were blowing by him without any problem

[mjkvol]

I really don’t understand the fascination with Paul Reed on this site. He’s a 6-8 190 pound under sized so called Center who can’t score? What am I missing?? Must be like the back up quarterback in the NFL the fans think he should be a playing until you actually see him long term.

Have you watched him play this season? It's a rare game that he doesn't make a couple of impact plays, he has a knack for getting to loose balls and offensive boards, and he can run the floor in transition. He's a bit erratic and out of control at times, but in short spurts Reed has a lot more impact than your average end of the bench player.

[mjkvol]

He also was able to guard Giannis for long stretches the last time we played the Bucks.

I was wondering why Doc didn't give him some time on Giannis, makes no sense the way he played him before.

[sixers4real]

Best game of the season by far, to me.

Embiid is better then Giannis, that’s one.

Two, how about Harden telling Maxey to be aggressive and Tyrese gets us back in the game by himself!!! (Kobble and 76ciology it’s not like Cam did against trash Knicks)

Three, I love what Doc did. It’s amazing, actually. For him especially. To put Tisse on the bench and Kork delivers two threes right away to begin 2nd half.

This team has so much pride. I’m so thankful that god advised me to cheer for this team.