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MixxAOR wrote: View PostIt's going to be a loooong series. Coaching is going to play a big role.
On the defensive side, their best defender is Embiid by a wide margin, but he's going to be wasted guarding our 5th option, sometimes out to the 3-pt line. Doesn't feel like Butler still has it defensively, and don't think he can guard Kawhi.
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Rudy Bargnani wrote: View PostVery interesting matchups. A couple thoughts:
—i like kawhi on ben Simmons. Lowry on JJ.
—Playing Lowry and FVV together could be tricky or too small against phillys big bodies.
—when Embiid is out do we go small against Boban and try to run him off the court? Might be a good match up to try some small ball with a fast pace.
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golden wrote: View Post
I just don't see the Sixers having enough reliable outside shooting in the starting lineup or lockdown perimeter defense (sounds a lot like Raptors of yore). That stuff gets exploited in playoff series against one team. Their confidence comes from their offense, and it could be over quick if they're hoisting bricks early and start bickering with each other and questioning Brett Brown.
On the defensive side, their best defender is Embiid by a wide margin, but he's going to be wasted guarding our 5th option, sometimes out to the 3-pt line. Doesn't feel like Butler still has it defensively, and don't think he can guard Kawhi.
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golden wrote: View Post
Not feeling that great about Lowry on JJ. He'll be forced to run all game long and Lowry doesn't fight through screens anymore. He's going to get tired out. Lowry is much better as a post defender in terms of his man defense.
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golden wrote: View Post
Not feeling that great about Lowry on JJ. He'll be forced to run all game long and Lowry doesn't fight through screens anymore. He's going to get tired out. Lowry is much better as a post defender in terms of his man defense.
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golden wrote: View Post
Not feeling that great about Lowry on JJ. He'll be forced to run all game long and Lowry doesn't fight through screens anymore. He's going to get tired out. Lowry is much better as a post defender in terms of his man defense.9 time first team all-RR, First Ballot Hall of Forum
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KeonClark wrote: View Post
Lowry doesnt fight through screens? Hes the runaway leader in not only charges drawn but illegal screens and other offensive fouls. Lowry may be slowing down but to say hes not running around like a mad man on defense is asinineOnly one thing matters: We The Champs.
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Considering JJ is literally their 5th scorer, I'm not sure he's the one we need to be worrying about. We need to worry about the other 4 starters more I'd say. If they are relying on JJ v Kyle to win it for them, then we've already won.
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"That's what we think. We think we can win it all," said Joel Embiid, who sat out Game 3 with left knee soreness but averaged 27 points, 14.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3 blocks in Games 4 and 5. "Obviously, it is going to take a lot. You've got some great teams in the league. We're about to play one of them, and then the next one will not be easy, either Milwaukee or Boston, and then you've got the West, which is pretty tough.
9 time first team all-RR, First Ballot Hall of Forum
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Joey wrote: View PostConsidering JJ is literally their 5th scorer, I'm not sure he's the one we need to be worrying about. We need to worry about the other 4 starters more I'd say. If they are relying on JJ v Kyle to win it for them, then we've already won.
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Joey wrote: View PostConsidering JJ is literally their 5th scorer, I'm not sure he's the one we need to be worrying about. We need to worry about the other 4 starters more I'd say. If they are relying on JJ v Kyle to win it for them, then we've already won.
PPG this year:
2. Harris 18.2
3. Butler 18.2
4. Reddick 18.19 time first team all-RR, First Ballot Hall of Forum
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One guy who had a feast on the O-boards vs Nets was Boban. He is not mobile, but given his size Sixers were able to get multiple 2nd (3rd) chance opportunities by him just positioning himself near the bucket and simply grabbing or tapping to others missed shots. We did a decent job rebounding vs Orlando, but it's been a soft spot during the season and Game 1 was a good example where a late game Gordon off. rebound led to 2 second chance points and a subsequent loss.
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