The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 25 Unwilling

When the two teams were struggling in the fourth quarter, Zhang Xiaotian really wanted to play.

He even had the urge to tell Popovich that he could use skills to improve his abilities in the last quarter, but it was only a momentary urge. No one believed such words, and it was impossible for him to tell others the incredible secret.

If the system hadn't responded automatically, Zhang Xiaotian really couldn't remember the system's tasks. The competition was so intense that it attracted all his attention.

Unexpectedly, he had completed the task even if he didn't play, and the little depression disappeared immediately.

[Enter the activation list to go out with the team, complete the task, and reward a random card pack. 】

[The task is completed, the basketball championship system has been upgraded to the official version. 】

[The upgrade is complete, and the item mall has been added. 】

[The team wins a victory and gets a victory point. 】

[Mission: Overcome obstacles and help the team win ten games. 】

The system changed, Zhang Xiaotian hurried to the bathroom next to the locker room to check carefully.

Sure enough, there is an item store option in the system. There are only three items in it for the time being, the stamina potion worth ten victory points, the random card pack worth twenty victory points, and the hot status card worth 25 victory points.

[Random card package, after use, you can randomly get a prop card. 】

[Physical strength potion, instantly restores all physical strength. 】

Zhang Xiaotian immediately used the rewarded random card pack, and immediately he got an item card, and this item card was also sold in the mall, worth 25 victory points.

[Three-point rain card; the three-point shooting rate in one game is doubled, and the defense is ignored by 40%. 】

Good thing, he is not very stable in three-pointers now, but if his shooting percentage is doubled, he will definitely become a sharp shooter immediately.

Props are good things, but victory points are not easy to earn, and the team only wins a game.

Zhang Xiaotian didn't have time to study more, and the Spurs would return to the home court to play back-to-back immediately after the opening game.

When he got back to the hotel, he quickly rested, trying to get enough energy and get ready.

The regular season is no better than the preseason, and there are not many opportunities for non-main rotation players. Although you don’t know when you can play, the team will not give you more time if you don’t perform well.

It's a pity that the more he thought about it, the more he couldn't fall asleep. Zhang Xiaotian could only get up and do exercises, and he didn't fall down until he was tired.

The visiting team was the one that defeated the Spurs in the playoffs last season, and a group of people on the team were also full of energy.

The Thunder's lineup has undergone some changes this season. Among the three young players, James Harden went to the Rockets, and his replacement was Kevin Martin.

After reaching the finals last season, it was easy to change generals, and the Thunder is also quite incomprehensible.

But with the combination of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, they are still a very competitive team in the West.

At the beginning of the game, the energetic Thunder took the lead.

Leonard, who was still very imposing on the court, became a second-year rookie again in front of Durant. Many things are afraid of comparison. It is also difficult for Zhang Xiaotian to imagine that Leonard, who abused him in training, can't restrain his opponent at the beginning.

As he sighed, Popovich called his name.

He was finally going to play, Zhang Xiaotian didn't know whether to be excited or nervous.

The atmosphere of the regular season is completely different from the summer league. Can he stand up to Durant?

But he immediately discovered that Popovich didn't want him to go up to Durant, but to deal with the Thunder's second position, Kevin Martin.

To deal with a shooter, it would be a physical confrontation. Zhang Xiaotian put on a pair of fierce eyes and ran onto the field with all his strength.

As a shooter who is good at running without the ball, Kevin Martin feels a little slippery, but he obviously does not intend to confront Zhang Xiaotian physically, so Zhang Xiaotian has been actively posting it.

After coming to the field, Zhang Xiaotian also considered using the three-point rain card, but immediately shot down the idea.

Facing a strong opponent like the Thunder, it is impossible for him to have a lot of playing time, and he may not even catch the ball a few times. The item card worth 25 victory points cannot be wasted like this.

After running for two rounds, Martin didn't even catch the ball, and Zhang Xiaotian became more confident.

Although Martin is considered a famous person, he is not strong enough and his speed is not very fast. Zhang Xiaotian feels that he can keep a good eye on the opponent.

The Spurs attach great importance to defense. If he performs well, he will definitely get a better chance.

But Zhang Xiaotian soon realized that he still underestimated the opponent. Martin slipped past the baseline and suddenly accelerated towards the three-point line.

At this time the ball was passed, Zhang Xiaotian actually reacted very quickly. During this period of time, he trained hard and his physical condition was very good, so he abruptly reversed his center of gravity and stuck it up.

But Martin leaned on him as soon as he started to catch the ball, and Zhang Xiaotian knew it was over immediately.

As expected, the referee's whistle sounded immediately, Zhang Xiaotian made a foul and the opponent made a free throw.

Martin made two free throws, Zhang Xiaotian followed the opponent for two more rounds, and the first quarter ended.

Zhang Xiaotian played for 2 minutes and only caught one foul.

After the end, he was so upset that his teeth were almost broken.

Not reconciled, Martin's thin body should not be able to prevent him, he should put pressure on the opponent on the offensive end.

Zhang Xiaotian worked hard, but Popovich didn't let him play in the second quarter.

Speaking of which, he was very depressed because Ginobili was not there for the past 2 minutes.

However, the team played well on the court, and Duncan showed off again, leading the Spurs to overtake the score.

Jiang is still old and hot, and the 36-year-old man can still bully most people in the league.

In the second half, the Spurs were still very stable, and the score was 10 points ahead. The Thunder suddenly showed their strength, Durant took the lead, and threw down a three-pointer, and the score was tied.

Zhang Xiaotian wanted to vomit blood, obviously he was the strongest in the fourth quarter, but with such a tangled score, Popovich would never give him a chance.

The situation is like this, he has no choice but to concentrate on being a cheerleader.

In the final quarter, the Spurs took the lead through cooperation, but Durant immediately caught up with the score by relying on his personal ability. He also scored the 10000th point of his career.

At the last moment, the duel between the two teams turned into a duel between Westbrook and Parker. Westbrook made consecutive fouls inside and Parker also hit a three-pointer.

In the last few seconds of the game, the two sides were still tied, but at this time Westbrook unexpectedly made a mistake. Parker scored at the buzzer and the Spurs beat the Thunder 86:84.

Looking at the reminder of adding one victory point, Zhang Xiaotian smiled bitterly.

He doesn't mind hugging his thighs to earn victory points, but his contract is not stable yet, he needs a chance to perform, he wants to stand on the court at the last moment and fight, he doesn't want to be a close spectator.

(End of this chapter)