Yes let's post numbers with no context. Embiid hasn't shot over 50% one time this series. Let's just keep jacking shots until we get 30. Anyone can do that. I watch Embiid back down horford and get in point blank range only to miss or get blocked. It makes no sense considering how big he is. Even he will tell you he isn't playing well. I am actually shocked Harden has 2 40 plus point games and 2 game winners. He looks completely washed. I have no idea how he is scoring on anyone. No first step. No explosion in his jumps. If the Sixers are expecting 30 from harden they will lose.
Maybe Embid will finally have a Joker like MVP performance? Probably not. Him and Harden don't have that mentality.
They're both regular-season players. So many similarities between them it's fitting they ended up on the same team.
And where are you getting this from? As much as I like Harden, Embiid actually is the more unstoppable and plays through pain. He doesn't have another big to really help him or give him much of a breather. Harden has issues but I'd wish he'd relax and play through the contact the way he does at summer leagues.
Harden in each of the 3 losses 12 points on 14% 16 points on 21% 13 points on 25% That’s just not good enough as a former MVP/supposed best scorer ever.
It’s 3:30 start. Harden likes these games in the afternoon because it gives him time to go to the clubs after games. He usually has his best games at these times. 40 point burger
It’s 3:30 start. Harden likes these games in the afternoon because it gives him time to go to the clubs after games. He usually has his best games at these times. 40 point burger
You obviously missed game 1, 4 and 5 . He did not look washed in those games. He looked explosive and fast off the dribble. Stop generalising
Harden Pros: He's the only reason this series went 7 games Harden Cons: He's the only reason this series went 7 games
I watched those games and he still looked washed. His three was going in which opened up a few driving lanes but he still didn't have the same burst or explosiveness that he use too. Even when he got to the rim he wasn't finishing like he use to. No where close to the same player. I dunno how you watched those games and thought he was explosive.
Game 1,4 and 5 he was getting by guys pretty easily and creating a midrange shots because of quick step backs.. even the TNT and later espn crew in game 1 and 4 were commenting on how easily he is creating shots with first step that supposedly had lost. It’s not what it was when he was in his late 20’s but he can still get his shots and create separation. To say say two 40 point games are a fluke is downright disingenuous Hardens issues are being consistent
I didn't say it was a fluke. Harden game is soo much dependent on his three point shots going in now. Because if it doesn't he can't drive anymore. His elite first step is gone. I dunno how you don't see it. He's forced to do step back midrange shots cuz he can't get to the rim and finish. I like that he added it to his game but he's not close to the same player.
