Trent, Simons and Layman played all 48 minutes.
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
Grayson Allen dropped 40 in a meaningless loss to the Clippers. Obviously circumstances matter, but that’s still encouraging.
Crazy last two days.
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Smart being out evens the series against Indiana.
"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
If Embiid misses Game 1, BKN should be favored in that game and could steal one right away.
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"One problem with people who have no vices is that they're pretty sure to have some annoying virtues."
Dirk
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
All set
Milwaukee - Detroit
Toronto - Orlando
Philadelphia - Brooklyn
Boston - Indiana
Golden State - Los Angeles
Denver - San Antonio
Portland - Oklahoma City
Houston - Utah
You and I watched different playoffs then.
Smart absolutely made some key plays last year. He also made some key turnovers and bricked a bunch of shots (and missed some games). I like Smart, and think he'll be missed against the Bucks. His primary value is disrupting the other team, particularly when the other team is better. Against the Pacers, not that much of issue. Myles Turner hurt himself the other night. I'm sure he'll gut it out, but no way he's close to 100%. Be prepared for Al Horford to make him run. And Kyrie can have his way against whoever the Pacers play at PG. The Celtics will replace Smart with more scoring on the wing. I'm expecting a big series for Hayward.
Not having Smart there also puts the responsibility to do the Smart-type stuff on his teammates. Now they've got to make those hustle plays. Against an Indiana team that's 8-14 over its last 22 games, they'll get it done.
I'm not a system player. I am a system.
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