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2022 Playoffs Round 1, Game 6: 76ers @ Raptors, Thur April 28, 7:00pm EST, TSN
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Jclaw wrote: View Post
True, this has forced the issue in a good way. But anybody injured is not as good as they would be. I agree that this is a tough match up for Fred because Maxey is too fast and everyone else is too big. But when healthy, all star or not, he is great and borderline all defence. If we are so lucky to make it on to Miami, a healthy FVV would help
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KeonClark wrote: View Post
But I am more concerned about his legs than his thumb. He was getting blown past on defense yesterday, and passive on offense. 2 days off will do the big slug some good, because he doesn't have the same stamina as our young 6'9 thoroughbreds
Embiid, doesn't have the conditioning to play big minutes. If we can keep Harris and Maxey at bay, I think we're okay... unless Harden somehow morphs into Houston Harden. He's been called out, expect more effort from him.
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G__Deane wrote: View Post
I think it's more that acute or chronic pain saps your desire or ability to compete more than measurable endurance. Makes it easier to sag and give up down 10-15 with non-supportive fans too9 time first team all-RR, First Ballot Hall of Forum
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KeonClark wrote: View Post
Is there a worse fanbase than the 76ers fans? Sure they're "passionate" but they're definitely not supportive. Booing by the 1st quarter, giving their own players the Bronx cheer coming off, and worst of all, leaving the arena en masses down just 11 points with nearly 4 mins left. You would think THEY were down 3-0, not up 3-1. Never seen anything quite like it. I almost nearly felt 2nd hand sympathy for the players at that point. Almost.
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KeonClark wrote: View Post
Is there a worse fanbase than the 76ers fans? Sure they're "passionate" but they're definitely not supportive. Booing by the 1st quarter, giving their own players the Bronx cheer coming off, and worst of all, leaving the arena en masses down just 11 points with nearly 4 mins left. You would think THEY were down 3-0, not up 3-1. Never seen anything quite like it. I almost nearly felt 2nd hand sympathy for the players at that point. Almost.Official Pope of the Raptors sponsored by MLSE.
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saints91 wrote: View PostIf Birch hits open shots like he did in the first half, then it benefits to have him on the court. They are leaving him wide open, if he's not capitalizing on that, then we are down a man on the offensive end. Those baseline push shots were ugly in the second half. If he does end up starting hopefully we can get repeat performance. I agree there's a benefit to having a guy muscle Embiid for the first 5 minutes without having to worry about foul trouble.
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Primer wrote: View Post
As Dan pointed out, Khem needs to be setting screens on offense and if we can get him a layup or dunk off the screen cool. Do not let him sit on the perimeter because no one will guard him there. He's probably our best screen setter and that's the only way we should use him. On defense he can just hack the shit out of Embiid's thumb.
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Apollo wrote: View Post
It's funny but I doubt it. I agree with Perk, Harden looks old. He doesn't take care of his body like other elite stars and he lives like he's on perpetual spring break. That catches up.
James is living the dream.
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Apollo wrote: View Post
It's funny but I doubt it. I agree with Perk, Harden looks old. He doesn't take care of his body like other elite stars and he lives like he's on perpetual spring break. That catches up.
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I can't seem to recall philly running much embiid PnRs. I remember one botched play with harden and one that worked last game. I remember Embiid setting lots of screens but not much rolling to the rim. You would think that embiid PnRs with either harden or Maxey would be really hard to stop with both players going downhill. Anyone have any insight on this? Just trying to figure what to expect from Philly's offence next game. I'm expecting a lot more Maxey pushing the ball.
It's hard to know what to expect, especially with embiid getting tired so quickly. Philly really needs him working hard on both ends to be effective. You could see how easy he was to exploit in the second half of game 5. If he can't keep his wind, they are done.
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JawsGT wrote: View PostI can't seem to recall philly running much embiid PnRs. I remember one botched play with harden and one that worked last game. I remember Embiid setting lots of screens but not much rolling to the rim. You would think that embiid PnRs with either harden or Maxey would be really hard to stop with both players going downhill. Anyone have any insight on this? Just trying to figure what to expect from Philly's offence next game. I'm expecting a lot more Maxey pushing the ball.
It's hard to know what to expect, especially with embiid getting tired so quickly. Philly really needs him working hard on both ends to be effective. You could see how easy he was to exploit in the second half of game 5. If he can't keep his wind, they are done.
I'm curious if the Sixers will make any adjustments, it honestly feels like the Raptors defense have everyone outside of Embiid clamped.
Embiid will do his thing, but his thumb and just overall fatigue of playing heavy minutes is limiting him.
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