The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 421 Meeting the Bucks Again
The Spurs are here. Everyone confirmed that Durant joined the Warriors as a public enemy, but now the Spurs have taken most of the aura of the public enemy.

It's so brutal, the two top players on the front line are really arrogant.

The Warriors also have two All-Stars on the front line, but Draymond Green's grade is a little lower.

Of course, the Cavaliers can barely count, but Love is still an insider attribute, not an all-around fighter who can attack, defend and organize like the other two teams.

The outside world can't help but imagine what would happen if three or more such players were on a team.

Now basketball is different from ancient times, and the positions of players have become more and more blurred. The top strikers in the league can play several positions on both ends of the offense and defense.

Many people's minds are active, but now they have gathered five forward Bucks, and they are selectively ignored because their grades are a bit low.

On January 1, the Spurs sat at home and ushered in the challenge of the Hornets.

Compared with the last time, the Hornets' lineup has undergone some changes, such as Hibbert giving up the starting position.

The Hornets actually played very well that time, but the Spurs were stronger at critical moments.

The opponent also played well at the beginning of this game, but it was still different from last time.

The strong one is Walker, but this time Walker didn't connect the team together.

The difference from the past is that this time the Spurs' substitutes played very well. Mills played normally, and Dedmond and Bertans played very pleasantly.

Hibbert played well for the Hornets, but he didn't match the team's style, and the Hornets didn't give him much time to perform.

It's not uncommon for Hibbert to have a good start but fail to grasp the opportunity. After squandering his talents, he may even be able to play as a substitute.

In the world of competitive sports, it is impossible to survive without hard work.

The Spurs actually did not play badly, but Aldridge and Gasol got stuck again. As for Parker, there is no way. Parker’s value lies in offense. The decline of is inevitable.

Popovich did not curse this time, but silently adjusted the playing time of the players in the second half.

Everyone understood, and played a playoff-level defense in the third quarter, and the Hornets withered immediately.

Walker's level is really not good enough.

In the fourth quarter, Zhang Xiaotian directly harvested the game, and the Spurs won easily again.

Dedmond got a double-double this time and was also interviewed by reporters.

Of course, Zhang Xiaotian will not be stingy with praise for this buddy, "He has always been very active, but he has become more mature in the Spurs. He knows when to block and when to rush to the basket."

Since the Spurs' performance is so good to a certain extent, the outside world is speculating whether they will break the record for the longest winning streak, and whether the record for winning games just broken by the Warriors last season will be renewed.

Zhang Xiaotian's remarks when he joined the Spurs were also found out. At that time, he just thought he was arrogant. After all, he was considered to be holding his thighs in the past few seasons, but now his wild words may come true.

The playoffs are still a long time away, but the topic is fine from now on.

The media revealed that there are players who do not want to be named to teach the Spurs a lesson, and it will not make Zhang Xiaotian feel better.

There are also experts who have various analyzes and believe that the Spurs cannot create a record.

There are still many fans who agree with the strength of the Spurs, but think that Popovich will not allow the team to pursue records, and maybe all the main players will be rested at a critical moment.

Of course, there are discussions within the team. Zhang Xiaotian and Popovich have the same concept in this regard. Players cannot be influenced by outside voices. What they have to do is to play well.

Some reporters wanted to get something out of Zhang Xiaotian's mouth, but they were quickly disappointed.

Zhang Xiaotian is still the guy who doesn't mind making amazing words, but he always talks about the championship, which is not an attractive statement now.

On January 1, the Spurs played against the Bucks at home.

The Bucks' record in the East is not very good, quite satisfactory, but their style of play is quite a headache.

The Bucks are the starting lineup of the four forwards without point guards this time, and Aldridge is sick and absent from the Spurs.

The Spurs will not lose much strength because of this, but without Aldridge inside, some tactics cannot be played. Gasol's current age is definitely not the same as Aldridge.

Only Jabari Parker can score from the starting opponent's main force. Antetokounmpo had a truce before, and now it seems that he still has some physical problems and has not played at all.

But their substitutes played well, and Monroe and Beasley did have some means on the scoring end.

Therefore, the Spurs are still deadlocked if they count as more blooming points.

In the second quarter, the Bucks' players returned to normal, although Antetokounmpo was still the same.

Antetokounmpo is not in good shape, not only on the offensive end, but without his defense on the defensive end, Zhang Xiaotian and Leonard can be said to have no scruples.

Both of them scored in double figures in this quarter, and the Spurs took the lead abruptly by relying on offensive power when the opposing player felt good.

The Bucks lineup is advantageous in many aspects. For example, the offensive end can be easily misplaced, and the defensive end can be rotated casually. Neither Zhang Xiaotian nor Leonard can get the opportunity to misplace.

But the shortcomings are also very obvious. For example, the opponent can easily get the opportunity to misplace, such as the player's single function, and the offense and defense are prone to problems at critical moments.

In the second quarter, the Spurs had already led by double digits, but after Zhang Xiaotian went to rest, he was caught up by the opponent by a few points.

The Bucks do have some talented players, and it is difficult to kill them with one stick.

The problem for the Spurs now is not offense or defense, but the uncertainty that the Bucks player will stand up, like the performance of the opponent's bench before.

They have to do a good job of overall defense. Without Aldridge, Zhang Xiaotian and Leonard have to bear more responsibilities, not just offense.

In the third quarter, Antetokounmpo did not play, and the Spurs almost completely suppressed the opponent's main lineup, but Beasley felt hot and scored in double figures in a single quarter.

Although Beasley has been wandering and unable to get a good contract, his talent is unquestionable, and his offensive accuracy is completely unreasonable.

On the Spurs' side, even if a strong point is missing, Popovich will not fight for the main force.

Not being able to do our best during the regular season is Popovich's coaching style.

This is actually metaphysics, just like if you don't try your best in the mock exam, you can get unexpected results in the official exam.

But in fact, it will also cause the team not to know their strongest strength.

Zhang Xiaotian doesn't care about this. If he can win, he won't watch the team lose. In fact, many people in the team also want to see the birth of the record.

(End of this chapter)