It's going to be a long series. I just can't see it being anything short of six games. These teams are too competitive. The Sixers are going to need somebody else besides Maxey and Embiid. I'll give them credit. They've done a good job. The Knicks are tough. They're mentally tough.
Some would argue that not having Randle is a positive because he's so ball dominant. It allows guys like Donte DiVencenzo to shine and be more in the flow of the offense. Jalen Brunson is Jalen Brunson. Who's going to guard him? Maxey can't guard him. (Kyle) Lowry can't guard him.
I think it's going to be an old-school, grind-out series. The defense on both ends will be high level. Everything that will be in that series will be earned. One key is obviously Joel's health and his ability to play through whatever the series takes.
I can't believe New York decided to win that last game-by beating Chicago 120-119 in overtime in their regular-season finale on Sunday, the Knicks secured the No. 2 seed, and this eventual matchup with Philadelphia, rather than No.
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