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The Opening Tip
Hello and Happy Thursday, it's the Corner Three.
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Oh Yeah,The Sixers
I really don't know what to say, but let's talk through this together gang.
5 Big Questions (Down 3-2 in the second round Edition!)
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Games 4 and 5 included just historically awful collapses. Thoughts on that what might be in store Game 6?
I don't want to be a "they don't deserve to win this series" guy, but they don't deserve to win this series. The Hawks may not be the better team, but they certainly have more heart and way more guys who can put the ball in the hoop or who atleast aren't scared to try. I waited a bit to calm down before I began writing and I genuinely still can't believe what I witnessed these past three days. They still stand a chance to win the series but how confident are we in their chances to beat a Bucks/Nets? Not much at all.
Who foots the blame so far?
Oh there's plenty to go around, Doc Rivers incessant need to play all or almost all bench lineups way more than they need to be played, the disappearance of Tobias Harris in Game 5, Ben Simmons aversion to any kind of offense and free throw making, I could go on, but that sums it up.
You're Doc Rivers, what do you say to the team before Game 6?
This second round collapse fits my resume pretty well so good luck, have fun and it was a pleasure coaching you all for this one year.
Biggest surprise overall so far?
Just how easy it's been for the Hawks to punch this team in the mouth, I'm really surprised. I knew they'd hit shots, that's what they do, but I didn't expect them to be this much tougher than the Sixers in so many different ways.
Prediction for the rest of the series?
I have the most minimal interest in another 2 games let alone one more game in this series so the Sixers will certainly win tomorrow night and probably game 7 on Father's Day, but man do I not feel confident at all about that.
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The Rest From The Best
Man, did that shit really suck. Sixers Adam has Three Normal Things from an unforgettable forgettable night.
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