The Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the playoffs today! The dust has settled on the first game of the NBA Eastern Conference play-offs, and the 76ers defeated the Heat with their outstanding performance and locked up the seventh playoff spot in the East, which is worth warmly congratulating!
This match allowed us to witness the true competitive spirit and fair competition. Although the 76ers were at home, the referee's whistle didn't favor either side. At the end of the game, the 76ers made 23 free throws, 21 excluding tactical free throws, while the Heat also made 19 free throws, with only two free throws separating the two sides, which is undoubtedly a clear proof of fair refereeing.
Embiid, last season's MVP, struggled a little under the Heat's tight defense today, but in the final moments of the game, he stepped up and changed the tide of the game with a strong performance. His three-pointers and 2 1 scored six points in a row, directly disrupting the Heat's defensive rhythm. And under Embiid's containment, Oubre also played well, a reverse run straight to the basket, completed 2 1, and sealed the victory for the 76ers.
Of course, the 76ers' victory wasn't Embiid's work alone. Batum's outside shooting was also instrumental, as his accurate long-range shooting opened up space for the team to attack, allowing the Heat to lose sight of the defensive end. It can be said that the excellent play of Embiid and Batum is the key to the 76ers' victory over the Heat.
It is worth mentioning that Batum's shooting performance is amazing. He shot 7 of 12 from the field, and 6 of 10 from three-point range, which is a staggering shooting percentage. In contrast, Klay Thompson, who is also a high-paid player, felt cold today, shooting 0 of 10 from the field and 0 of 6 from three-point range, which is undoubtedly a big surprise. It has also led to reflection on the relationship between player salaries and performance.
Finally, congratulations to the Philadelphia 76ers for successfully advancing to the playoffs, and we look forward to them continuing to play well in the next games. Although the Heat lost, their strength should not be underestimated, and I believe they also have the ability to reach the playoffs in the next games. The matchup in the Eastern Conference playoffs will undoubtedly be more exciting, let's wait and see!