“Smile if You Own Giannis”: NBA Twitter Erupts in Chaos as James Harden and Joel Embiid Shatter the Bucks’ Streak
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Over the past few years, The Milwaukee Bucks have established themselves as one of the best teams in the league. Currently, the Bucks lead the Eastern Conference with an impressive 45-18 record on the back of a 16-game winning streak. While the Bucks were steamrolling opponents, the Philadelphia 76ers team came in as a speed bump on the way. James Harden and Joel Embiid partnered up to dismantle the mighty Bucks during the Saturday night game at the Fiserv Forum. Following the game, fans flooded the social media comments with varied opinions.
After the departure of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant from the Eastern Conference, fans have pinned their hopes on Harden, Embiid, and Giannis to provide entertainment on a nightly basis. And they didn’t disappoint as the Sixers overcame the marauding Bucks in a thriller. Currently, the team has an imposing record of 41-22. However, the newfound zeal of the Sixers camp put an end to the long-standing winning streak of the Bucks.
James Harden and Joel Embiid crushed the Bucks
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The Bucks entered the night on a 16-game winning streak, the longest such streak this season. While the Bucks looked invincible, the Sixers provided a twist in the tale. The Saturday night game went right down to the wire. However, two three-pointers from Harden and Embiid under pressure sealed the game for Philadelphia.
HUGE triples from Harden and Embiid 🍿 pic.twitter.com/EgyAfEo6jt
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 5, 2023
Following the game, fans swarmed the Twitter comments sections with their opinions.
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One user reacting to the game commented, “Smile if you own Giannis.” Following are some more reactions from NBA Twitter.
Easily the best win of the season, coming back from 18 without two starters against that team is insane
— Common Sense Savior (@css_debates) March 5, 2023
all hail the beard pic.twitter.com/l6XGnKGMEB
— majeed (@majeed68x) March 5, 2023
Harden after ending Giannis and the Bucks winning streak: pic.twitter.com/UOyexEWmo8
— Carlton Banks’ Burner (@cbanksburner) March 5, 2023
Smile if you own Giannis pic.twitter.com/hMBrJ74ltv
— Nima (@VStage13V) March 5, 2023
Embiid is really that guy. Him and Harden hit every single clutch shot
— 4KT Morant (@4KTMorant) March 5, 2023
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The Sixers handed the Bucks their first loss since January 21. Despite Giannis missing some time due to injury, the Bucks managed to make a charge to the top seed in the East. Giannis’ team is currently in 25th place on the list of the longest winning streaks in NBA history. The Los Angeles Lakers hold the record for the longest winning streak; 33 straight wins in the 1971-72 season.
The Greek Freak falls short
Giannis’ valiant 34 points went in vain for the Bucks as they suffered a 130-133 loss. Meanwhile, ‘The Beard’ and Embiid led the Sixers with 38 and 31 points respectively to derail the Bucks’ undefeated journey. The Sixers will face the Indiana Pacers next on Monday night.
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What do you make of the 76ers’ effort to break the Milwaukee Bucks’ 16-game winning streak? Let us know in the comments below.
Edited by:
Pragya Vashisth