On April 19, Beijing time, Philadelphia defeated the Raptors 112-97 to rewrite the score to 2-0. The Raptors led by 1 point in the first quarter, but in the second quarter Philadelphia scored 35-19 to surpass 15 points, in the third quarter Philadelphia directly pulled away to 24 points, and in the final quarter Philadelphia scored 2-15 and was reduced to 11 points, but Maxi, Harden, Harris, Embiid, and Green quickly pulled up to 19 points to seal the victory after returning to the game.
Harden is 6 of 17 in G1, shooting only 35.3%, his last 14 games only one of the shooting rate of more than 50%, including, including, five of the game shooting rate of less than 40% (20% + in three games), his offensive status is very sluggish, which also makes Philadelphia's probability of winning the championship continue to decline, many fans and commentators think that Harden will habitually pull the crotch in the playoffs. Harden is also not contentious, this G2 Philadelphia Big Four on his low efficiency value, really a serious decline.
The pressure on this G2 Harden is also very large, the first quarter played 9 minutes, 2 of 1 + free throws 3 of 3 scored 5 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, he filled the data column in the first quarter under strong pressure, but Nas's strategy is hardened to defend who, who will hold the ball to single Harden, Harden's defense is still the point targeted by the Raptors.
Harden broke out in the second quarter, and as his signature retreat three-point shot Harden's offensive desire was completed, he scored 9 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block on 3-of-6 of the half, 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, 7 free throws, and all kinds of rushes to the basket to create fouls.
The third quarter was Harden's rotation time, the third quarter he only played 7 minutes 1-of-0 and scored 2 assists and 1 steal, 29 minutes in the third quarter, 3 of 7, 1 of 4 three points, 14 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 3 turnovers. Harden This data is quite comprehensive.
The Raptors opened the last quarter to play 15-2 to narrow to 11 points, Harden failed to break through twice, or rely on Maxi and Embiid to stabilize the situation, Harden made a pass and made a mistake, and Harden's 1 rebound and 2 mistakes in the last quarter were somewhat embarrassing.
Harden scored 41 minutes, 3 of 9, 1 of 4 three-pointers, 7 of 8 from the free throw line, and scored 14 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks, 5 turnovers, shooting 33.3% from the field and 25% from three-point range.
After the game, 'Gold Medal Jenhei' Slip Belles wrote: Harden has been on pressure, Toronto has not resisted much, G2 Harden 14 points, 6 assists and 5 turnovers, please believe it, when the key moments Philadelphia will not be able to count on Harden.
Text/Yan Xiaobai's basketball dream