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[Post Game Thread] The Philadelphia 76ers (41-22) defeat the Milwaukee Bucks (45-18), 133-130.Post Game Thread (self.nba)

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133 - 130
Box Scores: NBA - Yahoo
 
GAME SUMMARY
Location: Fiserv Forum (18100), Clock: Q4 00:00
Officials: Scott Foster, Marat Kogut, and Tyler Ford
Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Philadelphia 76ers 29 24 32 48 133
Milwaukee Bucks 29 30 40 31 130
 
TEAM STATS
Team PTS FG FG% 3P 3P% FT FT% OREB TREB AST PF STL TO BLK
Philadelphia 76ers 133 42-84 50.0% 18-37 48.6% 31-37 83.8% 9 44 24 21 5 5 1
Milwaukee Bucks 130 44-83 53.0% 17-34 50.0% 25-28 89.3% 11 46 30 23 3 13 3
 
PLAYER STATS
Philadelphia 76ers MIN PTS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A ORB DRB REB AST STL BLK TO PF ±
Tobias HarrisSF 13:17 3 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1
P.J. TuckerPF 19:27 2 1-4 0-3 0-0 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 3 -4
Joel EmbiidC 37:06 31 11-22 3-5 6-10 0 6 6 10 0 0 1 5 -7
Tyrese MaxeySG 40:40 26 8-12 2-5 8-8 1 2 3 0 1 0 1 1 -1
James HardenPG 39:09 38 11-26 5-9 11-11 4 5 9 10 1 0 2 1 5
De'Anthony Melton 24:00 5 2-5 1-4 0-0 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 1 -19
Georges Niang 28:08 16 5-7 5-6 1-2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 10
Jalen McDaniels 19:59 8 2-3 1-1 3-3 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 5 14
Paul Reed 09:28 4 1-1 0-0 2-3 3 1 4 1 0 1 0 2 8
Shake Milton 08:45 0 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 8
Dewayne Dedmon 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montrezl Harrell 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danuel House Jr. 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Furkan Korkmaz 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Louis King 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mac McClung 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jaden Springer 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Milwaukee Bucks MIN PTS FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A ORB DRB REB AST STL BLK TO PF ±
Pat ConnaughtonSF 17:12 1 0-2 0-1 1-1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 8
Giannis AntetokounmpoPF 35:25 34 9-21 0-3 16-18 4 9 13 4 1 1 7 5 -14
Brook LopezC 33:15 26 10-16 3-5 3-4 2 4 6 4 0 1 1 4 11
Grayson AllenSG 30:08 20 7-10 6-8 0-0 1 2 3 3 0 0 0 3 -5
Jrue HolidayPG 35:58 26 9-13 5-8 3-3 0 4 4 13 0 0 1 0 4
Joe Ingles 18:23 5 2-3 1-2 0-0 0 3 3 1 1 0 1 1 -1
Bobby Portis 15:54 7 3-4 1-2 0-0 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 2 -4
Khris Middleton 27:22 6 2-8 0-2 2-2 1 2 3 2 1 0 1 5 -2
Jevon Carter 13:27 3 1-3 1-1 0-0 2 1 3 3 0 0 1 0 -7
Jae Crowder 12:55 2 1-3 0-2 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 -5
Thanasis Antetokounmpo 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MarJon Beauchamp 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
AJ Green 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Meyers Leonard 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wesley Matthews 00:00 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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[–][deleted] 949 points950 points  (5 children)

48 points in the 4th to end a 16 game win streak, WTF

[–]76ersmoby323 161 points162 points  (2 children)

WTF indeed, my friend.

WTF indeed.

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    [–]LakersPalifaith 2231 points2232 points  (84 children)

    As a neutral fan, I wouldn't mind a 7 game series between these two teams.

    [–]WarriorsVallerie_09 929 points930 points  (31 children)

    A 3 way series between Boston , Bucks and Philly

    [–]lyonbc1 380 points381 points  (21 children)

    I haven’t looked but it seems like we can’t beat Boston, bucks can beat them, and we match up well against Milwaukee lol

    [–]76erszpepsin 359 points360 points  (6 children)

    Flair up my guy

    [–]Celticsluckyteep14 519 points520 points  (5 children)

    He’s obviously a hornets fan

    [–]Bucksuchiha_building 93 points94 points  (2 children)

    Disrespecting the Orlando Magic like that

    [–]Celticsmybankpin 14 points15 points  (0 children)

    They said that their team can't beat the Celtics, so that rules out the Magic. Magic won the season series vs the Cs 3-1.

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        [–]Sikwitit3284 27 points28 points  (8 children)

        Mcdaniels could be big in that series for us & they're starting to look a lot like mid 2010's Hou, if they don't hit 15+ 3's they lose. If we limit their 3pt makes we gotta chance but they are our worst match-up hopefully Doc doesn't kill us

        [–]CelticsDayMan-Ahah-ah 23 points24 points  (7 children)

        i think mcdaniels is an awesome fit, you need long athletic dudes. when harden & joel are locked in though sixers are scary

        [–]Sikwitit3284 6 points7 points  (5 children)

        He is as long as Doc actually plays him against u guys in big moments, can we borrow like 2 of your wings if we meet?

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            [–]kill_my_karma_please 27 points28 points  (2 children)

            KNICKS TAKING IT HOME WOOOOOOOOOOOO

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              [–]76ersFeelscreative101 127 points128 points  (34 children)

              Touché, I really want the Bucks in the playoffs - will be great fun

              [–]76ersFultzShoulder 82 points83 points  (31 children)

              Bucks and Celtics seem to be in the same level. Bucks will have the best player but Celtics are a better 3pt shooting team.

              [–]RocketsFew_Mulberry5372 162 points163 points  (16 children)

              Yea but Sixers match up against the Bucks well and horribly against Boston

              [–]76ersPalmisavage 104 points105 points  (14 children)

              Outside of this game, I'm not sure we even match up well against Bucks because of Lopez defense and their 5 out potential but we had a great game from our big 3 + Niang. I'll give them the edge but we always have a chance with Embiid + Harden.

              [–]RocketsFew_Mulberry5372 70 points71 points  (1 child)

              Sixers beat them earlier in the year without Harden Tobias or Maxey and last year pre ASB without Harden. They actually have the size to throw at Giannis and the lack of wing defense isn’t a problem while the Jays would feast on Tobias and PJ for example

              [–][deleted] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

              And the Bucks struggle to put us away because they don't shoot the 3 as well as Boston does.

              [–]Bucksgooberstwo 16 points17 points  (2 children)

              To be fair, Greyson can shoot, but that third quarter was unconscious. We don’t get those nights often.

              [–]76ersfrylockandimontop 8 points9 points  (0 children)

              Few_Mulberry5372 is right. We sadly dont have any playoff sample size against bucks, but the Js like all good wings dominate the sixers whereas we can hang and match with the bucks. Still want both, but think we stand a better chance against bucks. But bucks match up better against celtics cus their wing defense and makeup plus giannis slashing.

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                  [–][BOS] Jayson Tatumyoukrocks 32 points33 points  (8 children)

                  Bucks are more consistent. I think at their best Celtics are the best team in the league, but they have trouble carrying it from game to game.

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                      [–]76ersBoomBoomSpaceRocket 27 points28 points  (1 child)

                      I feel like we've all been saying that for 4 or 5 years now and it just never happens. And I hate to admit it, but it doesn't happen because the Sixers don't make it far enough to play the Bucks.

                      But I feel like this is our year! Please ignore the fact that I've felt this is finally our year for about 6 straight years now.

                      [–]Bucksc_ray25 4 points5 points  (0 children)

                      I wish I was a neutral fan to enjoy this matchup a bit more

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                        [–]76erssherekahn5 261 points262 points  (5 children)

                        If the NBA never gets an Embiid/Giannis playoff series that will be one of the biggest travesties of this era

                        [–]Cavaliersjuanmaale 53 points54 points  (2 children)

                        I think this year would be a lot of fun if we got MIL vs PHI and Celtics vs either Cavs or Knicks

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                          [–]76ersFultzShoulder 1104 points1105 points  (33 children)

                          Bucks lost with Giannis going 12/12 FTs in the 4th.

                          James Harden carried that 4th.

                          Mcdaniels best game as a Sixers.

                          [–]BucksCupOfHotTeaa 303 points304 points  (14 children)

                          I don’t understand why MJ traded Mcdaniels

                          Career high in everything and improved defense, fits Lamelo’s timeline and can shoot. 🤦‍♂️

                          [–]HornetsImChz 165 points166 points  (7 children)

                          We essentially picked PJ Washington over him. I don’t like it personally, but we more than likely couldn’t afford both of em this without going in to the tax. I’d rather have McDaniels, but it is what it is.

                          [–][deleted] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

                          So sad that cause of these horrible contracts you can't re-sign your exciting young players.

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                            [–]Hornetshaha-brad 26 points27 points  (0 children)

                            We don’t have his bird rights for next year and Jordan didn’t wanna pay him 🤷‍♂️

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                              [–]Buckstrinquin 190 points191 points  (5 children)

                              2 huge 3s by Harden and Embiid to seal it. Tip the cap. GG.

                              [–]76ersOn_The_Contrary_24 16 points17 points  (0 children)

                              I kept expecting Giannis to miss his free throws, and it never happened! I thought for sure the Sixers were toast when he kept hitting them.

                              [–][deleted] 47 points48 points  (4 children)

                              McDaniels needs to start, Tobias can be a very good bench scorer. Also Maxey needs to start every game going forward.

                              [–]76ers-Captain--Hindsight 37 points38 points  (1 child)

                              Tobias contract is a sunk cost at this point, Mcdaniels just fits much better with the starters than harris.

                              [–]Cavaliersjuanmaale 21 points22 points  (0 children)

                              imagine Jimmy Butler on this team

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                                  [–]WarriorsUnique-Warning7798 1035 points1036 points  (17 children)

                                  Bucks-Sixers games never fail to entertain. Need a playoff series between them.

                                  [–]76ersSonicdaSloth 356 points357 points  (10 children)

                                  Long overdue.

                                  [–]LakersOsmosisJonesFanClub 357 points358 points  (6 children)

                                  We gonna get Bucks vs. Heat and Philly vs. Boston part 15

                                  [–][BOS] Avery Bradleyjeffgreenfan 58 points59 points  (0 children)

                                  Lol this man speaks the truth

                                  [–]Celticssneedstriker 20 points21 points  (3 children)

                                  I hope the bucks get Miami in the first round.

                                  I can already tell that the Miami Tryhards are going to win their first series and then sell in the second round after they wreck some contender’s hope.

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                                    [–]BucksSuperflissbro 28 points29 points  (1 child)

                                    It's kinda crazy how both teams haven't had a playoff series since the ECF in 2001

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                                      [–]MavericksNbaAllDAYger 78 points79 points  (0 children)

                                      Hope it happens cause that shit might go to 7.... Embiid vs Giannis is fun to watch when they both decide to be physical felt like 90s early 2000s bball tonight

                                      [–][PHI] Paul ReedZashiony 50 points51 points  (2 children)

                                      How Embiid and Giannis have managed to not play each other in the playoffs yet is beyond me. Always on the wrong side of the ladder and we can’t make it past the second round.

                                      [–][PHI] Joel EmbiidBucs2020 42 points43 points  (1 child)

                                      Ladder…

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                                        [–]BucksSignificantTurnip6 125 points126 points  (3 children)

                                        4th quarter Harden was nuts. Absolutely fucking cooked us. Middleton looked so lost trying to guard him. Crazy game and great win by the 76s

                                        [–]paulyramone 26 points27 points  (0 children)

                                        Opposing fans that take their lumps and give credit to their opponents are the best

                                        GG, see you guys in the playoffs

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                                          [–]wsbull_35 1222 points1223 points  (13 children)

                                          We won this for that ladder

                                          [–]76ersProfessor_Crab 319 points320 points  (4 children)

                                          Harden ladder game

                                          [–]76ersLiamIsMailBackwards 32 points33 points  (3 children)

                                          Shoots & ladder match

                                          [–]76erskendrickshalamar 116 points117 points  (2 children)

                                          Ladder mural where Tisse was

                                          [–]76ersranchsauce13 71 points72 points  (0 children)

                                          Philly stadium workers crying tears of joy right now

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                                            [–]76erschoose_uh_username 89 points90 points  (2 children)

                                            Thanks Bud for not play Grayson Allen in the 4th till the end. Big brain

                                            [–]Jeremiahs__Johnson 32 points33 points  (1 child)

                                            Bud wanted to let him cool down. If his player is too hot he has to help them cool off. Good guy Bud.

                                            [–]RaptorsKingREX_24 652 points653 points  (25 children)

                                            Harden played some nice defense on Giannis. Also when was the last time Embiid got a double double without rebounds?

                                            [–]76ersPookapotamus 447 points448 points  (2 children)

                                            Never. Every game he's had 10+ Assists was a Triple Double

                                            [–][PHI] Tony Wrotenank1613 121 points122 points  (0 children)

                                            Stat padder /s

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                                              [–]WarriorsVallerie_09 158 points159 points  (5 children)

                                              Harden can play post D. Even with an injured hammy against Bucks, the most he contributed was post D on Giannis

                                              [–]76ersAddisonsContracture 41 points42 points  (1 child)

                                              It’s cuz he thicc

                                              [–][MIN] Ricky RubioPM_ME_SKYLINES 15 points16 points  (0 children)

                                              he led the league one year in like lowest opponents points per possession while being backed down or something

                                              same year he was like top 3 in deflections

                                              it was during the peak Houston years

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                                                [–]Germanymariogotse 31 points32 points  (0 children)

                                                this was his first double double without rebounds (regular season at least)

                                                [–]GrapeJuicePlus 59 points60 points  (4 children)

                                                People have been saying “vintage” James Harden all season…so wouldn’t it be fair to say it’s just…James Harden?

                                                [–]Jeremiahs__Johnson 28 points29 points  (0 children)

                                                Meet the new James Harden, same as the old James Harden.

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                                                  [–]RocketsGluxion 43 points44 points  (0 children)

                                                  Harden played such a good all around game today man

                                                  [–]ZonedV2 94 points95 points  (7 children)

                                                  Harden always locks up Giannis

                                                  [–]Bucksgooberstwo 51 points52 points  (5 children)

                                                  He really is great against Giannis on D. It sucks.

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                                                      [–][deleted] 453 points454 points  (27 children)

                                                      We just got a taste of what prime Harden would’ve looked like with Embiid, but man I wish we could’ve gotten 17-21 Harden with Embiid. The whole experience might to night

                                                      [–]andrebrown04 46 points47 points  (1 child)

                                                      No way the nba would’ve allowed that lmaooo

                                                      [–]Cavaliersjuanmaale 7 points8 points  (0 children)

                                                      yeah only way they allow that is if they played for the warriors

                                                      [–]CelticsLordHussyPants 127 points128 points  (3 children)

                                                      not enough erection doctors in the world to handle that pandemic

                                                      [–][deleted] 71 points72 points  (3 children)

                                                      Dynasty. Would’ve been unguardable.

                                                      [–]RocketsGluxion 8 points9 points  (2 children)

                                                      Harden was making nene look like Jesus back then and he’s like a Marshall’s Embiid

                                                      [–][HOU] James HardenH-TownDown 146 points147 points  (2 children)

                                                      They would have took a dump on the league fr.

                                                      [–]RocketsGluxion 12 points13 points  (0 children)

                                                      Harden + any top ~15 player would have ran the league. We saw it with Chris Paul and they had a 70 win pace healthy and were up 3-2 on golden state before Paul went down

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                                                        [–]Celticsjust_let_go_ 60 points61 points  (7 children)

                                                        Do you think Harden has many more games like this in him? I don’t watch many Philly games, but from the few I’ve seen Harden has been playing more like his old self. Seems to have that quick first step back as well. Either way he’s looking healthy and seems to vibe well with Embiid which is awesome.

                                                        [–]CelticsDayMan-Ahah-ah 78 points79 points  (1 child)

                                                        yeah i think he’s just still been slowing working back to his full self since the injuries. he’s looked more and more like his old self

                                                        [–]76ersElectronicAd2656 16 points17 points  (0 children)

                                                        I hopefully agree with you, Philly(or Brooklyn for that matter) has not seen Harden at his beat, man is an mvp, if he can play like that consistently the sixers are legitimate contenders

                                                        [–]76ersImS33 37 points38 points  (0 children)

                                                        Honestly yeah kinda. I think he's older so its never going to be like it was however I don't think he's exactly at his peak for his current age. He comes off more like he's working his way back up after injury and I don't really know where the plateau is assuming he doesn't get hurt again. So who really knows how much James Harden there really is left in the tank

                                                        Some of these games probably kinda scare people though because it turns into entire quarters or maybe even games of vintage Harden instead of just a small stretch

                                                        [–]CelticsStephySays 17 points18 points  (0 children)

                                                        Harden ATE tonight

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                                                            [–]BucksKuchEconomy 131 points132 points  (2 children)

                                                            That was the best 4th quarter I've ever seen played against the Bucks. Holy shit lol. I'm pretty sure Sixers scored like 15 points the first 2:30 of the 4th, then literally got points every possession the final 4 minutes or so. That was impressive af... Well played.

                                                            [–][deleted] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

                                                            Insane considering how good you guys are on defense. Ggs.

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                                                              [–]simon2105 273 points274 points  (6 children)

                                                              Vintage All Star James Harden is back baby!

                                                              [–]NBAJordanwolf98 94 points95 points  (0 children)

                                                              Shit that looked like vintage MVP Harden. He was the best player on either team

                                                              [–]LakersJilJungJukk 59 points60 points  (3 children)

                                                              His defense in the post has always been underrated too, he was huge down the stretch.

                                                              [–]Buckstjspill3r 11 points12 points  (0 children)

                                                              Dude was awesome tonight

                                                              [–]KnicksFlagrantTwo 266 points267 points  (16 children)

                                                              this game showed why morey went all in for harden. embiid and harden came up huge in the clutch.

                                                              [–][deleted] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

                                                              Anyone questioning it was bugging, even slowed down tweaked hammy Harden is still an elite playmaker and passer, and can hit 3s. Something the 76ers haven’t had in a PG for Embiid’s entire career. Healthy Harden, well we see what happens. One of the best teams and best duos in basketball. I loved that move and will forever love that move !

                                                              [–][deleted] 56 points57 points  (13 children)

                                                              I really hope he signs with us again, Harden and Embiid are the perfect duo

                                                              [–][deleted] 44 points45 points  (4 children)

                                                              Tobias Harris and that contract are terrorists

                                                              [–][deleted] 19 points20 points  (2 children)

                                                              Can't blame Harris tho honestly, he's not gonna turn that contract down and I can't blame him. It's 100% on our big collared fuckhead

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                                                                    [–]76ersSteelyDan4Prez 211 points212 points  (2 children)

                                                                    Truly the best and most surprising win of the season. Thought we were cooked after the 3rd. Harden's still got it.

                                                                    [–]76ersmxnoob983 504 points505 points  (39 children)

                                                                    Absolutely fascinating game

                                                                    • 5 out offence vs Philly is obviously super effective as it takes away Embiids paint presence. Lopez is basically grown in a lab to be an Embiid counter. Strong, coordinated stretch 5 who can still abuse mismatches. Very tough

                                                                    • Embiid is an amazing 1v1 defender vs Giannis but obviously doesn't have the stamina to do it for a whole game. When they matched up in the 4th Embiid is able to guard Giannis and also play help defence. Super effective, but cannot imagine Jo being able to do that for 35 mins a game. As a side note, that's really what makes Giannis special, he effort for every possession 35 minutes a game is crazy

                                                                    • That matchup is super important because half of Milwaukee's barage of 3qtr threes came from help and rotation getting Allen open. Help and rotation happens because of mismatches

                                                                    • Milwaukee are so impressive with the consistent force they bring all game. It's quite simple offence and defence but they execute exceptionally well for 48 minutes and never let up. Philly has way too many lapses and lulls offensively and defensively

                                                                    • In the 4th Middleton did that attacking in Harden in early offence leading to Lopez 3. Just smart plays when Philly in same situation always elect to play slow and often end up making it harder for themselves playing vs a set defence

                                                                    • Speaking of Middleton, interesting note for the playoffs but it's looking a bit like the injuries have taken a huge toll on his defence. Philly's whole gameplan the second half was attacking him in PnR and it worked well. The optimist in me says he's just working his way back in to game shape but definitely something to keep an eye on

                                                                    Either way GG Bucks. Absolutely hate playing you guys

                                                                    [–]PistonsMWiatrak2077 247 points248 points  (11 children)

                                                                    Embiid is an amazing 1v1 defender vs Giannis but obviously doesn't have the stamina to do it for a whole game.

                                                                    That stretch where Embiid was holding Giannis to like 30% shooting and <20 points, just for Paul Reed to sub in and immediately give up a Giannis-solo 9-0 run was just brutal

                                                                    [–]76ersSour__Cream 98 points99 points  (2 children)

                                                                    Back in the mud

                                                                    [–]76ers177676ers 43 points44 points  (1 child)

                                                                    Reed was actually good tonight though

                                                                    [–]76ersJustlegos 153 points154 points  (4 children)

                                                                    to be fair, I don't know of many teams that have a backup center that can stop Giannis.

                                                                    [–]PistonsMWiatrak2077 64 points65 points  (0 children)

                                                                    Oh of course, no disrespect to Reed. But sweet god there was a moment where Giannis stared down Reed and you just knew he was slamming that ball right over his head.

                                                                    [–]SquashForDinner 17 points18 points  (0 children)

                                                                    The Bucks literally have one of the centers that can stop Giannis. Kinda unfair tbh.

                                                                    [–]Bucksgooberstwo 38 points39 points  (0 children)

                                                                    The secret is apparently to just use Harden.

                                                                    [–]BucksEgoPoweredDreams 8 points9 points  (0 children)

                                                                    tbh there aren’t a ton of teams with a starting C that can stop Giannis

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                                                                      [–]BucksNeuroxex 53 points54 points  (5 children)

                                                                      It's really hard to tell how much of previous seasons Middleton we'll get, but for what it's worth his defense picks up in the playoffs. There's a good chance that teams are still going to go at him, but there's an argument that you can just look at the rest of the roster and ask where else are they going to go.

                                                                      Lopez is going to be key for any potential Bucks/Sixers series. I liked that in the brief times Portis was on Embiid those turned into contested mid-ranges (which is not a bad shot for Embiid) but I think that gets a lot uglier in a series and I don't want to see that match-up.

                                                                      [–]76ersmxnoob983 27 points28 points  (2 children)

                                                                      Yeah agreed. The standard for how good your 5th best defender has to be in the play offs goes up significantly. For us it's usually Niang or Maxey. Niang is a legend in the regular season but becomes almost unplayable in a lot of matchups come playoff time

                                                                      And yeah no doubt on Lopez. It's just crazy but against almost anyone else Embiid gets 5-10 pretty easy points a game just by being bigger. Doesn't get any of those vs Brook

                                                                      [–]Bucksgooberstwo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

                                                                      Sure seems like Niang works fine against the Bucks. Hope we don’t have to see until the CF.

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                                                                          [–]Bucksthe4uto 24 points25 points  (3 children)

                                                                          Loved this breakdown, I think you're spot on about Middleton. He has been super efficient offensively, but his defense has suffered. Not terrible, but not up to his standard. Hopefully, like you said, he's just working his way back to game shape. GG 6ers, you earned this win.

                                                                          [–]Celticsatomictyler 8 points9 points  (0 children)

                                                                          This doesn't look like super efficient offensively. He's almost up to 30% on three point shooting for the season, but he's still at career lows in shooting. There's not much that's efficient about that.

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                                                                            [–]Bucksmotivate18 16 points17 points  (2 children)

                                                                            These games stress me out lol

                                                                            [–]76ersmxnoob983 15 points16 points  (1 child)

                                                                            No idea why I get so invested. Bad for my health

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                                                                              [–]NBAItsKBS 204 points205 points  (1 child)

                                                                              Vintage Harden tonight

                                                                              [–]RocketsOtamurai 207 points208 points  (7 children)

                                                                              HARGOAT

                                                                              [–]76ersclickstops 126 points127 points  (6 children)

                                                                              Seeing rockets flairs so excited in these threads absolutely warms my heart

                                                                              [–][deleted] 76 points77 points  (0 children)

                                                                              I love James Harden and I understand why Rockets fans will forever root for him. Such a great floor general and playmaker. What a game.

                                                                              [–]Rocketsfelece 51 points52 points  (3 children)

                                                                              He gonna get you a ring this season and come back home to fix our dysfunctional mess

                                                                              [–]76ersclickstops 45 points46 points  (0 children)

                                                                              I’d co-sign. I do love having him here but if he gets Philly a ring he should do whatever makes him happiest beyond that.

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                                                                                  [–]WizardsAWill109 585 points586 points  (31 children)

                                                                                  Harden and Embiid looking like the best duo in the league down the stretch in this game

                                                                                  [–]76ersIncepticons 142 points143 points  (8 children)

                                                                                  At the top of their game they are good enough to carry a W against any team

                                                                                  [–]76ersthejackel225 141 points142 points  (7 children)

                                                                                  at the bottom of their game they will lose to franz wagner

                                                                                  [–]IrelandDzair 23 points24 points  (0 children)

                                                                                  at the middle of their game they’ll probably beat about half the teams in their conference

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                                                                                    [–]WeirwoodUpMyAss 219 points220 points  (16 children)

                                                                                    Completely thrashed the Bucks defense. Harden exposed some mismatches in the 4th.

                                                                                    [–]RapsFanMike 130 points131 points  (14 children)

                                                                                    Middletons defence is looking rough to say the least

                                                                                    [–][MIL] Giannis AntetokounmpoWIN011 70 points71 points  (4 children)

                                                                                    Him not shading Harden to his right was painful

                                                                                    [–][HOU] James HardenSuperYusri500 35 points36 points  (3 children)

                                                                                    The lack of shading is inexcusable but wondering if he’s still physically impaired

                                                                                    [–][MIL] Giannis AntetokounmpoWIN011 31 points32 points  (2 children)

                                                                                    I think he is a little bit, this is the most minutes he’s played since coming back. I also think just naturally aging has declined his defense a bit, he’s solid on wings but has lost a step switching onto guards.

                                                                                    Would like to see Jrue pick up Harden full court if we meet them in the playoffs to tire his legs out late game just like he did to Booker and CP3 in the finals. Felt like we did a good job attacking Embiid and Harden to have them expend energy early and then didn’t do it as much later.

                                                                                    [–][HOU] James HardenSuperYusri500 18 points19 points  (0 children)

                                                                                    Full court press tends to bother harden quite a bit but thankfully he’s slightly more useful on-ball as of this year.

                                                                                    Yeah it’s tough watching your favorite players get older lol, speaking from experience here :(.

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                                                                                      [–]BucksSignificantTurnip6 11 points12 points  (1 child)

                                                                                      Yep 100%. Middleton absolutely killed us in the 4th. Terrible defense on Harden and a bunch of stupid fouls.

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                                                                                          [–]NBAYergason 30 points31 points  (0 children)

                                                                                          Harden Embiid in the 1st half were at one point with like 12-15 pts on 12-15 shots each. They went beast mode in the 2nd half to end up with efficient 30+ pts each

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                                                                                            [–]76ersMrRabbit- 29 points30 points  (0 children)

                                                                                            BRING OUT THE LADDER!!!

                                                                                            [–][HOU] Moochie Norrisnonetimeaccount 287 points288 points  (5 children)

                                                                                            JAMES FUCKING HARDEN. AIN'T A DAMN THING CHANGED.

                                                                                            FRESHEST CLOTHES. CHILLEST DUDES. HOTTEST RESTAURANTS.

                                                                                            YOUR MAN COULD NEVER.

                                                                                            [–]76ershreterh 25 points26 points  (1 child)

                                                                                            if doc rivers benches maxey again im throwing rocks at his house

                                                                                            [–]RaptorsCheechers23 21 points22 points  (5 children)

                                                                                            One of these 2 teams and the Celtics is gonna be out in the semis. Would be extremely disappointing for any of those teams, so that’s gonna be interesting.

                                                                                            [–]76ersbulldozer_rob 21 points22 points  (2 children)

                                                                                            Shoutout Niang and McDaniels. We don’t win this game without them

                                                                                            [–]Celticstheseyeahthese 24 points25 points  (0 children)

                                                                                            Yo, hold up, Philly scored 48 in the 4th to close this out, on the road? That’s fucking crazy

                                                                                            [–]76ersRoostarHead 38 points39 points  (0 children)

                                                                                            I love Embiid and harden

                                                                                            [–]76ersnugcityharambe 55 points56 points  (0 children)

                                                                                            The ladder sends its regards

                                                                                            [–]Phanatic88 14 points15 points  (1 child)

                                                                                            JAMES HARDEN WON A SCOTT FOSTER GAME

                                                                                            [–]ThunderKNYEWST 29 points30 points  (0 children)

                                                                                            What a great game and comeback

                                                                                            [–][PHI] Jumaine Jonesronaldo119 27 points28 points  (0 children)

                                                                                            Sixers carrying the league with great games

                                                                                            [–]76ersbravof1ve 176 points177 points  (3 children)

                                                                                            r/nba is so damn loud when the Sixers are down and so quiet when they are up

                                                                                            [–]76erswshowzen 64 points65 points  (1 child)

                                                                                            but ja gun

                                                                                            [–]76ersrrrooossssss 23 points24 points  (0 children)

                                                                                            mods needed to setup a mega thread like as soon as the suspension came out - just tweet after tweet from people I’ve never heard of on the subject

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                                                                                              [–]LakersJilJungJukk 69 points70 points  (19 children)

                                                                                              HUGE STATEMENT WIN

                                                                                              They also didn’t have Tucker and Tobias later on damn

                                                                                              [–]BucksLaaandry 103 points104 points  (5 children)

                                                                                              Not having Tobias probably helped them tbh lol

                                                                                              [–]76ersPensiveinNJ 46 points47 points  (2 children)

                                                                                              The disrespect to highest paid Sixer Tobias Harris.

                                                                                              SMH unbelievable.

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                                                                                                [–]Supersonicsfetuswut 54 points55 points  (2 children)

                                                                                                Honestly no disrespect but that probably helped them win 💀

                                                                                                [–]76ersTakenakaHanbei 27 points28 points  (1 child)

                                                                                                It helps because Doc had to actually think of something else.

                                                                                                [–]76ersbroke-collegekid 25 points26 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                McDaniels is honestly better against the Bucks than Tucker

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                                                                                                  [–]Celticselcapitandemundo 102 points103 points  (9 children)

                                                                                                  damn imagine blowing an 18 point lead

                                                                                                  [–]Celticsblobthetoasterstrood 40 points41 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                  Clearly the bucks are frauds

                                                                                                  [–]76ersHumperMoe 31 points32 points  (2 children)

                                                                                                  They didn't blow it tho, they had a great second half. Sixers put up 48 in the 4th. Wtf you suppose to do with that.

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                                                                                                    [–]76ersGrantOz44 12 points13 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                    Vintage Harden. What a treat to watch he is when he's at his best.

                                                                                                    [–][PHI] Jumaine Jonesronaldo119 39 points40 points  (2 children)

                                                                                                    Quiet as it’s kept, James Harden is cruising by defenders off the dribble again this year 👀

                                                                                                    [–]International_Cup753 36 points37 points  (5 children)

                                                                                                    -14 Giannis with 7 TO on 45% FG.. i felt they became way too Giannis focused on Offense, the way the offense was running while Giannis was on the bench was a sight to see.

                                                                                                    [–]76ersclickstops 13 points14 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                    Yeah, I was way less stressed with the offense running around Giannis.

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                                                                                                      [–]76ersbroke-collegekid 10 points11 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                      What a fucking comeback

                                                                                                      [–][PHI] Joel EmbiidCDFrey1 11 points12 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                      STATEMENT WIN

                                                                                                      [–]BucksPhreakOut4 9 points10 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                      That Sixers run at the start of the 4th quarter with Embiid on the bench was huge.

                                                                                                      [–]Spursachyutthegoat 46 points47 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                      Run and dunk man agenda is back

                                                                                                      [–]CelticsBrad-Stevens 158 points159 points  (60 children)

                                                                                                      I think it's clear that Milwaukee is the best team in the East...

                                                                                                      I also think it's clear that both Philly and Boston could beat them in a series ... I like how they both match up against them

                                                                                                      Gutty win, Harden was great ... Middleton had no chance against him

                                                                                                      [–]76ersmeditate42 49 points50 points  (2 children)

                                                                                                      Playoffs are going to be very good this year, I don't think any series between the top 3 could end sooner than 6 games.

                                                                                                      [–]CelticsBlaze2444 21 points22 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                      A Celtics fan trying to farm upvotes by saying the Bucks are clearly better than us, I’m so disappointed in you

                                                                                                      [–]Buckskyleb402 94 points95 points  (9 children)

                                                                                                      It's not that clear.

                                                                                                      [–]BucksJoetommy33 65 points66 points  (4 children)

                                                                                                      The only clear thing is that it's the Bucks, 76ers, and Celtics at the top and then a huge gap to other East teams.

                                                                                                      [–]76ersMiamime 19 points20 points  (3 children)

                                                                                                      Idk man you guys are so complete. Athletic, long, can shoot, can push it.

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                                                                                                        [–]76ersmikeroddick 260 points261 points  (11 children)

                                                                                                        FUCK YO STREAK BITCH

                                                                                                        [–]RocketsGluxion 44 points45 points  (2 children)

                                                                                                        Lmao harden said fuck that shit

                                                                                                        [–]76ershawkman_jr 7 points8 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                        Fuck yo All-Star voting

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                                                                                                            [–]RaptorsmMounirM 122 points123 points  (19 children)

                                                                                                            huge choke by the bucks in the 4th quarter. rip win streak

                                                                                                            [–]76ersFultzShoulder 112 points113 points  (8 children)

                                                                                                            Wouldn't really call it a choke when they didn't miss that many shots and Giannis went perfect from the FT line in the 4th. Sixers just hit a lot of big shots.

                                                                                                            [–]WarriorsUnique-Warning7798 15 points16 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                            Made too many threes in the third quarter didn't have any left in the tank when they actually needed to make one in the 4th.

                                                                                                            [–]Minneapolis Lakersrawchess 62 points63 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                            Giannis Q1-3: Greek Freak

                                                                                                            Giannis Q4: Baklava Biyombo

                                                                                                            [–]Buckskyleb402 56 points57 points  (5 children)

                                                                                                            An absolutely pathetic defensive performance. Horrible.

                                                                                                            [–]PistonsAnother_one37 14 points15 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                            48 points in the 4th is crazy

                                                                                                            [–]76erssam_honkie 49 points50 points  (3 children)

                                                                                                            Lopez played the best defense on Embiid that I have seen in a while

                                                                                                            [–][MIL] Giannis AntetokounmpoWIN011 13 points14 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                            Definitely for most of the game but not the 4th.

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                                                                                                              [–]76ersHumperMoe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                              Yous didn't even choke man y'all put up 31 in the 4th. Nothing you can do when a team puts up 48 in the 4th unless you have a 50 point lead.

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                                                                                                                [–]Supersonicsfetuswut 19 points20 points  (1 child)

                                                                                                                We sold this game hard 💀 Giannis turnovers were ass but if this is our worst game in like 2 months I can move onto next game still sucks to lose though, Harden was crazy tonight

                                                                                                                [–][BOS] Reggie Lewisnamblaotie 19 points20 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                We sold this game hard 💀

                                                                                                                Bruh, I don't want to be the one to break it to you, but Seattle hasn't had an NBA team in like 15 years.

                                                                                                                If it makes you feel any better, I'm doing everything I can to fix this.

                                                                                                                [–]76ersDarrdevilisflash 7 points8 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                Ben Simmons is equivalent value right guys

                                                                                                                [–][PHI] Kyle KorverViCarly 8 points9 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                STRIP CLUB HARDEN >>> STRIP CLUB JA

                                                                                                                [–]BucksUbersla 15 points16 points  (1 child)

                                                                                                                Damn.

                                                                                                                [–]76ersPhatYeeter 16 points17 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                Jem Hardn

                                                                                                                [–]76ersCahillicus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                The sixers lose this sort of game any other year with embiid. This team is still prone to bad losses and I'm still not confident they can go the distance but I think this is their best chance to do so

                                                                                                                [–][MIL] Giannis AntetokounmpoJohn_DaleCP 7 points8 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                Awful, awful defence from us in the 4th. Dumbest fouls and even dumber decision making. I have no clue why Khris decided to go under the screen to give Harden an open three when the shot clock was about to end.

                                                                                                                Harden and Embiid hit the massive 3s to win the game. GG 76ers, 3rd quarter Grayson vs 4th quarter Georges was a fun duel lol

                                                                                                                [–]76ersbadscene518 6 points7 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                Huge win

                                                                                                                Super hyped

                                                                                                                [–]Celticstheseyeahthese 7 points8 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                So this just in, James Harden is still really really good. Anyone who legitimately thinks he’s washed is tripping

                                                                                                                [–]Buckstrinquin 20 points21 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                Tip the cap to Embiid and Harden. Huge shots at the end.

                                                                                                                Giannis was pretty bad tbh.

                                                                                                                [–]Netsholdingdown 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                Harden is a problem

                                                                                                                [–]BullsClaymoresRevenge 6 points7 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                The 76ers looked like they were going to lose and clawed back for a great win. McDaniels played great in place of Tobi.

                                                                                                                The East is a bloodbath

                                                                                                                [–][deleted] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                Embiid MVP

                                                                                                                [–]Kaameel 30 points31 points  (1 child)

                                                                                                                Not a bad game from James NOT an All-star Harden

                                                                                                                [–][PHI] Joel EmbiidDizzyJHippy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                Hello vintage Harden

                                                                                                                [–]RaptorsStalkingDwarf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                James Harden.

                                                                                                                [–]CelticsCeltic_Legend 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                The sixers had to not miss in the 4th to end the streak. God bless.

                                                                                                                [–]76ersJanuse88 6 points7 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                Feels like the Free Throw Attempt leaders swapped their % tonight

                                                                                                                [–]BucksElbowDown 6 points7 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                I would have rather Harris and Tucker playing at the end… they weren’t doing much

                                                                                                                [–]Viciouscauliflower21 5 points6 points  (0 children)

                                                                                                                A healthy Philly is still my sleeper in the east. Cause when Embiid and harden are on, it's an absolute problem

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