The Philadelphia 76ers have been a cute story this year, but their fairy tale playoff run will end tonight in Boston.
The NBA is not a place for Cinderellas, and although they're going to be short-handed, there is no way Kevin Garnett and the championship-tested Celtics let this one slip away.
Garnett has been a monster on both ends of the floor this series. He's averaging 21 points and 10.6 rebounds through six games, while posting a ridiculous plus/minus of plus-55.
He's also doing his usual routine on defense: barking out orders, swatting shots, beating his chest and being incredibly pleased with himself after goaltending every post-whistle shot attempt.
Of course, Garnett has struggled at times against Philly.
Lavoy Allen, the Sixers' unheralded big man, has been effective in slowing down KG at times, but you can expect that success to end in Game 7. Garnett has been rejuvenated this postseason, and with an extra day of rest, I'm expecting him to put on a clinic against the 23-year-old Allen.
Garnett also has the benefit of falling back on his battle-tested teammates.
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