Quote (MildSambal @ Dec 21 2023 09:14am)
Until proven otherwise, Embiid will have a reputation of getting gassed in the playoffs. Love to blame Simmons for the game 7 stunt, but what accountability was there when Embiid shot 1/12 from the floor in the second half of game 4? Trying to conserve energy no doubt by settling for jumpers. Plenty of evidence to show that Embiids efficiency sinks in the playoffs, he gets so used to getting soft calls all season and then when it doesn’t come in the postseason you can see he is irritated about it
We don't blame Simmons for the game 7 stunt. We blame Simmons for that ENTIRE series.
Also, Embiid gets nearly as many FT attempts per game in the playoffs as he does in the reg season. The pace slows down, so there are naturally fewer possessions, but he still gets there nearly the same rate. That whole "he won't get those calls in the playoffs" belief is such a myth lol.
He also had who as head coach in the past? Nick Nurse actually runs a real offense with off ball movement. Not just ISO and stand around watching.