Series Thread: 4) Philadelphia 76ers vs. 5) Toronto Raptors

[Sparhawk]

 

[fightinfunbags]

No one likes us, no likes us, no one likes us, we don’t care.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

The game is unwatchable

It's frustrating for sure but it isn't just Philly and their style of play. Embiid aside Harden and Maxey can pretty much beat their defender at will. Seeing a lot of Toronto settling on blocking rather than playing D.

 

[Sparhawk]

All this whining about Embiid, but the Raptors were -12 when he was off the floor.

Find a new slant.

 

[fightinfunbags]

It's frustrating for sure but it isn't just Philly and their style of play. Embiid aside Harden and Maxey can pretty much beat their defender at will. Seeing a lot of Toronto settling on blocking rather than playing D.

Right? If you’re gonna be short then move your fucking feet. Nurse is gonna watch this film and that’s what he’s gonna say and then he’s gonna chastise them for making him look like a fool going crazy

 

[Sparhawk]

Another cheap shot.

 

[bksballer89]

All this whining about Embiid, but the Raptors were -12 when he was off the floor.

Find a new slant.

no

 

[Sparhawk]

no

 

[bksballer89]

I been disappointed in Toronto. Thought they would compete better these first 2 games

 

[Iggloo]

Moral of the story: don't line up a bunch of 6'8" tweeners against Joel Embiid. Raptors have had some sad offensive possessions.

 

[Sparhawk]

I been disappointed in Toronto. Thought they would compete better these first 2 games

Injuries.
Not forcing enough turnovers.
Rebounding.
Siakam and FVV now 11-33.

I mean, I don't think this is all Doc Rivers....

 

[fightinfunbags]

I’d really like Nurse to see the writing on the wall and bring some zone and Miami sets so they can start to get some live work.

 

[bksballer89]

I’d really like Nurse to see the writing on the wall and bring some zone and Miami sets so they can start to get some live work.

series far from over. Philly did what they are supposed to do...time for toronto to do the same

 

[fightinfunbags]

Injuries.
Not forcing enough turnovers.
Rebounding.
Siakam and FVV now 11-33.

I mean, I don't think this is all Doc Rivers....

It’s locking in. Playoffs are a different animal. Toronto runs exotic shit and changes stuff up on you. One random night in an 82 game schedule they’ll catch ya especially when they bring a playoff energy for 48 minutes on most of 82 nights. Nurse is great with that culture. The whole organization is. But then you dial in on one opponent. Take care of the ball and they can’t run and all their half court issues get exposed.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Nick Nurse like....we don't call that anymore

Lol

 

[WiggyRuss]

 

[fightinfunbags]

Let’s see the fat white hope try and keep FVV in front of him on an iso.

 

[Sparhawk]

FVV started off hot.
Had 4 3s early, maybe 14 points.
I don't think he's come out of the game and is now 6-19.

 

[Sparhawk]

Didn't the little raptor win that battle in the end?

 

[WiggyRuss]

I would love if Philly won the East.

Def. would not bet on it- but would love to see Embiid establish himself as arguably the best in the game. He can do it this postseason if he brings his team to the promised land.