professional shooting guard

Chapter 173 The growth of the team

The whistle blew, entering the half-time break.

When he walked off the field, Devin Booker's previous haughty expression had completely disappeared, and his eyes were full of disappointment with his head down.

I thought that Zhang Zifeng could be completely suppressed today, but the situation did not change suddenly like now.

He turned out to be the guy who was suppressed.

Hearing Zhang Zifeng's name being chanted at the scene, Devin Booker felt like he was being slapped in the face by Zhang Zifeng.

During the half-time break, Barkley commented jokingly, "I can't imagine that Devin Booker, who performed well in the first quarter, is now completely at a disadvantage. Could it be that Devin Booker took drugs in the first quarter? ? Zhang Zifeng fell asleep in the first quarter, so Devin Booker had a chance to perform!"

Smith responded, "Compared to Zhang Zifeng, Devin Booker is still very weak, and he needs more training to become a talent.

Miller agreed: "Yes, whether it is technically or mentally, Devin Booker is far inferior to Zhang Zifeng. I really can't imagine his wild words before the game, where does his self-confidence come from! Anyone with a discerning eye can see the gap between him and Zhang Zifeng. Dewen needs to be humble in order to recognize his own shortcomings and improve himself!"

Walking into the locker room at the end, Zhang Zifeng felt the pain that he had forgotten just now hit instantly.

My whole body felt like being pricked by needles. It hurts, it hurts, it hurts very much.

Seeing Zhang Zifeng's pained expression, coach Brown quickly asked, "Jack, are you okay?"

Zhang Zifeng showed a smile uglier than crying and said, "It's okay, it's just that the place where I fell hurts a bit! After spraying the medicine, I should be fine!"

The team doctor Jones hurried over and said, "Jack, take off your clothes and let me check!"

When Zhang Zifeng heard that he was about to take off his clothes, the other players of the 76ers took a breath when they saw it.

Seeing Zhang Zifeng's body was purple and green, it was shocking.

Grant scolded, "Damn it, that bastard of the Suns. In the second half, I must give him a hard time!"

Jones checked it carefully, and said with a sigh of relief, "Fortunately, it's all a flawed injury. Jack, after the game is over, I'll massage the bruise for you. Now I can only use spray to relieve the pain."

Zhang Zifeng nodded, and Jones took the potion and sprayed it on Zhang Zifeng's wound.

When the medicine was first sprayed, it was really stinging.

Zhang Zifeng gritted his teeth and remained silent.

It was really scary to watch Zhang Zifeng fall to the ground again and again.

Brown wants Zhang Zifeng to rest more on the court and try to control Zhang Zifeng's playing time as much as possible.

Otherwise, if Zhang Zifeng was really injured, I'm afraid the fan boss would kill him.

Moreover, Zhang Zifeng has just recovered from his injury, so it is really not suitable for playing for too long.

"Jack, you have helped the team enough, it's time for other players to take on their responsibilities. I want to control your playing time, OK!" Brown said, looking at Zhang Zifeng, who was grinning because of the pain.

Noel immediately said, "Yes, Jack. I want to get a big contract. You show off like this, but it covers up our demeanor. If I don't get a big contract, I will be very angry!"

Grant also smiled and said, "Yes, this year is an important year for me. Whether I can get a big contract depends on my performance in the past two years. You don't want me to get ahead, do you?"

Other players also advised.

"OK! OK! OK! It's as if I'm the team's ball bully, and I won't give you a chance to get ahead. Then let me take a break, everyone cheers. We must win this game. Don't let The fans went home disappointed!" Zhang Zifeng said.

"Don't worry, watch mine!"

"With me here, you don't have to worry!"

……

If it was possible, why would Zhang Zifeng want to use such a desperate method.

Who the hell is willing to risk being slapped in the face and elbowed again and again to rush into the basket, I am not a masochist.

He will also be afraid of being injured again and leaving life-long hidden dangers.

As a last resort!
Entering the NBA, which player does not want to experience the playoffs, and does not want to win the championship.

But how can this kind of thing be realized just by thinking about it, it must be done!

The team has lost 13 games in a row, 4 wins and 19 losses so far this season, with low morale and no fighting spirit.

If Zhang Zifeng doesn't take the lead, how can he drive other players to work hard.

If you don't boost the morale of the team, how can you grab points in the next game and win the qualification for the playoffs.

Seeing the team's morale being boosted by himself, Zhang Zifeng knew that his risky move was worth it.

In the Suns locker room, head coach Hornacek was very dissatisfied with Devin Booker's performance on the court. His obsession with singles not only slowed down the team's offensive rhythm but also affected team morale.

"In the second half, stay off the court for me and reflect on yourself. If you don't think about it, you don't have to play in the second half!" Hornacek stared at Devin Booker and shouted.

"What?" Devin Booker cried out in surprise when he heard Hornacek's words.

It's a pity that Hornacek was not interested in paying attention to him at all, and began to explain the next tactics with the tactical board.

In the second half, Devin Booker was put on the bench by the head coach.

In the third quarter, the Suns Knight and other players gradually regained their touch and hit a few three-pointers in an effort to catch up with the score.

For the 76ers, without Zhang Zifeng, the team lost an important scoring point.

But relying on the momentum brought by Zhang Zifeng, they continued to run hard to maintain the lead in the score.

Seeing that the game was in a state of anxiety, Hornacek turned his head to look at Devin Booker, "Have you figured it out?"

"What?" Devin Booker wondered what the coach wanted him to think.

Hornacek sighed as Devin Booker still didn't understand why he sat him off the court.

Devin Booker, a rookie selected by the team with a first-round pick, is the future of the team.

Although this guy is young and energetic, he still has strength, and he can see his former self in him.

But Hornacek knows that the current Devin Booker still needs to hone more to truly become a talent.

If you can't learn to grow up in adversity, you will never become a superstar.

When Hornacek thought of this, he couldn't help but cast his eyes on Zhang Zifeng of the 76ers on the other side. He was also a rookie, but he was a general. He knew how to adjust himself on the court. Desperately kill the restricted area.

Hornacek appreciated Zhang Zifeng's performance.

But unfortunately, it was the opponent's player.

Hornacek turned his head to look at Devin Booker and said, "Devin, do you know that Zhang Zifeng is better than you?"

Devin Booker said unwillingly: "It is the ability to break through and score!"

Hornacek shook his head and said: "No, it's his obsession with victory and his ability to read the team's game. Knowing that the hand feels bad, he gave up his best shot and hit the basket to cause damage. He knew there was danger, but he was still fearless. Lead by example, lead the team by example, and lead the team forward. These are the places where you are not as good as the opponent. If you want to win Devin, you must learn from his strengths and make yourself stronger. Otherwise you It will never be possible to beat him!"

Devin Booker heard the head coach's instructions, looked at the 76ers who became more active on the field because of Zhang Zifeng's presence, and remained silent.

Seeing that Devin Booker realized his hard work, Hornacek replaced him in the 6th minute of the third quarter.

After being tempered by Zhang Zifeng's blows, Devin Booker has matured a lot.

He no longer thinks about defeating Zhang Zifeng, does not want to defeat Zhang Zifeng in an all-round way, but helps the team in the way he is best at and most familiar with.

Devin Booker is working hard to make changes, no longer attacking alone, but paying more attention to cooperating with the team.

He and Chandler set up a pick-and-roll on the perimeter, then ran out of the way to get the shot.

The ball enters the net hollow.

Devin Booker scored seven points in a row, and the Suns overtook 60-58.

Devin Booker has matured, but the 76ers have become more active as a whole.

Noel was forced to take a position on the inside, relying on the advantages of height and strength to beat Chandler twice in a row.

The Suns' defense this season is not good, and it is only supported by Chandler alone.

But Chandler is already 34 years old, and there is no way he is as energetic as he was when he was young, and he can run all over the field.

Seeing that Chandler's physical strength was a little weak, Hornacek responded quickly and instructed the players to strengthen the defense inside.

However, at this time, Noll used his restraint in the interior to draw the opponent's defensive attention and pass the ball to Grant.

Grant quickly cut inside and sent the basketball to the hoop.

凭借着全队的努力，76打出了一波13-2，以83-75领先8分结束第三节。

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Suns narrowed the point difference to 79-85, and the 76ers took a six-point lead to double digits.

Stauskas and Thompson scored two three-pointers in a row, and the 76ers led the Suns 97-81.

Noel made a three-pointer and the 76ers led the Suns 106-95.

Sun Knight and Devin Booker did not give up the opportunity to score 7 points in a row. When there were only 2 points left in the fourth quarter, 102-106, the Suns were only 4 points behind.

At this time, Brown quickly sent Zhang Zifeng, who is the most accurate free throw, on the court, one is to stabilize the situation, and the other is to fear that the opponent will use foul tactics.

"Jack, we are leading now, and we don't need you to break through. You try to delay the time after you come on the court. Noel and the others will help you create opportunities with screens. You shoot when you have the opportunity. If you don't have the right timing, you will run out of offensive time. OK?"

Zhang Zifeng nodded!

(End of this chapter)