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In Philadelphia, lieutenants in the foreground

It is probably because the Sixers learned to win without James Harden at the start of the season, then without Joel Embiid in these playoffs, that they seem much more serene than in previous years. It’s also possibly because both MVPs have lieutenants capable of raising their level of play, or even getting up to their level.

Like that night in Boston where Tyrese Maxey punished the Celtics with 30 points at 6 of 12 at 3-pointers! For Boston, the task becomes very complicated when the back of Philly brings such dynamism in attack.

“I’ve said it before, being aggressive doesn’t mean taking all the shots, but attacking with determination,” recalls Joel Embiid. “You have to make sure you get the best possible shooting situations for yourself and create for your teammates. Tonight, Tyrese played with determination. He knew what he wanted to do, he knew when to attack and when to involve others, and that’s what we expect of him. »

It’s all about ball traffic

For Doc Rivers, Maxey is not the only X factor of the meeting, and he wants to highlight the double-double of Tobias Harris, author of 16 points and 11 rebounds, and more generally, the circulation of the ball . This is what allows the Sixers to be more dangerous.

“Honestly, it’s when the ball goes from one side to the other. Tyrese had three or four clear 3-point positions thanks to this circulation” underlines the coach of the Sixers. “He and Tobias are a barometer for us. If Tobias and Maxey are involved, that means the ball is circulating. If they are not involved, the ball is not circulating. Tonight, the ball has circulated. »

If Maxey has accustomed us to big hot shots, the good news is this double-double from Harris. A double-double that he had already validated at halftime! “I just wanted to be aggressive” reacts Harris. “I got a few offensive rebounds, I got some defensive rebounds, I just got in on it. They shot a lot from 3-pointers, and long shots give long rebounds. I just put myself where it was needed, and I was active. I really thought it gave our team a boost”.

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