Text/Mr. Basket Guo
The NBA's playoffs continued, with the 76ers playing the Heat in the first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and in the end, the Heat defeated the 76ers 106-92. In terms of statistics, Harris of the 76ers had 27 points and 6 boards, Harden had 16 points, 9 boards and 5 assists, Maxi 19 points, And Colkmaz 9 points; the Heat's Adebayo had 24 points, 12 boards and 4 assists, Butler 15 points and 9 boards, Hiro 25 points and 7 assists, Vincent 10 points, Tucker 10 points and 7 rebounds.
Without Embiid, for the 76ers, it is indeed a loss of the main backbone. Today's Harden is no longer the Harden of the year, and his personal strength and competitive state are really declining. Perhaps, this is also an important reason for him to ask for a deal. That is, he can't afford to wait, he's not like Irving and Durant. They are all players with championships, and they don't.
For a superstar, if he doesn't have a championship ring in his life, it must be a pity. So, Harden chose the 76ers. Unfortunately, the 76ers, who have been in good shape this season, have been injured in the second round of the playoffs and the return date is undecided. As a result, the 76ers seem to be difficult to make a difference this season. Because, without Embiid's 76ers, they certainly can't get past the Heat.
This battle, for the 76ers, without Embiid, also needs a center to play. And this time, Rivers's choice is Jordan Jr., who was previously abandoned by the Nets, Lakers and other teams. In this battle, Jordan Jr. played 4 minutes in the first quarter, and the plus-minus value was -12. At that time, little Jordan was also on the hot search in the United States, and many people criticized little Jordan for not doing anything, going up was to send people's heads.
Such a thing, the fans are also in the eyes. That is, if there is no choice, it is better to go to a small lineup, because the lineup of Jordan Jr. is definitely not OK. Unfortunately, Rivers is still very stubborn, and after the game, he said that Jordan Jr. is our starting center, because the players believe in him.
Is this really the case? I'm afraid it's just the manager's scene. Because in between games, we saw a heated discussion between Harden and Jordan Jr. What can be known is that Harden should be dissatisfied with his performance. Similarly, Jordan Jr. was also beaten into a sieve by his opponent. In the whole game, Jordan Jr. played 17 minutes, shot 2 of 2, cut 4 points, 2 rebounds and 2 blocks, and 2 turnovers and 2 fouls, and the plus-minus was very hot, -22. Such a player, replacing Embiid, is a helpless move for the 76ers, but it is also a move to death.
Because, the reason why the previous Nets and Lakers gave up Jordan Jr. was because he couldn't do it at all. But now? Rivers and the 76ers still have fantasies about him, and that's really the same sentence, if you don't die, you won't die. Unfortunately, for Rivers, it seems that such a move will be adhered to. It seems that it is really too difficult for the 76ers to win before Embiid returns. If Embiid can't come back, this round of the series, the 76ers can win a good game, at that time, it depends on the referee adults to exert their strength, otherwise, it will be difficult.
After only 17 minutes of playing, plus or minus -22, the emperor's stand-in was exploded, and Harden communicated with him fiercely. I have to say that the years are merciless, and today's little Jordan has really reached the time when he is completely incompetent. For any team, there should be no more illusions about him.