2018 NBA Playoffs

[MarkyCavs88]

Now that they have Embiid back, this just isn't even fair now.

Starting to really think the Sixers could go to the finals. I actually fear them more than Toronto.

They're going to be in the Eastern Conference finals. Our road the finals is going to be tougher than last season, and we're not as good.

We’re going to struggle to make it past pacers. Let alone get to finals

 

[Certo17]

The 76ers have no coaching

Lol so these young players are just winging it then?

 

[godfather]

Fultz was the number one pick in the draft. And I think he'll be good. And he can barely get any burn. That's how deep they are.

They went 6 deep off the bench.

 

[Jontibs]

I think LBJ would kill the chemistry Philly has...as great as he is he needs the ball in his hands...what happens to Simmons with LBJ....Simmons cant spot up and shoot he needs the ball

They have something great building there, don't know if they will be able to keep Illyasova and Bellinelli, but keep finding shooters around their core and this is a tough team if they stay healthy.

Miami have played great tonight, competed hard, some exceptional individual performances but Philly are going through the gears.

 

[Jscc]

I think LBJ would kill the chemistry Philly has...as great as he is he needs the ball in his hands...what happens to Simmons with LBJ....Simmons cant spot up and shoot he needs the ball

He'd have to play off ball more and focus on scoring.

 

[Jontibs]

New Orleans murdering Portland again.

Better team without Cousins despite his stats/high usage?

 

[godfather]

Now that they have Embiid back, this just isn't even fair now.

Starting to really think the Sixers could go to the finals. I actually fear them more than Toronto.

They're going to be in the Eastern Conference finals. Our road the finals is going to be tougher than last season, and we're not as good.

@The Wizard of Moz

They're going to play the winner of the Kyrie-less Celtics and Bucks Series. They're winning that series.

Then whom ever wins between us, Indy, and Toronto.

It's very likely we might not even BE in the conference finals. Philly will be. Their road there is easy.

 

[The Wizard of Moz]

@The Wizard of Moz

They're going to play the winner of the Kyrie-less Celtics and Bucks Series. They're winning that series.

Then whom ever wins between us, Indy, and Toronto.

It's very likely we might not even BE in the conference finals. Philly will be. Their road there is easy.

I'll believe they beat us when I see it.

 

[czvo]

Embiid was a little rusty, and he clearly didn't like the mask, but gotta give props to the guy. He made plays on both ends. He's a star.

He, Simmons and Saric aren't phased by this stage at all...

 

[godfather]

I think LBJ would kill the chemistry Philly has...as great as he is he needs the ball in his hands...what happens to Simmons with LBJ....Simmons cant spot up and shoot he needs the ball

There's no way despite any small chemistry issues. LeBron on that team, they're not dominating. Simmons isn't really a ball dominate player though. I think they'd work really good together. Especially in pick-and-roll, they'd be a nightmare to defend.

I don't care about any silly small fit issues. This would be the best team LeBron has ever been on in his career.

 

[Certo17]

He'd have to play off ball more and focus on scoring.

Which he could do.. I think they would be a great duo honestly.. they both know each other’s game too. I don’t see him having a problem playing off ball more.. he just can’t do it here cuz we don’t have anyone else who can create and score too.. which Simmons can do. It would actually conserve him a lot more energy.. both actually.. not like Simmons needs too lol

 

[bee-eazy13]

If I had to play center against Embiid...I’d just elect to have season-ending surgery on my hand if I were Love

 

[priceFTW]

Fultz was the number one pick in the draft. And I think he'll be good. And he can barely get any burn. That's how deep they are.

They went 6 deep off the bench.

Illyasova and Bellinini are the steals of the buyout market. They won’t be able to keep them both next year, but those guys make it possible for them to play pace and space with Simmons orchestrating things. Those guys getting minutes limits minutes for a real talent like Fultz for this year at least.

Speaking of steals, Mirotic can be said to be arguably the best player in this NOP/Portland series so far. JRue and Mirotic have both arguably been better overall than AD. Mirotic has been terrific on both ends and the impact numbers bear that out. He seems like a very, very good option at the four in the modern. NBA.

 

[PIP]

Lol so these young players are just winging it then?

Pretty much.... He’s terrible..

Brad Stevens is snatching souls with Al Horford and Terry Rozier...

Legit coach vs a coach with top 5 picks all over the place.. When Brett Brown had a team like the Celtics have now he won 10 games... Basically the Hue Jackson of the NBA

 

[godfather]

I'll believe they beat us when I see it.

Well, we might not even get the chance to play them to find out. The way we're playing right now, we'd get beaten down by Philly. We better start seeing that playoff switch fast.