Game Day: 76ers (46-27) @ Suns (60-14), Sun 3/27/22

[Wally_West]

Suns were confused with the Sixers just giving up lmao.

[Split T]

I think we honestly might win 68 games…maybe 67 because we’ll rest against the Kings…except we probably still win

[Superbone]

I think we honestly might win 68 games…maybe 67 because we’ll rest against the Kings…except we probably still win

This team’s 2nd and 3rd teams are pretty good.

[Superbone]

OK, I’m a little behind but here we go. 44-0 when leading after three quarters.

And there it is. 45-0.

[Split T]

OK, I’m a little behind but here we go. 44-0 when leading after three quarters.

And there it is. 45-0.

Which also means we are 16-14 when not leading after 3.

[Split T]

I wonder what our record is when the game is within single digits to start the 4th

[Nodack]

Another fourth quarter where we take over and win against a playoff team. Ho hum.

[The Bobster]

Longest NBA winning streaks this year -

PHO - 18 games
PHO - 11 games
MEM - 11 games
BOS - 9 games
CHI - 9 games
GSW - 9 games
MIL - 8 games
PHO - 8 games (current)
PHO - 8 games
TOR - 8 games
UTH - 8 games

[Split T]

[LazarusLong]

Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers are very familiar with Phoenix Suns guard Mikal Bridges. Not only did he attend nearby Villanova, but he was also selected by the Sixers in 2018 before being moved to the Suns in the deal to get Zhaire Smith to Philadelphia.
… In Philadelphia’s 114-104 loss to the Suns, Bridges made a lot of plays all over the floor on defense to help Phoenix win the game.
Bridges bothered both James Harden (2-for-11 shooting) and Tyrese Maxey (7-for-21) into some tough nights offensively and that was a big reason why Phoenix came away with a win.
“He’s tough,” said coach Doc Rivers. “He’s probably a very stubborn kid, would be my guess. That’s what most defenders are. Extremely high basketball IQ and he’s long. He’s got length and most of the great defenders all have length.”
Bridges also added 11 points on the offensive end for the Suns. Combine that with his effort on the defensive end and he has become a terrific all-around player.
“He’s just solid,” Harden added. “Solid. Long. Athletic.”

This post originally appeared on Sixers Wire!

[BKinSJC]

Suns, even if they lose their final 5 road games, would finish 30-11 away from home. This loss dropped Philadelphia, the second-best road team in the league, to 26-12, and assured that the Suns will end up with the best road record in the league this year - one more accomplishment to add to the list.

[BKinSJC]

This was also their final game against an Eastern Conference opponent this season. They finish 25-5 overall, 13-2 at home (losses to Miami and Toronto) and 12-3 on the road (losses at Atlanta, Boston, and Milwaukee).

They swept the other five current playoff or playin teams (Brooklyn, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Philly) and all of the non-playoff Eastern teams.

[Flagrant Fowl]

I admire the dedication.

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[ShelC]

[Indy]

OK, I’m a little behind but here we go. 44-0 when leading after three quarters.

And there it is. 45-0.

Which also means we are 16-14 when not leading after 3.

Close. 16-13. There was one game where we were tied going into the 4th and we lost.

[Split T]

OK, I’m a little behind but here we go. 44-0 when leading after three quarters.

And there it is. 45-0.

Which also means we are 16-14 when not leading after 3.

Close. 16-13. There was one game where we were tied going into the 4th and we lost.

I figured that might have happened… that’s why I went with not leading instead of losing, to include any ties going into the 4th

[Indy]

I can't read.

[Vladimir_Taltos]

So, an age old concern is sitting there waiting to be addressed...

Payne last night off the bench had an over under of -25. This begs the question...who should be our first sub on point? Is Aaron the guy? If so, why was he on the bench last night? (I may have missed some injury or other, so that's ok if that's the case...makes that question irrelevant...but if he was healthy...why not?) Secondly on that point, when is Lundgren arriving...and what's our hope there?

Curious of the group take...
VT

[In2ition]

So, an age old concern is sitting there waiting to be addressed...

Payne last night off the bench had an over under of -25. This begs the question...who should be our first sub on point? Is Aaron the guy? If so, why was he on the bench last night? (I may have missed some injury or other, so that's ok if that's the case...makes that question irrelevant...but if he was healthy...why not?) Secondly on that point, when is Lundgren arriving...and what's our hope there?

Curious of the group take...
VT

Lundberg is there. He was in the hype group in the tunnel and in the 2nd row behind the bench with Cam. Idk when we will see him play.

As far as Payne, it's weird that he was fantastic as a started in replacement of CP3, but as the backup, he's struggled. Maybe(hopefully) he figures it out and gets back on track to what he was doing as a starter.

[iLLmatic]

So, an age old concern is sitting there waiting to be addressed...

Payne last night off the bench had an over under of -25. This begs the question...who should be our first sub on point? Is Aaron the guy? If so, why was he on the bench last night? (I may have missed some injury or other, so that's ok if that's the case...makes that question irrelevant...but if he was healthy...why not?) Secondly on that point, when is Lundgren arriving...and what's our hope there?

Curious of the group take...
VT

He was in the pregame huddle so he's here.