The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 69 Mr. Unlockable Key
The game time is getting less and less, the defense of both sides is very tight, the Spurs are two points behind, but Popovich did not choose to suspend.

At 51 seconds, Duncan withstood the pressure and made a successful shot, 89:89 tied.

But unexpectedly, in the next round, Conley made a strong shot at the last moment when the Grizzlies were blocked, allowing them to take the lead again.

During the Spurs' offense, Zhang Xiaotian pulled up from outside the three-point line after receiving the ball.

But this shot was interfered by Tony Allen, who was a little anxious.

The time has entered the last 24 seconds, and the Spurs can only resort to foul tactics.

Mike Conley made two free throws, the Grizzlies led by 4 points, and the Spurs requested a timeout.

For the three-point tactical arrangement, Popovich asked Zhang Xiaotian to be a receiving point.

He missed the shot just now, but he still gained the trust of the coach, Zhang Xiaotian clenched his fists immediately.

Popovich was investigating how big a heart Zhang Xiaotian really had. The Spurs didn't mind losing a game in the regular season.

Although there is still time, two points are of little significance. After Zhang Xiaotian received the ball, he took advantage of the cover of his teammates to make a three-point shot without any hesitation. The opponent's interference was nearby, but he only saw the basket in his eyes.

Wow, the sound of the basketball hitting the net is exceptionally beautiful, 92:93, 1 point short.

The Grizzlies also requested a timeout and replaced all players with good free throws.

The Spurs' defense was to block people, and they didn't even look at the movement of the server.

The Grizzlies didn't receive the ball at the first point, so Randolph could only step forward and use his body to resist the defender to get the ball.

The Spurs quickly fouled, and at the critical moment, Randolph did not relent, and made the free throw steadily.

The score gap came to 3 points again, and the Spurs paused again, did they foul again after two quick points? Of course, there are many tactics, and Popovich still gave the player the power to choose.

Now time is running out, Zhang Xiaotian is Tony Allen, not only is it inconvenient for him to catch the ball, Parker and Ginobili are also the same, just like the Grizzlies' previous choice, the ball can only be handed over to the big man first.

After Duncan got the ball, he held it up high, and waited until Parker came over before passing the ball hand-off, and took advantage of the opportunity to give a screen.

Parker accelerated and rushed over, but the Grizzlies' defense rotated very quickly, and Gay was already blocked in front of him.

Naturally, he could break through, but he was delayed just now, and there was even less time. Now it is a little late to foul with two points.

On the other side, Zhang Xiaotian first went to the bottom line, and then ran back to intentionally have a physical contact with Tony Allen, relying on the collision between the two to get rid of the opponent's entanglement slightly.

Parker also passed the ball, because Zhang Xiaotian is an important end point in the tactics.

Zhang Xiaotian pulled up and shot, Tony Allen was a little slower.

But when he was about to leave the ball, a big hand from the side slapped it hard.

Rudy Gay waited for a whole game, and finally had the opportunity to teach Zhang Xiaotian a lesson, he would not miss it.

Barely shot?That was meaningless, Rudy Gay jumped high enough to block all Zhang Xiaotian's shooting routes, Zhang Xiaotian was quick to wit, and leaned on the opponent with a twist of his body.

Making a foul is one aspect, and he also relied on this action to take a look at the surrounding situation.

Rudy Gay switched defenses just now, and now he is emptying Parker's side. Zhang Xiaotian sent the ball over with a flick of his wrist, and Conley just entered the rotation.

Parker didn't hesitate and made a three-pointer.

Parker's three-pointers are not very strong, but he has scored two three-pointers today.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air, the ball scored, and it was tied at 95:95.

There were only two seconds left in the time, and the Grizzlies had no timeout. Conley caught the ball and dribbled it to the midfield and threw the ball over. It missed and overtime.

The two teams were almost in hand-to-hand combat at the last moment, and their physical strength had dropped a lot.

But on the court, those who can have the last laugh will never give up at critical moments.

Duncan has missed the jump ball a few times over Gasol, but this time he helped the team get the first chance to attack.

Five minutes into overtime, the Spurs did not panic.

As if they started the game, they still attacked from the inside.

It's a pity that Duncan missed a single, and the Grizzlies gave the ball to Rudy Gay as they did at the beginning.

Rudy Gay is very ambitious, and he pulled up a three-pointer against Leonard.

I can't tell if Leonard interfered, but the opponent's ball is also a strike.

The Spurs still combined inside and outside, Duncan played back, Zhang Xiaotian went down, and then Parker got a chance on the outside, and then hit a three-pointer again after receiving a pass from Duncan.

Seeing that the form is going well, Randolph has two singles successes.

Just like the previous game, the two sides always took turns to play well.

On Zhang Xiaotian's side, Tony Allen had completely given up on offense and put all his energy on marking him.

After the confrontation in the fourth quarter, Tony Allen has really paid attention to the rookie.

In the extra time, he felt that Zhang Xiaotian was more difficult to guard, but he didn't care.

He has competed against all the powerful scorers on the center back line in the entire league, but the opponents are strong. The more motivated he is, the better his skills are on defense.

"Little boy, if you have the ability to throw another one in front of me, you will completely destroy you."

Zhang Xiaotian opened his mouth and sprayed back, "Do you destroy it with your mouth? Your pace is getting slower and slower, and you can't do it anymore."

With his back against the opponent desperately asking for the ball, he worked hard twice and finally received a pass from his teammate.

Zhang Xiaotian is good at back hitting skills, but he is better at breaking through.

Tony Allen felt that Zhang Xiaotian's strength was also a bit puzzled. Could it be that he really had a problem with his physical strength? The kid who could resist while marching was now sitting in by the other party.

But his defensive experience is very good, even if he is squeezed in, his defensive action is still not deformed, he just waits for Zhang Xiaotian to turn around and block the jump shot.

Anyway, there are people under their basket, and Zhang Xiaotian can't resist directly.

Just when the opponent didn't deliberately compete with him, Zhang Xiaotian suddenly turned inside and squeezed into the basket. Gasol immediately came to help defend.

Zhang Xiaotian jumped up and sent the ball back, Duncan caught the ball and dunked it, and the Spurs took the lead again.

The Grizzlies still beat Randolph in the offense. This time Duncan showed his power and taught the opponent to be a man with a big hat.

Leonard grabbed the rebound, and Zhang Xiaotian, Parker, and Ginobili were already on the third line of fast break.

Parker received the ball in the middle and gave it to Zhang Xiaotian on the wing. Zhang Xiaotian took the ball and started straight away.

Hitting Huashan, Tony Allen could only sigh at the ball.

Zhang Xiaotian has already rushed in, and if he forcibly pounces on it, it might be 2+1.

The point is, Zhang Xiaotian sprinted with all his strength, and he couldn't keep up.

At the last moment, Gay missed a three-pointer and the Spurs won overtime 102:99.

With 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Zhang Xiaotian once again became the key figure of the team.

(End of this chapter)