Philadelphia’s decision to rely on George and Maxey reflects the franchise’s hope for long-term success NBA Title to be able to play along.
The signings of Caleb Martin, Eric Gordon and Andre Drummond as well as the retention of Kelly Oubre Jr. and Kyle Lowry also show that Philly is ready to fight for the big hit.
In particular, Joel Embiid‘s three-year extension was a strategic move by President Daryl Morey that should pay off in the long term – even if PHI is involved with a current record of 2-8, they got off to a truly terrible start.
On the other hand, the Cavaliers, led by Darius Garland and Ty Jerome, have shown that they are one of the top teams in the league.
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The duo’s interaction reminds me of Garland and Ricky Rubio from 2021, when Cleveland was also at a top level.
The numbers speak for themselves: With an offensive rating of 128.7 points per 100 possessions (in the 99th percentile), the Cavs prove that they can be an absolute threat.
Garland’s mobility and Jerome’s creative play continually create gaps that the team knows how to exploit. You see, when the two of them are on the floor, things get tricky for every opponent.
This duo could be difficult for Philadelphia to stop, but the home advantage and experience should ultimately make for a surprisingly close game in my opinion.
