Series Thread: 1) Miami Heat vs. 4) Philadelphia 76ers

[fightinfunbags]

Harden with the classic cheese foul for 3 FTs. He's helping keep them within striking distance but they need more.

They need to play this small ball lineup more. And they’ve been horrible playing screens. Absolutely horrible.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I hear you but i don't think it is a slam dunk that Philly won the trade. Can't forget the version of Harden they got so far isn't even an all star

Concede.

Especially if they hand this slug a max deal.

 

[bksballer89]

I agree.

Not just the series, the Chip.

But, so will Miami's...

So will the Suns...

So will every remaining team, except Memphis.

They are young and weren't expected to be here before the Season.

It's a nice feather in a team's cap to make it to the Finals, especially for teams that have never been there.

But, it just makes you the Final failure/ last loser.

Dallas as well

 

[fightinfunbags]

I agree.

Not just the series, the Chip.

But, so will Miami's...

So will the Suns...

So will every remaining team, except Memphis.

They are young and weren't expected to be here before the Season.

It's a nice feather in a team's cap to make it to the Finals, especially for teams that have never been there.

But, it just makes you the Final failure/ last loser.

I’m not hearing this when the league MVP takes an elbow, breaks his face, and misses who knows how long of a series.

This Sixers team never had enough to begin with. If they have an off season to manage the roster and they get a full summer and camp with life with Harden and they fail next year, I’m on board.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Sixers need more from their bench.
Only down 8 at the half though.
Philly still got this.

 

[bksballer89]

I’m not hearing this when the league MVP takes an elbow, breaks his face, and misses who knows how long of a series.

Jokic face is just fine

 

[fightinfunbags]

Jokic face is just fine

Doesn’t keep him from getting cooked like DeAndre Jordan.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Jokic face is just fine

 

[trojanfan12]

Ben being the catalyst for a Brooklyn resurgence is possible. But, not probable.

Not likely to be a catalyst, but dude is an elite level defender. If he does nothing but play defense for the Nets, it would be a huge help.

 

[trojanfan12]

lol @Sixers fans talking shit about Jokic.

They're turning into a bunch of hurricanedij's...with an added whining bonus.

 

[trojanfan12]

Apparently, if not for playing DeAndre Jordan...the Sixers would be winning this series. lol

 

[Iggloo]

lol @Sixers fans talking shit about Jokic.

They're turning into a bunch of hurricanedij's...with an added whining bonus.

It's one guy

 

[thunderc]

Not likely to be a catalyst, but dude is an elite level defender. If he does nothing but play defense for the Nets, it would be a huge help.

We are fast approaching having to say he was, not is.

 

[trojanfan12]

It's one guy

True, the rest of you are blaming DeAndre Jordan and the refs.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Not likely to be a catalyst, but dude is an elite level defender. If he does nothing but play defense for the Nets, it would be a huge help.

Yep.

If his back and brain cooperate.

 

[trojanfan12]

We are fast approaching having to say he was, not is.

Possibly. I think a lot will depend on how he responds to the back surgery.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Possibly. I think a lot will depend on how he responds to the back surgery.

The only thing that makes me give him the benefit of the doubt is the fact that this has happened to back to back #1 overall Philly picks.

Could be a coincidence.

Could also be a Organizational failure to support.

Time will tell.

 

[thunderc]

Possibly. I think a lot will depend on how he responds to the back surgery.

Yeah, I haven’t read any details yet not sure if this is considered a major back surgery. Guessing No, but all back stuff is tricky.

 

[trojanfan12]

Yeah, I haven’t read any details yet not sure if this is considered a major back surgery. Guessing No, but all back stuff is tricky.

The Nets announcement said he should be back in time for training camp...so that's a positive sign.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I’m not hearing this when the league MVP takes an elbow, breaks his face, and misses who knows how long of a series.

This Sixers team never had enough to begin with. If they have an off season to manage the roster and they get a full summer and camp with life with Harden and they fail next year, I’m on board.

* see post #516