Before facing the Cavs, Sixers had signed only one prestige success this season, on December 25, 2024, against the Celtics. For the rest, when we looked at the 15 victories, we mainly saw teams from the bottom of the table: the Hornets (four times), the nets (twice), jazz, blazers, wizards …
This is why bringing Cleveland to fall is important for morale, especially without Joel Embiid. “It's good, it feels good. The season does not turn in our direction, luck has not been on our side, but there, it feels good “,, insists Paul George. “We did everything well in this match and we were rewarded. »»
However, the winger was not well launched in this meeting. When he joined the locker room, he only scored 9 points, and lost 4 balloons …
“At first, he was hesitant. He thought too much: should I shoot or penetrate ”,, notes Nick Nurse. “In the second half, he started playing. He made some good penetrations, good passes. It only took him a minute to get into the pace of the match. We have seen the difference in your insurance. »»
Paul George woke up in the second half
With 21 points at 7/12 in the shoot in the second half, the former Pacers, Thunder and Clippers will indeed make differences. Particularly with his award -winning basket less than five minutes from the end, on the head of Jarrett Allen, at the end of possession, which did so much good to his team.
“Paul made Paul”rejoices Kelly Oubre Jr., also very good after the break and which ends up with 22 points and 13 rebounds. “This is what we expect from him. It was good and was a good catalyst for us during the game. He did an excellent job to stay mentally during the match, to manage the pressure. »»
So, is it a reference victory for the Sixers? Memorable anyway. “Everyone was on the same wavelength. The ball was circulating well, we didn't get too wrapped, we stayed serene throughout the game, even when they accelerated. This is the style we wanted to play ”Kelly Oubre Jr. analysis “I find that we have learned a lot of matches and in recent weeks. »»
