On February 9, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's Eastern Conference focus game, the Celtics host the 76ers. The Green Army lacked three starters today, Smart, Horford and Lowe, and Jaylen Brown was mistakenly injured by Tatum in the first half, but the Green Army still led by seven points in the first three quarters, and the Green Army withstood the pressure in the final quarter to defeat the 76ers 106-99. With the win, the Celtics remained in the league at 39-16, and the 76ers suffered two consecutive losses, bringing their record to 34-19.
Data from both sides:
76ers - Embiid 28 points and 7 rebounds, Harden 26 points and 11 assists, Melton 12 points and 4 rebounds, Tucker 8 points, Maxi 6 points and 5 rebounds, Niang 8 points.
Celtics-Tatum 12 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists, White 19 points and 6 rebounds, Gwi 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, Griffin 15 points, Brogdon 19 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, Hauser 14 points and 8 rebounds, Cornet 8 points and 4 rebounds.
The star of the field - White
White played a total of 38 minutes today, shooting 8-of-13, including 3-of-6 three-pointers, for a combined 19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks. In the second quarter, White scored 7 points in a single quarter to help the team withstand the opponent's counterattack, and in the final quarter, White assisted Kornet to complete the open catch, and then hit a key 3-point shot to help the team lead by 6 points in the first 2 minutes of the final game, and finally maintain the advantage until the end.
Highlights:
1. Defend like nothing, Harden backs a jumper
2. Griffin exploded and scored three consecutive 3-pointers
3. Cornet's funny defense did not interfere with Embiid, and he hit a steady 3-point shot at the top of the arc
4. Tatum singled Embiid for a layup
5, after Cornet big hat Harris, Jaylen dunked
6, White Big Hat Harrell
7. Dengdi connected continuously and scored 7 points in a row
8. Tatum hits Jaylen Brown's face, and Jaylen will not return for this game
9. Best Defense! Cornet Big Hat Embiid!
10. Good attack and defense! Tatum sent the buckle first, and then the big hat Harden
11. Griffin scored two consecutive 3-pointers
12. The road is no more than that, Brogdon is unguarded, and the layup is successful
13. Harden and Seibl hit 3-pointers, and the 76ers clung to the score
14. Xiaobai assists Cornet on an empty dunk
15. Tatum hit the toss, completely killing the game
Competition Review:
At the beginning of the first quarter, Harris, Melton and Harden combined to play 7-0, and Griffin hit three consecutive three-pointers to lead the team to play 11:2! Then Embiid scored 5 points in a row, Harden scored 4 points with consecutive free throws, and the 76ers led by 7 points 9-0! Gwi and Tatum led the team to a 7-3 run, and Embiid hit two straight shots to lead by four points. Then Hauser hit a three-pointer, Tatum and Brogdon hit back-to-back shots, and the Green Army rallied again 7-0. After Milton hit a layup, Brogdon made two fouls and hit both free throws, and the Green Army led the 76ers 30-27 to end the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Cornet and Brogdon scored five straight points, and Niang and Harris responded with four straight points. Then Brown and Brogdon scored four straight points, and Maxey and Harden helped the team chase points. White then hit the outside, Brown scored quickly, and Tatum hit a 3-pointer to extend the Greens' 8-0 lead to 12 points. Tucker scored five straight points to close the gap, White and Embiid hit shots, Melton hit a layup, and Cornet made two free throws. Embiid then hit a 2+1, Gwey and Niang hit three-pointers, Cornet hit a shot, Harden scored five straight points, and White scored a layup, and the Green Army led the 76ers 59-55 to end the first half.
Brogdon hit a three-point shot, Embiid and Harden scored four straight points, Tucker hit a three-point shot and Harden hit another shot, and the 76ers tied the gap 9-2. Griffin then hit two back-to-back three-pointers, and Tatum hit a layup, giving the Greens an 8-0 run to regain their lead. Harden and Melton then scored five straight points, and Gwee and Hauser responded with back-to-back outside shots. After that, the 76ers played a rally, Melton scored five consecutive points, Maxi and Embiid scored consecutive goals, and the 76ers narrowed down to one point at 10-2. Before the end of the quarter, Hauser and White hit back-to-back 3-pointers to give the Green Army an 86-79 lead over the 76ers to end the third quarter.
In the final quarter, Maxi and Niang scored successively, and White and Hauser responded. Brogdon then hit a basket and Hauser hit another 3-pointer as the Green Army stretched the gap to double digits. Harden made two foul throws, Brogdon hit 2+1, Embiid hit one of two free throws, Harden and Seibl hit consecutive three-pointers, Harden made one of two free throws, and the 76ers chased 8-0 to only 3 points. Kornet scored a dunk, Embiid hit both free throws, then White hit a 3-pointer, Tatum hit a free throw, and the Green Army led by eight points with 35 seconds left in the game, and the 76ers were over.
Starters from both sides:
76ers: Embiid, Harden, Harris, Melton, Tucker;
Celtics: Tatum, Brown, White, Grant Williams, Griffin.