The James Harden era has begun in the Sixers and he has done so hopefully. ‘La Barba’ debut with his new team with 27 points (7/12 from the field including 5/7 triples), eight rebounds and 12 assists. But above that was the complicity with Joel Embiid, the other great star of the team, who made 34+10+3. Positive gestures and good vibrations between both to crush the Timberwolves by 102-133. On Philadelphia they rub their hands together. For the NBA it is a warning.
Results of the day
- Hornets 125-93 Raptors
- Pacers 125-129 Thunder
- Magic 119-111 Rockets
- Wizards 153-157 Spurs 2 prrrogas
- Knicks 100-105 Heat
- Timberwolves 102-133 Sixers
- Suns 102-117 Pelicans
- Jazz 114-109 Mavericks
- Lakers 102-105 Clippers
After his convulsive departure from the Nets and after overcoming an injury, Harden finally put on the Sixers jersey to play a game that could be a turning point in the NBA season. Of course, they have potential in the Philadelphia team with two of the most decisive players in the League. Your sum in Minnesota was lethal: 61 points, 18 rebounds and 15 assists.
Harden started, left some of his classic triples with a step back (including one with an added foul) and his team won by 35 while he was on the court. The best data of all those who played. The Sixers are the third franchise with which he debuted making at least 25 points and 12 assists. With the Rockets and the Nets also started that way… and ended badly.
“We are not selfish, we just want to win. Most of the time great things will happen. My job is to go in and join each individual on this team, “said Harden, who came out against the rumors about his lack of camaraderie: “I don’t know why the media says that. I feel like I’m one of the best teammates the NBA has ever seen, on and off the court.”. Just because what happened doesn’t mean he’s a bad partner. I felt like I needed to do my best for my career, help myself and be happy.” Embiid, smiling broadly, said of his new partner’s performance: “This is what I expected.” Honeymoon at the Sixers. If it lasts until the end of the season, watch out for them.
RJ Barrett year 46 pointsthe peak of his career, in the defeat of his Knicks Over the Heat by 100-105. It is the most points scored by a player in the franchise New York from Carmelo Anthony in 2014. He made 13/22 from the field with 6/11 from 3-point range and 14/22 from free throws. At the break he already had 30 points. Had he reached 50 he would have become, at 21, the youngest player in Knicks history to do so, surpassing Willis Reedwho did it with 25 in 1967.
After 2,000 games coached in the NBA, Gregg Popovich saw how the Spurs beat his points record with him on the bench. They reached 157 in a game with two extensions played against the Wizards (153-157). In total there were 13 players passing ten points. Kyle Kuzma add 36 for those of Washingtonwhile Keldon Johnson leader to those of Saint Anthony with 32. Dejounte Murraywho missed shots to win at the end of regulation time and the first overtime, made a triple-double: 31+13+14.
Since his arrival at the Pelicans, CJ McCollum He has shown everything he can offer the team. Especially points. In the triumph over the Suns by 102-117 he reached 32. He has played six games with his new team and only in the first did he fall below 20 points. He averages 29, but his success is not rewarded with wins. The balance is 2-4. Brandon Ingramwith 28 points, and Jonas Valančiūnasat 18+17, helped him against the NBA leaders, orphans without Chris Paul. Willy Hernangmez I played seven minutes and finished with three points and three rebounds.
