In the Eastern Conference semifinals, the 76ers lost to the Heat, the game lost suspense 4 minutes in advance, the two sides withdrew the main force to train, this is more like a regular season, the 76ers did not get the confidence and courage to win. Harden scored 16 points on 13 shots and five turnovers, which is not the performance of a superstar. Not only fans, but even 76ers small boss Blitzer can't stand it, he said, Harden with nea's second-highest annual salary but did not play a matching stats. Obviously, the small boss is very dissatisfied with Harden's performance. It is worth mentioning that not only this game, Harden has not scored more than 25 points in 11 consecutive games in the playoffs. Surprisingly, Harden said in the face of external doubts that people with 30 or 16 points will not be satisfied, and he will not be as big as in the Rockets. In addition, there are media reports that before the game, Harden and Rivers disagreed, Harden suggested that Reid start, and Rivers insisted on Jordan Jr.
Paul and Harden are the rocket's old partners, the two left the rocket after embarking on a different path, Harden is a group to pursue the championship, and Paul is constantly proving his ability to lead the team, in the two seasons of the Suns, Paul played an excellent leader performance, last season is to lead the team out of the West, this season the Suns still have the strength to impact the championship. According to statistics, Paul has averaged 21 points and 10 assists per game in the playoffs this season, and is still a top point guard, although he is 36 years old, but better than Harden, 32 years old. The US media posted Paul's various data, which attracted countless fans' praise. It has to be said that Harden and Paul are in stark contrast. After Embiid was injured, Harden had a hard time leading the 76ers into the East, the Heat's defense was too tough, and he was familiar with his playing style. Paul, on the other hand, had limited Doncic's abilities, and the two had won all 11 of their most recent matches.
Although he lost the king's head coach, D'Antoni is expected to become the head coach of the Hornets, and according to the latest news, the Hornets have set the head coach candidates on D'Antoni and Mark Jackson, which means that the coach has a 50% chance of returning to the head coach position. I have to admit that D'Antoni is a manager who is proficient in developing defenders, and Harden is one of his masterpieces. Jordan and management hope he can tap into Ball's full potential. Of course, there are also media outlets that D'Antoni may coach the 76ers, Rivers has the ability, but he lacks some luck, Simmons lost confidence last season, was reversed by the Eagles, embiid was injured at a critical moment this season, and will most likely stop in the Eastern Conference semifinals. However, I personally think that the odds of the 76ers solving Rivers are unlikely, and his contract will not end until the 2025 season, and it is an 8 million contract, which requires a lot of courage from management.