On March 12, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. The Philadelphia 76ers' loss to the Nets, and at home, is unacceptable. In this game, Durant and Irving played at the level of the playoffs, but Harden held an indifferent attitude and was extremely depressed. After the game, the fans' voices were overwhelming: Harden fought hard and still pulled his crotch, had no fighting spirit, and did not have a crown for life. Let's think about it from another angle, isn't this what the fans expect from him?
Leaving the Nets and joining the 76ers has left Harden saddled with the infamy of "running away." If you want to prove that your choice is right, you must play a commendable performance, otherwise you will always bear this insult. Once the 76ers fail to win the championship, the reputation of the entire career will be greatly affected. Of course, this is only a regular season game, and the next Harden needs to get back in shape. 2 consecutive defeats? Harden rebounded to rush 40+ triple-doubles, magic gifts to send warmth, and the emperor silently broke out to protect the 3rd.
Harden rebounded to rush 40+ triple-doubles
After coming to the 76ers, Harden is in excellent shape and much more efficient. Playing the Nets at home, many people are looking forward to him being able to cut down 40 points + triple-doubles to beat the Nets and justify himself. However, the end result was heart-wrenching, with 3-of-17 shooting, 2-pointers and 0-of-10 shooting, 11 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 turnovers, plus-minus -30, the worst player on the team. How can such a state impact the championship?
The next away game against the Orlando Magic, it's time for Harden to hit the 40-point + triple-double stats. Due to the Magic's mediocre strength, the chances of the 76ers losing are extremely slim. How can Harden prove himself? Scoring 40 points and scoring a triple-double is the best way! According to the 76ers reporter, Harden's hamstring injury has healed.
Magic gifts send warmth
Let's talk about the rival Magic, a team that sucks to the extreme, and is currently number one in the East and number one in the league. Sending away Aaron Gordon, Vucevic, Funir and other quality players last season meant that the rebuilding had begun completely. The Magic's starting 5 Tigers are: Cole Anthony Jr., Wagner Jr., Wendel Carter, Sagas, Bamba, how many do you know? Therefore, the magic gift to send warmth is inevitable, and it is the target of the 76 people to release their anger.
However, the Magic's bench has 2 players who are a bit famous, one is Terrance Rose and the other is Fultz. As we mentioned in the last paragraph, Harden has no defensive pressure against the Magic, and cutting down 40 points is a breeze.
The Emperor of Silence erupted in the 3rd
After the 76ers lost to the Nets, Embiid did not speak up and remained silent. Fans who have watched the game understand how Embiid is invested in the game, how tough he is, and how he fights. Some people may say that the emperor's game is to watch the free throws, but one thing is undeniable: no player in the league can defend him alone, and it is difficult for opponents to stop him without fouls. As of now, Embiid is averaging 29.7 points per game, ranking first on the scoring list. In the latest issue of the MVP list, he is also at the top of the list. This season is the season of his personal honor explosion, but all this needs a good record to guarantee.
Facing the Magic, the Emperor is bound to explode, and cutting down 30 points and 10 rebounds is easy. After losing to the Nets, the 76ers dropped to No. 3. The Bulls, who are no. 4 in the East, are just 0.5 wins behind Team 76. That would require the 76ers to beat the Magic to keep the 3rd place.
The 76ers have 17 games left, and the next opponents are tough. Defeating the Magic and avoiding a 2-game losing streak is an inevitable outcome. Then there's the Nuggets, Cavaliers, Mavericks, Raptors, Heat, Lakers, Clippers, Suns, Bucks, which is the March schedule. Harden still has a lot of challenges to face, and he must be tough and prove that leaving the Nets is the right choice. If you want to hit the championship, it is also crucial to keep the top 4 in the East.