The NBA playoffs continue to be hot, and the first round of the game has come to an end. In the semi-finals, the defensive intensity is still escalating, which means that the game will be more interesting.
Warriors vs. 76ers
Both the Warriors and the 76ers are considered title favourites. However, the two teams are in very different situations.
13 points reversed, the Warriors won and won 3 big news! Adebayor responded to Harden the Great with too many free throws!
The Warriors scored 13 points to beat the Grizzlies
The Warriors and the Grizzlies staged a fierce semi-final G1 showdown. With the outstanding performances of Jamorant, Jarren Jackson Jr., Melton, Clark and others, Memphis once took a 13-point lead. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson both had three fouls in the first half and their playing time was cut. Drummond Green, on the other hand, was directly expelled by the referee for dragging Clark in the air and was found by the referee to be a second-degree malicious foul. The Warriors are in a very passive situation.
Drummond Green was expelled
However, Jordan Pooler's excellent performance allowed the Warriors to continue to eat into the point difference. With Curry and Klay Thompson picking up in the second half, the Warriors were able to bite the score. The two sides fought back and forth in the final quarter, and in the decisive moment, Klay Thompson slammed in a three-pointer against the score. Stephen Curry, on the other hand, also blocked Jamorant's layup. However, Klay Thompson missed 2 free throws, giving the Grizzlies hope of a dead end. Jamorant stormed the basket and broke through Peyton II's defense, but was distracted by Klay Thompson.
Klay Thompson defended Jamorant in the final moments
Relying on Klay Thompson's excellent defense in key moments, the Warriors laughed 117-116 to the end, completing a 13-point reversal. The Warriors, who lead 1-0, will continue to play the semifinal G2 matchup against Memphis on the road.
The Warriors reversed a narrow victory over the Grizzlies
The Warriors won and got 3 more big news
While the Warriors completed a 13-point reversal, they also received 3 big news. No. 1, Jordan Poole set a record. Poole slashed 31 points, 8 boards, 9 assists and 2 blocks in this game, with a plus-minus of a team-high +10. Poole's five statistics in this game, such as points, rebounds, assists, blocks, plus or minus, are the highest in the team.
Poole set a record
Statistics show that Poole is the fourth player in the Warriors team to get the highest player in the team in these three statistics (points, rebounds, assists) in these three statistics (points, rebounds, assists) since Curry joined the Warriors, and the remaining three are Curry, Dream Chaser and Durant.
Poole played a flawless performance in the first game of the playoffs, and being able to match Curry, Drummond Green and Durant in one stat is enough to prove its strength. Poole's outbreak has well shared the heavy responsibility of Curry and Klay Thompson at both ends of the attack and defense and the tandem team. Jordan Poole, who plays as a two-sided defender, has become the best substitute for Curry and Klay Thompson. In addition, Poole is also an important member of the Warriors' new version of the "Death Five". Youngster Poole has made huge strides in favor of the Warriors going further in the playoffs, which is great news for the Golden State.
Poole and Clay Thompson
Second, Kerr climbed to 9th in NBA history in playoff wins. After this game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr's 82nd win in the playoffs in his NBA coaching career surpassed KC Jones's 81 wins to occupy the 9th place in history.
Cole's playoff wins rose to 9th all-time
Cole, who led the team to the Finals many times and won the NBA championship trophy several times, has a coaching level at the top of the league. Kerr's playoff win gap is still improving, which is the embodiment of the Warriors' core combat strength, and it is also the best interpretation of Kerr's coaching ability. Harvesting the above good news can motivate the Warriors general to continue to improve his record and launch a strong attack towards a higher goal.
Third, statistics show that After Cole's coaching career won the first battle of the playoff series, there were 18 final promotions, only 1 loss (2016 Finals), with a win rate of 94.7%, ranking third in NBA history.
After winning the first game, the Warriors advanced to the second round with the third most winning percentage in history
This means that after Kerr leads the team to win the first game of the playoffs, the Warriors have a very high probability of winning the series. For the Warriors, this is another piece of great news. After all, with a 13-point reversal to beat a formidable opponent, the Warriors have set a good start to the series. Under the above data, the Warriors will have a high probability of promotion, which can also play a role in boosting confidence for the Golden State generals.
Adebayor responded to Harden and Embiid with too many free throws
The 76ers, on the other hand, are in poor shape. The 76ers interior big player Jorn Bede was elbowed in the face during the first round of G6 against the Raptors. Embiid suffered an orbital fracture and a slight concussion, according to the latest report from WOJ, Embiid is very likely to miss the first 2 games of the semi-finals, optimistic estimates, G3, G4 have a chance to return from injury.
Joel Bede with James Harden
As a result, Philadelphia backcourt giant James Harden will surely shoulder a huge offensive responsibility and face unprecedented defensive pressure. It is worth mentioning that James Harden is a player who is good at creating fouls from opponents to score points. Scoring through free throws is one of Harden's most important offensive methods. With Embiid unable to play in the first 2 games, Harden will be the first person on the team to score. With more ball possession, Harden is expected to walk more frequently to the free throw line.
Harden
Recently, the Heat's interior general Adebayo was interviewed. As the core of the Heat's defense, he talked about how to limit Harden and Embiid's excessive free throws. Adebayo said: "It is to have the ability to execute and confront them (Embiid, Harden) at the right time." Can't give those two too much confrontation, are they the duo with the most free throws? Probably yes, we must have a strategy, we must play smarter. ”
76ers Harden with Heat Adebayo
Adebayor is clearly confident of limiting Harden and Embiid's excessive free throws. It is worth mentioning that Embiid averaged 9.8 free throws per game in the first round, and Hadha averaged 7.2 free throws per game. In Embiid's absence, Harden's number of free throws will increase dramatically. How to limit Harden's ability to score points by walking up the free throw line will become an important issue for the Heat on the defensive end of this series.
Harden communicates with the referee on the court
The Heat, which finished no. 1 in the East, had a tough defense. In the face of high-intensity defense, whether Harden can change the role of the team and lead the team to play a smooth attack in the absence of Embiid, thus proving himself, will become the biggest attraction of this series.