Hey, speaking of this game, it's really love and hate! The 76ers were directly reversed by the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, 104-111, and I feel congested when I think about it. Embiid, in particular, scored 29 points and eight rebounds, but the impact of his leg injury was still obvious. And Brunson, who only hit 8 of 26 shots, although he scored 22 points in the end, the efficiency is also sweaty. Maxi's kid is completely at the other extreme, scoring 33 points and going all out in rampage mode!
If you want to talk about how exciting this ball game is, it's really no one. At the beginning, the 76ers were still ahead, and Embiid scored 9 points in the first quarter, and he was in the limelight. But this good time did not last long, and on the Knicks' side, Hart and Brunson were not to be outdone, and attacked again and again, directly narrowing the score gap. Harten's hands are violently buckled, and he is so handsome that he has no friends!
In the blink of an eye, in the second half, Embiid briefly left the court due to injury, and the Knicks immediately made a force when they saw this, and the score was overtaken in waves. At this moment, Lowry suddenly scored 9 points in a row as if he had eaten rocket fuel, which was simply the rhythm of "Rocket Daddy"! But the good times did not last long, and the Knicks' Brunson and McBride cooperated tacitly and pulled the score away again.
Especially in the fourth quarter, the scene was even more thrilling. Hart and Maxey went back and forth, three-point shots against Biao, and the audience was stunned. In the end, the Knicks sealed the victory after Robinson hit both free throws.
You said that Embiid was not easy along the way, he was riddled with injuries all the time, and he had to hold on hard, it was just too hard! In the second half, he risked injury and continued to play, this persistence and courage are really touching. It's a pity that once he is not on the court, the 76ers' scoring ability plummets, and it is obvious that they still rely too much on him. At this time, it can't help but remind people of Harden, if Harden is here, maybe the situation will be completely different.
And Maxi, oh, this guy really burned today, and the whole third quarter was exploding, and the momentum, the flamboyance, made people's blood boil. But even so, the problem of the whole team relying too much on Embiid has not been solved, and it is really sad to watch the final loss of the game.
Lowry and Oubre also fought hard, especially Lowry's series of performances, which were simply eye-catching, and they can be described as veterans. Oubre's sudden outburst in the second half was also a highlight of the game.
Overall, although the game was exciting, the final reversal was also embarrassing. The 76ers' shortcomings are still obvious, especially in rebounding and defense, as well as the over-reliance on Embiid, which will need to be improved in the upcoming games. The Knicks' victory, although there was a little element of luck, relied more on the team's overall performance and calmness at key moments.
Watching the 76ers' performance like this, it is really impressive: there is no trivial matter on the court, and in a basketball game, every ball may directly affect the outcome of the game. Hopefully, in the next game, the 76ers can learn their lessons, adjust their condition, and bring us more surprises. And the Knicks also hope to continue to maintain this momentum and make this series even more exciting!