Preseason G2: Sixers @ Knicks 10/4/25 11am ET NBATV - Dunking in the Desert (Abu Dhabi Game)

Negrodamus · Post #2 » by **Negrodamus** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:24 pm

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Haven't really had a guard like this in some time.

76ciology · Post #3 » by **76ciology** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:25 pm

Big gap in ability to break down the defense between Maxey and Brunson

Black Mage · Post #4 » by **Black Mage** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:25 pm

Oh yeah, getting some energy vibes watching VJ play! Already 3 foul shots!

Negrodamus · Post #5 » by **Negrodamus** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:29 pm

Drummond has zero bounce anymore. Looks like he's 50 out there.

Negrodamus · Post #6 » by **Negrodamus** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:30 pm

VJ is either splashing the three or throwing up one of the worst attempts you'll ever see.

76ciology · Post #7 » by **76ciology** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:32 pm

I like Nurse’s rotation so far. Also seeing VJ as primary point of attack/facilitator more than last game, which allows Maxey to be more of scorer.

76ciology · Post #8 » by **76ciology** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:33 pm

Negrodamus wrote:VJ is either splashing the three or throwing up one of the worst attempts you'll ever see.

Justin Edwards is either bricking a 3 or bricking a 3.

76ciology · Post #9 » by **76ciology** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:34 pm

Negrodamus wrote:Drummond has zero bounce anymore. Looks like he's 50 out there.

Yup. Mitch Robinson is just out running him.

76ciology · Post #10 » by **76ciology** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:36 pm

That was a nice defensive play by McBride

Negrodamus · Post #11 » by **Negrodamus** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:38 pm

We are going to get fried on the boards all year. It's going to be rough.

I do think if Embiid is somewhat like his own self, the Maxey, Grimes, VJ, PG, Embiid lineups will be great on offense. VJ and Maxey (and Grimes really) can hurt the defense on closeouts. It'll really depend on Embiid also throwing good passes.

Negrodamus · Post #12 » by **Negrodamus** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:50 pm

Another off the dribble airball three for VJ. Form looks good but he's gotta work on that touch.

Negrodamus · Post #13 » by **Negrodamus** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:57 pm

Even though it's been rough at times, I see the vision with VJ. We won't see him really take off until next year.

76ciology · Post #14 » by **76ciology** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:58 pm

Broome also seems more patient to score than just trying to get the shot up unlike last game

76ciology · Post #15 » by **76ciology** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 3:59 pm

Justin Edwards is destroyed after that block. Time to sub him for Emoni Bates now

76ciology · Post #16 » by **76ciology** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 4:00 pm

I’d put Hunter Sallis or Gordon here instead of Chandler.

sodmoraes · Post #17 » by **sodmoraes** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 4:00 pm

76ciology wrote:Big gap in ability to break down the defense between Maxey and Brunson

Im one of Maxeys biggest fans, but since last season, it appears he reached ( or ir is very close) to his ceiling. Hes pretty good player, all star level, but i dont think he will be much better than that.

Maybe he can became a better passer, but i think his mid range jumper is bad, and hes trending to be be a low 30% 3 pt shooter with volume. I thought he was gonna be a 40% shooter, but after he became the main guard, his % cratered sadly( i know his numbers are affected because our team is crap, but he got worse).His game is basicaly run for the layup in a straight line or shoot 3s..

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Black Mage · Post #18 » by **Black Mage** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 4:02 pm

A part of me still feels like this is a stealth tank year. Prove me wrong Sixers.

Post #19 » by **Stanford** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 4:03 pm

Black Mage wrote:A part of me still feels like this is a stealth tank year. Prove me wrong Sixers.

The Thunder will be happy to hear it.

Negrodamus · Post #20 » by **Negrodamus** » Sat Oct 4, 2025 4:04 pm

sodmoraes wrote:
76ciology wrote:Big gap in ability to break down the defense between Maxey and Brunson
Im one of Maxeys biggest fan, but since last season, it appears he reached ( or ir is very close) to his ceiling. Hes pretty good player, all star level, but i dont think he will be much better than that.

Maybe he can became a better passer, but i think his mid range jumper is bad, and hes trending to be be a low 30% 3 pt shooter with volume. I thought he was gonna be a 40% shooter, but after he became the main guard, his % cratered sadly( i know his numbers are affected because our team is crap, but he got worse).His game is basicaly run for the layup in a straight line or shoot 3s..

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I still have McCain with bigger upside than Maxey. His shot is pure everywhere and he's crafty around the rim.