On February 26, Beijing time, the NBA regular season ushered in a focus battle, the 76ers challenged the Timberwolves away, and the 76ers new signing Harden will usher in his debut. Before the game, head coach Rivers announced the starting lineup, led by Harden and Embiid, which was also the first time the two had joined forces.
Specific starting points are: Maxi, Harden, Sable, Tobias Harris, Embiid.
With Harden playing for the 76ers for the first time in his career, Rivers also made changes to the lineup to usher in the 28th starting lineup of the season. Previously, the 76ers made a blockbuster deal with the Nets, using Simmons, Curry Jr. and Drummond to trade Harden and Millsap, and the core of the team also changed from Embiid + Simmons to Embiid + Harden.
Before the game, Harden also became the focus of attention, and when Harden came to the stadium, the 76ers officially reported: "The beard is here!" ”
This time Harden was wearing a casual suit, his expression was still very focused, and he knew what the transaction meant. Fortunately, he is still very welcome here, and he is praised from top to bottom, including Embiid, and the two have established a very good relationship.
In pre-game training, Harden's feel is also very hot, and he always has excellent performances in his debut games, which also set a record of first in history. Harden has averaged at least 30 points and 12 assists in his previous debuts for the Rockets and Nets, a statistic no other player in NBA history has been able to match.
Harden had 37 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 steals in his first game for the Rockets, and 32 points, 12 rebounds, 14 assists and 4 steals in his first game for the Nets.