On March 5, Beijing time, the 76ers defeated the Cavaliers 125-119 at home, completing a 21-point comeback! Harden has played for the 76ers, they have won all four games, the form is heroic, and currently ranks second in the East. How strong is Harden's version of the 76ers? Statistics show that they have 8 data ranked first in the league in the same period, and the "Ma Daha" combination composed of Maxi, the Emperor and Harden has been the champion.
In the past four games, the 76ers have averaged 126.5 points per game, 126.2 offensive efficiency, 51.6% shooting percentage, 61.3% effective shooting rate, and 67.7% true shooting rate, all ranking first in the league in the same period. With the 76ers after Harden, on the offensive firepower alone, there is no doubt that they have taken the top spot in the league. After Harden arrived, not only did he bring his own scoring ability, but his organization helped his teammates get better offensive opportunities, and the shooting rate of the whole team naturally went up. The 21-year-old Maxi has become the biggest beneficiary, having scored 20+ in four consecutive games, setting a new career record. Against the Cavaliers, he scored 33 points.
In addition, the 76ers averaged 31.5 free throws per game and 36.3 free throws per game in these four games, ranking first in the league. Harden and Embiid are both masters of making free throws, and the advantage of the 76ers is very obvious. They averaged nearly six more free throws per game than the second-placed Bucks. The 76ers have many free throw opportunities and are extremely graspive, and in these 4 games, their free throw shooting rate is as high as 86.9%, and only the Green Army's free throw shooting rate (88%) in the league is slightly higher than theirs in the same period.
Defensively, the 76ers also did well. In these four games, they averaged only 9.5 three-point shots per game, tied for the first place in the league. They also did well to limit the opponent's secondary offensive performance, allowing the opponent to average only 11.3 points per game on the second offensive point, ranking fourth in the league in the same period. Defensive efficiency of 109.0, ranking seventh in the league in the same period.
The offense is sharp enough, and the defense is not weak. Harden's version of the 76ers is fully capable of pointing to the 2021-22 championship. Are you optimistic about them? Welcome to leave a message to express your opinion.