76ers (3-3) at Celtics (3-3) Round 2 Game 7 5/14/23

[Phantom255x]

I think Tatum does celebrate a little too much. Gotta keep your head in the game. But what a game. 51 points and no turnovers.

Maybe it's just me, but I don't see the problem. There are hundreds of players in the NBA who celebrate after a big game, some who look like lunatics doing so too. And a lot of them haven't won anything either or haven't even been in the playoffs often. But if JT does it, it's a problem? So is it an issue if Butler yells and screams after some big plays in a big game? He hasn't won anything either.

This isn't directed at you or anyone in particular, just my own opinion.

key word being “after” in this particular context…at least from my perspective.

That's fair. I guess it's okay in blowouts, not close games though. I mean I saw during the Warriors-Lakers series and even Knicks-Heat guys celebrating during games even in just the 3rd quarter and up around 8-10 (with game far from over). And unfortunately, we also saw it from Curry and the Warriors in Game 6 last year's Finals when they pulled ahead by 20+ and started celebrating/making dance moves or gestures

[hodgy03038]

BTW the crowd today was GREAT. Thank you.

[tenn_smoothie]

I think Tatum does celebrate a little too much. Gotta keep your head in the game. But what a game. 51 points and no turnovers.

Maybe it's just me, but I don't see the problem. There are hundreds of players in the NBA who celebrate after a big game, some who look like lunatics doing so too. And a lot of them haven't won anything either or haven't even been in the playoffs often. But if JT does it, it's a problem? So is it an issue if Butler yells and screams after some big plays in a big game? He hasn't won anything either.

This isn't directed at you or anyone in particular, just my own opinion.

He gets criticized if he doesn't show emotion. He gets criticized if he does.

Some people are just going to complain for the sake of complaining.

We are not talking about showing emotion.

I was referring to very specific gestures.

[Donoghus]

Can someone remind me how long the plan was in the Process to make a conference finals appearance?

[Phantom255x]

Can someone remind me how long the plan was in the Process to make a conference finals appearance?

I wonder how things would have gone if Hinkie wasn't kicked out by the league. They still weren't done

[Roy H.]

Can someone remind me how long the plan was in the Process to make a conference finals appearance?

Out of courtesy I think they're waiting for Iguodala and Holiday to retire.

It's wild that the Sixers could have easily had a lineup that includes Embiid / Tatum / Butler / SGA.

[Phantom255x]

Can someone remind me how long the plan was in the Process to make a conference finals appearance?

Out of courtesy I think they're waiting for Iguodala and Holiday to retire.

It's wild that the Sixers could have easily had a lineup that includes Embiid / Tatum / Butler / SGA.

Yeah they chose Fultz over Tatum, which in hindsight I hated Ainge for that trade (#1 for #3) but it worked out beautifully. Their biggest mistake was essentially choosing Harris over Butler. They could have potentially had Embiid, Harden and Butler on the same team as well.

[letsgoblue86]

Celtics win Game 7 on my birthday and Mother's Day. Very happy for me as I just hit 30 today. Big win y'all. Let's go all the way pls!!

Happy effing bday! Mine is today too!

[liam]

Can someone remind me how long the plan was in the Process to make a conference finals appearance?

Out of courtesy I think they're waiting for Iguodala and Holiday to retire.

It's wild that the Sixers could have easily had a lineup that includes Embiid / Tatum / Butler / SGA.

And they could've had Brown as Well. A lineup of Embiid, Tatum. Butler, Brown, and SGA. That's a dynasty.

[RJ87]

Can someone remind me how long the plan was in the Process to make a conference finals appearance?

Out of courtesy I think they're waiting for Iguodala and Holiday to retire.

It's wild that the Sixers could have easily had a lineup that includes Embiid / Tatum / Butler / SGA.

Yeah they chose Fultz over Tatum, which in hindsight I hated Ainge for that trade (#1 for #3) but it worked out beautifully. Their biggest mistake was essentially choosing Harris over Butler. They could have potentially had Embiid, Harden and Butler on the same team as well.

Idk if it was Harris over Butler, but Simmons over Butler. I know there was contract stuff, but I think they would've paid Jimmy if he wanted to stay. It ultimately came down to Butler wanting more playmaking opportunities and Simmons wasn't willing to concede that. They should've traded Simmons then.

Losing Butler might be the biggest mistake of the Embiid era.

[greg683x]

I'm enjoying Liberty Ballers.  I like this quote:

"Embiid doesn’t have the mentality. Not sure where we go from here.

So many horrendous decisions. Coulda been a dynasty. Draft Tatum..keep Butler etc.

Sorry we all had to go through this again fellas."

This guy is right.  Remember the heist that was Tatum.  They ended up with Fultz.  I still remember the big 3 pictures on magazines that featured Embiid, Fultz, and Simmons. 

They got their franchise player in Embiid after all that tanking.  Most of the personnel decisions thereafter were straight up awful.

They were never gonna get Tatum. 

[Phantom255x]

Can someone remind me how long the plan was in the Process to make a conference finals appearance?

Out of courtesy I think they're waiting for Iguodala and Holiday to retire.

It's wild that the Sixers could have easily had a lineup that includes Embiid / Tatum / Butler / SGA.

Yeah they chose Fultz over Tatum, which in hindsight I hated Ainge for that trade (#1 for #3) but it worked out beautifully. Their biggest mistake was essentially choosing Harris over Butler. They could have potentially had Embiid, Harden and Butler on the same team as well.

Idk if it was Harris over Butler, but Simmons over Butler. I know there was contract stuff, but I think they would've paid Jimmy if he wanted to stay. It ultimately came down to Butler wanting more playmaking opportunities and Simmons wasn't willing to concede that. They should've traded Simmons then.

Losing Butler might be the biggest mistake of the Embiid era.

Oh yeah you're probably right. Embiid has basically said out loud that it was a mistake lol, which wasn't a good look for PHI's front office. And then last season, Butler eliminated the Sixers in 6 games

[Phantom255x]

After an awesome Mother's Day big Breakfast and a Celtics blowout win, now it feels even sweeter getting takeout for dinner! And the weather has been beautiful this weekend too

Oh and I hope Doris Burke is enjoying her day 

[liam]

ESPN doesn't even have a Celtics photo on there page. LOL

[libermaniac]

I think Tatum does celebrate a little too much. Gotta keep your head in the game. But what a game. 51 points and no turnovers.

That’s funny. I see it completely differently. I’m so proud of how composed and humble he is. I despise Curry for how he celebrates during games, so I’m actually shocked people think JT celebrates excessively.