On February 26, Beijing time, Philadelphia won a second consecutive victory over the Timberwolves 133-102. This game is the first time Joel Embiid and James Harden have joined forces, and before the game, many media predicted what kind of scenes the two would have for the first time together, with praise and criticism, but in the end Harden responded to those peeping voices with his performance, he is still the top superstar of the league, and it is very compatible with Embiid.
Did Harden add up to Philadelphia, or Ben Simmons to the Nets? Harden's performance in this game may make Nash regret, because Harden has become active in the Philadelphia defense, he is really "bitter Nets for a long time", as soon as he leaves the Nets, he is a super giant with both attack and defense.
The game was 35 minutes long, 7 of 12, 5 of 7 on three-pointers, 8 of 9 on the free throws, 27 points, 12 assists and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3 percent from the field and 71.4 percent from three-point range, and withdrew three points after facing Towns twice in the final quarter, one of which was 3+11, and the defense against Edwards was more successful, Edwards only had 5 of 13.
Harden hit five three-pointers in this game, and his three-pointer has equaled the number of three-pointers in Ben Simmons' entire Philadelphia career, and Harden has set several records, one of which is the first in history.
First, Harden scored 25 points + 12 assists, and he made at least 25 points + 12 assists in his debut for the Rockets, Nets, and Philadelphia, which no one in NBA history has ever done.
Second, Harden scored 27 points, and he tied the second-highest score in the 76ers' all-time player debut after Iverson's 30.
Third, Harden became the third player in Philadelphia history to score at least 20 points and 10 assists in his debut, the first two players being McAvoy and Jeff Hornacek.
And Harden this game did not affect Embiid's play, Embiid also easily scored 34 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists, and Maxy also scored 28 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals, Maxy is now equivalent to moving to the second position, Harden is the real meaning of Philadelphia's number one.
Do Durant and Irving miss Harden like this? The Nets also feel that it is worth it to exchange Harden for Simmons, Curry Jr., drummond, if Harden continues this performance, does the Nets still feel worth it?
Text/Yan Xiaobai