Is Philadelphia a dangerous playoff team?

[jojowhite10]

I think with the Sixers' lack of experience in the playoffs it will be tough seeing them winning four games against the Heat. They are athletic, committed to defense, and well coached--no doubt. But I don't see their style of play being conducive with being able to run a set during crunch time and succeeding. I think they can take a team 6 games in the first round.

[Cman]

Throw out the W-L of the regular season, because all playoff teams are dangerous. Even the Grizz can take the "mighty" lakers down.

I'd love to see that in the playoffs...

[birdwatcher]

Dangerous in the sense that a team like the Celtics would win, but be worn down in a 6-7 game series, much like we've had to deal with in the past with the Bulls & Hawks in the playoffs. Miami & Philly may be in interesting match up because neither team will slow down in that series--they both are going to run and force turnovers and will probably score more points overall than other in other playoff series. But, Philly still loses in the 1st round...