Kyrie or no Kyrie, this isn't the year to be scared of Philly in the playoffs. Next year they'll be a very tough out, but this is the first run for all their top guys; a vet team that plays smart will grind them down, make them execute in the half court and gum up their drive and kick game. I think there's a great chance that'll be us.
My feelings on Philly haven't changed. Young talented teams, even ones that turn out to be great, nearly always fall flat on at least the first run or two. And it usually happens by a smarter, more disciplined team that controls the pace and makes them grind it out in a physical halfcourt game. Still think that can be us.
What has changed - if Brown's not effective or any other top guy goes out, it's gonna be really tough. But if we can get all our current guys up and running I think we probably take them down.