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In Game 1 of this series we targeted James Harden's three-point prop and it cashed nicely for us. For Game 2 tonight let's switch over to Tobias Harris. This is nothing against Harden however the books have upped James' juice significantly and quite frankly I don't know if he shoots as lights out tonight as he did previously. Tobias Harris should find himself with a few more open looks tonight as Brooklyn's defense focuses even more on Harden from outside as well as the always-present double teaming of Joel Embiid. Harris went 3-3 in Game 1 from downtown and we should get his same consistency coupled with a few more attempts as well.
Philadelphia cruised in Game 1 over the Brooklyn Nets by 20 points. The merit to keep their foot on the gas and make quick work of the Nets is there. Yet, this is a big number for a Nets team that was within range of this spread for three quarters in Game 1. Expect the Nets to put in their best effort Monday.. Take the underdog.
The Nets shot 55.7 percent from the field and 44.8 percent from behind the arc in Game 1. They still lost by 20 points. The 76ers outscored them in every quarter, dominating the matchup. The Nets have some appealing young players, and Mikal Bridges looks like a star in the making. However, this 76ers team is loaded for a deep playoff run with Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey leading the way. The Nets might be able to steal a game in Brooklyn, but expect the 76ers to earn another decisive win at home before the series shifts there.
Brooklyn played a nearly perfect game on offense in Game 1 at Philly on Saturday and still got blasted by 20 points. The Nets shot 56% from the field, and 45% from 3, an effort that was on the path to a cover, but couldn’t stop the turnovers. They had 19 of them. The Sixers shot only 47% from the field but had 32 assists and only eight turnovers. Can the Nets shoot better? I don’t think they can. I’ll readjust in Game 3 at Brooklyn, but I like another Philly win and cover in Game 2.
The Brooklyn Nets shot 55.7% from the floor in Game 1, including 44.8% from three, but lost by 20 points because they turned the ball over 19 times. Maybe tonight they take better care of the basketball, but will they shoot as well (they had a higher eFG% than Philly, and the second highest of any team in Game 1)? What happens if their 65 eFG% from Saturday drops to their normal level of 53% without KD and Kyrie?