"1-3 behind! scolded the fans after the game, Embiid spoke with tears, Maxi really misses Harden"
The latest farce in basketball is happening in the heart of Philadelphia. In a scorching playoff game, the Philadelphia team ended the confrontation with a heartbroken 1-3 deficit, and the scene after the game was even more dramatic than the game. Embiid, the superstar on the court, did not tearfully thank the fans after the game, but angrily scolded his own spectators who switched to the enemy camp. Well, the scene was so embarrassing that it made people want to hand over a pack of popcorn.
It's a rare sight for a star to scold a fan during a game. Most of the time, the stars are all kinds of sprinkled sugar, thanking the fans for their support in the rain and not falling in the wind. However, Embiid apparently didn't get the script. During the game, his tears and anger were intertwined, making it unclear if he was really sad or angry enough to throw the basketball into the audience.
Let's take a look back at the key moments of this game. Philadelphia had a ten-point lead, but the opponent was not there to play the ball, and the Knicks' Harten and Hart scored back-to-back baskets to quickly close the gap. Embiid's underwhelming game, his missed long-range shots, and his inability to develop effective rebounding control in close quarters simply turned Philadelphia's offense into a self-inflicted struggle.
And Embiid's tactical choices are also puzzling. The center, who is as tall as a lamppost, likes to hang out from beyond the three-point line, as if he mistook himself for a guard. Admittedly, when a three-point shot is made, he is the hero on the court, but once he misses, the whole team is like a kite with a broken string.
Perhaps it was the disappointment of the game, or the anger of the teammates who did not care, Embiid's angry scolding became the focus of the news after the game. He accused the fans of disloyalty, and this scene must not even dare to be written by the screenwriter. How can Philadelphia fans, who were known for their passion, now be accused of being traitors?
It has to be mentioned that Embiid's old partner Harden. After Harden's departure, Embiid seemed even more isolated. used to be the king of blocking and demolition, but now he has become a lonely "pole shooter". Maxi tried his best on the court, but looking at Embiid's style of play, it couldn't help but feel a little bleak. There is no doubt that Maxey has missed the Harden who can lead him through the opponent's defense many times.
This game is not only a test for the Philadelphia team, but also a huge challenge for Embiid personally. Regardless of the aura of victory and defeat on the basketball court, Embiid's mentality and behavior will undoubtedly be a turning point in his career. How to adjust, how to face it, that's the question Embiid must answer.
Although today's story ended with the loss of Philadelphia, this is just the beginning of another. Battles on the pitch are played out every day, and every player has a chance to prove himself. Embiid's tears and anger may be an opportunity for him to reflect and grow. And for those of us who are ordinary viewers, perhaps we should think more about where is the line between support and criticism?
Basketball is never just a story of a ball and a box, it's about passion, about teamwork, about growth. And should we, as viewers, be more understanding of the superstars who are struggling and growing under the light?
Now, I would like to ask every fan of basketball and sports: Do you think the performance of a star on the court should affect their attitude towards the fans, or should the support of the fans be unconditional?