Sixers' 2022-2023 GDT #73: 03/24/23: 76ers(49-23) @ Warriors(38-36) - 10pm

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Re: Sixers' 2022-2023 GDT #73: 03/24/23: 76ers(49-23) @ Warriors(38-36) - 10pm

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awfulstack wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:35 am Mcdaniels needs to play over both Niang and Tucker
Think about just how sad that statement is.

That's 3 of the saddest forwards in the league.

The Warriors showed how you play scramble defense and still manage to challenge every shot while leaving shitty shooters open to brick.
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Re: Sixers' 2022-2023 GDT #73: 03/24/23: 76ers(49-23) @ Warriors(38-36) - 10pm

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Also Embiid was noticeably frustrated after two of the PnR with Maxey. On one he had a wide open lane and passed it back to Embiid because he had already decided he was going to.

His decision making stinks honestly.
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Re: Sixers' 2022-2023 GDT #73: 03/24/23: 76ers(49-23) @ Warriors(38-36) - 10pm

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Also I’ll say it again and you might get annoyed, but I think Maxey is going to really hurt us on defense in the playoffs. I’ll be fine with exploring if we could get more of a 2 way guy similar age guy for him this offseason.
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Re: Sixers' 2022-2023 GDT #73: 03/24/23: 76ers(49-23) @ Warriors(38-36) - 10pm

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He's 22.

Twenty-two.

You can't teach what he does on offense. He's got a ridiculous natural feel for offense. You never give up on that kind of kid. He will learn to play defense. He is a work in progress and he will get better as he gets older and understands how to. He also needs to develop into a man's body, especially his upper body.

I understand and share your concerns about defense, but it's a group issue, with Harden and Milton having their own issues.

That said, the offense from Harden/Maxey will mask defensive issues. That's not the issue for this team, the issue is Rivers, Tucker & Niang.

Don't give up on 22yo phenoms. They don't come along very often.
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