Philadelphia 76ers fans go in a frenzy as team beats in-form Bucks - “Small shoutout to Doc Rivers”
The Philadelphia 76ers completed a stunning 18-point comeback against the streaking Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, winning the contest 133-130. The Bucks entered the game in search of their 17th consecutive win. It seemed like they were on course to extend their streak, but the 76ers had other ideas.
Philly trailed the Bucks 77-95 with 2:41 left in the third. From that point on, James Harden scored 19 of his 38 points, while Joel Embiid bagged 11 of his 31 points until the end of the game. The Sixers outscored the Bucks 56-38 in the last 14 minutes of the game.
Tyrese Maxey also showed out, scoring 28 points on 8-of-12 shooting. The 76ers' big three combined for 95 points. The Philadelphia 76ers had lost three of their last four games entering the road game against the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks. This win was critical in boosting the team's confidence, as the Sixers were the underdogs by a significant margin.
The Sixers' faithful were well aware of this, and their team's comeback victory sent them into a frenzy. Philly fans went off on Twitter after the game. One fan wrote:
"Harden, Embiid and Maxey masterclass... also want to give a very small shoutout to Doc Rivers."
@sixers @cryptocom Harden, Embiid and Maxey masterclass
also want to give a very small shoutout to Doc Rivers https://t.co/eniHkABxLs
Another added:
"Every game this team makes me question my reality, my sanity and the validly of existence..."
@sixers @cryptocom Every game this team makes me question my reality, my sanity and the validly of existence. It’s like an LSD trip!
More reactions followed:
@sixers @cryptocom ROAD DUBS FEEL GOOD WHEN YOU BREAK A STREAK https://t.co/gKbm82XmHp
@sixers @cryptocom https://t.co/lpCtTjhgFy
@sixers @cryptocom We’re so back https://t.co/QfkzjN2s1M
@sixers Sixers is back baby... The East is ours. #PlayTheSong 📻 https://t.co/Grzl9kfgMH
@sixers @cryptocom James Harden tonight https://t.co/7aDFYXDTIP
@sixers @cryptocom Play the song https://t.co/92Idot9fvX
@sixers @cryptocom https://t.co/hbav5Xpjah
@sixers THE STREAK is over https://t.co/ATJp7FHbW3
@sixers https://t.co/RuP4WqcTzK
James Harden and Joel Embiid create history with new records as Philadelphia 76ers teammates
James Harden and Joel Embiid had a night against the in-form Milwaukee Bucks. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar duo went off for a double-double each, bagging at least 30 points and 10 assists.
According to the "Sixers' Stats," Embiid and Harden became only the second pair of 76ers teammates to register that box score. Wilt Chamberlain and Hal Greer were the first Philly teammates to achieve the feat.
their reaction to this stat >>>>> https://t.co/3ic82kfy54
According to ESPN Stats and Info, Embiid and Harden's 30-point, 10-assist double-double was only the sixth time two teammates had recorded the same box score. Otis Birdsong and Phil Ford were the last teammates to record the feat in 1979.
James Harden and Joel Embiid mark the 6th instance in NBA history of teammates each having 30 points and 10 assists in the same game, and the 1st time since Otis Birdsong and Phil Ford in 1979.
They combined to score or assist on 105 of the 76ers' 133 points (79%). https://t.co/HLqfKw80KH
Embiid and Harden combined to score or assist 105 of the Sixers' 133 points. Come playoff time, this is the kind of performance the 76ers will be hoping for from their two stars consistently.
The Philadelphia 76ers should win their first round easily. However, they will likely face the Milwaukee Bucks or Boston Celtics in the second round. Both teams have been more consistent compared to the Sixers this season.
However, if Joel Embiid and James Harden put the Sixers' on their backs as they did against the Bucks, Philadelphia could have a legitimate shot at making a finals appearance this year.