Compared with Chen, Embiid was still a rival in the Scoring Champion race. His performance in this game could just about be called decent, but as they say, you shouldn't compare one thing with another—or one person with another.
Compared with Chen Xi on the opposing team, he was clearly outclassed, despite being his team's undisputed first option.
Embiid played 34 minutes, making just 9 of 20 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, and 10 of 13 free throws. He finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, and 4 turnovers.
It wasn't a bad performance, but with Chen's stellar showing setting the bar and his own team losing, the fans clearly couldn't bring themselves to say, "The 76ers lost, but Big Butt didn't."
After all, not every fan was so absurd that they judged players solely by the stats in an Excel spreadsheet~~
After wrapping up their game against the 76ers, the Thunder Team promptly flew back to Oklahoma.
The team then dispersed, with everyone heading home.
The Thunder Team wouldn't have another game to play until after All-Star Weekend~~
That was a very welcome break for them.
Next, the players had a weeklong All-Star Weekend to look forward to!!
Of course, this precious break applied to ordinary players~~
For a top-tier League superstar like Chen, things weren't necessarily so easy.
In previous years, Chen Xi had still managed to find some time during All-Star Weekend to relax and get some rest.
But not this year.
As his influence continued to rise year by year, Chen Xi was entering the prime of his career, and his social influence was approaching its peak as well.
Naturally, a steady stream of commercial endorsements, promotional events, and all sorts of social engagements gradually filled Chen's schedule for the entire week ahead...