The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 180 Star performance
"Keep an eye on him, he's not James, can't you even beat a role player." Terry Stotts' voice was a little louder.

He wants to stimulate his favorite generals. Their goal is to become the best. If James doesn't truce, they will be locked up, let alone Zhang Xiaotian.

All the Blazers were ashamed, and several of them showed a strong fighting spirit.

After coming up, the Blazers attacked the inside very rationally, and they were full of confidence immediately after they succeeded.

But only 10 seconds later, Zhang Xiaotian went inside and caused a foul by Robin Lopez.

Batum had already defended well, but when the two made physical contact, Zhang Xiaotian squeezed in abruptly with a short body.

With the double explosion of speed and strength, the opponent is basically impossible to guard against.

Is it necessary to flank? To deal with players other than the Big Three, the Trail Blazers are still a little unacceptable.

But the situation is stronger than the people. Under the supervision of the head coach, they can only lose face.

On the offensive end, in addition to focusing on the inside, it was Batum's unconvinced counterattack.

As for Lillard, he was not determined enough at this time.

He actually played very well in the first three quarters, but he was forced to make two mistakes when the old Heat guy suddenly exerted strength in the fourth quarter, and he had some concerns when he came up again.

It is also the reason for the tactical arrangement. The Heat's internal defensive weakness is obvious, and the Blazers must of course play.

After Batum hit the iron under the defense of Zhang Xiaotian, the Cavaliers advanced quickly.

Wade went to the frontcourt and directly distributed the ball. After the fourth quarter, Zhang Xiaotian scored very strongly. Wade also subconsciously passed the ball at this time.

When Zhang Xiaotian received the ball, he squeezed in again, extremely tough.

This time the Blazers couldn't help pinching, but he didn't expect him to throw the ball out once.

Bosh, who was a little slower, hit the ball and hit a three-pointer, and the Blazers and others suddenly sank in their hearts.

The Heat took a 4-point lead with a whimper. The two sides have been at a stalemate in today's game, but the Blazers have maintained the lead most of the time. This is their confidence.

In the last quarter, the Heat suddenly became stronger when they had already entered the second half, which made them panic.

Batum's heart was even more turbulent, "Impossible, he can't be so strong."

Although it was only a brief confrontation last season, Batum had heard about Zhang Xiaotian's situation from Parker, so it was impossible for him to lose.

In fact, what he doesn't know is that Parker doesn't fully understand Zhang Xiaotian, and with Zhang Xiaotian's growth this year, it's normal for him to be suppressed now.

When the Blazers were attacking, Batum got another chance to hold the ball.

He gritted his teeth, took a cross step and rushed to the left, then raised his long arm high, leaned back and threw the ball.

With his height and wingspan, it is difficult for others to interfere with him, including Zhang Xiaotian.

Just to get rid of the defense completely, Batum gave almost all he had, and felt his body go limp when he took the shot, the ball was short.

Terry Stotts couldn't help shouting on the sidelines, and Batum could only let go of his unwillingness and ran back quickly to prepare for defense.

The time has entered the last 5 minutes, and the time to decide the outcome of the game has come.

Because Bosh was more active on the offensive end before, after he hit a three-pointer, the Blazers' defense was a little bit concerned about gains and losses.

Unlike the Heat, the Blazers were not led by the same group of offensive and defensive players. Of course Zhang Xiaotian would seize the opportunity. Since the opponent had scruples about his passing, he was tough again.

He rushed in from the side and flew to Batum, and then took a step forward to hit the board.

The Blazers could only suspend their emphasis on defensive and offensive tactics again. After coming up, their perimeter players became more cautious, and Aldridge became the absolute main player on the field.

In terms of efficiency, Aldridge is not the team's highest.

But in singles with the ball, he is indeed the most sure of the Blazers.

Aldridge still hit the first time, but hit the iron again the second time.

Aldridge does have a good shot, and it is difficult for the Heat to stop him at his height, but he is not the best choice at critical moments.

Because he is mainly shooting, his shooting percentage in the interior is not high under tight defense, and his coping ability is only average.

On the Heat's side, Zhang Xiaotian and Wade played a good match, and the latter slipped to the baseline to catch the ball and made a layup.

Compared with the Blazers, the success rate of the Heat is better.

At 2 minutes and 04 seconds, when Bosh received a ball from the outside and hit a three-pointer again, the Blazers' confidence in winning the game also dissipated.

Then Zhang Xiaotian also hit a three-pointer, and the balance of victory and defeat has completely fallen to the Heat.

Batum and Lillard made consecutive three-pointers at the last moment, but under the targeted defense of the Heat, they all ended in iron strikes.

110:102, when James rested, relying on Bosh's double-double and Zhang Xiaotian's 20+5+5 performance, the Heat continued their winning streak.

The proud task of the champion in Zhang Xiaotian's system is only the last one left to complete.

Compared with Bosh who has proved himself, Zhang Xiaotian obviously got more attention.

Some teams are even inquiring about a deal, because the contract he got is only average. If this kind of expression is repeated a few times, his worth will definitely be raised.

However, the Heat are aiming at the championship, and for the time being, they don't care about Zhang Xiaotian's problems every summer.

Even if the lineup is to be replenished, Zhang Xiaotian, a player with good value for money, will not be sent away.

Zhang Xiaotian's sneaker contract expires this season, and the other party naturally wants to renew the contract, preferably for life.

And several big brands in Europe and the United States also contacted Eddie, willing to give him some better treatment.

Eddie also knows something about entrepreneurship, but he is more inclined to sign contracts with big brands.

Commissions and connections from big brands are one aspect, and Eddie doesn't think it's a good idea for Zhang Xiaotian to invest in a brand.

But this guy obviously doesn't know that Yang Feiyu is already paving the way for their own brand, and Zhang Xiaotian will definitely not sign with those big brands in the past few seasons.

If Zhang Xiaotian reaches the level of a top all-star in the future, he may consider it. The premise is that the brand he invests in is not warm, otherwise it is better to make money directly by himself.

There is a huge market on the other side of the ocean. If the investment can be successful, it will be more beneficial than endorsement for others.

Zhang Xiaotian only had a brief understanding of the external affairs, and his energy was still focused on basketball.

The last stop of the Western Expedition is the Nuggets, and all the Heat players who were unwell some time ago also returned.

They will not let go of any victory, whether it is an opponent in the East or West.

But after James comes back, Zhang Xiaotian will definitely only be able to play a supporting role.

As for the opponents of the Nuggets, this season has not started smoothly, and they also need exciting victories, but winning requires strength.

(End of this chapter)