The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 385 Faith
In order to deal with top all-stars like Durant and James, Zhang Xiaotian played a hole card in advance.

He took out 98 victory points to improve strength, confrontation and defensive attributes, mainly to improve defense.

Relatively speaking, his offense is better, and the team has two strong points of Curry and Clay.

Seeing that there are only 4 victory points accumulated in two seasons, Zhang Xiaotian also feels a little heartbroken.

[Basketball data (full value 100), strength: 82+4.1, speed: 75+3, bounce: 75+3, three-pointer: 85, mid-range shot: 83, layup: 80, dunk: 75, confrontation: 84+ 4.2, Defense: 88, Ball Control: 75+2.2, Passing: 70+2.1, Steals: 70+2.1, Inside: 70, Rebounds: 73+2.2, Blocks: 70+2.1, Stability: 80+2.4. 】

But looking at the newly improved attributes, Zhang Xiaotian felt it was worth it.

In the battle between the Cavaliers and the Raptors at Tianwangshan, the outcome lost suspense early, and the main players of both sides only played the first three quarters.

The Raptors turned into cute bugs again in the away game, and Lowry and DeRozan both withered.

The Cavaliers led by 31 points at halftime, which not only makes people sigh, where did the Raptors in front go.

Although many experts who predicted the Cavaliers' 4-0 sweep were slapped in the face, this game proved that the Cavaliers are still stronger, and the team that wins the match point has a very high probability of finally passing the test.

On May 5, the Warriors and Thunder also ushered in the battle of Tianwangshan.

The Thunder's first goal was Durant's attack with the ball, and Zhang Xiaotian played 120% of his energy.

Durant obviously felt that something was wrong, not only the defense became more fierce without the ball, Zhang Xiaotian's defense has always been this style.

But the opponent's prediction became more accurate, and Durant felt like vomiting blood when he was disturbed several times.

In the end, Durant made a direct three-pointer, but it was a hit.

The Thunder didn't mind. Durant is a shooting striker, but it doesn't mean that he has to hit from the beginning. The All-Star level also needs to adjust and try to find his feeling.

Only Durant himself felt something, but he couldn't tell.

Perhaps because of the importance of Tianwang Mountain, the hit rate of both sides is not very high.

Curry and Westbrook didn't explode each other, they became iron each other.

In this game, Warriors head coach Cole finally realized that a small lineup is not good for the Thunder, so Bogut did not go down as early as in the previous games.

The two sides have also changed from fast-paced teams to mutual grinding. As a strong team, they must be fast or slow.

Although the Warriors are a little bit extreme, they are not afraid of grinding.

Both sides play iron, but the Warriors are slightly better because they have more offensive points than the Thunder.

Durant also scored a few points with a [-]% shooting percentage, but Westbrook was extremely iron.

On the contrary, Bogut, who has been reused by the Warriors, performed well, and Zhang Xiaotian also seized a few opportunities to hit a three-pointer.

The top all-stars are capable of offense and defense, and the confrontation between Zhang Xiaotian and Durant is all-round.

The current data can't reflect the true strength of the two of them. After all, the status of the two sides is different, and Zhang Xiaotian will not have so many opportunities to play with the ball.

During the rotation period, the two sides were evenly matched, but when they played again, the shooting percentages of both teams increased.

After all, at the All-Star level, it is impossible to be so strong all the time.

Westbrook scored consecutively, but Curry and Klay Thompson were not vegetarians either.

Durant was relatively stable and scored more than a dozen points in the half, but his shooting percentage was less than [-]%.

Outsiders don't know at all that Durant has tried his best, but the result is not as good as the previous two games.

He knew in his heart that if he continued to entangle with Zhang Xiaotian like this, the situation would become dangerous in the final quarter.

And the Warriors changed their strategy to keep big men on the court, which also made the Thunder lack supplementary tactics. Whether it is Adams, Ibaka or Kanter, they are not really powerful types who can call the wind and rain inside.

Rebounds can't be completely suppressed, and the Thunder's inside threat is much less. If they want to reverse the situation, they must let Durant and Westbrook play at a higher level.

At halftime, the Warriors led by 8 points, and they found the right rhythm.

Cole was also satisfied with Zhang Xiaotian's defense in the first half, defending Durant from one of two goals to one of three goals. Professionals know the difficulties, and Zhang Xiaotian did it.

Needless to say, Zhang Xiaotian will do better in the second half.

Although I have adapted in the training room, but to fully digest the newly increased strength, I still need to rely on actual combat.

After a half-time contest, Zhang Xiaotian understood Durant's reaction and the changes in details. This time he must help the team win the game.

The Thunder also reflected on the details of not doing enough in the first half. Compared with the Warriors, their approach was simpler and more straightforward. Durant did not rest in the second half.

Zhang Xiaotian's defense against Durant is the best. Both Iguodala and Barnes are missing something. It is more beneficial for the team to have Draymond Green help defend from the back.

In the third quarter, the two sides played more entangled. Durant also resorted to his housekeeping skills and made two fouls by Zhang Xiaotian.

It was already the second half, Zhang Xiaotian didn't care.

It's just that the Thunder still recovered a few points. Robertson's defense against Klay Thompson was too good in this quarter.

However, the Warriors still kept the lead, although Durant scored 2 points in a row in Zhang Xiaotian's 5-minute break, which made people feel a little frightened.

But it is good to lead, and Zhang Xiaotian is not afraid of anyone in the last quarter.

Durant was naturally still on the court, Zhang Xiaotian asked for a screen, and after the Thunder made defensive substitutions, he made a steady mid-range shot against Morrow.

Then luck was good, West made a mistake, Barnes made a steal and passed to Zhang Xiaotian, Zhang Xiaotian raised the knife and scored a three-pointer.

That is, half a minute later, the Warriors' lead came back.

The Thunder let Durant play singles, but Zhang Xiaotian interfered.

If Durant only felt a little awkward in the first three quarters, he is suffocating now.

When Zhang Xiaotian's defense became so good, Durant seemed to have returned to his rookie period. At that time, there were still some ruthless players in the league who could teach him how to behave.

I haven't felt this way for a long time. Could it be James in front of me?

In front of him is Zhang Xiaotian, who may not be as good as James in many aspects, but his shooting is better. After the offense fails, Durant will desperately return to defense, otherwise Zhang Xiaotian will help the Warriors continue to open the score.

Breaking through the ball, Barnes hit a three-pointer from the bottom corner. Less than 2 minutes into the game, the Warriors' lead quickly reached double digits. The Thunder requested a timeout and replaced Westbrook.

The Warriors' home players were overjoyed, including Zhang Xiaotian's iron club. They held up signs made of Chinese characters and cartoons, and shouted like a god.

People also need a little spiritual sustenance after work, and Zhang Xiaotian is their belief at this time.

(End of this chapter)