Ushering in the real "Big Three", and... two Tragic Hero Medals

  • Season: 2018-19
  • Result: Sixers 106 – 111 Magic
  • data: 19 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 hot pots
  • Season: 2018-19
  • Result: Sixers 122-128 Bucks
  • data: 34 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists (career high), 2 steals, 3 hot pots

On March 20, 2019, Embiid hit a career high of "30+ points and 20+ rebounds", plus 20 free throws, forming an "alternative three-pointer." But in fact, in the same year, Embiid did achieve two "triple-doubles" in the traditional sense, using points, rebounds and assists to achieve this extraordinary "all-round" indicator. Unfortunately, despite Embiid's best efforts, the team failed to win both times.

These two games have some things in common. In addition to Embiid's big triple, the Sixers "won all the way to the finals" before being overturned. In the game against the Magic, the Sixers were beaten "19" in the last quarter. - 35", and "36-46" when facing the Bucks, losing by 5 and 6 points respectively. In addition, the leaders of both teams experienced an explosion. Vucevic scored 30 points and 8 rebounds.AntetokounmpoThat’s 45 points and 13 rebounds

Having said that, Embiid's performance in these two games is remarkable, especially in "assists", which twice broke his personal single-game record. He also averaged 3.7 assists per game throughout the season, proving that in addition to having the ability to "stand alone" in scoring, Ability, and gradually developed the organization and response ability to "benefit the world", which must be a priceless gain for both the team and the individual.


A year of self-breakthrough: the key three-pointer led to the extension, the winning two free throws in OT

  • Season: 2018-19
  • Result: Sixers 133-132 Hornets (OT)
  • Statistics: 42 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 hot shots

Also in the third season of his career, Embiid not only ushered in comprehensive "re" growth in his personal data, but also made substantial contributions to the team at critical moments, demonstrating his star value. Take the game against the Hornets in November as an example. Embiid made a shot at the end of the regular season.The only three-pointer in the game, and it was this priceless three-pointer that allowed the Sixers to turn the tide, extinguish the Hornets' "11-0" counterattack in the fourth quarter, and extend the game.

In the overtime when the team was exhausted, Embiid jumped out at the last moment. Two important free throw opportunities helped the team lead the score and opened the score to a safe distance of 4 points, laying the foundation for victory. At that time, 19 free throws made in a single game was Embiid's career high, and it was set again more than four months later. EmbiidMost free throw attempts in a single gameIt was 23 goals, which occurred "six days ago" in this game. The 18 free throws made were also the most in his career. This picture of continuous improvement seems to be the epitome of his 2018-19 season. It was indeed a year of continuous "self-breakthrough".


Not just a win, but a slam dunk!

  • Season: 2019-20
  • Result: Sixers 98-97 Cavaliers
  • data: 27 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 hot pots

Finally, we present to you Embiid’s “winning shot”, and this ball was not only a comeback, but also a thunderous “slam dunk”, which was both substantive and entertaining. 26.6 seconds before the end, coach Brett Brown arranged a sideline serve tactic, allowing Harris, Embiid and Josh Richardson to cooperate as a team to carry out pick-and-rolls with and without the ball. Finally, Harris, as the bait, because of recent waves of high hits, rate, successfully attracting opponents to help defend.

Finally, with a simple "High-Low" coordination, Embiid broke away from Larry Nance Jr. and received Harris' rainbow-like beautiful lob... "Boom!" Facing the endless bottom and rim of the basket, Embiid ruthlessly wreaked havoc. Two points were scored with both hands, and with these two points, the Sixers regained the game in a thrilling manner.


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By Simon Liang

A die-hard fan of Damian Lillard. He became a fan of the Trail Blazers because of Lillard. I don’t understand the analysis but I understand the story.

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