In the Heat's game against the 76ers, Harden still did not break out, and the 76ers lacked Embiid and lost miserably. Harden's performance is so disappointing that he's habitually sluggish in the playoffs and it's hard to let go. On the contrary, Hiro staged an outbreak, and Hiro, who came off the bench, stood up at a critical moment, instantly opened the point difference, and became the key to the Heat's victory. This time Butler was not in good shape, Lowry was also absent, and thought that the Heat would lose the game, but he did not expect Hiro to erupt. Compared with Harden's downturn, Hiro's outbreak is invaluable, and it seems that the Heat did not use Hiro for Harden is the right choice.
Both teams were absent, Harden started, and the result was only 16 points, 9 boards, 5 assists, 5 turnovers, and a shooting rate of 5 of 13, which was inefficient. Hiro, on the other hand, played only 29 minutes, but had 25 points and 7 assists, and it was 0 turnovers, shooting 9 of 17 from the field and 4 of 6 from three-point range. The gap between the performance of the two is suspenseful, and Hiro is not only better in data than Harden, but also much more efficient than Harden. This time Harden is crushed in all directions, not as good as Hiro at both ends of the attack and defense, and even the pass is not as good as Hiro. Maybe you're right, now Harden really can't just change him.
When Harden wanted to leave the Rockets, the Heat had an interest in Harden. However, the Rockets hope to be able to get to Giro and let the Heat put Giro in the deal. But the Heat were reluctant to let go of Giro, and they were willing to come up with a few first-round picks, just not wanting to let Go. At that time, Harden's trade value was very high, and Hiro + a bunch of draft picks could replace him. The Heat did not agree to let Go of Hiro, so the trade failed, and Harden ended up going to the Nets. And now about two years later, not to mention a bunch of draft picks, even if the two are single-handed, the Heat will not be willing, Hiro is undoubtedly more valuable.
In this game, Hiro's performance crushed Harden. In fact, the Heat did not play well in the first half, Lowry was not there, Butler was not in shape, and it seemed to be playing with injuries. So the Heat were constantly chased by the 76ers, and even overtaken the score. Hiro stepped up in the second quarter, arcing a three-point shot and being able to break through the basket to score. The most crucial thing is that in the second half, Hiro came off the bench, he came up and scored 5 points in a row, leading the team to double digits. Hiro was even more frantic in the fourth quarter, coming up to hit a three-point shot and being able to break through the throw to score, and the Heat instantly opened the point difference. Harden came back to play iron, while Hiro continued to hit three-point shots, and was able to assist his teammates many times, directly taking the game.
See? Everyone was absent from the main force, and Butler was not playing well. As a result, Harden was depressed, and the whole game was afraid of his hands and feet, and he didn't even dare to shoot. But Hiro dared to play and shoot, the offensive efficiency is very high, and when the team needs people to stand up the most, Hiro staged an outbreak. Butler didn't even have to come back in the final quarter, and Hiro led a group of role players to successfully open the points gap. Such a Hiro is so fragrant that he can not only attack himself, but also know how to pass the ball and assist his teammates. He scored the highest points in the game and had the highest assists in the game, which was much better than Harden's.
Fortunately, you were not used to replace Harden, only two years have passed, and Harden is not worthy of changing you now. Hiro is growing, Harden is degenerating, the two are going to grow, and the gap will only get bigger and bigger. That's why the Heat aren't willing to trade Hiro for Harden, who is bullish on Hiro's potential. After all, Harden is older, and his peak period is not much, and Hiro is only 22 years old now, and the future can be expected. Really worthy of the No. 13 show, and Kobe Bryant, Hiro is also the No. 13 show, this position of the defender, or don't trade, so as not to regret it.