Defending Brown, Embiid key to Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers series, says Grimes
Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes believes defending Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid is key to the team's series against the Boston Celtics. Grimes stated that he will be 'as disruptive as possible' against Brown and that Embiid is a 'matchup nightmare' who will command double-teams.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes says defending Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown and his teammate Joel Embiid is crucial to the team's success in their series. Grimes plans to be 'as disruptive as possible' against Brown, who has been a top-five player this season. In Game 5, Grimes forced Brown into a late-clock shot attempt after tipping the ball into the backcourt. Embiid is a 'matchup nightmare' who will draw double-teams, requiring his teammates to make smart cuts and be ready for open shots. Grimes believes that if they can make it hard for Brown and capitalize on the double-teams on Embiid, they can succeed in the series.
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