2023 NBA Playoffs thread - Page 83

JustinVerlander07 · 05-01-2023, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

Excuse.

Take Tatum off Boston and I'm sure you wouldn't say a word. Sure.

The Accountant · 05-01-2023, 06:40 PM

Retro Harden is out so far… 5 for 5, 12 points less than 5 min in. Hot damn

Bosoxfan5990 · 05-01-2023, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

Take Tatum off Boston and I'm sure you wouldn't say a word. Sure.

I wouldn't be making excuses. The best ability is availability and Embiid has shown time and time again he cannot be relied on.

ballhawkdawk · 05-01-2023, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

You don't think a perennial top 3 MVP guy is important to winning and losing?

Right? You run what you brung, and health is part of sports. No excuses, win or lose, but of course it does matter if the best player on a team isn't playing. Would it make a difference for Boston if Tatum sat? Miami if Butler sat? Steph, Jokic, Lebron, etc.? You got Accountant and I here repping the 76ers fan base not saying anything about excuses. The show goes on, and may the best team win.

Bosoxfan5990 · 05-01-2023, 07:08 PM

Celtics look unstoppable.

ninjacookies · 05-01-2023, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by yiguiri2002

Crazy how overrated the Lakers have become overnight.

They are not the deepest squad left (they are not even 8 deep). LeBron can't win a series by himself like he used to do. Their pieces fit but it's not some kind of magical chemistry.

They can win and it's simply because AD is finally living up to his potential. He's taking games over from the defensive side while bullying the paint on the other side.

You're overthinking this.

Don't do that.

The Accountant · 05-01-2023, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

Celtics look unstoppable.

Philly has no chance in the paint. Tatum hot from 3. That continues this one will be over shortly

tennelson55 · 05-01-2023, 07:19 PM

Philly trying to go toe to toe with scoring in Boston - I can't recommend.

ninjacookies · 05-01-2023, 07:21 PM

Honestly, Philly being down only 2 is wild. Celts shouldn't feel too great about that half given the circumstances.

The Accountant · 05-01-2023, 07:22 PM

The fact that the sixers are down by 2 with the Celtics shooting the way they are is pretty impressive

ballhawkdawk · 05-01-2023, 07:30 PM

It shouldn't be as close as it is with the Celtics getting whatever they want in the paint. There's no resistance on drives or in the post. Both teams shooting lights out, though.

daeve · 05-01-2023, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Honestly, Philly being down only 2 is wild. Celts shouldn't feel too great about that half given the circumstances.

Celts aren't scary, been saying this. If they come out of the East, I'll take whoever is representing the West.

ninjacookies · 05-01-2023, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

Celts aren't scary, been saying this. If they come out of the East, I'll take whoever is representing the West.

Hawnks were a Dejoontay first half away from pushing them 7. I can cosign this.

Heat looking more delicious by the day.

The Accountant · 05-01-2023, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

Celts aren't scary, been saying this. If they come out of the East, I'll take whoever is representing the West.

I would take the west to beat anyone in the east at this point, especially with hobbled Embiid.

Bosoxfan5990 · 05-01-2023, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Accountant

I would take the west to beat anyone in the east at this point, especially with hobbled Embiid.

Oh come on. The narrative the entire season was that the West was weak this year.

The Accountant · 05-01-2023, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

Oh come on. The narrative the entire season was that the West was weak this year.

It was but it seems like the stars are showing out in the west. Curry, bron, and KD all alive along with a good looking Denver team with Jokic leading the charge and playoff Murray in force.

Heat have 1 star
Knicks don’t have a true #1 but a lot of talent
Sixers best player hobbled
Celtics shaky second half of season and almost went to 7 with a bad hawks team

hairyangryfella · 05-01-2023, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

Oh come on. The narrative the entire season was that the West was weak this year.

And Embiid will probably be back very shortly.
Not that his team are struggling without him (as usual)...

I'm still waiting for the Suns to click, as you'd have to pick them as favourite out West, though I would really like Denver to win it all and stick it to the MVP deniers.

Jagsfansunshine · 05-01-2023, 08:08 PM

Philly giving a good effort tonight. Maxey and Harden showing up. Harris not so much

The Accountant · 05-01-2023, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jagsfansunshine

Philly giving a good effort tonight. Maxey and Harden showing up. Harris not so much

He’s doing pretty good defensively. He leaves his shots short all the time

The Accountant · 05-01-2023, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

And Embiid will probably be back very shortly.
Not that his team are struggling without him (as usual)...

I'm still waiting for the Suns to click, as you'd have to pick them as favourite out West, though I would really like Denver to win it all and stick it to the MVP deniers.

Not sure. Been hearing small tear which is 4-6 weeks typically. Team seems motivated to try to keep it alive without him, but series might be over before he’s back

drobfan8 · 05-01-2023, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

Oh come on. The narrative the entire season was that the West was weak this year.

The flip flopping is hilarious right.

When it fits the current narrative

ballhawkdawk · 05-01-2023, 08:17 PM

I thought it was just Embiid's Swiss cheese looking sweatshirt that was bad. He's wearing pants with graffiti all over them.

Jagsfansunshine · 05-01-2023, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

I thought it was just Embiid's Swiss cheese looking sweatshirt that was bad. He's wearing pants with graffiti all over them.

That's what rich people wear.

Jagsfansunshine · 05-01-2023, 08:26 PM

Dang this is what the sixers paid harden for.

ninjacookies · 05-01-2023, 08:27 PM

Philly wifi signals poppin.

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05-01-2023, 08:27 PM	#2075
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,849	Philly wifi signals poppin. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

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The Accountant Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 12,963	Retro Harden is out so far… 5 for 5, 12 points less than 5 min in. Hot damn

05-01-2023, 07:08 PM	#2055
Bosoxfan5990 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: MA Posts: 13,948 rossisportscards	Celtics look unstoppable.

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ballhawkdawk Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 7,485	It shouldn't be as close as it is with the Celtics getting whatever they want in the paint. There's no resistance on drives or in the post. Both teams shooting lights out, though.

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Jagsfansunshine Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,190 jagsfansunshineman	Philly giving a good effort tonight. Maxey and Harden showing up. Harris not so much

05-01-2023, 08:17 PM	#2072
ballhawkdawk Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 7,485	I thought it was just Embiid's Swiss cheese looking sweatshirt that was bad. He's wearing pants with graffiti all over them.

05-01-2023, 08:26 PM	#2074
Jagsfansunshine Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,190 jagsfansunshineman	Dang this is what the sixers paid harden for.