In Friday's game, the 76ers lost to the Pistons 94:102 and suffered a three-game losing streak. At the same time, they fell to fourth place in the Eastern Conference. They were as many as 2.5 games behind the first-place Heat. With few games left, the 76ers have no hope of competing for first place in the Eastern Conference regular season. Just like the loss to the Bucks in the previous game, the 76ers were once again reversed by their opponents in the final quarter and failed to end their losing streak.
There is no doubt that this is not the first time. After Harden came to the 76ers, his performance in the final quarter has been very bad. Facing the Bucks, Harden only scored 3 points in the final quarter and failed to shoot. 1 of 4; against the Pistons, Harden only scored 4 points in the final quarter and shot 1 of 6.
Although Harden performed well enough in the first three quarters, his performance in the final quarter was very poor. He could not withstand the pressure at critical moments and basically passed the ball. Therefore, it will be difficult for the 76ers to win the championship this season. Of course, they will not break up the combination of Harden and Embiid. The 76ers will continue to strengthen the lineup. They are eyeing the Rockets' experienced veteran Gordon, and have carried out a 1-for-3 trade plan. The details of this plan are as follows:
The 76ers sent Danny Green + Ko Almaz + 2024 first-round pick to get Gordon from the Rockets
Obviously this is a good deal for the 76ers. Gordon is strong enough to make him a good player next to Harden and Embiid. The most reliable helper to help the 76ers hit the championship next season.
As Harden's former teammate, Gordon has very outstanding personal strength. Although he is 33 years old, Gordon is still averaging 13.4 points, 2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, shooting 47.5% from the field, 41.2% from the three-point range, and averaging 2.2 three-pointers per game. He is a very good outside shooter.
Gordon not only has a wealth of game experience, but his performance at critical moments is also convincing. Even against the heyday of the Universe, Gordon did not perform sluggishly, so he can become Harden and Embiid's best helper at critical moments in the playoffs.
After Gordon joins the 76ers, he can quickly integrate into the 76ers' offensive and defensive system, and Gordon's defensive ability is not bad, which can improve the 76ers' backcourt defense. In addition, Harden and Gordon have a very good relationship. The two have been close friends for many years. After Gordon joins, Harden can stay in Philadelphia with peace of mind, fight for the NBA championship with Embiid and others, and make up for his regrets.
Obviously Gordon is a very good target for reinforcements for the 76ers. He and Harden have joined forces again, and the double team has returned to the world. By then, the 76ers can become one of the favorites to win the championship next season. .
For the Rockets, Gordon and Wood are both objects they need to clean up during the offseason. The purpose is to give young players more performance opportunities and playing time. Can Gordon be exchanged for these assets? Not bad.
A guaranteed first-round pick is enough for the Rockets not to suffer a loss in this deal. The first-round pick can speed up the Rockets' reconstruction progress and allow the Rockets to return to the ranks of strong teams as soon as possible. Danny Green and Kormaz can both improve the Rockets' strength. Even if they are not traded, they can still get good draft picks. , so this deal is a sure profit for the Rockets.
Overall, this is a deal that allows both teams to get what they need. The Rockets received a valuable first-round pick. After the 76ers got Gordon, Ha Deng can also stay in Philadelphia with peace of mind, team up with Gordon once again to win the NBA championship, and make up for the regrets of the Rockets period.