Philc1 wrote:DLeethal wrote:I was pretty much indifferent, but I couldn't help but root for Philly to win last night, so maybe something deep down said they were the preferred matchup. First 2 games at MSG is probably a major reason why. I honestly don't think "it's not even close" in terms of talent though. They have more talent than Boston does and IMO it showed in this series. Maxey - Edgecomb - George - Embiid can stack up with any starting unit in terms of talent. They aren't very deep, and we should be able to light up Embiid in PnR unless they can successfully hide him on Hart. I like our chances, but they are not going to be easy.
Probably still a 6 game series. Philly is not the typical 7th seed they are a good team. Yes the Celtics choked but the Sixers played well. Just glad I don’t have to watch Marky Mark, Dave Portnoy and 18,000 drunken M@ssholes game 1 on the road. Let them enjoy the Red Sox.
I agree with the sentiment this is not your typical 7th seed nor was Boston a proper 2. Mazzula did a hell of a job!
Game last night was weird. Game was close down the stretch but they kept going to Embiid and George until Maxey said "Fuck that" and put the game away.
Boston could not buy a bucket in the last few minutes. Granted, its the playoffs and you go to your guys but they just had Brown to close. have to credit PHilly defense some?
There in my opinion are two types of "Dirty" Embiid; One is the entitled bitch MVP grabbing like he did vs. Mitch a few years ago. Not sure how frequent that is but its ugly. Then there is the big strong dude who can't move his feet and thus his swipes just be all over the place. To me its not with malice but just bad play. Perhaps that is why he does not get suspeneded or get thrown out? They are "Flagrant 1's" and he gets the benefit of the doubt too often.
Fucker is like a horror movie villian. Dude gets knocked down, grabs his knee. Then like last night he hits the clutch and perhaps game sealing 3 pt shot before Maxey starts his dance.
Nobody can really defend him.
How we will play Sixers? I guess Josh on him, and OG plays Embiid. Then Mitch. Key is to not get into foul trouble. Embiid is a foul magnet. We can use KAT also and I trust he'll move his feet.
YOu let Embiid get his and early. Do the rope a dope, he'll get tired. I also go after him on defense and make him work. PG13? Also OG and Mikal can take care of him.
The back court? That concerns me. Brunson will be exposed some. Edgecomb and Maxey are not easy to guard. I'd like to see Shamet get going on offense so he can defend also. He and Deuce are very important here. They get going its lights out.
"Treachery in the lower seeds" is playing out and this "upset" should hardley be a suprise. Boston played very well to get its 2nd seed and Sixers with just 71 games played between PG13 and Embiid, again both HOF players are not typical 7th seed!
If healthy sixers can take it all the way to the finals. I doubt that can happen. But they could take us. I agree with Philc and think knicks in 6 reasonable.
5/3/2026 4:28 PM