At 7:30 a.m. Beijing time on May 3, the second round of the playoffs G1, the 76ers will be a guest to challenge the Heat. In this game, 76ers center Embiid entered the concussion agreement and is likely to miss this game. As the team's number one star, Embiid's absence has a self-evident impact on the team. But Rivers won't sit still, and he seems to have found a "Embiid stand-in."
In Embiid's absence, the 76ers have Jordan Jr., Millsap, Paul Reid and rookie Charles Bessie available in the 76ers. From a stability-seeking perspective, Rivers would use veterans like Millsap and Jordan Jr. But judging by the first round of playoffs, the two veterans are not trusted by Rivers. So, against the Heat, Rivers will probably use new people on the inside.
Paul Reed was an option for Rivers. He came on as a six-game bench player in the first round of the playoffs and was a steady rotation for the team. Against the Raptors, he averaged 10 minutes per game and could have 4.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.3 assists. In Embiid's absence, Paul Reid is expected to start.
In addition, the 76ers also have a Surprise soldier, he is rookie Charles Bessie. Bessie is the No. 53 rookie of the year. In the regular season, Bessie made 23 off-the-bench appearances, averaging just 3 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. Still, Bessie has contributed a lot. For example, when facing the Nuggets, he had 12 points and 7 rebounds in front of Mr. Yo, and also sent 3 blocks.
Charles Bessie is 2.08 meters tall, has an arm span of 2.23 meters, and is very talented in body. Whether it's an offensive pie under the basket or a defensive end-of-the-line rim grabs a rebound, Charles Bessie has a lot of potential to dig. Rivers was clearly already aware of this.
According to 76ers reporter Tom Moore, Charles Bessie, who has been playing in the G League before, participated in the entire training of the 76ers today. And in the post-match interview, Rivers did not deny the idea of enabling Bessie. He said: "Embiid is out, we may need all four of them (Jordan Jr., Millsap, Paul Reed, Charles Bessie). We are not ashamed to put any players on the table. ”
In the Eastern Conference Semifinals G1 match, in embiid's absence, don't be surprised if Rivers sends Charles Bessie to the second round! Before the game, Rivers has made his attitude clear, and the 76ers and 4 substitutes may get a starting opportunity.