Bucks @ Sixers game thread
by Jordan Sams on Apr 9, 2010 11:40 AM PDT
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The Sixers need a loss in the worst way. A win pretty much destroys all hopes at a top 6 pick, and puts the 7th in jeopardy as well. The Sixers must, lose, out. With that in mind, tonight's game absolutely terrifies me.
The last time the Sixers and Bucks met, the Bucks were 15-2 since trading for John Salmons, and 8-0 at home. So what happened? The reeling Sixers went into Milwaukee and absolutely destroy the Bucks, from start to finish. Tonight the Bucks come into Philadelphia, without arguably their best player (Andrew Bogut), playing a team who they matchup terribly against.
I wish I could come up with logical analysis, but I can't. Will we see the Sixers team who were blown out by the Pistons, or will we see the team who played the Heat tough? Will we see the Bucks shoot 40 percent -- including 5-28 from three -- again? I have no idea.
You could make the case that the Bucks have nothing to play for at this point. They're virtually locked into 5-6 seed, scheduled to play either the Celtics or Hawks in the first round, without home-court advantage. I guess going into the playoffs on a high matters, but I'm holding out hope that they remember the beatdown the Sixers laid on them a few weeks ago, and come out with some fire.
I'm also hoping we see a lot of Jason Smith, Jason Kapono, and fellow scrubs. The Jrue v. Jennings matchup would normally headline this game for me, but it's completely secondary at this point. A loss really is, all that matters.
As far as the lottery standings go, just know that the Sixers need to lose out -- not only to have a shot at anything top 6 -- but to maintain sole possession of the 7-spot. The Clippers might not win another game, and they're only half a game back of the Sixers. A Sixers win would be crushing.
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For the record, I asked BenQRock from the Orlando Pinstriped Post what the chances were that the Magic rest players the last game of the season. His response was:
very slim. SVG is intent on playing his guys heavy minutes b/c none are in top 40 in mins per game.
Then I asked him about any ticky-tack injuries they might have and wanting to catch the Lakers (after the Lakers loss last night, they’re tied). He said:
Everyone’s basically OK. Trying to catch LA, but as I just tweeted, will be hard if LA wins tonight.
So, it looks like we’ll be facing at least 30+ minutes of Orlando’s starters in the finale.
Wondering, what do you guys think about JMeeks coming off the bench for us going foward after this small sample in the past few games. Assuming he can play like he is into the future.
Too hard to evaluate right now. I don’t expect it, but I wouldn’t rule it out. I say he has a 5% chance of contributing in the future.
I’d go and give him 1/10th of a shot at contributing at the future. All I can remember is watching him drop bombs in that one game vs Tenn. He’s such a streaky shooter and his game hasn’t translated well, and his defense leaves much to be desired. I just always had a soft spot for Meeks and secretly hoped he would succeed.
I watch the C’s play every night because I live outside of Boston, and let me tell you. The way they play sometimes you wonder why they’re mentioned in the same breath as the Lebron’s and the Lakers. In 3 years they’ll be a couple notches above us but not all that much better. Father Time doesnt smile kindly on the Celtics currently.
Celt’s core will probally be blown up sometime between now and the next two years, would’nt be suprised if at some point soon we are both at the same level for maybe a year or so.
Celtics core is already dead – and worth squat – they’ve got rondo and perkins – and that’s their future…sold their soul for a title…bills coming due
by jemagee on Apr 9, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
At least Philly ended up losing.
EvilCowtownInc: Screwin Suckaz over since 1985......
No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
We’ve done all we can do, if only defend the 7th spot. But look at the scores, is this really happening?
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