On May 5, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs in the second round of the 76ers lost to the Heat, the series score of 0-2 behind; Embiid continued to truce due to injury, Harden played in the whole game in 41 minutes, 15 shots, 6 of 3 points, 1 of 3 points, 20 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 block and 3 mistakes, the playoffs scored less than 25 points in 12 consecutive games to set the longest humiliating record since the start, only 4 points in the second half of 5, repeatedly roared at the referee, sitting on the bench with a frustrated face.
Today's battle, Harden only got 4 points in the first quarter of 5 shots, the 76ers opened the lead is only temporary, the first quarter 24-31 behind the Heat 7 points, during the Heat crazy to surround Harden, 3 people wrapped up and stole Harden; in the second quarter, Harden played aggressive, single quarter 5 shot 4 cut 12 points, helpless so score is not enough to resist the Heat, half-time behind 8 points.
Harden scored the highest score in the playoff halftime with 16 points in the second half; Harden shot 1 of 5 in the second half and was dumbfounded, repeatedly dissatisfied with the penalty, roaring at the referee; Maxi ushered in an outbreak, the second half bombed 23 points, but the 76ers have been suppressed by the Heat, there is no hope of turning over, and finally Philadelphia replaced the main force early again, 103-119 and lost the game.
Harden sat on the bench in the final quarter with a look of frustration and despair, the 76ers 0-2 behind has been forced to the brink of life and death, because the Heat in the seven-game four-win series, 16 times 2-0 lead all advanced to the next round, the 76ers are 13 times 0-2 behind all eliminated; Embiid injured, Harden played not like the core star at all, after joining the 76ers never reached 20 shots in a single game.