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[Bowman23]

Originally Posted by RogerGodahell

The problem with Simmons is he can't or wont shoot outside of the paint. Last year in the playoffs the Celtics laid out the blueprint to beat the Sixers. On defense sag off Simmons because he's no threat to shoot and play 5 on 4 defense vs the rest of them. That's a problem. I have nothing against Simmons i think he's a wonderful player but he really does need a jump shot, not just for him but for his team.

Bingo as long as his offensive game is trash and his J. He will always be a low level all star player at best, and the sixers will never win a ring.

[gomiamigo]

Originally Posted by RogerGodahell

The problem with Simmons is he can't or wont shoot outside of the paint. Last year in the playoffs the Celtics laid out the blueprint to beat the Sixers. On defense sag off Simmons because he's no threat to shoot and play 5 on 4 defense vs the rest of them. That's a problem. I have nothing against Simmons i think he's a wonderful player but he really does need a jump shot, not just for him but for his team.

1) Simmons will continue to improve, as will his shot.

2) If you back 10' off Simmons, he can just set awesome screens for JJ and Tobias, the problem is both of them sucked on Saturday.

76ers shot 3-25 from 3, that's not Simmons fault by any means. They shoot 7-25 [still bad!] they would have won that game easily.

[rman112]

Originally Posted by gomiamigo

1) Simmons will continue to improve, as will his shot.

2) If you back 10' off Simmons, he can just set awesome screens for JJ and Tobias, the problem is both of them sucked on Saturday.

76ers shot 3-25 from 3, that's not Simmons fault by any means. They shoot 7-25 [still bad!] they would have won that game easily.

That seems like wishful thinking.

[codered]

I feel bad for sixers fans. Since the Harris trade most of them have been cautiously optimistic regarding this teams chances. If it wasn’t for the media/former players proclaiming them runaway champs of the east after the trade I don’t think people would be rooting so hard for them to fail.

[ballhawkdawk]

Originally Posted by codered

I feel bad for sixers fans. Since the Harris trade most of them have been cautiously optimistic regarding this teams chances. If it wasn’t for the media/former players proclaiming them runaway champs of the east after the trade I don’t think people would be rooting so hard for them to fail.

It’s a frustrating spot to have the most talented starting five on paper and have so many problems. It’s one thing to have a team that sucks and plays like they suck. To have this much talent and just play like absolute ass is tough to watch. Shooting could’ve been better, but that’s an easy out. They played poorly all around. I’m disappointed. I like our chances to turn things around, though. They have way too much talent to get bounced by Brooklyn.

[Bowman23]

Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

It’s a frustrating spot to have the most talented starting five on paper and have so many problems. It’s one thing to have a team that sucks and plays like they suck. To have this much talent and just play like absolute ass is tough to watch. Shooting could’ve been better, but that’s an easy out. They played poorly all around. I’m disappointed. I like our chances to turn things around, though. They have way too much talent to get bounced by Brooklyn.

It because they poorly fit together no one can shoot in that starting 5 consistently except JJ and he been terrible. Also no one creates for others by breaking down D Simmons just gets bullcrap assist not breaking down the D. And butler and Harris don’t do that so there offense is basically Joel and hope there chucks from 3 go in and if 1 of the 2 not working or both they in huge trouble.

[ballhawkdawk]

Originally Posted by Bowman23

It because they poorly fit together no one can shoot in that starting 5 consistently except JJ and he been terrible. Also no one creates for others by breaking down D Simmons just gets bullcrap assist not breaking down the D. And butler and Harris don’t do that so there offense is basically Joel and hope there chucks from 3 go in and if 1 of the 2 not working or both they in huge trouble.

This is a bit simplified, but yeah.. that’s kind of what’s going on. This team has only played like 10 games together in the regular season, so that’s part of it. The other part is poor coaching. I don’t believe that a starting five this talented can’t find a way to make it work. They just have a long ways to go to make that happen.

[The Accountant]

Just read an article on shutting down Embiid for the series from a Philly news group. I kind of agree. I know we are all in but it's not worth risking the future on him. This type of play can cause compensating injuries. At least shut him down for 2-3 games and reevaluate.

[ballhawkdawk]

Originally Posted by The Accountant

Just read an article on shutting down Embiid for the series from a Philly news group. I kind of agree. I know we are all in but it's not worth risking the future on him. This type of play can cause compensating injuries. At least shut him down for 2-3 games and reevaluate.

I’m down with that. There’s really no reason to kill Embiid just to make a second round exit. Rest him up and if we get there, then unleash the Process.

[The Accountant]

Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

I’m down with that. There’s really no reason to kill Embiid just to make a second round exit. Rest him up and if we get there, then unleash the Process.

Exactly. Truth be told, if we can't beat the Nets without Embiid, we aren't getting past the Raptors or even most likely the Magic.

Pushing Embiid now would only hurt later.

[Bowman23]

Originally Posted by The Accountant

Exactly. Truth be told, if we can't beat the Nets without Embiid, we aren't getting past the Raptors or even most likely the Magic.

Pushing Embiid now would only hurt later.

Exactly you should be able to win without him. But you guys are not if Simmons Harris and JJ play how they been the last week of the regular season and game 1.

[The Accountant]

Originally Posted by Bowman23

Exactly you should be able to win without him. But you guys are not if Simmons Harris and JJ play how they been the last week of the regular season and game 1.

absolutely. i'm hoping game was lit some sort of fire under their butts

[drobfan8]

I'll leave my overreactions until the series is over.

I'm sure Philly bounce back. But BKN have been tough all year.

[gomiamigo]

Originally Posted by The Accountant

Exactly. Truth be told, if we can't beat the Nets without Embiid, we aren't getting past the Raptors or even most likely the Magic.

Pushing Embiid now would only hurt later.

Raptors may not make it out of the 1st without OG. Who thought Nick Nurse was some kind of John Wooden anyway?

If JoJo isn't hurt, you play him because Orlando might be the only thing btw you and the Celts for a chance to play GSW.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by gomiamigo

Raptors may not make it out of the 1st without OG. Who thought Nick Nurse was some kind of John Wooden anyway?

If JoJo isn't hurt, you play him because Orlando might be the only thing btw you and the Celts for a chance to play GSW.

Dang. Writing off the Bucks like that?

[The Accountant]

Originally Posted by gomiamigo

Raptors may not make it out of the 1st without OG. Who thought Nick Nurse was some kind of John Wooden anyway?

If JoJo isn't hurt, you play him because Orlando might be the only thing btw you and the Celts for a chance to play GSW.

too many assumptions made here lol. but i get what you're saying

[codered]

Originally Posted by gomiamigo

Raptors may not make it out of the 1st without OG. Who thought Nick Nurse was some kind of John Wooden anyway?

If JoJo isn't hurt, you play him because Orlando might be the only thing btw you and the Celts for a chance to play GSW.

Lol if the raptors don’t make it out of the first it has nothing to with OG being out

[WalterAZ31]

Originally Posted by The Accountant

Just read an article on shutting down Embiid for the series from a Philly news group. I kind of agree. I know we are all in but it's not worth risking the future on him. This type of play can cause compensating injuries. At least shut him down for 2-3 games and reevaluate.

Embiid has been the league for 5 years now, imo hes not going to magically start turning into a player capable of playing 70+ games a season. this is who he will be for his entire NBA career

[Tc123]

Game 2... let’s go boys
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[ballhawkdawk]

Originally Posted by Tc123

Game 2... let’s go boys
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Woot woot. Time to even it up in dominant fashion

[Scottish Punk]

76ers defense is so lazy.

[WalterAZ31]

wish this version of Ben Simmons would appear every night

[imbluestreak23]

Nets lookn' good!

[Ferg1945]

If Boogie did that elbow.... Flagrant 7!!! Since it was Embiid... it's only a 1

[WalterAZ31]

lol vintage 76ers