“James Harden is a one-man team” NBA Fans bamboozled after Wesley Matthews hits game-winning 3 to hand Sixers another loss
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Wesley Matthews after hitting the game winner
On Thursday night, Wesley Matthews made the game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds to give Milwaukee Bucks a 90-88 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. James Harden was a one man show for the Sixers and they are yet to win a game in the 2022–23 season.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo made their official NBA debut against the Philadelphia 76ers, who was already defeated in their opening matchup to the Boston Celtics. Given that these two big men are regarded as two of the top players in the NBA, Giannis was battling Joel Embiid in yet another episode of their special rivalry. But with tonight’s victory in the Bucks’ visit to Wells Fargo Arena, Giannis prevailed against Embiid.
However, neither of them hit the headlines because Wesley Matthews of the Bucks made a 3-pointer with 23.8 seconds left to help his side defeat the hosts in a closely contested game. Although the clutch shot was fantastic, the fan responses were even more enthralling.
Did we witness a potential Eastern Conference Finals matchup?
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks in the team’s inaugural game of the season with 21 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, and three blocked shots. Brook Lopez chipped in with 17 points. Bobby Portis had 11 points and 10 rebounds, and Grayson Allen scored 12 points. Without Khris Middleton, Joe Ingles, and Pat Connaughton, the Bucks nevertheless managed to defeat them 89-88 courtesy to a three-pointer by Wesley Matthews with 23.8 seconds remaining.
The Philadelphia audience booed the 76ers off the floor in the third quarter after another poor defensive performance by them during their loss to Boston on Tuesday night. Tyrese Maxey added 15 points to Joel Embiid’s 15 points for the Sixers, who went 6-for-21 overall. Four more turnovers were made by Embiid, who underwent surgery in the summer to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. James Harden scored 31 points Thursday evening, matching his total from the first game of the season.
Wesley Matthews hits a clutch three pointer and the NBA fans go berserk
The Bucks intended to emphasize contested three-pointers this season and were aware that a sacrifice on the interior may be required as Wesley Matthews’ three-pointer was the Bucks’ eighth of the game, three more than the 76ers made. Beginning his 14th NBA season, Matthews made two 3-pointers and scored eight points, including the game-winning bucket off a kick-out pass from Grayson Allen, giving the Bucks the lead with 23.8 seconds left. The Bucks subsequently tightened their defense to secure the victory.
Wesley Matthews’ three pointer received many reactions from the fans as follows:
By far, the Sixers’ first two games have featured James Harden at his finest. He has been more eager to take shots other than layups and threes, which is one important factor in his success. His scoring brilliance, though, proved ineffective as the Sixers fell to the Bucks in a thrilling contest. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who played in two of the Bucks’ five preseason games but acknowledged he was out of rhythm, found it in his dominant showing against Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers, who currently have a record of 0-2, will next play host to the San Antonio Spurs and will continue their position as hosts. The Milwaukee Bucks return home to get ready for another game against the Houston Rockets later on this week.
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