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Quote from: celticsclay on March 03, 2024, 03:25:51 PMQuote from: Phantom255x on March 03, 2024, 03:11:04 PMQuote from: celticsclay on March 03, 2024, 02:38:55 PMQuote from: Phantom255x on March 03, 2024, 02:07:03 PMFor a while I felt Philly was the 2nd best in the East and our biggest threat since they have a much better coach now + a deep bench. Then Embiid got hurt. But combine the deadline additions + Embiid likely returning in late March and they could be that team again. They have looked like they are figuring it out lately without Embiid.I’m a little confused by this. Before the hard fought win against the hornets they have lost 4 of 5 including 3 by double digits. What are they figuring out? Or are you just referencing today’s game? Cause they are playing well today.You're not wrong. But they have had a few impressive wins over Cleveland recently and played Miami close in a loss. Looking great today and only 0.5 back of NY for the 4 seed. This is all without Embiid. I'm just saying if/when Embiid returns, Sixers might be the true #2 in the East.This is a real stretch. Playing the heat for a close loss without butler and rozier at home is pretty weird to view as a positive imo. Today would be a good win and the win against Cleveland was also nice, but they have been pretty bad aside from that.Clay, I'm not saying Philly is the "team to beat", I'm just saying that some of the pieces are starting to get better and figure out their roles better (even in the losses) and if Embiid comes back, they could still be the 2nd best team in the East with a better coach (Doc to Nurse) and deeper bench. Of course if Embiid isn't able to come back or decides not to, it's a completely moot point. Boston is still without a doubt the team to beat but I am looking at potential paths to the Finals based on seedings/matchups. Philly won't be an easy opponent IF Embiid returns. The Cavs are the current 2 seed but they've looked shaky since the Break. So have the Knicks. Bucks have a tough schedule coming up, we'll see how they do in it.
Quote from: Phantom255x on March 03, 2024, 03:11:04 PMQuote from: celticsclay on March 03, 2024, 02:38:55 PMQuote from: Phantom255x on March 03, 2024, 02:07:03 PMFor a while I felt Philly was the 2nd best in the East and our biggest threat since they have a much better coach now + a deep bench. Then Embiid got hurt. But combine the deadline additions + Embiid likely returning in late March and they could be that team again. They have looked like they are figuring it out lately without Embiid.I’m a little confused by this. Before the hard fought win against the hornets they have lost 4 of 5 including 3 by double digits. What are they figuring out? Or are you just referencing today’s game? Cause they are playing well today.You're not wrong. But they have had a few impressive wins over Cleveland recently and played Miami close in a loss. Looking great today and only 0.5 back of NY for the 4 seed. This is all without Embiid. I'm just saying if/when Embiid returns, Sixers might be the true #2 in the East.This is a real stretch. Playing the heat for a close loss without butler and rozier at home is pretty weird to view as a positive imo. Today would be a good win and the win against Cleveland was also nice, but they have been pretty bad aside from that.
Quote from: celticsclay on March 03, 2024, 02:38:55 PMQuote from: Phantom255x on March 03, 2024, 02:07:03 PMFor a while I felt Philly was the 2nd best in the East and our biggest threat since they have a much better coach now + a deep bench. Then Embiid got hurt. But combine the deadline additions + Embiid likely returning in late March and they could be that team again. They have looked like they are figuring it out lately without Embiid.I’m a little confused by this. Before the hard fought win against the hornets they have lost 4 of 5 including 3 by double digits. What are they figuring out? Or are you just referencing today’s game? Cause they are playing well today.You're not wrong. But they have had a few impressive wins over Cleveland recently and played Miami close in a loss. Looking great today and only 0.5 back of NY for the 4 seed. This is all without Embiid. I'm just saying if/when Embiid returns, Sixers might be the true #2 in the East.
Quote from: Phantom255x on March 03, 2024, 02:07:03 PMFor a while I felt Philly was the 2nd best in the East and our biggest threat since they have a much better coach now + a deep bench. Then Embiid got hurt. But combine the deadline additions + Embiid likely returning in late March and they could be that team again. They have looked like they are figuring it out lately without Embiid.I’m a little confused by this. Before the hard fought win against the hornets they have lost 4 of 5 including 3 by double digits. What are they figuring out? Or are you just referencing today’s game? Cause they are playing well today.
For a while I felt Philly was the 2nd best in the East and our biggest threat since they have a much better coach now + a deep bench. Then Embiid got hurt. But combine the deadline additions + Embiid likely returning in late March and they could be that team again. They have looked like they are figuring it out lately without Embiid.
Wow, awful ending for the Wolves. They look like us from several years ago in clutch situations, constantly getting bad looks down the stretch and making bad decisions. Think they - along with OKC - have some growing pains to go through first before being true and serious contenders.
Quote from: jpotter33 on March 03, 2024, 05:56:22 PMWow, awful ending for the Wolves. They look like us from several years ago in clutch situations, constantly getting bad looks down the stretch and making bad decisions. Think they - along with OKC - have some growing pains to go through first before being true and serious contenders.They can grow from it. Besides, the Celtics need to ensure the competition in the West doesn't get more challenging yet. We already got Denver, loaded Clippers, and Phoenix to deal with. C's gotta win a title or two before Wolves and OKC becomes a consistent threat.
Can someone watching the game give insight as to what happened to Brunson? Is it serious?
Quote from: Phantom255x on March 03, 2024, 08:24:01 PMCan someone watching the game give insight as to what happened to Brunson? Is it serious?https://x.com/thenbacentel/status/1764451013124120704?s=46
Quote from: SparzWizard on March 03, 2024, 06:07:48 PMQuote from: jpotter33 on March 03, 2024, 05:56:22 PMWow, awful ending for the Wolves. They look like us from several years ago in clutch situations, constantly getting bad looks down the stretch and making bad decisions. Think they - along with OKC - have some growing pains to go through first before being true and serious contenders.They can grow from it. Besides, the Celtics need to ensure the competition in the West doesn't get more challenging yet. We already got Denver, loaded Clippers, and Phoenix to deal with. C's gotta win a title or two before Wolves and OKC becomes a consistent threat.Why just two? Why not 3 or 4?
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