On February 12, Beijing time, the Thunder against the 76ers, Embiid led the team to play, Harden just traded and could not play. The 76ers extended the points difference in the second half, leading by 19 points at one point. Although the 76ers were chased close in the final quarter, they won 100-87 in the end. Embiid had 25 points, 19 boards, 4 assists and 5 blocks, although 8 of 25 shots, the shooting rate was not high, but he got a large double-double and continued to sit firmly in the scoring king. Maxi got 24 points and 5 boards, and Harris with 17 points and 11 boards, and the 76ers are really good.
Embiid is in good shape now, he started with a three-point shot, and after the Thunder took the lead, Embiid grabbed the board to make up the basket, and then assisted his teammates to score. The two teams were tightly matched, and Embiid scored multiple free throws on the inside line, which was too good at creating fouls. Embiid was a big killer under the basket, and it was a board grab and a foul, and soon there were two doubles, and in the first quarter, he got 11 points and 10 board data, and also made 6 of 8 free throws. However, the 76ers had not yet opened the point gap at this time, Andi Maxi and Sable stood up in the second quarter, and embiid was resting, they led the team to bite the score. Embiid didn't make much effort in this quarter, relying on a mid-range shot to get 2 points. However, Maxi finally scored six consecutive points, or led the 76ers to lead by five points. Maxi was also really good, becoming embiid's best helper.
The 76ers' defense of this lineup is very good, Embiid can send blocks, Sable and others can steal, and the defense on the inside and outside is very good. Like in the third quarter, Sebel made consecutive steals, and the 76ers led by 10 points at once, which were scored by defensive counterattacks. Embiid also hit a jump shot and even staged a dragon counter-attack to score, and a big center can also push the ball forward like this. The Thunder tried to chase the points, Embiid hit a jumper and Harris scored six straight points. Even with Embiid in his pocket, he was still able to score, hit from mid-range, and then 2+1, leading by 16 points after the third quarter.
As soon as Embiid and others exerted their strength, the score was opened, and there was still a lot of gap in strength. The 76ers continued to work hard in the late quarter, Niang's three-pointer was accurate, Green also hit a three-pointer, and these substitutes all went on. Embiid came back on a break, causing a foul, and on 1 of 2 free throws, Embiid also completed the steal. The Thunder struggled to chase the points, but Harris grabbed and counterattacked, and Maxy easily made a layup without giving a chance at all. Maxi was really steady, and after the Thunder scored, he hit another jumper, and Harris scored the same. Without Embiid coming forward, the 76ers easily won the game.
Embiid is really an attack-defense inside killer, too strong! Against the Thunder, he played with ease. The offensive end can score a variety of points, three-pointers, mid-range shots, back-to-back hits on the inside, and even a dragon can break through with the ball. As an inside lineman, he has a variety of offensive techniques. Although his shooting rate is not very high this time, he can also cause fouls and rely on free throws to improve scoring efficiency. The most praiseworthy thing is Embiid's defense, which has made the penalty area a no-fly zone and sent out blocks many times. Embiid's defense is too strong, and with him in the inside line, opponents dare not easily break through, and the speed, flexibility and strength of movement are not disadvantaged.
Harden chose the right choice, and such a 76er is indeed better than the Nets. Defensively, in particular, it's so much better than the Nets. The Nets' defense is very bad, and the team lacks defensive strengths. The 76ers are different in that they have multiple defensive strengths. There are people like Sable and Green on the outside, and although Harris is often complained that he can't attack, his defense is actually not bad. And there is also an Embiid on the inside, such a defensive combination, so that the Thunder can not get a high score this time. Embiid did not play for a long time this time, but still got a high score, and continue to sit firmly in the scoring king, pressure Durant and alphabet brothers and others, it seems that even if Harden arrives, Embiid is still the boss?