Today, let's talk about a great basketball game, which is the matchup between the 76ers and the Bulls. Let's start with the big man on the court, Joel Embiid. This buddy, who has just returned from injury, is like a hanger. In the game, he played only three quarters and easily scored 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. Not only is it the 15th straight game in which he has scored more than 30 points, but it's also the 10th time this season that he has left the office after only three quarters, and he is simply an efficiency expert in the office. Moreover, he also started alongside Kevin Oubre, giving the 76ers an impressive 8-0 record.
Talking about the rest of the 76ers' players, they are by no means decorations. Three of the starting five scored more than 20 points, and this scoring ability is like a constant battery power. However, the victory in this game did not come from the starters. On the Bulls' side, whether it is DeRozan or White, it seems that they are tied by the 76ers' defense and cannot play freely. The 76ers' defense is like a foolproof gate, and no one can break in.
But when it comes to the key point of the game, we still have to mention that score. Imagine that by the end of the first quarter, the 76ers had a 25-point lead. This kind of lead is almost like a marathon runner running the distance of the opponent's community. Then in the second quarter, Embiid scored 15 points alone, and the difference was like a balloon that was blown up, getting bigger and bigger. In the second half, although the Bulls desperately wanted to chase the points, they fell too far behind in the early stage and could only choose to give up the game in the end.
Strangely enough, though, the 76ers' bench is like a team from another world. In the final eight minutes of the game, they shot 0 of 17 and did not score a point. This makes people wonder, if they want to go further in the future, is it enough to rely on the starters?
Embiid has only played in 26 games this season, but almost half of them have clocked in in the third quarter, reminiscent of Curry back then. His current style of play is becoming more and more like Jokic, with assists rising and versatile. 15 consecutive games to get 30+10 data, which is rare in the league in the past 52 years.
In the end, this game was not just a victory for the 76ers, but also a victory for tactics and teamwork. But it has to be said that if the 76ers want to go far in the playoffs, they will have to solve the problem of the bench. The score of 110-97 in this game, although it looks beautiful, but the performance of the substitute players is a hidden danger.
So, the question is, do you think the 76ers' bench lineup will be a stumbling block in their playoffs?