On May 3, Beijing time, in this crucial G6 battle, the Knicks showed excellent competitive form, and established a huge lead with a 33-11 offensive in the first quarter. DiVincenzo's three three-pointers gave the Knicks a good start to their offense, and the multi-point Knicks seemed to have mastered the rhythm of the game. However, the 76ers, led by Embiid and Batum, did not give up easily, and the 14-5 offensive attack at the beginning of the second quarter and Hield's five three-pointers helped the 76ers gradually narrow the gap and achieve a reversal in the score.
Heading into the second half, the Knicks didn't give up easily, and they tried to regain the lead by adjusting their tactics. However, Embiid stepped up again in the third quarter, scoring 16 points in a single quarter to help the 76ers withstand the Knicks' comeback. The suspense of the game was maintained until the end, and in the tug-of-war between the two sides at the decisive moment, the Knicks tried to pull away the score several times, but the 76ers always managed to catch up tenaciously.
The two teams were tied at one point during the game's playback period, but in the end, Hart's crucial three-pointer was the turning point of the game, helping the Knicks eliminate the 76ers 4-2 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Embiid contributed a double-double of 39 points and 13 rebounds in this game, which can be described as an excellent performance. Especially in the third quarter, his hard support and scoring at critical moments helped the 76ers stabilize their position. However, in the final quarter, Embiid scored only six points and left the court in the final minute of the game due to a full number of fouls, unable to help the team complete the comeback.
In stark contrast to Embiid, the Knicks' Brunson scored an astonishing 41 points, 3 rebounds and 12 assists in this game, becoming the biggest contributor to the Knicks' victory. Brunson not only showed his ability on the scoring end, but also played a central role in organizing the offense, leading the team to stabilize the position at key moments, and finally eliminated the 76ers with a total score of 4-2 and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
From a statistical point of view, Brunson's 41 points and 12 assists not only surpassed Embiid in scoring, but also showed his leading role in the team's overall offense in assists. In contrast, Embiid, while superior in rebounding, has seen his scoring efficiency and contribution to the team decline in key moments of the game. In addition, Brunson's plus/minus (+/-) is also an important indicator of his impact on the game, and his high plus/minus is his positive impact on the court.
The 76ers' exit means that their season is over, and while Embiid's individual performance has been excellent, the team's overall performance still needs to be improved. For the 76ers, how to adjust in the offseason and improve the team's competitiveness will be an important issue they need to face.
In this matchup between the Knicks and the 76ers, Brunson's superstar performance and the Knicks' team basketball are the keys to their victory. And the 76ers, despite Embiid's excellent play, lacked power at key moments, which ultimately led to their exit. This match is not only a contest between two teams, but also a contest of the individual abilities of the two stars. With the Knicks advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals, they will continue to show their quality on the playoff stage. And for the 76ers, they need to learn from this loss and prepare for next season.
What do you think of Brunson's performance in this game? Has he proven himself to be the key to the team? Is there a chance to be the No. 1 point guard in the East? Will the Knicks make it to the Eastern Conference Finals? Leave your predictions and opinions in the comments section and let's discuss.