In the basketball world, starting from the 99 World Youth Championship

Chapter 140 42-10, winning streak ended
In the era of Rick Barry, strikers like him were not very pleasing, because that era was about confrontation, not floating shots like "soft guys" on the outside, and everyone liked to watch fights More than watching the game, which is why Barry directly refused to renew his contract with the Warriors after that season, and went to the ABA to join his father-in-law.

In today's era, after the absolute superstar Larry Bird paved the way, Chris Mullin, Stephen Smith, Glenn Rice and other shooting strikers have emerged one after another. They have brought a lot to the NBA arena. Different changes, and Zhang Tian is the next successor.

"It's okay. I'm a result-oriented person. How to score efficiently and easily is what I want." Now his physical fitness has exploded a lot compared to before, but Zhang Tian still doesn't want to dunk, because that's not enough. Not necessary, the dunk is only two points, and the shot may be three points.

In the second quarter of the Pacers, Larry Bird chose to come off the bench and let Antonio Davis, who had been away from the game for a long time, play. After this guy came on the field, his performance was not very satisfactory. For the No. [-] pick in the NBA, Antonio Davis was crushed, but fortunately, the aunt is not the aunt from the Hornets period, and he is almost played by Xiao Fan now.

Billups still shot with confidence, but the result was a bang bang bang bang, which gave the Knicks a chance to counterattack continuously. Larry Bird did not let the third-ranked point guard continue to shoot, but chose to switch to the starting lineup in advance.

Zhang Tian's touch continued. He cut to the inside without the ball, scored the ball with a backhand layup, and caused a foul by Larry Johnson. The aunt was very wronged and explained something to Javi, but Steve Vjavi didn't listen at all.Zhang Tian stood at the free throw line again.

"Zhang, today's style of play is a bit different from him." Carlisle looked at Zhang Tian's free throw and muttered to himself.

Larry Bird didn't answer the call, he squatted on the sidelines and watched his godson continue to perform.

Curt Thomas' defense was not as good as John Wallace's, but he worked hard enough. Zhang Tian pushed him to the inside, turned over and made a jump shot, and scored two points again. Xiao Fan hugged his head on the sidelines. Didn't miss a shot.

With 15 points, Zhang Tian became the man with the highest score on the field. On the Knicks side, Houston, the CIC king, immediately responded back near the center line, but this time Zhang Tian received a pass from Mark Jackson outside, and Curt Thomas rushed over at the first time, sticking closely with Zhang Tian. Zhang Tian transferred the ball to Reggie Miller and chose to run back. Reggie Miller did not pass the ball. Fraction.

The entire Knicks' defense is completely out of shape today, and the final result can be imagined. Zhang Tian scored 10 points in 10 of 26 games. This is not his highest score this season, but it is definitely the most worthwhile. A game to commemorate, just like Xiao Fan said after the game.

"We lost to a kid. Today Zhang completely dominated the game on the shooting end. All my tactical deployments were disrupted. The loss is my responsibility." .

The Pacers' schedule is still going on. They ushered in a challenge from the Mavericks at home a day later. The Mavericks just won the Raptors back to back, and now they are in the cornfield. It is very unfriendly to them physically. .

But a guy wearing the No. 70 jersey became the X factor. This guy's name is Dennis Rodman, who was signed by the Mavericks for a minimum salary on February 2.

Although Hua Dachong is old now, he is still full of energy on the court. In the few Mavericks games he played, the most obvious change is that the away team players have a lot less tricks against Nash and others.There is also rebounding.

The old Nelson signed this guy because he hoped that Nowitzki and Nash could absorb some quack breath from Rodman, otherwise he would still be bullied. In the NBA, you don’t need to be dirty, but you must prevent it from being dirty. means of injury.

"Zhang, have you released any new works recently?"

No. 70 in Dallas got close to Zhang Tian before the game started. Zhang Tian was very puzzled by this group of familiar guys. I know you very well, one by one.

"No, I'm so busy with the game that I don't have much time for that."

Rodman did not leave, "Well, but if I were you, I would definitely focus on creation. After all, being an artist has more status than an athlete, and it will allow you to be promoted to the upper class the fastest. One of the ways." Every class in Western society is solidified, and it is really difficult for ordinary civilians to climb up. It takes several generations of hard work, so four generations is not the end, and some even have to longer.

What Rodman said is not wrong, but Zhang Tian is not interested, because he is not a Westerner, and he just came here to chase his dream.

"Well, you're right, but I'm not interested in high society or something. My biggest dream now is to play well in every game."

Hua Dachong did not leave, but gave Zhang Tian his phone number, "This is my number, if there is a new work, call me as soon as possible, I am the NBA, no, I am the most appreciative player in the sports world." The presence."

Zhang Tian took it, took a look and stuffed it into his shorts. The game started immediately. Rodman was very polite to Zhang Tian off the court. At the beginning of the court, he pulled Zhang Tian down for a layup. The sky still scored.

2+1, Zhang Tian continued his myth of 100% hit rate, Hua Da Chong is really ruthless, if he had the physical fitness before, he would definitely not be able to make it, but now it is completely different.

Don Nelson saw something on the sidelines, and he communicated with Del Harris, "Dell, do you think we may get Zhang in the summer, I think he will be the last puzzle piece in my tactics." Starting from defense The crazy scientist who became the current offensive lunatic, Don Nelson has never stopped exploring the basketball road.Don Nelson has noticed Zhang Tian's recent changes. The opponent is much stronger than Finley. If it is Zhang Tian instead of Finley, the Mavericks' offensive firepower will at least go up two levels.

Harris shook his head. He felt that Don Nelson was simply delusional. As long as the next head coach of Cornfield was not a fool, he would not have the idea of ​​trading Zhang Tian.

Rodman's performance in this game is similar to that of Chamberlain in the 67 Finals. He completely dominated the rebounds. The Mavericks had 44 rebounds in the game, and he grabbed 20 of them alone. The Mavericks narrowly beat the Pacers by one point in the away game, and the winning streak of the Cornfields ended, and their record became 42-10. Zhang Tian felt average in this game, 20 of 7, and only 18 points were recorded.

(End of this chapter)