The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 401 Gemini

In 1 minute, Zhang Xiaotian led the team to complete the overtake.

In two minutes, the Rockets hurriedly replaced Harden. Mike D'Antoni was also sober.

He just didn't expect that the team couldn't even limit Zhang Xiaotian for 3 minutes.

It can't be said that it is the fault of the defense, it's just that Zhang Xiaotian can score, but the Rockets can't score.

The Rockets have a bunch of good role players, but they lack the second key point. Harden will be affected even when he goes to rest, and it feels worse than James.

There is no way, none of the big fish in the market has been caught, and the Rockets can only spend money on third-tier players in the free market like Ryan Anderson.

2000 million to buy a pitcher who can't handle the ball, the Rockets are considered rich.

But for a team like the Spurs, 2000 million is really not very useful.

The Rockets played the main force for two rounds before the Spurs replaced Leonard and others. When Zhang Xiaotian led the team alone, his efficiency was absolutely not bad.

However, the Rockets' offense has also become smoother when Harden comes up. Although Harden doesn't seem to be very fast, it is difficult to be caught if his next step is to shoot or pass, or make a foul or break through.

Excellent rhythm and ball quotient, Harden is really troublesome on the offensive end.

However, the Spurs also have experience, that is, they can play whatever the opponent does, and specialize in a certain aspect.

Danny Green held back for so long and was worried about falling out of favor, so he naturally resorted to all means.

In addition, Harden's problem of fluctuating shots at critical moments is much lighter, but it still pops up from time to time under the top defense of the Spurs.

Relatively speaking, Zhang Xiaotian is more efficient on the offensive end.

No wonder the Rockets' front line players are a little slender, with height and speed but it is difficult to withstand Zhang Xiaotian.

Or a small cover, Zhang Xiaotian and Leonard Shuanglong went to sea.

Looking back, Danny Green, Zhang Xiaotian, and Leonard were blocked from death, so what if the rocket's attack power is strong.

At 3 minutes and 54 seconds, the Rockets made a mistake. Zhang Xiaotian steals Nene and launches a counterattack to hit a three-pointer. The Spurs lead in double figures.

Next, Danny Green steals Harden again, and Leonard dunks successfully.

The Rockets, who were a guest in San Antonio, suddenly lost their spirits. Although Ryan Anderson also hit a shot in the next task-oriented three-pointer, it has nothing to do with the overall situation.

109:101, the Spurs defended their home court, and Zhang Xiaotian and Leonard also scored 62 points together, unstoppable.

"We still have a long way to go." D'Antoni said when talking about the team after the game, "The team still has some shortcomings in the fourth quarter. We need to get better."

"We have to play good defense. We did a good job against the Wizards. I think it's the fifth away game against the Spurs. Everyone is a little tired."

Zhang Xiaotian was in a good mood when he was interviewed, "It feels good to win. The cooperation between Kawhi and I is getting more and more comfortable. We can destroy all the forwards and defenses in the league."

It's not the first time Zhang Xiaotian has uttered big words, but he has basically fulfilled those words.

This is the scary part, he and Leonard will indeed have an impact on the league structure.

Both of them have made great progress in the past few years, and it is their prime years, and all teams are careful.

Yang Feiyu's belly was already showing a little bit, which made her a little upset.

After Zhang Xiaotian returned from training, he had an extra task, taking his aunt for a walk, and urging him to follow the dietitian's advice to get enough nutrition while maintaining his figure.

For Zhang Xiaotian, he paid extra wages, and the guy at home often had troubles. Pregnant women were really difficult to serve, which made him feel that he could train his mental quality at home.

No team has started the season undefeated, and other teams have not had as much pressure.

In fact, in the Spurs game, the Warriors still attract people's attention.

The Warriors continued the tactics of last season, but Durant has a little more possession of the ball than Zhang Xiaotian. Now it seems that as long as they get along well, it will be really scary.

However, it is the Spurs who temporarily rank first in the Western Conference. Both teams have tested tactical systems, and now it is only the details that need to be adjusted.

Zhang Xiaotian integrated into the team relatively quickly, but the role of Gasol should also be opened up.

Although he is no longer at the peak, this buddy was selected as an All-Star last season, and now he is coming to the Spurs to play as a support, and he can't be too inconspicuous.

Coupled with the fact that Aldridge has been a little unstable in the past few games, the old man is a little angry.

When I begged Aldridge to come, I had all the good words. Now that I am a member of the Spurs, I am not so particular about it. If I can't play well, I will give some favors to the newcomer Gasol.

In this respect, chasing players is similar to picking up girls.

On November 11, the Spurs played against the Pistons at home.

The main action of the Pistons in the summer is to renew Drummond. In addition, they also won some small roles in the free market, Jon Leuer, Boban Marjanovic and Ismail Smith.

It can be said that the contracts are somewhat premium, and a mediocre white insider like Jon Leuer can also get a contract of tens of millions. I have to say that the current players are really happy.

Now this Pistons, offense and defense are mediocre, and Reggie Jackson is also injured.

Facing the Spurs, the Pistons' strong point is Drummond.

Tobias Harris on the front line doesn't attack much, but no matter whether he is facing Zhang Xiaotian or Leonard, he will only suffer.

To pose a threat to the current Spurs, it can only be a super insider or a monster number one.

Drummond is also at the All-Star level, but the Spurs, a rebounding center like him, are not afraid.

The Spurs gave Gasol a chance in this game, and Gasol also showed his strength. He hit the mid-range consecutively at the beginning of the game.

But the Pistons also played well, not only Drummond, their bench lineup played better.

The Spurs have nothing to do now. The bench lineup is not bad, and there are many players who can play, but there are no outstanding players. If the opponent performs better, they will suffer.

At the end of halftime, Drummond scored 4 points in a row, and the Spurs were overtaken by 3 points.

How should I put it, in order to add drama to Gasol, the Spurs mainly played inside in the first half, and did not use the strongest primary and secondary players, and it is understandable to lag behind.

It's also because Danny Green took a rest, but it will definitely change in the second half.

The Spurs' main players don't need to play on the court, and there are benefits of taking turns, but it's not that they don't care about winning.

The Spurs will not be reluctant to pursue the victory of the regular season, but they must not let go of the victory they want.

In the third quarter, the Spurs strengthened their defense, let Parker rest, and used Mills more, and the situation changed instantly.

(End of this chapter)