Race for 3rd spot in East - Celtics possible 2nd round matchup

[jambr380]

That's kind-of a bummer...so I guess the only way the Sixers stay in the 3 spot is if they win out (no way the Knicks beat the Cavs). That Milwaukee game might really matter for both teams - I am sure they both want to play the Cs!

[hpantazo]

That's kind-of a bummer...so I guess the only way the Sixers stay in the 3 spot is if they win out (no way the Knicks beat the Cavs). That Milwaukee game might really matter for both teams - I am sure they both want to play the Cs!

You never know, anything can happen. These games the last week of the season are whacky every year

[tazzmaniac]

That's kind-of a bummer...so I guess the only way the Sixers stay in the 3 spot is if they win out (no way the Knicks beat the Cavs). That Milwaukee game might really matter for both teams - I am sure they both want to play the Cs!

Not necessarily.  The Bucks winning might put them in 6th place having to face the Cavs. 

[libermaniac]

UPDATED:  Philly 50-30, Cle 49-31 (Cleveland owns the tiebreaker:  2-2 head to head but better conference record)

Cleveland remaining schedule:
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@ MIA - L
@ CHAR - W
vs NO - W
vs DALL - W
vs TOR - W
vs WASH - W
@ PHIL - L
@ NYK
vs NYK

Philly remaining schedule:
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vs NYK - W
@ ATL - W
@ CHAR - W
vs BKN - W
@ DET - W
vs CLE - W
vs DALL - W
@ ATL
vs MIL

[SparzWizard]

ESPN and Stephen A. Smith already writing the 76ers in for an Eastern Conference Finals appearance.

That includes beating the potential opponent Boston Celtics in round 2.

[Moranis]

ESPN and Stephen A. Smith already writing the 76ers in for an Eastern Conference Finals appearance.

That includes beating the potential opponent Boston Celtics in round 2.

Seems like the popular take given how good the Sixers have been lately and how injured Boston is.  Of course Philly still has to win the last 2 games to be the 3 seed.

[Roy H.]

ESPN and Stephen A. Smith already writing the 76ers in for an Eastern Conference Finals appearance.

That includes beating the potential opponent Boston Celtics in round 2.

SAS is a Philly guy, so there’s no surprise there.

But, shouldn’t the Sixers be favored against us?

[bopna]

That's kind-of a bummer...so I guess the only way the Sixers stay in the 3 spot is if they win out (no way the Knicks beat the Cavs). That Milwaukee game might really matter for both teams - I am sure they both want to play the Cs!

Not necessarily.  The Bucks winning might put them in 6th place having to face the Cavs.

Bucks are not afraid of the Cavs...Theyd infact want that matchup since the Cavs play no D.

Celts though undermanned likes to grind you you and that may nit be what the Bucks want.

[bopna]

ESPN and Stephen A. Smith already writing the 76ers in for an Eastern Conference Finals appearance.

That includes beating the potential opponent Boston Celtics in round 2.

SAS is a Philly guy, so there’s no surprise there.

But, shouldn’t the Sixers be favored against us?

Sixers want it and im sure Brad wouldn't mind facing a rookie in Simmons instead of Lebron.

[hwangjini_1]

ESPN and Stephen A. Smith already writing the 76ers in for an Eastern Conference Finals appearance.

That includes beating the potential opponent Boston Celtics in round 2.

SAS is a Philly guy, so there’s no surprise there.

But, shouldn’t the Sixers be favored against us who ever is left and can still play for the celtics?

[libermaniac]

UPDATED:  Philly 50-30, Cle 50-31 (Cleveland owns the tiebreaker:  2-2 head to head but better conference record)

Cleveland remaining schedule:
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@ MIA - L
@ CHAR - W
vs NO - W
vs DALL - W
vs TOR - W
vs WASH - W
@ PHIL - L
@ NYK - W
vs NYK

Philly remaining schedule:
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vs NYK - W
@ ATL - W
@ CHAR - W
vs BKN - W
@ DET - W
vs CLE - W
vs DALL - W
@ ATL
vs MIL

[footey]

While I’m totally prepared for epic battle just to get past 1st round opponent, if I were to look ahead, I would not mind playing Cleveland in 2nd round rather than Sixers. Yes, Cleveland is superior to Philly, we match up better vs Philly. But I could see a competitive series with Cleveland, especially if we get Smart back to go to battle.

[Diggles]

While I’m totally prepared for epic battle just to get past 1st round opponent, if I were to look ahead, I would not mind playing Cleveland in 2nd round rather than Sixers. Yes, Cleveland is superior to Philly, we match up better vs Philly. But I could see a competitive series with Cleveland, especially if we get Smart back to go to battle.

No thanks.... I rather play a bunch of rookies.   Crunch time they will fold like Lebron does when shooting free throws. 

[Moranis]

While I’m totally prepared for epic battle just to get past 1st round opponent, if I were to look ahead, I would not mind playing Cleveland in 2nd round rather than Sixers. Yes, Cleveland is superior to Philly, we match up better vs Philly. But I could see a competitive series with Cleveland, especially if we get Smart back to go to battle.

No thanks.... I rather play a bunch of rookies.   Crunch time they will fold like Lebron does when shooting free throws.

except that doesn't always happen and the Sixers have plenty of vets playing key roles.  Sometimes the young hungry team just doesn't fold because they don't feel the pressure.  That said, I can see a scenario in which Boston beats Philadelphia and can't see a scenario where Boston beats Cleveland (unless James is hurt).  Thus, I'd rather face Philly.

[libermaniac]

UPDATED:  Philly 51-30, Cle 50-31 (Cleveland owns the tiebreaker:  2-2 head to head but better conference record)

Cleveland remaining schedule:
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@ MIA - L
@ CHAR - W
vs NO - W
vs DALL - W
vs TOR - W
vs WASH - W
@ PHIL - L
@ NYK - W
vs NYK

Philly remaining schedule:
-----------------------------
vs NYK - W
@ ATL - W
@ CHAR - W
vs BKN - W
@ DET - W
vs CLE - W
vs DALL - W
@ ATL - W
vs MIL