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[EC Semifinals] (1)Miami vs. (4)Philadelphia

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Apr 28, 2022.

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(1)Miami Heat vs. (4)Philadelphia 76ers

Poll closed May 3, 2022.

  1. Heat in 4

    8 vote(s)
    12.5%

  2. Heat in 5

    19 vote(s)
    29.7%

  3. Heat in 6

    14 vote(s)
    21.9%

  4. Heat in 7

    3 vote(s)
    4.7%

  5. Sixers in 7

    7 vote(s)
    10.9%

  6. Sixers in 6

    11 vote(s)
    17.2%

  7. Sixers in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Sixers in 4

    2 vote(s)
    3.1%
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  1. RHU525

    RHU525 Member
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    I think he can do it with the right matchups. The raptors had long lengthy defenders everywhere giving him problems to score. Miami has Jimmy Butler and that's it. Especially with Lowry out who flops his way into Hardens head.
    He will routinely hunt Herro, Robinson, and the other not soo good defenders in this series so we shall see.
     
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  2. Rocket River

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    I would be curious as to what his stats are in Game 1's

    Rocket River
     
    #162 Rocket River, May 2, 2022
  3. apollo33

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    I would be surprised if Harden can turn back time. But then again he seems to be a bit more springy after rest. He has had 4 days off
     
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  4. Rocket River

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    Barkley said After CP3 had a monster game then the 4 pt game
    That later in his career. . . he could still turn it on . .but could not maintain it
    Harden maybe able to spring load one came then be deflated the next
    I am still of the mind he is having his "CP3 2019" season right now.

    Rocket River
     
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    Honestly, it's hard to tell at this point whether he's having a cp3 2019 season.
    I do think that Harden has always been a player that plays with very little margins. As in a difference of him having 2 inches less vertical, or slightly slower in first step can mean the difference between finishing layups or getting blocked every possession. I also don't think he's that old yet that we can compare him to CP3.

    If he can lose a bit of weight and gain a little bit of quickness back, it might elevate his game significantly. I just remember everytime he tried playing injured with Houston, he was horrible.
     
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    @Jontro
     
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    From the looks of things it seems like nobody is expecting philly with only harden to be competitive tonight. In a lot of situations like these, you typically fade that mindset.
     
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  8. Rocket River

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    Well it's 2 parts.
    1. People expecting him to fail no matter what
    2. People praying he fails no matter what

    Rocket River
     
    #168 Rocket River, May 2, 2022
  9. J.R.

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    Chuck: He’s still alive? :D

     
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    No pressure.
     
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    Ernie: In that first series, he averaged 19/5/10. What do those numbers need to look like in these first 2 games?

    Chuck: 30/10/10
    Shaq: 27/9/8
    Kenny: 35/8/8
     
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  12. Salvy

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    May Harden be inspired by Severo tonight....

    [​IMG]
     
    #172 Salvy, May 2, 2022
  13. PWR

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    Let's go, Heat!
     
    #173 PWR, May 2, 2022
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    DJ starting? Maybe Spo should have the starters hold back a little right off the bat to fool Glenn into playing DJ big mins
     
    #174 i3artow i3aller, May 2, 2022
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    lmao DeAndre. I don't think he is an NBA player anymore at this point
     
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  16. Salvy

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    No worries Philly, they aint even that good...
     
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    First TO break and I think game 1 is already over.
     
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  18. Salvy

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    Giving up on your hero this early?
     
    #178 Salvy, May 2, 2022
  19. PWR

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    It's a wrap.
     
    #179 PWR, May 2, 2022
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    I cant even believe that someone could be that bad. I think the Heat literally scored all of their points off of him.
     
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