The announcement of the list of absentees on the Sixers side suggested a long evening for the fans at the Wells Fargo Center for the Oklahoma City reception. Without Tyrese Maxey, Paul George neither Joel Embiidthe debates seemed clearly unbalanced and the first quarter quickly confirmed this.
Guerschon Yabusele took responsibility at the start of the match by scoring 3-pointers before flying away to test the resistance of the circle. But Philly barely lasted more than five minutes before starting to suffer. What followed was a terrible 22-2 in the space of six minutes which set the tone for the rest. The series in any case allowed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to assert himself with new scoring brilliance with a lay-up, a dunk and a 3-pointer to complete the run and bring the score to a breathtaking 11 -32!
The responses from Ricky Council IV and Justin Edwards from afar were not enough for Philly to reverse the trend (21-37). The locals, however, had the merit of hanging on during the next two quarters, and the absentees allowed new players to shine, like Adem Bona on his energetic dunk, or Justin Edwards, author of 25 points, without forgetting Jeff Dowtin Jr.
The Sixers are hanging on as best they can
While the gap was between 15-20 points after the locker room thanks to the application of the Wallace-Williams-Hartenstein trio (62-78), Philly managed to put the pressure back on the Thunder at the end of the third quarter. time. There was the good passage of Ricky Council IV but above all the 9 points in a row from Guerschon Yabusele which gave voice to the fans, the Sixers having returned to -6 on a tap from the Frenchman at the last second of the third quarter -time (81-87).
The “Dancing Bear” then found Eric Gordon in the corner to continue to close the gap (87-91). Oklahoma City's salvation then came from Jalen Williams, who was able to keep his cool to connect a 3-pointer and a floater before finding Isaiah Joe coming off a 3-point screen.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the throw and Cason Wallace from afar then put an end to Philly's euphoric episode (92-111), and above all allowed the Thunder to avoid a tense end to the match to win 118-102 in the end.
WHAT TO REMEMBER
– The electric passage of Guerschon Yabusele. The Frenchman was at the conclusion of a great stint for Philly. If the Sixers once believed in the feat, it is in particular thanks to their “Dancing Bear” who finished the third quarter wild, with the necessary touch of success as on his tap at the buzzer of the third quarter . A little moment of madness that did some good, even if too light to hope for anything.
– The Spark Justin Edwards. The many absentees at least have the merit of revealing new faces in Philadelphia. This time it was winger Justin Edwards who did not miss the opportunity to show off. The rookie delivered his best game of the season with 25 units, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
