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[EC Second Round] (2)Boston vs (3)Philadelphia

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Rocket River, Apr 28, 2023.

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(2) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Philadelphia 76ers

Poll closed May 5, 2023.
  1. Celtics in 4

    1 vote(s)
    1.7%
  2. Celtics in 5

    5 vote(s)
    8.3%
  3. Celtics in 6

    23 vote(s)
    38.3%
  4. Celtics in 7

    6 vote(s)
    10.0%
  5. Sixers in 4

    2 vote(s)
    3.3%
  6. Sixers in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Sixers in 6

    12 vote(s)
    20.0%
  8. Sixers in 7

    11 vote(s)
    18.3%
  1. riko

    riko Member

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    Herro timetable was the finals right? If he comes back yeah with playoffs Jimmy they got a chance
     
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  2. Madmanmetz

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    I have no clue why anyone wants to pay Harden big time money if they actually want to win a NBA championship. The dude just cannot perform under pressure. The Rockets need to stay far away from James he will infect these young guys then blame them.
     
  3. Haymitch

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    Harden took himself out of the game. He either didn't want to play for the Sixers anymore or was too scared of the possibility of trying his hardest and still failing. Not a good look.

    Embiid got taken advantage of by Boston. He tried but he just got worked.
     
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  4. Plowman

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    Admittedly, it's a tall order with Tatum balling out like this...but, Miami plays D, and can fill it up when healthy...crunch time go to guys..should be a great series.
     
  5. Roomba

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    See, now this is what people mean when they say James is a playoff choker. It’s not that he doesn’t have good, even great games in the postseason...it’s that he saves his worst games for the biggest and most legacy-defining moments.

    I’ll always be a huge fan, but if even a very biased dude like me can see it, you can bet everyone does too
     
  6. PeppermintCandy

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    Looking back, Game 6 was the one the Sixers just had to win. Just could not get over the hump.

    And I think this was the best chance this Philly team had to get a championship. Keeping Embiid and Harden healthy and rested while getting a high playoff seed again won't be easy.

    It will be interesting how much roster change this team will undergo before the next season. Morey's got his work cut out for him.
     
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  7. riko

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    Doc Cry me a river said as much.. harden stopped playing aggressively after game 5 . Something went down.
     
  8. YaoMac09

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    LMFAO Reddit - “Harden flew John Hao out to witness the worst shooting of his life.”
     
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  9. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    Not surprising Harden sucks again in a playoff game

    Very surprising Embiid was even worse

    Celtics defense had a gigantic pillow and suffocated Philly
     
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  10. YaoMac09

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    Embiid hasn’t even gotten past the second round and has the greatest MVP postseason PPG drop off in history.

    Dude’s just TMac …
     
  11. HP3

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    That's not funny dude, what is wrong with you.
     
  12. HP3

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    I can tell you, their defense was not good. It was not. Literally all they did was sell out on corners and give up wide open 3s, they werent good and this Celtics team is not championship level.
     
  13. YaoMac09

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    It is funny, just depends on your humour.
     
  14. Houstunna

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    Good ammunition for Olajuwon comparisons
     
  15. HP3

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    It just depends on someone not being a douche, that kid is paralyzed, the hell man, get a grip.
     
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    So them not caring about Tucker as a shooter, Harden not being aggressive(wether driving or catch and shooting) sold this series. Also Embid's passing

    This series was so winnable man, what the hell. Sad and pathetic.
     
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  17. Houstunna

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    57 wins in a tougher conference
    Off rating - 2nd
    Def rating - 3rd
    Net rating - 1st

    Is there something personal against Boston?
     
  18. YaoMac09

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    How much $$$ have you donated to shooting victims this year? Bad things in life happen everyday to everyone, relax.
     
  19. daywalker02

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    They should have closed out Philly in 6, even when Harden was hitting his every shot.

    Hard to say.
     
  20. HP3

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    Not but Im not going around on the internet saying insensitive BS, just say you were an ******* and move on.
     

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