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

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Herro and Bam Game 1 - 49
Game 2 - 41
Game 3 - 23

Sixers really didn’t fix much of their issues at all and still won is a great sign.

HCA plays a significant role in that.

 

[thunderc]

Miami shot like crap from 3 and got little from everyone except Jimmy tonight. Expect them to be much better in game 4

I give whoever wins game 4 a decent edge in the series, obviously bigger if Miami wins. A Philly win means a lot of momentum.

 

[Iggloo]

I like the idea of Thybulle on Herro every minute. Let's run with that.

B Ball Paul was +12 tonight. I will take that from him. He is getting some good experience right now. I am optimistic.

 

[bksballer89]

I give whoever wins game 4 a decent edge in the series, obviously bigger if Miami wins. A Philly win means a lot of momentum.

Game 4 is 100% must win for philly and about 50% for Miami

 

[bksballer89]

Always prefer to lose a game like this on the road compared to a game where you played well

 

[Iggloo]

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Iggloo]

Embiid makes a big difference defensively, but Miami was also just sluggish trying to re-incorporate Kyle Lowry IMO. They forced that and it went poorly.

 

[bksballer89]

Embiid makes a big difference defensively, but Miami was also just sluggish trying to re-incorporate Kyle Lowry IMO. They forced that and it went poorly.

He needs to be more aggressive as well

 

[fightinfunbags]

Game 4 is 100% must win for philly and about 50% for Miami

Agree with that. Pressure comes in home games. Sixers were the desperate team tonight down 2-0. Emotional boost with Embiid back.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[fightinfunbags]

Embiid makes a big difference defensively, but Miami was also just sluggish trying to re-incorporate Kyle Lowry IMO. They forced that and it went poorly.

Later it seemed like Sixers were sagging and looking for him to pass. He has to still take 7-8 shots.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

The Heat sans Jimmy forgot there was a game today

 

[Iggloo]

He needs to be more aggressive as well

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Iggloo]

 

[wildturkey]

What is up with all these people saying JJ should be a coach. Leave that guy alone. He's looking like a great analyst. We need more of them.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Embiid's presence makes a huge difference.

Game 1 Miami's Points in the Paint = 52 (no Joel) Philly lost
Game 2 = 42 (no Joel) Philly lost

Game 3 = 28 (with Joel) Philly won

 

[WiggyRuss]

Miami's luck is insane. Embiid already hurt with his thumb gets a face fracture and misses the first 2 games and is playing beat to shit.