111:96!!! The 76ers defeated the Pistons, finally stopping their losing streak. The team's current record ranks second to last in the Eastern Conference! Such a result is undoubtedly a disaster for the 76ers! If they want to achieve anything this season, the team must make immediate adjustments, and Embiid must take responsibility for his attitude. You see, at the beginning of the season, the 76ers were highly regarded by the outside world. They formed a three-star lineup during the offseason, and the outside world also expected them to do well in the Eastern Conference! However, reality is cruel. This 76ers team completely exceeded everyone's expectations. They unexpectedly encountered injury troubles. In the end, this 76ers team became a laughingstock! The Pistons are in the rebuilding phase, with limited strength at the moment. It's completely understandable that they lost to this 76ers team!
In this game, five players from the 76ers scored in double figures. The best performing player on the team was Maxi, who was the MVP of the game! He went 11 for 24 from the field, 5 for 10 from three-point range, scoring 28 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists. His plus-minus on the court was 25! This young player is quite good, but he still cannot become the core of the team. He needs to strengthen his own abilities before he can grow into a top-tier star player!
The best performing player on the Pistons was Beasley. Many fans may know that Beasley was a former Lakers player and also a former Bucks player! In this game, he went 6 for 9 from the field, 4 for 5 from three-point range, scoring 19 points, six rebounds, and four assists! He is a three-point shooter, but without defense, so he isn't very popular in the market. Teams in the process of tanking and rebuilding still like him quite a bit.
The Pistons lost, and the performances of the two starters, Little Hardaway and Harris, were not ideal. Little Hardaway went 0 for 6 from the field, scoring zero points, zero rebounds, and zero assists. His plus-minus on the court was -18, and this player has regressed significantly! Harris' performance wasn't much better. He went 1 for 8 from the field, 0 for 3 from three-point range, scoring only 4 points. His plus-minus on the court was -22, the second-lowest on the team! This pair of "Wulong Fengchu" are truly two clowns!
Speaking of Harris, he used to be quite capable! Especially when he played for the Clippers, he made a name for himself and stood out in the league! Then, he joined the 76ers and received a big contract there! Although his role diminished with the 76ers, he still had outstanding performances in the regular season, which gave the team high hopes for him! But once he reached the playoffs, Harris' performance plummeted. He performed like a benchwarmer. In intense competition, Harris couldn't play anymore. He lost himself in the game, causing the 76ers' overall strength to drop significantly. They also lost a good chance to compete for the championship!
Initially, the 76ers didn't keep Butler but instead kept Harris (there was some nepotism involved; someone in the 76ers management is related to him)! The subsequent developments left the 76ers management shocked. Butler wreaked havoc in the Heat, leading the Heat to the Finals twice! While Harris remained timid with the 76ers, never delivering what the team wanted! Giving Harris a big contract was a huge mistake for the 76ers!
