is missing Embiid, Harden 's performance continues to be bad. If Maxi had not scored 44 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, it would have been like a god descending to earth, I'm afraid the 76ers would have to explain this game again. It was obviously an extremely correct decision to put Seble in the starting lineup for coach Rivers . The defense of the whole team has obviously reached a higher level. After Maxi is no longer targeted, he fully released his offensive talent and ability.
I have to say that the Raptors' defense is quite tough. Harden just took the ball and passed halfway through the ball, so he almost couldn't stand it. Nass's defensive strategy was fine, but he didn't expect that Maxi was so hot today, and he was just unreasonable scores.
Celtics took a full three days off after losing to Bulls , and they obviously had a big rest. The whole team was not in shape. Robert Williams 's absence had a great impact on the team's rebounds and frame protection, allowing the Cavaliers' LeVere to easily score 41 points, and the inside and outside shots were like entering a no-man. Although Von Leigh and Griffin are very active, their abilities are limited after all, and they obviously cannot do Robert Williams' work.
Also, the Celtics also need to find a suitable substitute for Horford . If he can play for more than 35 minutes every game, I'm afraid he won't wait for playoffs , and it will be scrapped in advance. The Celtics' offense suddenly became silent in overtime, and the rookie coach Joe Mazura's ability to adjust needs to be strengthened.
Bucks scored 7 players in double digits, and also gave Antetokounmpo 30 points and 14 rebounds. The Knicks lost at all, after all, the three teams they won before were all bad teams. But then again, the Knicks were able to play back and forth with the Bucks in the first half, their momentum was not crushed by their opponents, and their scores were not greatly expanded. Being able to play like this with a team of the Bucks shows that the Knicks have really made progress under the coaching of Thibodeau.
The results of the other 3 Eastern Civil Wars: Hawks beat Pistons away 136-112 away, Magic defeated Hornets at home 113-93, and Wizards lost 117-127 to Pacers at home. In addition, the only game between the East and the West, the Bulls lost to the Spurs 124-129.
After today's game, let's take a look at the latest rankings in the East: the only Bucks that maintained an unbeaten record this season still ranks first in the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers who won four consecutive games rose to third place, and the Celtics, Knicks and Wizards who lost the game today dropped to 4th, 5th and 6th respectively. After the 76ers won the game, they rose to 10th. The three giants' only won 1 win in 45 games, ranking third from the bottom in the East.