Celtics vs Sixers Discussion Thread
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2daBank
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After you mentioned series price the other day I thought bout going that route but I think that woulda held more value last year. The way they playing now I could def see them hot from 3 tonight and win but still lose gm7 at home, since their results have become so dependent on making 3s I’m not sure it makes a lick of difference where they play. They liable to be cold any given night and lose as we saw game 5. It could be tonight for all I know but think game to game I have a way better chance of getting one win than 2 in a row from this squad. Lakers at home gm6 feels like way more a must win for them than I feel like it is for 76ers tonight. I actually think I could easily talk myself into Philly gm 7 with all the points or plus money they be getting.
Maybe it woulda been smarter to go ahead and start a 2 game chase with 76ers tonight seeing how they dogs, I just couldn’t shake thinking Boston wins this one yet still have no faith they win series. Not gonna lie, sitting here now I feel like Philly ml this game and next prob woulda been the better play but I’ve made my bed with Boston tonight, lol. Could very well be Philly just better than this version of C’s.
2daBank
Voice of Reason
I have no doubt tatum more gifted but it sure be nice if he had little more of Browns mentality. Not enough that killer instinct in tatum.
That's 6 less than G6.
Spread seems right.
Boston should win easily.
Philly was on the way to the ecfs and forgot they had the MVP on their team + settled for 3 after 3.
Hulu
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Contemplating hitting Boston now before I wake up and its 8.5
Total is low but could still go under the way these two played tonight.
2daBank
Voice of Reason
I just don’t trust Boston enough to lay this many. Their role players drained a ton of 3s to get lead and keep them in game until Tatum finally woke up. I liked the defensive effort and lineup change back to last years lineup, I’d hope that stays the same but they incredibly capable of having a bad night from 3 and then what? Bunch of dudes I don’t really trust on either side in this game so hell if I know, it wouldn’t surprise me if it went any number of ways. Either could lose by dd I think so maybe the spread don’t matter but at moment I think I’m more likely to sit out than lay -7.5.
2daBank
Voice of Reason
I just woke up to Jalen rose on sportscenter saying “it’s almost like 76ers collapsed”, lmao. Mfers got outscored in the 4th by one dude who couldn’t hit the ocean for 3.5 quarters! If that was “almost a collapse” I can’t wait to see a full collapse! It’s coming from somebody!
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survive&advance
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We have said Boston should win easily this entire series though - i'm saying this as someone who tied their series price with Denver and hit it again after game 1 lol. We've already seen Philly win twice on the road now in this series, i happily took the 7.5 not only as a hedge but also think this is inflated a bit (same with the +8 line in game 5)
2daBank
Voice of Reason
I don’t trust them at all to lay -7.5. Probably a game I should watch at casino so I can live bet. Boston notorious lead blowers. Or will Philly just crumble if Boston starts hot like gm6?
KJ
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It's a fumble salad
Can't trust either
Heat are somehow the most trustworthy team in the East even without Oladipo. They get it more than anyone else.
2daBank
Voice of Reason
This is more situational for me.
I've seen this story in the NBA way too often.
2daBank
Voice of Reason
The thing that tough for me is I kinda expect at some point in game Boston will most likely get hot and build a little lead. Philly didn’t hang theirs hesads when that happened gm6 at home but if they get into that situation in Boston will they be able to fight thru it? Once Boston didn’t fold when it appeared Philly was taking control of the game they didn’t respond well, they had Boston on the ropes and proceed to get outscored in 4th by 1 player!! They totally unraveled… that bound to happen when you put your franchises fate into Harden hands. I don’t think doc has the guts to do anything other than live or die with harden being the guy with the ball, historically that hasn’t been a path to success!!
2daBank
Voice of Reason
One thing I do think, Embid will probably be Uber aggressive in this game, he has to come out with his hair on fire after his post game comments. It’s a big moment for him! Not sure if he gets any help but think im good playing his points prop over after passing in gm6 and just playing C’s. 19 shots and 8 free throws ain’t enough, he needs to be taking 25 shots and marching to the ft line 10+ times.
I'll have to check those post game comments
Still shocked they would go to him the last 6 mins
2daBank
Voice of Reason
It wasn’t like taking any direct shots but he did mention not getting any touches the last 4 min, and needing to demand the ball more. But then he said something about it being tough having to go up top to get ball and have to create for himself. I know if I was the mvp big boy I’d be pissed about the 2nd-3rd possession harden dribbled around till he fell over/tried to flop instead of just getting me the ball in the post.
If doc had any guts he would take ball out of hardens hands some and let Maxey run the 2 man game with Embid, he fearless and hasn’t spent a whole career pissing on himself in the biggest moments!
Thx for the summary...I'll chime more after tonight's games
2daBank
Voice of Reason
They not playing around w Embid number, freaking 30.5, didht expect that, pretty sure this the highest total they have put up for him in the series. I bailed on Brunson game 6 cause I let the number scare me off, don’t wanna make that mistake again. I expect him to go off, only thing Is I don’t think his point total matters much when it comes to who winning this game. Harden and Maxey gonna have to play well for Philly to be in this, they almost have to have a great game from harden cause far as I can tell the ball gonna be in his hands at the end the game! Philly has made their bed with him and don’t have the guts to play it any other way. Embid scoring 35+ won’t matter unless he has some guys hitting shots. Guys hitting shots will keep them in the game but that won’t matter at the end unless one of them harden! It basically impossible to back Philly without understanding you tying yourself to Harden in a game 7. History says that a bad idea.. I don’t trust any one particular Boston player far as props go. Feel like Embid ov 30.5 the strongest option on the board.
KJ
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I just don't see a lot of possessions at all, think it will be a walk it up the court for 4 quarters kind of game
KJ
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I actually think Harden finally has a game with virtually no pressure on him
Not sure I'd play his over but it wouldn't shock me if he goes for 30 given that everyone and their dogs want to fade him today
2daBank
Voice of Reason
Might as well play Philly ml if you think that happens, They winning if he does that. I don’t see it, I dunno how he don’t have pressure? I’m pretty sure he will take more the blame than Embid if he struggles. Embid gonna get his, it be super easy to call harden the problem cause quite frankly he is at least a big part of it.
KJ
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He has no pressure because the MVP is on his team and it isn't him
With his goodwill to the MSU kid he's become that feel good story of the postseason and if they lose, highly doubt he takes the brunt of it.
2daBank
Voice of Reason
The ball in his hands, his history is what it is, Embid scores 30+ and harden plays like last game he gonna get the well deserved brunt of it. There might be little questions bout Embid but harden the one who supposedly a all timer who chokes always. If harden outplays Embid sure but that ain’t happening, not with a Philly loss. Philly not losing if Harden plays great,, the odds of that ain’t very good tho.
2daBank
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KJ
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We'll see, I'm not playing anything over in the game so GL
Whole world is against Harden, just won't be shocked if he has a game
2daBank
Voice of Reason
Doc getting fired if they lose imo. Morey will never blame harden cause he has a awful blind spot for that clown. I don’t think the media or fans be as forgiving. He plays good Philly wins, that a pretty good reason he should take the brunt of it, Embid playing good isn’t deciding this game.
KJ
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I'm on 1h and full game unders
Makes no sense to me to try to put the game under the microscope and try to figure out who goes over anything. History loves unders at this point.
KJ
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Hope you hit as long as the rest of it stays under!
2daBank
Voice of Reason
I just dunno what else to do? Lol. No faith in either side, I don’t like nba totals all that much even tho if you made me I’d play under also. I don’t think Embid scoring 30+ effects the total much more than the outcome, 6 more points by him last game doesn’t make the game close to 200!
KJ
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Elimination games 6 and 7 are well documented in the BetCrimes thread that's pinned up top
KJ
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I see it opened 203.5 and 58% on over fwiw
Gotta focus on a soccer match in an hour, little timeout from NBA and I don't even have a clue what time the game is today
KJ
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I'm trying to figure out how to watch soccer at 6am with no alcohol in the crib
Might have to make a mad dash at half, can't sell alcohol til 6 so going to be a dry first half
KJ
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2daBank
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KJ
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I don't drink it often but everyone seems to want shit from Hawaii. How different can coffee be? I assume Colombian coffee beans might be laced with blow which sounds interesting I guess.
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