Although Embiid has suffered from injuries this season, the performance of the regular season still left a very deep impression on the fans, but everyone knows that the emperor wants to prove himself, he must show a tough performance in the playoffs, the first round of the Knicks without Randle, Embiid once again disappointed the fans, the first four games, Embiid gave the fans the deepest impression in addition to the soft style of play, there is also the heart of a guard, want to win the game big, such a result is that the Philadelphia 76ers fell into a 1-3 desperate situation, the fifth game, the two teams returned to New York, Embiid can continue the team's lifeEmbiid did not perform well in this game, and the 76ers relied entirely on Maxey to continue their lives, not only relying on a desperate three-pointer to drag the game into overtime, but also helping the team defeat the Knicks 112-106 and chase the series to 2-3!
In a battle of life and death, Embiid is weak again
This game is an out-and-out battle of life and death for the 76ers, as long as they lose, they will end the journey of this season's playoffs, and Embiid will also report to the American Dream Team and begin to prepare for the Paris Olympics.
Embiid, who had a lot of money in the game, once again played gorgeous personal data, handing over a comprehensive performance of 19 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 blocks, but his personal offensive efficiency was not high, as an interior center, only 9 of 19 shots, and there were 9 of the highest turnovers in the game, it can be said that Embiid hurt the team far more than his contribution on both offensive and defensive ends.
Maxey renews his life for the team, against Brunson
In the case of Embiid's obsession with personal data, the 76ers were able to bite the score and fight with the Knicks until the last moment, Maxey contributed a lot, in the case of the team's troubles, Citty stepped up many times, with super single scores, to help the 76ers continue to live, the whole game Maxiri hit 7 three-pointers, contributed 46 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists, including the final minute of regular time to the equalizer long three-pointer.
With Randle hanging up the waiver card, Brunson once again showed the responsibility and responsibility of a team leader, despite being heavily defended by the 76ers during the game, Brunson still hit 15 of 32 shots, scored a team-high 40 points, and also had three rebounds. 6 assists and 3 steals, under his tandem organization, the Knicks scored a total of 4 players in double figures, Hart continued the strong performance of this round of the series, playing more than 40 minutes again, playing 18 + 9 + 4 + 1 blocks, becoming Brunson's most effective helper, but in overtime no player from the Knicks stepped up, and ultimately fell short.
Relying on Maxey's excellent performance, the Philadelphia 76ers kept their hopes of advancing to the second round of the playoffs, and his tough performance also proved that he is more suitable to be the leader of the team than Embiid, which is why fans praised Maxey's new king after the game!