Can no one else see the Nets splitting with the Sixers the first two games in Philly? Then tension starts building, Brown makes a couple bad coaching decisions, Simmons scores 6 points, Butler shoots way too much, and Harris can't make a three to save his life.
Tell me you don't like the Nets and Atkinson, fully healthy, playing the next 3 out of 5 games in Brooklyn? Obviously they have less talent, but so did the Celtics last year against the Sixers and Bucks.
If The Nets get hot and hit a crazy rate on three pointers it could be a scary series for the 76ers.... I don't know if they can get streaky hot for four games...
I am wondering about this too.
The other question I'm having is whether Orlando can bother Toronto. I did not watch any of the games, but Orlando did manage an even split with the Raps during the regular season.
I think Brooklyn can definitely cause problems for Philly. D’Angelo has something to prove and they have some really good role players around him. LeVert & Dinwiddie are both able to explode any game too.
Orlando is an interesting one. 21-9 over their last 30 I believe, and Vuce is one of the best scorers in the league. A lot will depend on the Leonard & Siakam vs Gordon & Isaac matchup I think