76ers (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) Round 2 Game #5 5/9/23

[Who]

Emptiest 36 point playoff performance ever?

Nope - not even close. Tatum was playing hard tonight. Setting up wide open 3 after wide open 3 early only to have his teammates miss. And then being the only player able to do anything in 2nd half. His points didn't come in a 30 point blow-out, they came down 7-15. Literally nobody else could score and the team as a whole couldn't get a stop. It's ridiculous to point the finger at him tonight.

I'd love to see a breakdown of how many of Tatum's points came when BOS was within 5pts, within 10pts, down by more than 10pts.

[BASS_THUMPER]

*nip*

[Dchuck]

Who you guys pulling for if it's Lakers/76ers? Two of the Celtics' most historic rivals

No question, I'm rooting for the 76ers

[celticinorlando]

Who you guys pulling for if it's Lakers/76ers? Two of the Celtics' most historic rivals

Won't watch one minute. But i would eat crap before cheering for the lakers

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

Who you guys pulling for if it's Lakers/76ers? Two of the Celtics' most historic rivals

WONT WATCH

WONT CARE

I DO NOT SEE SIXERS BEATING HEAT ANYWAY

[Mahk E Mahk]

Embiid played very well today. His jump-shooting & floor spacing created more opportunities for others. 33pts on 23 shots and 11 FTs. Protected the hoop. Got 4 blocks. Impressive.

Harden with another strong game. 17pts 10ast 8reb.

Maxey with an explosion late in the game. I think he only had 15 at some point in the Q3 but finished with 30pts.

Tobias Harris with a big first half and steady 2nd half. 16pts and 11rebs.

Philly are near impossible to beat when they all 4 of their big name guys to play well at the same time. They deserved it today. They showed up and took it from Boston.

They played with hunger and believe. BOS didn't.

there’s a reason all four of their big name guys played well: the C’s didn’t play defense. the proof will be evident when miami destroys them in the ECF.

[Who]

Who you guys pulling for if it's Lakers/76ers? Two of the Celtics' most historic rivals

Philly

[hpantazo]

Who you guys pulling for if it's Lakers/76ers? Two of the Celtics' most historic rivals

76ers easily.

[jpotter33]

Have to say, I'm also more confident in Game 6 Celtics. That seems like a classic game that they actually show up for.

But, to be honest, not sure anyone can realistically look at this team as a true title contender at this point. Our entire coaching staff and gameplan has been exposed this playoffs.

[SparzWizard]

Who you guys pulling for if it's Lakers/76ers? Two of the Celtics' most historic rivals

WONT WATCH

WONT CARE

I DO NOT SEE SIXERS BEATING HEAT ANYWAY

Could also be a bubble Finals rematch. The Lakers have more depth and star power than the Heat unfortunately

[celticinorlando]

One more game and then Brad needs to realize that this isn't working with Joe and this cast of characters. Going to have to figure out what to do with JB. If he is not signing, trade him.

[Banner18now!]

Remember when Boston was a tough place to play for visiting teams?? 7-9 last two years in the playoffs with the J’s. Time to break them up.

[Dchuck]

Wow!  C's are 7-9 in the last 16 home games in playoffs

[celticinorlando]

Remember when Boston was a tough place to play for visiting teams?? 7-9 last two years in the playoffs with the J’s. Time to break them up.

And three straight game 5 losses at home. Embarrassing.

[SparzWizard]

One more game and then Brad needs to realize that this isn't working with Joe and this cast of characters. Going to have to figure out what to do with JB. If he is not signing, trade him.

We should've traded him for Durant midseason when we had the chance. This would probably startle the JKJB folks tho