The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 493
Zhang Xiaotian's current name is often put together with the top players in the league. As for who is better, fans often fight online.

There are all kinds of fans. They don’t think you are great just because you have high statistics, and they don’t think you are great just because you won the championship. They judge by the buttocks.

In fact, this is not a bad thing. Controversy will only be lively. Just like reporters teasing players, there will be special personnel to tease fans to fight.

Facing his old friend who has interviewed him for several seasons, Zhang Xiaotian talked eloquently.

"Wouldn't it be too pretentious to say that I don't feel anything, but I'm actually happy. Who doesn't like good statistics, and the team won the game. Life is so beautiful."

"Actually, I have plans to hold a training camp on the other side of the ocean. I had an idea in the summer, but I took my son there. I can try it next time."

"It must be good to play in the league. I also hope that there will be more yellow skins in the league."

He finally said something different, although not every reporter liked to hear it.

Regarding the Spurs' upcoming schedule, Zhang Xiaotian carefully analyzed it. Fans would definitely not realize it. There are a lot of professional terms, but they didn't say anything about the real content.

Xu Yi also said that he would try his best to help him solicit votes, and Zhang Xiaotian suddenly felt that it was quite comfortable to talk for a long time occasionally.

When the time comes to January, the Spurs will play back-to-back away games again.

According to the arrangement of the Spurs, most of the main rotation players still play one game away from the Knicks.

The Knicks played well again, but the Spurs quickly controlled the situation.

Now the Knicks' backcourt is too bad, the offensive end is weak, and Beasley is always needed to grab points during the rotation, and they will suffer when they encounter stronger teams.

The Spurs know their current opponents very well, and the targeted arrangement in the second quarter has an effect.

After falling into the quagmire, it is difficult for a team at the level of the Knicks to get out on their own.

By the second half, they were completely overwhelmed.

After the score was opened, the Knicks played three main players to make a final effort.

But they can't solve the Spurs' defensive problem. When the time comes, they will naturally have no choice but to admit defeat.

The most difficult thing for the Spurs is the second back-to-back away game against the 76ers.

As a long-lasting player in the league, the 76ers have finally risen this season.

In the summer, the 76ers had money and no place to spend it. They signed JJ Redick for 2300 million a year, and Amir Johnson, a blue-collar player, for 1100 million.

Facts have proved that although the premium is more serious, at least JJ Redick is still suitable for them.

Of course, their improved performance JJ Redick is just a bonus.

The great Joel Embiid, who has been rested for three years, and West Ben Simmons, who has been rested for a year, are the key to the rise of the 76ers.

They really ushered in the spring by relying on young players, and Salazi on the front line is also continuing to improve.

Last season was the bottom team. The offensive end improved two notches, the defensive end improved one notch, and it became very competitive in the Eastern Conference.

Although what emperor is a bit of a joke, Embiid and Simmons are indeed very capable.

Both of them are strong men with both offense and defense, and they have obvious effects on improving the team.

But for the Spurs, Ben Simmons, a playmaker higher than the third position, is more troublesome.

Parker is resting, but Murray and Evans can't do this last year's No. [-] pick.

The best way is for Zhang Xiaotian to switch defenses, but this time Leonard is also resting, and the pressure on the Spurs' defensive end is still quite high.

At the beginning of the game, Aldridge's touch was not very good, and Zhang Xiaotian once again took on the task of scoring.

During Leonard's absence, he honed his personal scoring skills.

In the league's six seasons, there are actually not many unscrupulous singles.

Being the core of the team's tactics last season also considered the overall needs of the team more. Until this season, the team often needs to score points without scruples.

The average height of the 76ers' starters is good, and Saric is relatively tall at the third position.

Zhang Xiaotian's footwork and confrontation ability are stronger than the opponent, but he must be careful of the 76ers' defense inside.

He can only use more mid-range shots to solve problems, and he must grasp the timing well.

In addition, he has to contribute a lot on the defensive end. Except for the organizer Ben Simmons, the opponent can shoot three-pointers in other positions.

What's more troublesome is that Embiid's inside skills are also very good.

Throughout the first half, the Spurs played relatively hard, and Embiid blocked four shots in the first quarter.

That is to say, relying on Zhang Xiaotian's 20+5+5 performance at halftime, the Spurs did not fall behind by double digits.

During the intermission, the old man carefully analyzed the situation of the two teams.

The Spurs made adjustments in the second half, and they played one big and four small instead.

To be honest, this is still a bit risky, not only Leonard is not there, but Danny Green is not there.

Zhang Xiaotian was placed in the fourth position, mainly to let him use his movement speed to help defend.

Ben Simmons directly uses the weakest defensive point on the field to deal with him, let him shoot, it doesn't matter if he wants to make a strong shot, just help the defense inside, the key is to block the outside three-pointer.

The Spurs are still very skilled in this kind of tactic, and the opponent James used these tactics at the beginning.

Ben Simmons' style of play is somewhat similar to James, and his shooting is worse than James.

In fact, the Spurs' methods are quite poor, and the inside line must not be completely restricted. A few more fouls would be fine, but the opponent's outside shots must be completely contained.

In addition, the team's offense must be played. Popovich and Murray are useless. Among the five players, except for Zhang Xiaotian, Aldridge may be the best defender.

It is to pinch three-pointers, and then use three-pointers to deal with the 76ers on the offensive end.

This is the role of the head coach. The defensive arrangement does not necessarily require the players on the field to defend well individually. Only a few coaches in the league can use this method. The old man's status in the world is just like the current Spurs. He is the first in the league files.

The trick felt risky, but it worked.

Most players in the league are still afraid of being interfered with when shooting three-pointers. In fact, it does not require too strong personal defensive ability to pinch three-pointers. The key is to implement defensive tactics in place.

The 76ers' smooth team offense in the first half suddenly had problems. They only had two most effective offensive methods in the third quarter. One was Embiid's strong inside play to create damage, and the other was Ben Simmons' kill. Come in.

There are not many ways for the Spurs to get Embiid. The points they get should be scored by others. Ben Simmons can get in and score is also a personal talent. Zhang Xiaotian's help defense can't be effective every time, but Ben Simmons is the best The ability, that is, organization and scheduling is abolished.

The Spurs' lineup with one big, four small and five players who can shoot three-pointers succeeded. When entering the final quarter, the Spurs were only behind by 2 points.

(End of this chapter)