In the first round of the playoffs, the 76ers led 3-0 and were chased by the Raptors for two consecutive innings, and the big score between the two sides became 3-2. Considering Rivers' previous coaching experience, many people are worried that the 76ers will be pulled by the Raptors for 4 consecutive innings and eventually disgraced.
This is not impossible. It's an open secret that the current 76ers are struggling and Embiid has a finger injury. Sebel is not vaccinated and cannot play away games. Harden is not aggressive, averaging just 18.4 points per game in the series. Even Embiid couldn't help but complain, hoping he would increase his aggression.
In fact, not only Does Embiid think so, but 76ers star Iverson has the same view of Harden. Just today, 76ers star Iverson talked about Harden on the Takeoff show. He said: "Harden is very talented, he has won 3 scoring awards, and the teams he has been to have been successful. We need him to be himself, we need him to score, he can take a lot of pressure off the other teammates. ”
In this series, Harden's breakthrough power has suddenly decreased. According to statistics, Harden lost all 10 basket throws. Many people believe that the hamstring injury has caused Harden to lose his previous explosive power and speed. Iverson also said: "We need that explosive Harden, I heard someone say he can't get past people, but I know he still has killer instincts." I've seen the statistics table, he can get his teammates involved in the offense, he does the point guard job, but we need Harden to be a killer. ”
The 76ers' sixth game with the Raptors is about to begin, and in the face of the team's difficulties, the outside world has pinned its hopes on Harden. Both Embiid and Iverson want Harden to turn on the individual scoring mode. After all, he averaged 30 points per game when the Rockets played in the playoffs, and he had the ability. Whether Harden can break out in G6, let's wait and see!