On March 8, Beijing time, the battle of the Eastern Focus, the 76ers against the Bulls, Harden played. The 76ers managed to open up the gap in the second half, and the 76ers won 121-106. Embiid got 43 points and 14 boards, this time blowing up Thompson and others. Harden had 16 points, 8 boards and 14 assists, and Harden set a record in this game, first of all, the number of career three-point shots chased Miller, rising to the third place in history; then surpassing Pierce to the ninth place in the NBA's all-time free throw list; surpassing Elgin Baylor in career total points to rise to 31st in NBA history; Harden surpassed Nash in career errors and won the 14th place in history.
Embiid hit a three-pointer when he came up, Harden scored a free throw + throw to keep the 76ers on the lead. Lavin led the team to rebound, Harden hit all 2 free throws, DeRozan scored against each other, and the Bulls attacked well, successfully leading by 8 points. Embiid responded 2+1, then played 2+1. The rest of the 76ers also hit three points, and then Harden retreated to the three-pointer, and Harden also chased Miller, and the three-pointer tied for third in history. The Bulls continued to chase points in the second quarter, Harden broke through and scored, and the Bulls still chased only 2 points. Harden assisted Embiid to win, Maxi made a successful steal, and Embiid continued to score under the basket. Embiid continued to make a killing inside, DeRozan and Lavin scored against each other, Tielin left the field injured, and Embiid finally hit a dry shot, still maintaining the lead.
The bull couldn't hold embiid, and there was nothing he could do about it. Embiid scored on a free throw in the third quarter, LaVine just chased some points, Sebel hit a three-pointer, and Embiid also made a basket. Embiid even forced Thompson to win under the basket, and then Embiid scored with a basket, and the score was already opened. Embiid exploded the Bulls inside, Harden blocked the post-pass, and Embiid easily ate the cake and dunked. Embiid was too aggressive and Thompson soon fouled 5. Embiid continued to score under the basket, and he got 19 points and 6 boards in a single quarter, which is also too brutal!
The Bulls' interior defense has always been weak, and this time against Embiid, it is normal to be blown up. Harden led the team first in the fourth quarter, shooting himself to score a basket, Andion soared into three points, and then Harden broke through to score. After the Bulls hit a three-pointer, the 76ers were also able to score in response. Embiid came up on a break, and the result was a dunk, then a dry hit, and Maxi also played 2+1, and the game was going to be spent. The Bulls stopped bleeding by three points, and Maxi was able to match the three points. The Bulls continued to chase the score, Embiid was clipped in the bag, assisting Maxi's basket to score. Harden also assisted teammates to dunk, the Bulls want to chase points is difficult, and finally the main force clocked out of work.
Harden is the right choice this time, Embiid is indeed not worse than Durant, and can even be more fierce than Durant. After all, Embiid is still young and at his peak, and Embiid is an inside lineman, and Harden is more compatible. Embiid showed the dominance of terror this time, frequently creating killings on the inside, and Thompson was confused by him, unreasonable play. Embiid can shoot, score from the inside, and even like a defender, a dragon can be brought over to pull 2+1, and the offensive end is almost all-round. Now with Harden feeding bread, Embiid is even more successful.
This time Embiid was responsible for scoring, Harden was in charge of assists, and easily assisted in double figures. And Harden's offensive efficiency is not very high, after all, the Bulls' defensive line defense is still good, with Lavin and DeRozan, Harden's offensive and defensive pressure is greater. But with Embiid here this time, even if Harden is not efficient, they can maintain the lead. After winning this game, Embiid continues to sit at the top of the scoring list, and James and others want to catch up with him, I am afraid it is not so easy. And the 76ers also have a chance to win the first place in the East, I don't know if Embiid can get the MVP this season?