April 19 news, the NBA playoffs a focus battle, the 76ers home to the Raptors. At the end of the half, the 76ers temporarily led by 15 points at 67-52, was it 2-0 that had stabilized? The trident erupted at the same time, with James Harden being the most eye-catching and already writing heavily on the data bar.
The 76ers' first half was really stable, there are always people who can stand up and lead the offensive frenzy at different times, the first quarter belongs to Joel Embiid, who blasted 19 points in a single quarter and made 12 free throws, all of which were staggering. Entering the second quarter, Embiid "rested", and the other two hardens in the trident, Harden and Maxi, stepped forward again, which is the benefit of multi-core.
Harden scored just five points in the first quarter, being decent and not stealing embiid's limelight. Entering the second quarter, it was Harden's turn to break out, retreating to three points, scoring, assisting and rebounding, and the opponent could not do anything with him.
Soon, Harden filled the data bar, played 21 minutes in the half, 3 of 6 shots, 1 of 3 of three-pointers, 7 of 7 from the free throws, cut 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, and we all have it. And Maxi, did not score in the first quarter, first let the two "big brothers" play a trick, the second quarter also began to show some performance, single quarter score double-figures, with 11 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds. Embiid exploded in the first quarter, but did not score in the second quarter, only grabbed 4 rebounds, and was speechless.
The momentum is good, the 76ers scored 32 points and 35 points in the two quarters, maintaining such a performance, they are difficult to lose, the Raptors have a sense of despair, the first quarter can still bite (33 points), the second quarter collapsed (only 19 points), the ups and downs are so big that it is difficult to think of an away upset.