On May 5, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals G2, 76ers lost 103-119 to the Heat, the total score of 0-2 behind. In this game, 76ers young maxi ushered in an outbreak. He shot 12-of-22, 1-of-4 from three-point range and 9-of-11 from the free throw line, and recorded a game-high 34 points, three rebounds and one assist.
After the game, Harden praised Maxi's performance, saying: "He played aggressively, the opponents kept wrapping themselves around me, they focused on me. Maxi saw the opportunity, he was fast, he could attack the basket. He plays the right way, he does a great job and we need him to continue to have that performance. ”
Harden's words have aroused heated discussion among fans. Many people think that Harden is a bit overconceived. The Heat's defense of Harden is indeed very tight, but the proportion of bags and clips is not high. Maxi broke out in this game, more because of his hard power performance. Before Harden joined the 76ers, Maxi had already played a brilliant performance.
And in this game, Harden's own play is very crotch-pulling. He shot 6-of-15 from the field, 1-of-5 from three-point range and had 20 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists on 7-of-7 free throws. In the second half, Harden scored just 1 of 5 shots and scored 2 points with a throw and 2 free throws.
In the eyes of many fans, Harden has become the No. 4 star of the 76ers in the playoffs. Embiid, who has not played a game due to injury, is the well-deserved core of the 76ers. Maxie and Harris did significantly better in the playoffs than Harden. Harden has only shot more than 40 percent in just two of the eight games this season so far in the playoffs, and his slump has become the norm.