Colin Cowherd

the Sixers beating the Celtics, was as much about the Celtics losing as the Sixers, who now face the Knicks, winning.

And let's be honest.

The Lakers won a series without Luka.

The T-Wolves won a series without Ant playing at the end.

So you're thinking Boston's fine.

But actually, in game six, when Tatum hobbled off, they were trailing then.

Embiid, best player on the floor easily.

And Boston just didn't look athletic enough.

And some of it's the construct of their team.

They shot 50 more threes than any playoff team and 100 more than the Sixers in the series.

I don't know what Philly's formula is.

But I know Maxie, Edgecombe, Paul George are super athletic.

And the occasions when Embiid is actually healthy, he was easily the best player in the series.

I am for formulas.

I said this last week.

The Celtics are more formula than fantastic.

Okay, but I'm for formulas.

The Seahawks ran the ball all year.

And then circumstances changed, and in the NFC Championship, Sam Darnold threw 36 times, and they only ran at 19.

Because the Seahawks, because of the game script, had to adjust their formula.