After coming out flat in Game 1, the Philadelphia 76ers have orchestrated two convincing wins to take a 2-1 series lead over the Brooklyn Nets. Even with Joel Embiid missing Game 3, the Sixers seem to be putting the right pieces together at the right time.
The Sixers’ recent success starts with Brett Brown, who has coached two strong games in a row. Brown’s postseason strategy has been a concern for some, but he’s finding ways to exploit Brooklyn’s most vulnerable tendencies. He has thoroughly outcoached Kenny Atkinson in Games 2 and 3.
Leaning on Greg Monroe for 24 minutes in Game 3 was a regrettable decision, but otherwise, Brown continued to make the correct adjustments.