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Philadelphia 76ers Lack of a True Closer Could Be Their Downfall
The Sixers went ice cold late in their Game 4 loss to Atlanta, proving that the 76ers lack of a true closer could be their downfall
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Atlanta found themselves down double-digits at the break, and put together a stellar second half performance to stay within reach of the conference finals. Philly had chances to win or tie the game late, but were unable to convert. Trae Young balled out with 25 points and a staggering 18 assists. Joel Embiid recorded 21 rebounds, but had a poor night shooting (20% FG). The series will now head back to Philadelphia for Game 5 in what is now a best of three matchup to see who advances to the Eastern Conference Finals.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS LACK OF A TRUE CLOSER COULD BE THEIR DOWNFALL
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The Philadelphia 76ers went ice cold down the stretch in a pivotal Game 4 against Atlanta. They didn’t record a single FGM in the last two and a half minutes. Joel Embiid missed a layup with a few seconds remaining, and Seth Curry didn’t convert the potential game-tying 3pA as time expired. With the playmakers that Philly is equipped with, they should have plenty of options late in the game, but no one has consistently stepped up to the plate when the games matter most. They are now 0-2 this postseason in games decided by four or less and could be eliminated soon due to their lack of a true closer.
John Collins got UP for the putback slam 👀 pic.twitter.com/tDmGiGkdUH
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 15, 2021
🔥 @TheTraeYoung (25 PTS) dishes out an #NBAPlayoffs career-high 18 AST as the @ATLHawks make it a 2-2 series! #ThatsGame
Game 5: Wednesday at 7:30pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/6dQH238bsN
— NBA (@NBA) June 15, 2021
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