In the fierce battleground of the basketball playoffs, every game is full of tension and suspense. Today, three key G2 matchups kicked off first, with teams battling it out at home and away.
First, the Cavaliers won again at home against the Magic. This set of series did not attract much attention, and there was not much suspense. As a newcomer to the playoffs, the Magic will have a hard time shaking the Cavaliers' progress.
Next, the game between the 76ers and the Lakers was full of drama. Both teams led the game for most of the game, but eventually suffered a comeback and lost the game. The 76ers were reversed by six points in 14 seconds, and the Lakers were beaten by the whistle. So, why did they have such a process? Was it really bad luck?
In the review of the last game, we mentioned two disadvantages of the 76ers: one is that Maxey and Embiid are not players who can lead their teammates to attack, they cannot let other players participate in the offense, so they can only eat by the feel of other teammates; These disadvantages are hard to change and could be even worse as the 76ers trail. Therefore, if the 76ers want to win, either Maxey and Embiid are supergods, or there is a surprise explosion.
In the second game, Maxey and Embiid were really superb! The two combined for 69 points, 19 rebounds and 16 assists, but among the other players, only Harris scored 10 points. However, in the final moments of the game, the 76ers lost a good game, precisely because they lacked enthusiasm and desire to win. In the final 47 seconds of the game, the 76ers led by 5 points, basically a no-lose. But the accident still happened! The 76ers served in the backcourt, there was a mistake, DiVincenzo didn't score three points after the Knicks stealed, and Harten grabbed the rebound in the front court, DiVincenzo shot three points again, this time he hit, and there were 13 seconds left in the game, and the Knicks miraculously overtook by 1 point.
In the final moments, the Knicks players were like hungry tigers, while the 76ers were a little dazed. Luck is indeed on the Knicks' side, but as long as the 76ers can concentrate and play the last 47 seconds with all their might, they will definitely not lose the game.
And the Lakers' experience is even more aggrieved. With a 20-point lead in the end, they were reversed, not to mention, they were still beaten by the whistle. In the final moments of the game, the Lakers had a chance to stabilize the situation, but ultimately failed to take the opportunity.
In both games, the Lakers and 76ers did make their own changes and played in a way that could have been won, but in the end they fell short. On the one hand, it was bad luck, and on the other hand, his shortcomings were too obvious, and in the face of the opponent's advantage, he finally failed to survive to the end.
Back at home, if they can continue the performance of Game 2, the Lakers and 76ers have a chance to win, but how to continue is the biggest problem. The 76ers will only be less motivated than this one, and the Lakers will have a hard time keeping Murray iron for that long.
Overall, every basketball game is a reflection of team spirit, and the outcome depends not only on the individual ability of the players, but also on the overall coordination and tactical execution of the team. In both games, we can see that both the 76ers and the Lakers had excellent performances, but in the end failed to win the game. It's a reminder that the game of basketball is full of uncertainties, and unexpected outcomes can happen at every moment.
Finally, I would like to ask a question: how do you think the Lakers and 76ers should adjust their strategies in the next games to improve the winning rate?