On March 8, Beijing time, the 76ers played at home against the Bulls. The Bulls have been in trouble this season, suffering a heavy blow after losing back-to-back goals and Caruso, as well as Vucevic's announcement of his absence from today's game against the 76ers due to a hamstring injury, which had been a four-game losing streak before the game. In contrast, the 76ers, after Harden joined the team, the 76ers did not lose in the game in which Harden played, and successively won with a large score reversal, and the morale of the team increased greatly. Facing the Bulls, who lacked Vucevic, Embiid did whatever he wanted on the inside, helping the 76ers beat the Bulls 121-106 to give the Bulls a five-game losing streak.
Vucevic's absence gave Embiid a great deal of room to play, and TT Thompson understood that he could not stop the Emperor's unreasonable attack. Embiid didn't feel good shooting today, but once he got into the basket, no one could restrain him. Embiid shot 15-of-27 from the field and recorded a game-high 43 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks, which was the key to the 76ers' victory. Maxi, who played an All-Star level performance some time ago, has declined in the last two games, and the data has returned to the level before Harden joined, shooting 6 of 13 from the field, with 17 points, 1 rebound and 4 assists, although it is not as eye-catching as before, but it is also very good.
Harden just took a break from a game, I don't know if he is going to dash again, this game his shooting is very bad, only 5 hits in 15 shots. Fortunately, Deng Ge also passed a good hand, and he got 14 assists and 8 rebounds in the whole game, and did his duty. It was also Harden's first game since joining the 76ers to score just 20 points, but it made the 76ers fans more grounded. This game proves that when Harden lost his shooting touch, the 76ers still had a strong strength. What we feared before, when Harden didn't feel good, the 76ers offense would come to a standstill didn't happen.
Harden failed to open his touch on the offensive end of the game, but he can still contribute to the team. Harden as the league's top scorer, the former scorer, his offensive threat is very large, even if he shoots 0 of 10, you don't dare to bet that he will not score for the 11th shot. Harden himself knew this, and he played the offensive threat to the fullest in this game, Harden repeatedly received the ball at the top of the arc to attract defenders, and false shots assisted teammates to score. When he breaks into the inside line, you never think about what he's going to do next, he might pass the ball to Embiid, he might give the ball to his teammates on the outside, and when you think he's going to pass the ball again, he coldly shoots himself.
This game also made fans see the importance of Harden, the 76ers lost in Harden's absence, the 76ers could win when Harden felt good, and the 76ers still won when Harden didn't feel good. Regardless of Harden's offensive form, he always helps the team on the court.