Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers - 2nd round (Let's discuss)

[stadus]

Joel Embiid's presence really plays a big impact that's why some of his teammates awaken in their previous game.

Joel Embiid real MVP he makes 6ers the favorite. As long as a couple other guys come up with 15-20 on top of Harden being a factor they should be pretty good, and Heat need to have three guys like Chuck said catch fire. If they can't do that on top of having chemistry Butler can't bail them out. That is the difference, 6ers have an easier playbook while Heat have to constantly be moving and find team play on the go. Philly knows their roles.

I like to correct you, 76ers is not the favorite in the series, they are even heavy underdog in the last 2 games when Embiid was still out, and in game 5 since the odds are already out, they are +3.5 underdog, so they are not the favorites. Maybe if they'll beat the Heat on the road, that will make them the favorite in the series.

Embiid is not getting his usual number yet, not a 30+ points performance but his presence inside is giving the 76ers outside shooters some confidence and they can also drive inside since they control the paint.

[Oasisman]

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I'm also with the speculation that the Philadelphia 76ers might even the series in tonight's game. Joel Embiid's presence really plays a big impact that's why some of his teammates awaken in their previous game. If his teammates will be like that tonight, they will manage again to freeze other Heat scorers like what they did last game. Only Jimmy Butler performed in the Heat's last game, maybe he already knows well how to deal with the Sixers as that was his former team.

Embiid is indeed the most valuable piece of the team, judging the last 2 games, it is very evident how the Sixers were playing with him on the floor. I actually believe them to reach the finals and the Nets, but unfortunately the Nets was awful lol.
Now that the Sixers have the momentum another win in game 5 and most probably the Sixers will advance to the CF.

[Kelvinid]

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I'm also with the speculation that the Philadelphia 76ers might even the series in tonight's game. Joel Embiid's presence really plays a big impact that's why some of his teammates awaken in their previous game. If his teammates will be like that tonight, they will manage again to freeze other Heat scorers like what they did last game. Only Jimmy Butler performed in the Heat's last game, maybe he already knows well how to deal with the Sixers as that was his former team.

Embiid is indeed the most valuable piece of the team, judging the last 2 games, it is very evident how the Sixers were playing with him on the floor. I actually believe them to reach the finals and the Nets, but unfortunately the Nets was awful lol.
Now that the Sixers have the momentum another win in game 5 and most probably the Sixers will advance to the CF.

The odds have changed already, though heat are still favorite to win the series, but they are not heavily favored now.

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heat 1.66
Sixers 2.23

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[CLS63]

The Miami Heat did not give me any confidence even though they had some successful results in the regular season as well. I still haven't forgotten what happened between Butler and Erik Spoelstra during the season. Considering the increase in the 76ers' performance after Joel Embiid's return, I think the 76ers will go to the next round.

[Russlenat]

~snip~

I'm also with the speculation that the Philadelphia 76ers might even the series in tonight's game. Joel Embiid's presence really plays a big impact that's why some of his teammates awaken in their previous game. If his teammates will be like that tonight, they will manage again to freeze other Heat scorers like what they did last game. Only Jimmy Butler performed in the Heat's last game, maybe he already knows well how to deal with the Sixers as that was his former team.

Embiid is indeed the most valuable piece of the team, judging the last 2 games, it is very evident how the Sixers were playing with him on the floor. I actually believe them to reach the finals and the Nets, but unfortunately the Nets was awful lol.
Now that the Sixers have the momentum another win in game 5 and most probably the Sixers will advance to the CF.

Without Joel Embiid, the 76ers will indeed struggle and starts to question their self confidence instead of improving and yes we have definitely saw what happened on them on the first two games without Embiid. They are literally getting bullied and even Harden himself cannot do something to atleast minimize the gap of the scores. Actually, I'm shocked that he made 30+ points last game.

[Distinctin]

The Miami Heat did not give me any confidence even though they had some successful results in the regular season as well. I still haven't forgotten what happened between Butler and Erik Spoelstra during the season. Considering the increase in the 76ers' performance after Joel Embiid's return, I think the 76ers will go to the next round.

Yup, I agree about that! Butler may have been helpful to the team but coach Spoelstra don't deserve the be disrespected nor treated like that. Butler should know his limits because he is really nothing with Erik's rich minds behind their games. The Miami Heat's star is throwing the teams record by his actions and I can see that the Sixers will always try and dominate them each game now that they are back healthy.

[Maslate]

The Miami Heat did not give me any confidence even though they had some successful results in the regular season as well. I still haven't forgotten what happened between Butler and Erik Spoelstra during the season. Considering the increase in the 76ers' performance after Joel Embiid's return, I think the 76ers will go to the next round.

Yup, I agree about that! Butler may have been helpful to the team but coach Spoelstra don't deserve the be disrespected nor treated like that. Butler should know his limits because he is really nothing with Erik's rich minds behind their games. The Miami Heat's star is throwing the teams record by his actions and I can see that the Sixers will always try and dominate them each game now that they are back healthy.

They still have no answer on Embiid, I have a reason to believe that Embiid will still dominate in game 5 and 76ers will have another win. As what I have read, NBA would like to see Embiid and Harden in the ECF than seeing the Heat or Butler which are not so popular, so I think 76ers will do the business right.

Also, when Embiid was out, everyone was betting on the Heat, so probably Vegas is just trying to collect money from the public.

[Distinctin]

The Miami Heat did not give me any confidence even though they had some successful results in the regular season as well. I still haven't forgotten what happened between Butler and Erik Spoelstra during the season. Considering the increase in the 76ers' performance after Joel Embiid's return, I think the 76ers will go to the next round.

Yup, I agree about that! Butler may have been helpful to the team but coach Spoelstra don't deserve the be disrespected nor treated like that. Butler should know his limits because he is really nothing with Erik's rich minds behind their games. The Miami Heat's star is throwing the teams record by his actions and I can see that the Sixers will always try and dominate them each game now that they are back healthy.

They still have no answer on Embiid, I have a reason to believe that Embiid will still dominate in game 5 and 76ers will have another win. As what I have read, NBA would like to see Embiid and Harden in the ECF than seeing the Heat or Butler which are not so popular, so I think 76ers will do the business right.

Also, when Embiid was out, everyone was betting on the Heat, so probably Vegas is just trying to collect money from the public.

They really made a big mistake on Game 5 because they are pouring too much attention to Tyler Herro and getting him guarded by two players instead of distributing the man power to guard each player especially Butler. Not sure either why Embiid didn't contribute well for the team because it's like he was really exhausted already and the rest of the team got poor FG. I hope they could survive the series because they are now in the verge of getting eliminated on their own homecourt in Philly.

[Sanitough]

The Miami Heat did not give me any confidence even though they had some successful results in the regular season as well. I still haven't forgotten what happened between Butler and Erik Spoelstra during the season. Considering the increase in the 76ers' performance after Joel Embiid's return, I think the 76ers will go to the next round.

Yup, I agree about that! Butler may have been helpful to the team but coach Spoelstra don't deserve the be disrespected nor treated like that. Butler should know his limits because he is really nothing with Erik's rich minds behind their games. The Miami Heat's star is throwing the teams record by his actions and I can see that the Sixers will always try and dominate them each game now that they are back healthy.

They still have no answer on Embiid, I have a reason to believe that Embiid will still dominate in game 5 and 76ers will have another win. As what I have read, NBA would like to see Embiid and Harden in the ECF than seeing the Heat or Butler which are not so popular, so I think 76ers will do the business right.

Also, when Embiid was out, everyone was betting on the Heat, so probably Vegas is just trying to collect money from the public.

They really made a big mistake on Game 5 because they are pouring too much attention to Tyler Herro and getting him guarded by two players instead of distributing the man power to guard each player especially Butler. Not sure either why Embiid didn't contribute well for the team because it's like he was really exhausted already and the rest of the team got poor FG. I hope they could survive the series because they are now in the verge of getting eliminated on their own homecourt in Philly.

They won the last 2 games in their home court, I'm expecting the same will happen tonight, 76ers should push this series to game 7 so the fans will be happy and I hope the game 7 is going to be a close game. Betting on the home team today, no matter what the outcome is, I would still stick with my prediction.

[Maslate]

The Miami Heat did not give me any confidence even though they had some successful results in the regular season as well. I still haven't forgotten what happened between Butler and Erik Spoelstra during the season. Considering the increase in the 76ers' performance after Joel Embiid's return, I think the 76ers will go to the next round.

Yup, I agree about that! Butler may have been helpful to the team but coach Spoelstra don't deserve the be disrespected nor treated like that. Butler should know his limits because he is really nothing with Erik's rich minds behind their games. The Miami Heat's star is throwing the teams record by his actions and I can see that the Sixers will always try and dominate them each game now that they are back healthy.

They still have no answer on Embiid, I have a reason to believe that Embiid will still dominate in game 5 and 76ers will have another win. As what I have read, NBA would like to see Embiid and Harden in the ECF than seeing the Heat or Butler which are not so popular, so I think 76ers will do the business right.

Also, when Embiid was out, everyone was betting on the Heat, so probably Vegas is just trying to collect money from the public.

They really made a big mistake on Game 5 because they are pouring too much attention to Tyler Herro and getting him guarded by two players instead of distributing the man power to guard each player especially Butler. Not sure either why Embiid didn't contribute well for the team because it's like he was really exhausted already and the rest of the team got poor FG. I hope they could survive the series because they are now in the verge of getting eliminated on their own homecourt in Philly.

Now is the time to correct their mistake if they still want to stay in the series. I have a feeling that we will be seeing a game 7, 76ers just have to win game 6 and all their mistakes are already corrected. If we see a game 7, I don't think a blowout win by either team is going to happen, it should be a close game up to the last seconds.

[Jating]

I will go with the 76ers here even at ML, their back is against the wall, but they have been performing good at this homecourt so I think they can still win one and force a decider against the top seed.

Some players have been stepping up, likes of Green and Maxey and Harris , while the Heat is struggling and it was only Butler who are consistent in this series. Lowry look not 100% still, and Herro and Robinson is not shooting the ball very well in their last 2 game.

[Joca97]

I will go with the 76ers here even at ML, their back is against the wall, but they have been performing good at this homecourt so I think they can still win one and force a decider against the top seed.

Some players have been stepping up, likes of Green and Maxey and Harris , while the Heat is struggling and it was only Butler who are consistent in this series. Lowry look not 100% still, and Herro and Robinson is not shooting the ball very well in their last 2 game.

Yeah im going aswell with 76ers they have a really good chance at home to win against Miami Heat. But Heat are still looking really good,but i think we will see the first series with a 7 matches and a deciding one. Huge advantage still for 76ers is that they are playing at home

[Botnake]

I will go with the 76ers here even at ML, their back is against the wall, but they have been performing good at this homecourt so I think they can still win one and force a decider against the top seed.

Some players have been stepping up, likes of Green and Maxey and Harris , while the Heat is struggling and it was only Butler who are consistent in this series. Lowry look not 100% still, and Herro and Robinson is not shooting the ball very well in their last 2 game.

Yeah im going aswell with 76ers they have a really good chance at home to win against Miami Heat. But Heat are still looking really good,but i think we will see the first series with a 7 matches and a deciding one. Huge advantage still for 76ers is that they are playing at home

That has been the advantage of either team in the series, they dominate when playing on their home court and I expect the 76ers will bounce back after a bad loss in game 5. This series will have a game 7, Embiid being a MVP candidate and Harden who once won an MVP award is not gonna allow the heat to stop their dreams to be in the Finals.

I got 76ers -2. Looks so obvious to me.

[btc_angela]

I will go with the 76ers here even at ML, their back is against the wall, but they have been performing good at this homecourt so I think they can still win one and force a decider against the top seed.

Some players have been stepping up, likes of Green and Maxey and Harris , while the Heat is struggling and it was only Butler who are consistent in this series. Lowry look not 100% still, and Herro and Robinson is not shooting the ball very well in their last 2 game.

Yeah im going aswell with 76ers they have a really good chance at home to win against Miami Heat. But Heat are still looking really good,but i think we will see the first series with a 7 matches and a deciding one. Huge advantage still for 76ers is that they are playing at home

Seems to be playing home court is a big advantage for teams.

We have seen how Memphis even with Ja Morant, playing at their back yard, destroys the Golden State. So I wouldn't be surprised if the Sixers pull out a win and force a game 7 series between the two. Joel Embiid will still be the anchor of the offense, sucking double or triple team and giving it outside.

[Velvet78]

Heat still lead the series against 76ers by 3-2 now. And tonight, this series might end also. 76ers have the home court advantage in this game though and I don't think that they will let Heat win this game. I'm expecting 76ers to be the winner and make the series tied 3-3. And the seventh game would be amazing to watch then. But tonight, I expect to see a 76ers win by a close gap and I think Embiid is going to show a special performance too.

[Joca97]

Miami Heat just won the match against Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 this means that Miami Heat won the series against 76ers 4-2 and advances into the next round. 76ers really played bad the second half and this costed them the series. They lost at home unexpectedly and now are knocked out

[Bttzed03]

~ 76ers really played bad the second half and this costed them the series.

To be fair, it was an ugly game for both teams. They missed a lot of open shots but I think it's the offensive rebounds that really helped the Heat win this game. Maybe Embiid was afraid to play inside and control the board because of what happened in game 5 (hit in the face). Sixers had a slow start in the first and second half and that also proved to be costly.

[Harkorede]

Miami Heat just won the match against Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 this means that Miami Heat won the series against 76ers 4-2 and advances into the next round. 76ers really played bad the second half and this costed them the series. They lost at home unexpectedly and now are knocked out

It was an awful display from the 76ers, but I wasn't expecting different result from them, you've got to give a lot of kudos to Miami Heat defense, they were really active all game long, and made the 76ers take awful shots, and the triple teaming of Embiid and switching over and over again and then getting shit loads of offensive rebound converted to point, was the key factor for 76ers.

[dimonstration]

Miami Heat just won the match against Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 this means that Miami Heat won the series against 76ers 4-2 and advances into the next round. 76ers really played bad the second half and this costed them the series. They lost at home unexpectedly and now are knocked out

It was an awful display from the 76ers, but I wasn't expecting different result from them, you've got to give a lot of kudos to Miami Heat defense, they were really active all game long, and made the 76ers take awful shots, and the triple teaming of Embiid and switching over and over again and then getting shit loads of offensive rebound converted to point, was the key factor for 76ers.

This only proves how useless Harden on this game. The defense is focusing on Embiid while he can't make a way to get a points to help Embiid to release some pressure from his defender. Danny Green and Harden is useless when Embiid come back again. This year effort of Embiid is put into waste just because he was injured on the 2 games and his team can't cover his absence. Maybe Harden & Embiid is not good at all and just a choke?

[Sanitough]

Miami Heat just won the match against Philadelphia 76ers 99-90 this means that Miami Heat won the series against 76ers 4-2 and advances into the next round. 76ers really played bad the second half and this costed them the series. They lost at home unexpectedly and now are knocked out

It was an awful display from the 76ers, but I wasn't expecting different result from them, you've got to give a lot of kudos to Miami Heat defense, they were really active all game long, and made the 76ers take awful shots, and the triple teaming of Embiid and switching over and over again and then getting shit loads of offensive rebound converted to point, was the key factor for 76ers.

This only proves how useless Harden on this game. The defense is focusing on Embiid while he can't make a way to get a points to help Embiid to release some pressure from his defender. Danny Green and Harden is useless when Embiid come back again. This year effort of Embiid is put into waste just because he was injured on the 2 games and his team can't cover his absence. Maybe Harden & Embiid is not good at all and just a choke?

Harden is only good if he contributes to the offense because he is not an all-around player. I mean his defense is not good (my personal view), so if he also struggles offensively, that would not help the team to win. Look, Harden has only 11 points, and only had 9 attempts, that is not his number, he used to have the biggest total attempts and he gets his production by driving the ball to the paint.