On March 26, Beijing time, Philadelphia defeated the Clippers 122-97, Harden ushered in an outbreak, with 29 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists, and his career assists reached 6306, tying Kobe Bryant to 32nd in history. Harden's career regular-season total of points reached 23,334 points, tying Parrish to 28th all-time.
Philadelphia moved up to second place in the East with a record of 46 wins and 27 losses, and is just 0.5 wins away from the Heat. The competition in the top four in the East is too fierce, and Boston, who is fourth in the East, is only one win behind the Heat, and the next top four in the East will continue to be melee. Philadelphia won three straight games and the momentum was excellent, which was very good for Embiid to attack the MVP.
In the latest issue of the NBA's official MVP list, Embiid surpassed Jokic to rise to the first place. Philadelphia's move to second place in the East now is a double-win for Embiid, meaning his chances of capturing the MVP are increasing.
Harden has previously spoken out for Embiid to win the MVP: "Embiid should have chosen MVP, I came to Philadelphia only a few weeks ago, I already saw his mentality, he wants to win, some people only care about the data, but he has done well in both aspects." ”
In this game, Harden struck early, leading Philadelphia to a 35-19 first-quarter offense, and a second quarter of 29-24, with Philadelphia leading by more than 20 points early. In this battle, Maxi's form is average, but Harden and Embiid are in excellent shape. Embiid played three quarters for 27 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks.
Harden contributed 25 points and 11 boards in the first half, becoming the second player of the season to have at least 25 points and 10 rebounds in the second half, and the other was James (who had 27 points and 10 rebounds in the first half against the Blazers on Jan. 1).
This game is won, and Philadelphia have won three straight. Currently on the list, the Heat are 47-57 in the East, Philadelphia is second in the East with 46 wins and 27 losses, bucks are third in the East with 46 wins and 27 losses, and Boston is fourth in the East with 46 wins and 28 losses.
For Embiid, who is hitting the MVP, the better the team's final results, the more favorable it is for him to win the MVP. Philadelphia will have to play two tough games in a row, March 28 away to the Suns, March 30 home against the Bucks, these two games are the two most difficult games for Philadelphia in the remaining games, if Philadelphia can withstand the pressure to win, the team is expected to end perfectly, Embiid won the MVP will be more dramatic.