【2021/6/9】
Sixers 118 [win] 102 Hawks
★Shake Milton｜14 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist
After an upset loss to the Hawks in the first game of the series, the Sixers continued to lead in the second game today, but they could not completely open up the score. Especially the bench lineup severely stalled in the first half, and the bench score was completely lost to the Hawks 0-32. , becoming a major concern during the halftime break.
Finally, the 76ers substitute group jumped out in the second half, exceptDwight HowardTwo veterans, George Hill and George Hill, drove the momentum. The most eye-catching one was Shake Milton, who did not play for a minute in the first half. He made 4 consecutive three-pointers and opened the score to about 20 points. Finally, he scored 14 points in a row. He scored 14 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist in 2 minutes of playing time, becoming the key X factor for the Sixers to win.
After being selected by the Sixers in the second round of the 2018 draft, Milton emerged from his cocoon last season.Ben SimmonsWhen he was moved to the power forward position, Milton took over the role of starting point guard and became an important puzzle piece.
However, after the Sixers introduced two shooters, Seth Curry and Danny Green, this season, Milton lost his starting position. Although he is still an important bench firepower, his performance in the first round series against the Wizards was extremely poor. In the first three games combined, He made 2 of 12 shots from the field, so he was discarded. He only played 14 minutes in the last two games against the Wizards and the first game against the Hawks. He did not play a minute in the first half today.
When the Sixers eliminated their opponent in Game 5 against the Wizards, Milton, who played only 38 seconds that day, was unable to fit into the team's festive atmosphere, so he returned to the court alone after the game to practice shooting.
Doc Rivers also said at the time that he still believed in this young soldier: "There are many people in better conditions than him now, which makes his situation difficult. He is also a little too forced to perform, but I still believe in him," Rivers said, "Shake will definitely help us win many games in the playoffs this year, I can guarantee you this."
Four days later, Milton once again seized the opportunity and proved himself.
"There are too many players in this league who are full of talent but lack opportunities to perform," Milton said. "As long as you are willing to give him a chance, give him a green light for just a moment. You will be surprised. You are willing to give him the opportunity to express himself wholeheartedly."
