On March 8, Beijing time, the 76ers easily defeated the Bulls at home 121:106, and Harden played a game in which the 76ers did not lose. The 76ers offense of this game can only be described in one word — smooth, and it's extremely fluid. Not to mention scoring more than 120 points, shooting nearly 50% from the field, shooting 40% from three-point range, and the team delivered a total of 29 assists, well above the season average. Harden alone delivered 14 assists, what is this concept? Harden didn't play in the last game he lost to the Heat, and the 76ers gave up a total of 13 assists across the team.
How much of an impact did Harden have on the 76ers? In addition to his excellent personal abilities, the more important point is the organization. Harden came to the 76ers before the team did not have a good organizer, Simmons can pass the ball, but he has no shooting threat, opponents can easily predict his offensive movements, organizational threats are weakened. Harden is an offensive big nucleus, and the offensive organization is in control. Harden felt average in this game, hitting only 5 of his 15 shots. But he relied on his own organization to revitalize the whole team, delivering 14 assists and making no more than 3 turnovers.
With the rest of the 76ers under Harden taking a big shot, Embiid felt really good today, scoring 43 points and shooting 16 free throws on 15 athletic goals. Harden and Embiid played a lot of cooperation, even if Harden did not pass the ball can be contained, the opponent does not dare to easily wrap Embiid. As long as the game is 1-on-1 defense of Embiid, Embiid can throw the ball in, and the Bulls have no choice. With the exception of Embiid, Maxi continued his recent good form, scoring 17 points today.
Sebel has not averaged high points per game this season, today he scored 12 points and only used 5 shots, and Sable actually benefited a lot after Harden came to the 76ers. And his inciher consciousness is more alert, good at running long to counter-attack, Harden passing speed is fast, as long as Sebel runs to the right position Harden will definitely pass the ball in time to help him score. Substitute Niang played less than 20 minutes today on 4-of-7 three-pointers to score 14 points. Harden is known to be very good at creating opportunities for shooters, and his breakthrough is very sharp, and then passes the ball for the shooter who is ambushed in the bottom corner. After Harden joined, Niang's performance also got better and better.
Only 1 player on the 76ers today didn't score. For comparison, the offense that lost to the Heat 76ers two days ago can only be described in one word — constipation. Embiid will be caught up in the opponent if he singles, and the rest of the team does not have good organization and ability to shoot the ball. The 76ers only scored 82 points in that game, and the offensive efficiency was extremely inefficient, and the team without Harden did not seem to be able to play.
Harden played for the 76ers, and the 76ers scored at least 120 points, which is already the league's top offensive efficiency. Harden's addition has changed the face of the 76ers, especially the offense, and now the 76ers offense is not only stable but also smooth, which is pleasing to the eye. The root of it all is Harden, and today the team beat the Bulls, the strongest team in the East. The 76ers continue to rise, and as long as they maintain good momentum and health, the 76ers this season are likely to be the strongest team in the Eastern Conference. Dear readers, how do you rate harden and the 76ers' performance today? Feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below the article.