On May 3, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs went to the second round, and the east matchup was: Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Greens.
The heat's game with the 76ers can be described as half a pound against eight pairs, which can be echoed. Unlike the Bucks and Green Army, these two teams are not tough and rely on the system to win. With Embiid and Lowry sidelined at the same time, the 76ers' game against the Heat was played on a level play, with both sides missing a core big player. But the result? The 76ers failed miserably and the Heat won very easily.
James Harden did not stand up, played 34 minutes and 35 seconds, 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 turnovers on 5-of-13 shooting, which is a very unqualified level. Did Harden come to the 76ers to win the championship, or did he retire? G2 prediction: Harden rushed 40+10 to win back a set, the 76ers new starting 5 Tigers came out, and the Heat welcomed back Lowry.
Harden rushed 40+10 to win back a set
For the 76ers, they have no way back, and the Heat won't give them a chance once the G2 loses again. Even if Embiid is unable to play due to injury, the 76ers must find a way to win the G2 game and return to their home court with a 1-1 score. So, what's the key to the 76ers winning? James Harden must return to rocket mode, scoring 40 points, assists no less than 10, 40 + 10 is the basis and premise of winning.
Some people say, does Harden still have this ability? In fact, the speed of his decline is not so fast, but the positioning given to him by the team has changed. In G1, Harden made just 13 shots, well below Harris's 18 and Maxi's 15. In such a game, Harden's shots should rise to more than 20, or even 25 or so. If you want to win the next game, you need to shoot more and pass the ball less, and only by scoring crazy can you better drive your teammates.
The 76ers' new starting 5 Tigers are out
Due to Embiid's absence, Rivers put Jordan Jr. in the starting lineup, so the 76ers' new starting 5 Tigers are: Maxi, Harden, Danny Green, Harris and Jordan Jr. However, Jordan Jr. played 17 minutes and 16 seconds, only 4 points, 2 rebounds, 2 turnovers and 2 fouls, plus-minus -22, the second-to-last team. Another center, Reid, played 13 minutes and had 4 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block on 2-of-6 shooting, with a plus-minus of -3, and the overall effect was better than Jordan Jr.
As Reid himself said: If it weren't for 5 fouls and more playing time, the team wouldn't have lost. But Rivers said after the game that if he didn't like the pairing between Reed and Adebayor, Jordan Jr. could at least protect the rebound. Subsequently, he stressed that no change would be made, and Jordan Jr. was still the starting center. Hopefully, the new starter 5 Tigers, who have run into a game, will be able to shine in the G2 game.
The Heat welcomed Back Lowry
Embiid suffered a concussion and fractured brow bone and missed at least two games. However, Kyle Lowry is about to return and will most likely play in G2. The championship guard is extremely good at controlling the court, excellent defensively, and has excellent three-point shooting ability. Therefore, if the 76ers want to win G2 at home in Miami, it is still very difficult. According to the famous report: Lowry's hamstring injury has improved significantly, the possibility of G2 debuting is very large, and the heat's advantage will be greater. Many US media experts and domestic experts are optimistic about the heat, and 76 people are generally looked down upon!
However, the playoffs are a series in which the two sides play seven games, which is a trade-off process. As Coach Spall said: Rivers will definitely make adjustments, G2 will be a huge challenge.
The 76ers and the Heat are a team that doesn't seem to be strong, not weak, and both sides have their own strong points. According to the 76ers reporter, Embiid G3 or G4 return. Once the emperor returns, the 76ers' interior advantage is very obvious, and Harden's offensive pressure will be much less. However, the 76ers need to resist the offensive attacks of G2 and G3 first, and in case Embiid G4 returns, the team is 0-3, and it will be difficult to turn the tables. The next game is: May 5, 7:30 a.m. Beijing time, can Harden turn the tide?