jrry32 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, Spartica4Real said: Nuggets would beat them imo. Just from a matchup standpoint. Celtics over Lakers or Suns though. Luckily for Boston the Lakers match up pretty well with the Nuggets so that'll be a tough series. I'm not so sure about that. It'll depend on the Celtics' shooting. The Celtics defend at a high level and have bigs who can at least put up a fight against Jokic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartica4Real Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 40 minutes ago, Troy Brown said: From a matchup standpoint, the Cs look great on paper against the Nugs? There's maybe 3 defenders in the NBA who have a shot at slowing down Jokic. The Celtics don't have any of them. Nuggets have wing defenders to throw at the Jays just like they have KD in the Suns series. Celtics shoot a ton of 3s when the Nuggets biggest weakness defensively is at the rim. The C's are a great team and have a chance against any team in a series of course, including the Nuggets, but where is this a particularly good matchup for them over another? I don't see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Brown Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Spartica4Real said: There's maybe 3 defenders in the NBA who have a shot at slowing down Jokic. The Celtics don't have any of them. Nuggets have wing defenders to throw at the Jays just like they have KD in the Suns series. Celtics shoot a ton of 3s when the Nuggets biggest weakness defensively is at the rim. The C's are a great team and have a chance against any team in a series of course, including the Nuggets, but where is this a particularly good matchup for them over another? I don't see that. Let me introduce you to Al Horford, as good as any other option to throw at Jokic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartica4Real Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Troy Brown said: Let me introduce you to Al Horford, as good as any other option to throw at Jokic If you think that then yeah the matchup looks a lot better. I don't know that I trust old man Al in a 7 game series vs Jokic though. Obviously Jokic is gonna get his no matter what but the only guys left in the playoffs I would trust to do "well" in a series vs him is AD and Embiid. Though I will say I think the Celtics have the help defense necessary to cut off a lot of Jokic's playmaking abilities and turn him into a scorer, as the Warriors have done in the past for example. Jokic can still score very well lol, but better than letting him slice you up for 15+ assists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrry32 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 15 minutes ago, Spartica4Real said: If you think that then yeah the matchup looks a lot better. I don't know that I trust old man Al in a 7 game series vs Jokic though. Obviously Jokic is gonna get his no matter what but the only guys left in the playoffs I would trust to do "well" in a series vs him is AD and Embiid. Though I will say I think the Celtics have the help defense necessary to cut off a lot of Jokic's playmaking abilities and turn him into a scorer, as the Warriors have done in the past for example. Jokic can still score very well lol, but better than letting him slice you up for 15+ assists. Horford has been giving Embiid fits. He'll be able to hold his own against Jokic, especially with the defenders around him who can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, jrry32 said: Horford has been giving Embiid fits. He'll be able to hold his own against Jokic, especially with the defenders around him who can help. Jokic basically makes helping pointless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 hour ago, squire12 said: Don't see game 7 staying within 15. Boston going to shoot too well from 3 and Harden going to go MIA Harden going MIA or going to MIA. Possibly both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Brown Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 I don't think there's anyone who can guard Jokic. But I think Al/Rob is as good a tandem as any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Brown Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 38 minutes ago, Spartica4Real said: If you think that then yeah the matchup looks a lot better. I don't know that I trust old man Al in a 7 game series vs Jokic though. Obviously Jokic is gonna get his no matter what but the only guys left in the playoffs I would trust to do "well" in a series vs him is AD and Embiid. Though I will say I think the Celtics have the help defense necessary to cut off a lot of Jokic's playmaking abilities and turn him into a scorer, as the Warriors have done in the past for example. Jokic can still score very well lol, but better than letting him slice you up for 15+ assists. Jokic is the best player in the world. It is not about stopping him. I feel great about the Cs putting pressure on Murray. It's moot, the Cs have to beat the Sixers and it's not a given. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrry32 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 25 minutes ago, Troy Brown said: I don't think there's anyone who can guard Jokic. But I think Al/Rob is as good a tandem as any. Draymond Green can shut down Jokic. All it takes is a well-timed and well-aimed shot to the groin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-ALL-DAY Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 I'm not understanding why so many are thinking this is a given the Celtics win. If Harden has a good game then the 76ers should win. Embiid and Maxey have been pretty consistent the last few games but Harden is the one that has big variation of performances. Tatum for some reason always starts out slow and this was the case last postseason as well. Brown plays well early on and then isn't involved as much in the 2nd half. This will be a close one coming down to the last few minutes. Harden vs Tatum in the clutch. I think Harden makes a big shot to clinch the game. 76ers 96 Celtics 92 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartica4Real Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 I picked 76ers in 7 before the series even started so I'll ride that wave even though objectively Boston is favored, being at home and having momentum. Not that it's meant much in this series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossburg Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 1 hour ago, J-ALL-DAY said: I'm not understanding why so many are thinking this is a given the Celtics win. If Harden has a good game then the 76ers should win. Embiid and Maxey have been pretty consistent the last few games but Harden is the one that has big variation of performances. Tatum for some reason always starts out slow and this was the case last postseason as well. Brown plays well early on and then isn't involved as much in the 2nd half. This will be a close one coming down to the last few minutes. Harden vs Tatum in the clutch. I think Harden makes a big shot to clinch the game. 76ers 96 Celtics 92 Ehhh what's up Doc? Ready to add another classic piece to your untouchable game 7 legacy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-ALL-DAY Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 9 minutes ago, Mossburg said: Ehhh what's up Doc? Ready to add another classic piece to your untouchable game 7 legacy? This is for sure the biggest worry for the 76ers lol. But they are just the better team when they get even just good but not great play from Harden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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