James is absent, the Lakers against Philadelphia, from the comparison of the strength of the two teams, Philadelphia is indeed dominant, but the Lakers played very tenaciously in the game, they chased points in the case of 14 points behind, but also once saw the hope of overtaking. Only the key moment of the fourth quarter of the game, Philadelphia still refused to reverse, the whole game of the two people each scored more than 20 points, Wei Shao led the team to chase points, Howard season high, which is also worth affirming.
The Lakers are almost certain to play in the playoffs this season, and James' health is very important to the team, while they also have to wait for the return of thick eyebrows. Facing Philadelphia, James was absent due to knee pain, Westbrook led the team to the game, and Howard was given another chance to start. Judging from the situation of the game, facing Philadelphia led by Harden and Embiid, the Lakers played very tenaciously in the first quarter, especially Johnson's hand feels very good, scoring 13 points in a single quarter, leading the team to lead 3 points 30-27 in the first quarter.
By the second quarter, Philadelphia still showed its strength advantage, and under the leadership of Embiid and Maxi, Philadelphia won 12 points in the single quarter, leading by nine points at halftime. Judging from the data at halftime, Harden and Westbrook's feel is not very good, and Philadelphia's scoring points are still more. In the third quarter, the Lakers regained their touch, Westbrook's state recovered, Munch and Howard also played well, the single quarter of the game Westbrook 8 points, Munch and Howard are 10 points, the three led the team to recover 7 points in a single quarter, the point difference of 2 points, the game has hope.
In the final quarter of the showdown, Jordan Jr. faced the old master and scored consecutively on the inside line, and the Lakers' small lineup was punished again, and the point difference was stretched to 7 points. At this time, Howard caused Embiid's foul under the basket, but unfortunately he missed two free throws and missed the opportunity to chase points. Immediately after, Howard's defense caused Embiid to make a mistake, the Lakers counterattacked, Howard again made two fouls and hit all two free throws, and the individual score exceeded 20 points, reaching 21 points. In fact, as long as Howard's playing time is guaranteed, it still has a role in the inside line.
Reeves made a basket to chase only three points, Harris hit a two-pointer, and Howard made two more fouls and hit one of two free throws to continue chasing points. Maxi scored five consecutive points to open up the point difference, and the Lakers trailed by nine points. Westbrook hit two free throws, Harden scored and led by 10 points, Howard scored again, Anthony scored two points, and the Lakers trailed 110-116 with just six points. Harris and Munch scored three-pointers, Embiid hit two free throws, Westbrook scored on a layup, and Sable led by eight points after a dunk.
For the Lakers, the game is very difficult, but Wei Shao did not give up, he scored a foul on the basket, and although he did not score a penalty, he quickly snatched Harden and scored again, and the personal score reached 22 points, a difference of 4 points. Munch was whistled for fouling Embiid, the Lakers challenge failed, Embiid hit two free throws, Munch was blocked for three points, and Westbrook got the rebound, but the Lakers lost time, 121-126. From the perspective of the whole game, Howard's 24 points, Munch's 23 points, Westbrook's 24 points, 8 assists and 9 rebounds are also good, and Anthony's 20 points are also a stable contribution. But Philadelphia Embiid 30 points, Harden 24 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds, Maxi 21 points, Harris 20 points, also four people scored 20+.