The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 345 The Bucks' Small Lineup

Isaiah Thomas can become the core of the team because he dares to play in the final quarter and can play.

Zhang Xiaotian used 2 minutes to help the team extend the lead to 10 points. The Celtics could only resort to star tactics as a last resort.

Don't think that team-type teams don't have star tactics. The Spurs have them, the Warriors have them, and of course the Celtics have them.

In fact, the Celtics players at the decisive moment were also different from the starters. The insiders became Kelly Olynyk, and Evan Turner, who entangled Zhang Xiaotian with Jae Crowder.

The Celtics understand very well that when Curry doesn't feel so good, Zhang Xiaotian is even more troublesome.

It's just that even if a player like Curry misses a ball in front, he can't relax in the slightest in defense. Besides, Curry's touch in front has recovered enough.

Isaiah Thomas is definitely not good, and he must switch defenses. The biggest problem with Isaiah Thomas as the core is that he suffers from height on the defensive end, and the Celtics have no more suitable players.

He came up and hit a three-pointer, proving his worth.

But then the Warriors' defense forced him into the interior and made a mistake. He was very fast, but Draymond Green had already predicted it.

On the offensive end, both Zhang Xiaotian and Curry created opportunities for the opponent after attracting double-teams.

The Celtics wanted to try one-on-one defense, but Zhang Xiaotian scored immediately without mercy. Curry also succeeded in two singles, proving that they are not easily defended by the Celtics.

With offense against offense, the Celtics have no other way.

After all, basketball has to put the ball into the basket, and no matter any tactics, it must be the last step.

Isaiah Thomas hit a three-pointer again under pressure, and his teammates hit it.

The Warriors quickly paused, and the solution was to switch defenses. Iguodala switched to the No. [-] position, and Zhang Xiaotian was going to mark Bradley. problem.

With Draymond Green on the inside to help defend, the Celtics immediately ran into trouble on the offensive end.

Both of their guards are short, and even a little faster is useless.

The Celtics can also let Jae Crowder play with the ball now, but this buddy's ability to hold the ball is too average.

Evan Turner has the ability to hold the ball, and Draymond Green has also switched defenses. The sense of position in modern basketball is not so clear, especially on the defensive end.

The Celtics had no choice but to let Isaiah Thomas and Turner hold the ball as much as possible and pick and roll.

But to be honest, the Warriors can rotate at the second, third and fourth positions, and it is not so easy to succeed in the pick-and-roll.

When the game came to the last moment, Curry and Zhang Xiaotian each hit a three-pointer, the game has been settled.

21+10+5, when the player needs someone to stand up, Zhang Xiaotian once again handed in a satisfactory answer.

However, after the Warriors started against the sky with 24 consecutive victories, they still did not continue to create miracles.

It wasn't a loss to a strong team, but a loss to the Bucks, who didn't start the season very smoothly.

The Bucks signed Monroe in the summer to play a senior and a junior, but their four juniors are actually not small. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has grown rapidly this season, is 2 meters tall and can play as a guard.

They were blown inside this time, and they didn't get over until the end of the quarter.

Although a little confused, the string in the hearts of the warriors finally no longer needs to be tensed.

During this period of consecutive away games, they are also exhausted. It just so happens that there will be a few days of rest after this game. Whether it is mentally or physically, they need to take a break.

Zhang Xiaotian also took the opportunity to go out with Yang Feiyu for a stroll, and then entered the system training room, spent 20 victory points and a little luck to increase the stability to 80, and by the way completely recovered his physical strength.

Although it is not a direct improvement in ability, he feels more and more the importance of stability.

The team has a great record, and Zhang Xiaotian also intends to improve himself. The improvement in other aspects before the playoffs may not be stable and useful. This is what he has carefully considered during this period of time.

The Warriors' undefeated golden stature has been broken, but they are still the team with the best record in the league.

The attention of the outside world will not decrease, because there is still a winning record in the season, and it was fired last season.

There is no problem with Klay Thompson. He and Curry seem to have average physical fitness, but they are actually much more durable than others imagined.

Moreover, the physical fitness of modern players is not necessarily in terms of jumping strength.

On December 12, the Warriors returned home to play against the Suns.

"Becoming 24-1 is very different from being undefeated," Curry said before the game. "You don't have to answer questions about being undefeated, you don't see creative T-shirts on the sidelines, etc. We can Good basketball. Obviously, if we want to keep winning, we have to take our game to the next level."

In this game, Zhang Xiaotian, Curry, Klay Thompson and Green all entered the state quickly. In the first half, all four of them reached double figures, and the team also led to double digits.

The Suns, who had suffered a losing streak before, were completely unable to resist their offense. After the Warriors stepped up their rhythm in the third quarter, the opponent collapsed all of a sudden.

Klay Thompson even scored 27 points in the third quarter, allowing the team's main players to clock in and get off work.

Still so strong, and without mental pressure, the outside world exclaimed that the Warriors are even more difficult to defeat.

And next, they will fight the Bucks again, and the fans are also very concerned.

"Actually, there is no need. There are many factors for losing, not because of who the opponent is." Zhang Xiaotian said in an interview, "Whether it is the Bucks or other teams, we will play well and beat the opponent, and we have no other emotions. "

It is also because the Warriors have played so well this season that reporters will care about such boring questions.

The Warriors' enemy, to be honest, the Bucks are not qualified enough.

The Bucks changed their starting lineup this time, in fact, the No. [-] position changed from OJ-Mayo to McAway.

In fact, Kidd was not very satisfied with these two people, so he changed them back and forth.

The choice of McAway this time may be because his defense against Curry was not bad last time.

But in fact, the main reason for the last loss was the Warriors themselves.

At the beginning of the game, the Bucks played very well, but it was completely different from the last game.

On the field, Monroe played well in the interior, this time it was McAway who attacked Curry.

It is also because the coaches of both sides have made adjustments. From this point of view, neither coach is a rigid person.

However, if you attack from the outside, you must consider the methods of the Bucks.

Zhang Xiaotian, Klay Thompson, Iguodala, Draymond Green, not everyone can break through this blockade.

Obviously, the Bucks have also made a lot of preparations. Their record is not good, and Kidd also wants to beat the Warriors again to motivate the team, so as to turn things around.

Speaking of which, the Bucks' striker is really good. Khris Middleton, Jabari Parker, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are able to suppress the Warriors' five small players for this reason. Therefore, the Warriors really can't take it lightly.

(End of this chapter)