It's difficult to resoundingly sweep a playoff caliber team 4 times in one season. The Sixers are 0-3 against the Heat thus far and, except for a furious 2nd half rally in their last matchup, have been convincingly handled by the Heat. Each time they have faced the Heat, it has been a rather difficult situational spot(the 2nd leg of a B2B for Philly, Miami blowing an 18 point lead to Milwaukee and finally the Heat coming off losing to a Rose-less Bulls squad). The same applies to the matchup tonight, with the Heat getting crushed by the Celtics on Sunday.
However, Philly is also embattled in a war with the Celtics for the Atlantic division title with an important avoidance of either Miami or Chicago in the 1st round on the line. The Sixers face a difficult course, playing 10 of their last 14 games on the road and will need to treat this game accordingly.
With 2 days rest, I think the Sixers come out aggressively tomorrow. They also face a Miami team which likely has little respect for them(rightfully so) and which may be looking ahead to OKC the following night.
9 is too many points to give a quality playoff squad which is fighting for seeding and is very familiar with its foe, in my opinion.
The Sixers are #1 in defensive efficiency and will keep this game within single digits.
It's difficult to resoundingly sweep a playoff caliber team 4 times in one season. The Sixers are 0-3 against the Heat thus far and, except for a furious 2nd half rally in their last matchup, have been convincingly handled by the Heat. Each time they have faced the Heat, it has been a rather difficult situational spot(the 2nd leg of a B2B for Philly, Miami blowing an 18 point lead to Milwaukee and finally the Heat coming off losing to a Rose-less Bulls squad). The same applies to the matchup tonight, with the Heat getting crushed by the Celtics on Sunday.
However, Philly is also embattled in a war with the Celtics for the Atlantic division title with an important avoidance of either Miami or Chicago in the 1st round on the line. The Sixers face a difficult course, playing 10 of their last 14 games on the road and will need to treat this game accordingly.
With 2 days rest, I think the Sixers come out aggressively tomorrow. They also face a Miami team which likely has little respect for them(rightfully so) and which may be looking ahead to OKC the following night.
9 is too many points to give a quality playoff squad which is fighting for seeding and is very familiar with its foe, in my opinion.
The Sixers are #1 in defensive efficiency and will keep this game within single digits.
Call crazy, but I think Philadelphia comes out of Miami with a win. This is the same example like yesterday's Memphis/OKC playoff rivalry.
Philly is for sure rested and enjoyed the weather in Miami and is ready to ball. Last year when they were in the playoffs, the heat did beat them easily and even this year, but the season is winding down and Philly will be tested tonight.
They will come out hungry and I am sure Doug Collins will have his cats ready.
Glad I got philly +9 last night.. now its down to +8,
I will be putting a lil sprinkle on the ML tonight too. BOL
Call crazy, but I think Philadelphia comes out of Miami with a win. This is the same example like yesterday's Memphis/OKC playoff rivalry.
Philly is for sure rested and enjoyed the weather in Miami and is ready to ball. Last year when they were in the playoffs, the heat did beat them easily and even this year, but the season is winding down and Philly will be tested tonight.
They will come out hungry and I am sure Doug Collins will have his cats ready.
Glad I got philly +9 last night.. now its down to +8,
I will be putting a lil sprinkle on the ML tonight too. BOL
I'm on Miami for the sweep. A lot of money will be pounding down on Sixers solely cause of the fact that they refuse to be swept and of course 9 points is considered a gift here... Miami should roll once again. They did it to them twice on the road this year, and now they'll get it done at home. GL to you though bud.
I'm on Miami for the sweep. A lot of money will be pounding down on Sixers solely cause of the fact that they refuse to be swept and of course 9 points is considered a gift here... Miami should roll once again. They did it to them twice on the road this year, and now they'll get it done at home. GL to you though bud.
Yeah for some reason this game seems fishy. Miami at home..they beat up on the 76ers 3 times already this year...but I see the line being too much..I see the 76ers wanting this game...I think this topic is making me add another pick...+9 Philly it may be.
Yeah for some reason this game seems fishy. Miami at home..they beat up on the 76ers 3 times already this year...but I see the line being too much..I see the 76ers wanting this game...I think this topic is making me add another pick...+9 Philly it may be.
In addition, I feel the Sixers will bring and sustain a playoff like mentality tonight.
Last season, the Sixers lost 4 of 5 games they played against the Heat in the playoffs. The losses were by 8, 21,6 and 6---with 3 of those games played in Miami. Only one double digit blowout in those 5 matchups.
In addition, I feel the Sixers will bring and sustain a playoff like mentality tonight.
Last season, the Sixers lost 4 of 5 games they played against the Heat in the playoffs. The losses were by 8, 21,6 and 6---with 3 of those games played in Miami. Only one double digit blowout in those 5 matchups.
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