The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 254 Change of Ball Ownership
"Win the victory, boys, you can do it." Jazz coach Quinn Schneider encouraged the players loudly.

The Jazz's home court does not allow any team to easily take away the victory. This group of young players is obviously full of fighting spirit.

Close to defense plus help defense, the Jazz's team defense still has a foundation.

It's just that there are five players on the Cavaliers field. Except for Tristan Thompson, everyone else has the ability to play singles. They can't relax at all.

After James broke through and scored Tristan Thompson, the latter dunked successfully.

James broke through and scored Owen, who pulled up and made a hit.

James' all-out efforts can really make the opponent's defense feel fear.

Hayward asked for the ball again, and Zhang Xiaotian followed closely, but the opponent was not a shooter who couldn't create an open space.

The Jazz screened without the ball, and Hayward went around the top of the arc to get the ball.

After he got the ball, he took a coherent step back. Zhang Xiaotian didn't hesitate, and his arm was sealed instantly.

It's just that the opponent's step back was a little too big, Zhang Xiaotian only had time to block the opponent's line of sight.

Hit again, and after being defended by Zhang Xiaotian for a few times, Hayward seemed to have a feeling.

The time has entered the last minute, 1:100 tie, no one can make mistakes at this time.

James chose to shoot himself this time, but the rhythm was a bit wrong, and his mid-range shot missed.

Tristan Thompson rushed for the offensive rebound, but Favors was stuck in position.

Tristan Thompson only had time to click, but he didn't get the ball.

At this time, Zhang Xiaotian jumped up high from behind. Favors stood up and waited for the rebound to fall in his hands, but Zhang Xiaotian cut it abruptly.

Zhang Xiaotian got the ball and retreated beyond the three-point line, indicating that he wanted to play singles.

James frowned. The ball should be given to him at this time, but the Cavaliers still have a group of children who have not solved the problem. He didn't want Zhang Xiaotian to have other ideas, so he didn't continue to ask for the ball. This is Zhang Xiaotian's consecutive hit history at critical moments. He is confident.

Zhang Xiaotian took a deep breath, facing Hayward who was following up, he chose to turn sideways.

He waited seven or eight seconds from beyond the three-point line before making any moves. He didn't dribble, but just turned around and pulled up.

Hayward was a little unresponsive, and it was a little late when he jumped off the seal.

"Impossible." He murmured, before looking back.

But it was a hit, a domineering three-pointer, 103:100.

With only 21 seconds left in the game, Zhang Xiaotian helped the team control the situation.

The Jazz then chose an outside three-pointer, and Hayward was caught by Zhang Xiaotian after receiving the ball this time.

It is impossible to have a magic shot every time. After Hayward missed a strong three-point shot, the Jazz could only choose foul tactics. Irving made another free throw at a critical moment, and the game was over.

105:100, Zhang Xiaotian hit 20 for the first time in the new season.

After the game, the media said that Zhang Xiaotian should be a giant. He used his own strength to prevent the knight who was beaten like shit from making a fool of himself.

Zhang Xiaotian was very humble about his performance in the interview, "I just did what the team needed me to do, and I was lucky at critical moments."

But for the team, he is still full of praise, "If there is no problem in running in, it can only show that the team is not strong enough. We have many talented players, and it is normal for problems to occur."

"If we find problems early, we can become stronger, and... even if we need to work hard to get in, it will be very difficult to win against us, because we are really strong."

Zhang Xiaotian has gained the trust of the coach and his new teammates in the past few games, but the team's problems are indeed real.

David Blatt is very caring, but the old man is a bit stubborn. During training, he insists on cooperating, but it is not so easy for players who are used to the NBA style of play.

James is as busy as the head coach, and he has to talk to other people after training.

He called on the players to unite so that they would be invincible.

It might have worked better if he hadn't said it in the tone of a mentor.

But being the boss is not a problem at all. Irving is young and Love is weak. Only James who stands up is the most in line with the actual situation.

And James has a status in the world, even if Irving is a little unhappy, he will accept his advice.

Of course, James also has selfish intentions, and David Blatt was also moved by him and promised to give him more privileges.

For players at the All-Star level, it is normal for the coach to give respect in the NBA.

On November 11, when the Cavaliers went to play the Nuggets away, David Blatt clearly increased James' possession of the ball.

The biggest change for the Nuggets this season is the trade of Aaron Afflalo. Aaron Afflalo was also a core player in the Magic last season, but the Magic record is not good. In order to make room for young people, simply was sent away.

So Zhang Xiaotian didn't rush to become the core of a weak team. The core of a weak team and the core of a strong team are two different things, and the difference in value is too big.

If Afflalo comes to the Cavaliers, that is, his current status, the team doesn't necessarily want him.

Zhang Xiaotian needs to wait until he has the ability to support a team before choosing some teams that are not very strong. Of course, the maximum salary can also impress him.

In this game, Nuggets core guard Ty Lawson was unwell and was replaced by Nate Robinson in the starting lineup.

The Nuggets are also a team with good individual defense and poor team defense. Afflalo's return did not make them stronger, and they suffered a losing streak at the beginning.

They may regret letting Iguodala go now, but there is no way. Iguodala's expensive auxiliary players are really not suitable for them, they just haven't found the right player to lead the team.

However, there are a few guys with animal-like bodies, and it is not easy for other teams to beat them.

As soon as the game started, James took on the organizational work.

Irving can't help it, whoever makes the Big Three should take the lead.

However, James' organizational skills are still a bit deeper than Irving's. He sent consecutive assists at the start of the game, allowing the team to quickly gain the lead.

This is also due to the Nuggets. They don't have superstars, and they seem to be more entangled on the offensive end.

The Cavaliers' defense is not particularly strong, but they can limit many players with a single defense.

If it weren't for the Nuggets' Randy Foye who made consecutive hits after being replaced, the Nuggets might have been blown up in the first quarter.

As for the Cavaliers' bench lineup, it feels neither good nor bad.

West and Tristan Thompson still have a sense of presence. Obviously, the Nuggets' rotation can score but the defense is relatively poor.

It's just that Waiters' side is still full of iron voices. If Irving can bear it, Waiters can't control it at all.

(End of this chapter)