professional shooting guard

Chapter 252 The First Shooting Guard Controversy

Nene made a tip-up before halftime, and the Rockets entered the halftime break with a 65-52 lead of 13 points.

火箭队的哈登上半场得到23分、5个篮板和4次助攻，戈登得到13分；76人队的张子枫只得到10分。

Halftime break, both teams walked towards the player tunnel.

Seeing Zhang Zifeng approaching, the Rockets fans on both sides of the player tunnel immediately yelled, "Just because of your performance, you still want to compete with Harden for the number one shooting guard. Don't be kidding. Look at your performance this time. You were beaten like a monkey." Harden played it!"

"Chinaman, don't ever think you can compete with Harden for the first place, you will always be a loser!"

"Look at the facts, you idiot, after being touted for a while, you want to challenge Harden. Haha..."

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The Rockets fans made all kinds of humiliating gestures towards Zhang Zifeng and yelled obscenities.

In fact, if Zhang Zifeng is not subject to foul trouble.Zhang Zifeng's shooting percentage in the first half was not bad.

But compared to Harden, it is not outstanding.

Such a performance in the first half obviously did not satisfy Zhang Zifeng. Walking into the locker room, Zhang Zifeng sat on the chair without saying a word, thinking about what he should do in the second half, how to defend Harden, and how to help the team reverse.

Also dissatisfied with this is the team coach Brett Brown.

But what makes Brett Brown feel bad is that the situation where the team is falling behind is not due to a problem with the team's tactics, nor is it because the players do not work hard.

The most important reason is that Zhang Zifeng, the core of the team, fell into foul trouble.

Zhang Zifeng only played less than 10 minutes in the first half, which disrupted the team's arrangement and caused the team to fall behind.

During the halftime break, Brett Brown didn't know what to say, so he could only tell Zhang Zifeng to pay attention to controlling fouls in the second half.

Then, there was nothing to explain.

After all, it is the players who play the game, and if the players encounter troubles, in the end, they can only be solved by the players themselves.

The half-time break passed quickly, and the two teams returned to the court.

Seeing Zhang Zifeng playing again, Kenny Smith said, "The 76ers trailed by 13 points in the first half. It’s just the game, there will always be various accidents in the game, what Zhang Zifeng needs to do is to adapt, and then adjust his mentality as soon as possible.”

"Yes, although Zhang Zifeng didn't play much in the first half today, the 76ers team with Zhang Zifeng is completely different from the 76ers team without Zhang Zifeng. Zhang Zifeng needs to adjust his mentality and state as soon as possible!" Barkley also Said.

The second half just started, the 76ers players.Rondo took the ball to the frontcourt and made a layup with Ibaka.

Before the 76ers had time to celebrate, the Rockets launched an offense.

The basketball was delivered to Harden, who quickly advanced halfway and then stopped.

Zhang Zifeng has settled down to wait for Harden.

Strong body, super dribbling ability, smart and cunning touch skills.

Zhang Zifeng understands the strength of James Harden

But even if you are kicked off by the six criminals today, I will definitely challenge you.

I will never back down!
His eyes scanned the field.

The teammates have pulled apart, creating space for Harden to play singles.

They all want Harden to kill Zhang Zifeng as soon as possible, so that it will be easier to win the 76ers.

So they all tried their best to create opportunities for Harden to single Zhang Zifeng.

Harden suddenly started, holding the ball and rushing from the left.

With a strong body, Harden can carry Zhang Zifeng to the penalty area like a wild boar.

Zhang Zifeng hurriedly turned sideways to follow, he had no intention of confronting Harden head-on.

You must know that Harden is a master of touch porcelain, Zhang Zifeng doesn't want to foul Harden easily again.

Zhang Zifeng followed Harden into the penalty area, looking at the basketball in front of him.

Zhang Zifeng resisted not to reach out to break Harden's ball.

Just like this, Harden just stepped into the penalty area and took a sudden step back!
Although he didn't put too much pressure on Harden, Zhang Zifeng didn't let down his vigilance. He always paid attention to Harden's every move.

A thought flashed in Zhang Zifeng's mind - a step-back jump shot?

Do not!
Zhang Zifeng didn't act rashly, and didn't jump up to interfere immediately.

After taking a step back, Harden leaned forward when he jumped up.

Sure enough, he wanted to make a foul again.

If I jumped up rashly just now, I'm afraid I will be brushed by Harden again.

Seeing Harden provoke, Zhang Zifeng quickly jumped up.

Zhang Zifeng jumped up, resisting not to block Harden's shot, and stretched his arms straight.

James Harden was surprised to see Zhang Zifeng not being fooled, let alone reaching out to block the shot.

But at this time, Harden didn't have time to think slowly, he only knew that he had to make a move now.

In the air, Harden turned into a jumper with an awkward position.

But obviously this shot is not the posture Harden is used to.

The ball bounced directly off the backboard, and Capela struggled to jump up, but he was still no match for the spring man Ibaka.

Seeing his teammates grab a rebound, Zhang Zifeng rushed forward immediately.

Sure enough, after landing, Ibaka saw Zhang Zifeng who was running in the front, and sent the ball to Zhang Zifeng with a long pass.

After receiving the ball, Zhang Zifeng ran quickly.

At this time, Harden, who was most likely to stop Zhang Zifeng's attack, rushed back as if he was taking a walk.

After rushing into the Rockets' penalty area, Zhang Zifeng flew up, arching his arms backwards.

Under the watchful eyes of all the fans, Zhang Zifeng slammed the ball towards the basket.

At this moment, it seemed that the 76ers had already won. Their suppressed joy erupted like a volcano, causing the Huaxia fans in the Toyota Center Arena to burst into cheers.

Barkley also shouted, "Zhang Zifeng not only successfully blocked Harden, but also put on a wonderful dunk performance!"

Kenny Smith shrugged and said, "Hey, Charles, this is just a successful counterattack. Maybe it was just an accident!"

Barkley said with a smile, "Maybe such an accident will happen again and again!"

After a burst of cheers, the game continued.

The Rockets served from the bottom line, and Harden still dribbled the ball across half court, and he faced Zhang Zifeng again.

There is no doubt that this time Harden is not as loose as last time.

He stared at Zhang Zifeng with wide eyes, and slowly dribbled closer.

Just when everyone thought Harden was going to break through, Harden suddenly jumped up and shot when he was half a meter away from the three-point line.

Zhang Zifeng didn't react in time, and when he jumped up and raised his straight hand, the ball had already flown over Zhang Zifeng's head and fell into the net.

"Oh, after Zhang Zifeng scored a goal, Harden responded with a three-pointer!" Kenny Smith shouted.

Feng Shui took turns, and the Rockets fans cheered.

Seeing the goal scored, Zhang Zifeng was very helpless. After all, with a star of Harden's level, it is impossible for you to prevent your opponent from scoring.

What can be done is not to foul him, not let him go to the free throw line, let Harden take difficult shots, and try to reduce his shooting percentage.

Adhering to this principle, the ball was in Harden's hands again, and Zhang Zifeng still kept the half-body distance from him.

But this time Zhang Zifeng didn't dare to relax, he raised his right hand straight up and didn't let it go.

If I don't touch you, I will put pressure on you. It is your ability to invest in it.

Harden saw that there was no chance to make a sudden shot, and broke through with the ball.

Following Harden, Zhang Zifeng retreated from beyond the three-point line all the way to the penalty area.

Receiving the ball in the penalty area, seeing that Zhang Zifeng was not fooled by a fake action, Harden kicked his legs and jumped up.

Harden's shot speed is very fast, but he has a shortcoming that his shot point is low.As long as the defensive player can interfere immediately without being fouled by him, it can affect Harden's shooting percentage.

Zhang Zifeng's raised right hand put a lot of pressure on Harden, and Harden leaned back to throw the ball.

It's a pity that Harden's fadeaway jumper is incomparable with Jordan and Kobe, and the ball hits the basket and flies out.

Rondo grabbed the rebound and made a one-stop layup.

"See, I said such accidents will happen again and again!" Barkley shouted excitedly when Zhang Zifeng blocked Harden again.

With Harden's several mistakes, the 76ers took the opportunity to chase points. At the end of the third quarter, the 76ers were 68-73, only 5 points behind.

(End of this chapter)