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Last night, the NBA playoffs staged a do-or-die battle, and the Knicks challenged the 76ers away. The 76ers fought with their backs on their backs, doing their best at home, but ultimately fell short. With a total score of 4-2, the Knicks successfully eliminated the 76ers and advanced to the next round. In this game, although the 76ers were defeated, the players performed remarkably, especially the "Emperor" Embiid, who had 39 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists, and fought hard in a desperate situation.
At the beginning, the Knicks played a wave of 9:2 small climax, and Harten, DiVincenzo and others felt hot. The 76ers were dumb except for Embiid to score. At one point, the Knicks led by as many as 13 points at 17-4. Fortunately, Embiid's consecutive scores, coupled with Hield's three-pointers, allowed the 76ers to stop the decline. At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks led 36-22.
In the second quarter, the 76ers fought to catch up, Hield and Oubre split threes, and Embiid raged inside, scoring 12 points in a single quarter. On the other hand, the Knicks suddenly went silent, scoring only 51 points at halftime. The 76ers went into the second half with a 3-point lead of 54-51. Yibian fought again, and the two teams came and went, and the balance of power was achieved. In the final quarter, the Knicks became more and more courageous, gradually widening the difference, and finally eliminated the 76ers 4-2 away.
1.3 meters big center Embiid, 39 points and 13 rebounds today, shooting 48% from the field and 40% from three-point range. made 12 of 25 shots from the field, and he had a tough encounter with the Knicks, reflecting the responsibility of a superstar. It's a pity that the teammates played mediocre, which led to the failure.
Maxey scored 17 points today, made 1 of 1 three-pointers and 8 of 10 free throws. Oubre scored 17 points and made 3 of 4 three-pointers, giving the 76ers a lot of help.
Batum had 16 points and seven rebounds, making 2-of-4 three-pointers. As an important rotation for the 76ers, Batum has played steadily. Payne had 6 points and 3 assists, and Hield had 20 points, becoming a surprise player for the 76ers, but unfortunately he didn't have enough skills.
Disappointingly, Lowry and Harris. Lowry only had 3 assists on 0-of-2 shooting, Harris only had 4 rebounds on 0-of-2 shooting, and the two were the 76ers' starting guards, and the key battle was completely extinguished, giving the 76ers a fatal blow. Reed didn't do anything.
Embiid said in an interview after the game: "It's been a long season and I'm proud of the team. We fought hard, even though the results were disappointing. But this team has a bright future ahead and we will keep going and be ready for next season. "
The head coach also said: "Embiid is one of the best players in my coaching career. He proved himself to be a superstar today and I'm very proud of him. But basketball is a team sport and needs everyone to be ready. We've had some young players who didn't do well today and that's growing pains. But I believe that through competitions like this, they will learn from them and come to be even better in the coming year. 76ers, we have a lot of work to do this summer.
The 76ers have had an up-and-down season, showing great potential and amazing growth during the regular season. Embiid, as the absolute core of the team, averaged 33.1 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, and is undoubtedly one of the best centers in the league. The addition of Harden has also strengthened this team. His excellent playmaking and scoring ability form a dangerous inside and outside combination with Embiid.
However, the stage of the playoffs is still a little unfamiliar to this young team. When they faced the Knicks, they exposed some problems. The first is that the offensive end is too reliant on Embiid and Harden, and the other players are weak in scoring. When Embiid and Harden are targeted, teams tend to fall into a scoring drought.
Young players lack consistency when it matters most. Maxey, Harris and others, although they played well in the regular season, they seemed a little nervous and lost when it came to the battle of life and death. Maybe it has something to do with experience, and more competitions like this are needed to train them.
In addition, the 76ers' bench lineup is not deep enough. When the fitness of the starters drops, it is difficult for the substitutes to form an effective rotation. This leads to fatigue of the starters and affects performance. This is also a question that management needs to consider, how to strengthen the bench depth in the offseason and make the team more balanced.
This is the end of the 76ers' playoff journey this year, although the defeat is still glorious. Stars such as Embiid and Harden have injected strong fighting power into this team, and their spirit of rising to the challenge and fighting tenaciously in the face of adversity is worthy of recognition. This young 76ers team still has a lot of room to grow, and I believe that in the future, they will definitely bring more surprises to fans. The Knicks eliminated the 76ers to advance, but they still have a tough battle to play against the Celtics. The NBA playoffs continue, so let's wait and see who can lift the championship trophy in the end!
For the Knicks, they proved themselves with their strength. The combination of Durant and Irving has played a huge role in the playoffs. Their consistent output, as well as their excellent leadership, were key to the Knicks' advancement. However, against the formidable Celtics, the Knicks will also face a huge challenge.
The Celtics have a more balanced lineup, with both their starters and benches performing well. In particular, the young duo of Tytom and Brown have already proven themselves in the playoffs. Their alignment will be something the Knicks will have to solve.
Whatever the outcome, this series is sure to be exciting. The charm of the NBA lies in the fact that every game, every series, has a different story and highlights. We saw Embiid's superstar demeanor, Harden's selfless dedication, Durant and Irving's grandeur, and Tethom and Brown's youth storm. These will be the shining strokes in the history of the NBA.
As fans, we've seen it all. We cheer for every player who fights for their dreams and cheers for every team that works hard. This is the charm of the NBA, let's look forward to the next wonderful moment! Although the 76ers are still glorious, their fighting spirit is worth learning from everyone. Let's cheer for this team and believe that they will definitely make a comeback next year and bring us more surprises!