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Who do you want to face in the first round?

Sixers
4 (80%)
Magic
1 (20%)

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Poll: Preferred First Round Opponent?
« on: Yesterday at 10:39:10 PM »

Offline Phantom255x

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I lean Magic. We just beat most of their "A" team with the Maine Celtics, and their defense has gotten a bit worse than last year + they don't have Cole Anthony anymore. And Orlando isn't some prolific offense either, they are prone to stretches with little scoring still. It's weird even after they got Bane but it just hasn't worked out consistently and Banchero has stagnated as well (probably some of that is on the organization and coaching/scheme) 

Even with no Embiid, the Sixers still have some good high-end talent in Maxey and George, and a solid bench with a solid coach.

I think we'll beat either team in 5 games, but Orlando would be "easier"
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Re: Poll: Preferred First Round Opponent?
« Reply #1 on: Yesterday at 10:44:40 PM »

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Sixers.  I am not worried about beating either.  The series should not go more than 5 games.  I think the Magic are more likely to get goonish and hurt our players, however, so since the goal is a long playoff run, I would prefer Philly

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« Reply #2 on: Today at 12:28:37 AM »

Offline Goldstar88

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Magic couldn?t beat our Scrubs, so I will go with them.  :laugh:
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