CONSOLATION CONF SEMI-FINALS: 76ers vs. Bobcats
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:53 pm
Polls close Saturday, 1/27 @ 5pm CST
The GMOY Candidate DarthVegito has some amazing talent on this team. However, the Nets unfortunately had more talent in the Bobcats' areas of weakness to overcome the extremely deep, extremely prolific scoring rotation of JKLK (John, Kyrie, Lavar, Klay). The Nets overpowered the Bobcats, who probably would have matched up better against the Pistons to be honest with you. Life's about 2nd chances, and you have one now!
The Bobcats love to run the small ball line-up featuring their boy band... JKLK. Each player is interchangeable where they play, and this versatility can drive GMs insane. We've seen Darth run Kyrie at the 3 with Klay at the Point, just to then play Kyrie at the point and Klay at the 4. You never know where these guys will show up or matchup on your team. And they will need this kind of confusion to get past the Sixers. My only real concern is if you go small against the Sixers do you stay back on the perimeter and fire away or do you attack and try to get the defenders (who are not really that great defensively... yet) on their heels. The talent on both teams is great; it's just how you use them.
76ERS vs. BOBCATS:
How they got here:
Two letters: A. D. Or maybe O. P. Either way, the Sixers ran into the Playoff wall named Anthony Davis. It was an unfortunate 1st round matchup, because I felt like the Sixers were on a hot streak the 2nd half of the season. They still gave the Detroit ADs a fight, getting 2 wins against them. Bravo! Fortunately for you though, you can throw that participation trophy away.. because you are going for the real prize now. REDEMPTION IS REAL IN THE CONSOLATION BRACKET!!! The GMOY Candidate DarthVegito has some amazing talent on this team. However, the Nets unfortunately had more talent in the Bobcats' areas of weakness to overcome the extremely deep, extremely prolific scoring rotation of JKLK (John, Kyrie, Lavar, Klay). The Nets overpowered the Bobcats, who probably would have matched up better against the Pistons to be honest with you. Life's about 2nd chances, and you have one now!
Tales of the Tape:
The Sixers are quite the accumulation of talent and athleticism. So many highly skilled players that are versatile and difficult to game plan for. If you look at this roster, there is no real weakspot. In fact there is not a starter on this team below 6'7". That is scary AF. Gordon Hayward, not your prototypical PG, is facilitating the offense and running point. Size alone he's a matchup nightmare. Grimaldi is 6'7" and coming into his own. While he's showcased his offensive abilities this season, he's also showcased that he's still a turnstile on defense. Harrison Barnes is your do everything forward that plays just enough defense that you don't complain. He's a perfect 3rd (or 4th or even 5th, in this case) banana. Ben Simmons has been having a coming out party all year. Still a little green behind the ears, and his defense can be exploited. Enes Kanter is one of the most solid (and underrated) bigs in the league, and will be a fun matchup to see Kanter go against his old team.The Bobcats love to run the small ball line-up featuring their boy band... JKLK. Each player is interchangeable where they play, and this versatility can drive GMs insane. We've seen Darth run Kyrie at the 3 with Klay at the Point, just to then play Kyrie at the point and Klay at the 4. You never know where these guys will show up or matchup on your team. And they will need this kind of confusion to get past the Sixers. My only real concern is if you go small against the Sixers do you stay back on the perimeter and fire away or do you attack and try to get the defenders (who are not really that great defensively... yet) on their heels. The talent on both teams is great; it's just how you use them.