A high-profile race is going in unexpected directions. The 76ers trailed in the first quarter of the home game, and the gap between the points was getting bigger and bigger after halftime, and the 76ers trailed the Nets by 36 points at most in this game, and there was not a single second in the lead for 48 minutes. The 76ers were really blown up by their opponents. Today's 76ers loss to Harden is an unshirkable responsibility, this strong showdown and facing the old club Harden is completely out of shape. Before this game, Harden won all the games for the 76ers, and the team's offensive efficiency was very impressive, and none of them scored less than 120 points. Today, under the gaze of tens of thousands of fans, Harden pulled his crotch, played for nearly 30 minutes and only hit 3 shots on 17 shots, the shooting percentage was a miserable 17.6%, Harden lost all 10 shots in the area within the three-point line today, and only created two free throws.
Harden's stats at the end of the game were frozen at 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, and there were as many as 4 turnovers. Harden's plus-minus on the floor today is -30 the lowest on the team, which can be understood as harden as long as the team is present to lose 30 points. Watching Harden's performance today, fans may be helpless, but some fans have asked: If today's Harden is replaced by Lakers star Westbrook 76ers, will they still lose?
Some fans ask why they must change Westbrook, on the one hand, Harden and Westbrook are inextricably linked, on the other hand, Westbrook has been in very good shape recently. Then this article may wish to analyze this possibility for you.
If Harden were replaced by Westbrook 76ers could win today? Let's start with the answer, no. Because the 76ers' loss today was not just Harden's problem, but a top-down rout, most of the players on the team performed mediocrely. Speaking of statistics, Embiid had 27 points and 12 rebounds today, but only hit 5 sports goals, shooting less than 30% from the field. If it weren't for 19 free throws Embiid's offensive efficiency today could be miserable. Maxi is in a slump in this game, shooting less than 30% and only 4 points, Sebel is shooting 4 points from 20% today, and only Harris is in normal shape at the start, he has 16 points and 4 of 5 three-pointers.
The bench is also not optimistic, Milton lost all 6 shots today, no points only sent 5 assists. Colkmaz traded eight shots for eight points, and Jordan Jr. scored 10 points and nine rebounds, but made as many as four turnovers. The defensive end is more deadly, look at Durant's offensive efficiency, Durant today scored 25 points to nearly 60%, Curry scored 24 points to shoot more than 70%, Irving scored 22 points, many goals are difficult shots. Mills scored 10 points with just six shots. The 76ers' outside defense today feels less intense, giving the Nets a lot of open shooting opportunities.
Westbrook had 30 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the last game against the Rockets, shooting more than 50 percent from the field, and it would have played a big role if he came to the 76ers. Because the 76ers are now very short of an organizer and ball-carrying propeller, Westbrook does not have the ability to shoot three points, but he can at least break through and tear apart the opponent's defense. Now harden and Westbrook's breakthrough ability has changed significantly, and the impact of Harden's injury in the season coupled with the intensity of this year's confrontation is large, and the breakthrough efficiency is declining. If Westbrook is likely to change, he can send a pass for his teammates to tear the defense.
But Wei Shao couldn't save the mess, because the pit dug by the 76ers today was too big. Harden and Philadelphia have played less than 10 games, and there's room for a run-in, a game that's enough to sound the alarm. Today's situation can not be solved even if it is to change James to change the letter brother or even change Jordan, the 76ers played too badly, and the offensive defense was completely rout. Dear officials, do you think that replacing Harden with the Westbrook 76ers will win? Feel free to leave a message below the article.