professional shooting guard

Chapter 258 Embiid's Performance
Although Randolph returned from injury in this game, the Grizzlies coach arranged for Jamako Green to start for careful consideration.

76ers starting lineup: Rodriguez, Henderson, Stauskas, Iyasova, Holmes.

Grizzlies starting lineup: Andrew Harrison, Troy Williams, Tony Allen, Jamacau Green, Marc Gasol.

jump ball!

As soon as the whistle blew, the referee threw the ball high.

Embiid gave the ball to Rondo.

Zhang Zifeng received a pass from Rondo in the frontcourt, and Embiid ran to the inside to compete with Gasol for position.

Although Embiid doesn't really believe that Zhang Zifeng will pass the ball to him, but the head coach said that this game will focus on himself, so Embiid can only trust the head coach and be prepared.

Zhang Zifeng held the ball and did not attack by himself. Seeing that Embiid stuck Gasol behind him.

Zhang Zifeng immediately hit the ground and passed the ball to the opponent.

After receiving the ball, Embiid was very happy.

The agent didn't lie to me, he actually negotiated with the head coach.

The team really wants to use me as the core of their tactics.

No, the ball was passed to me as soon as the game started.

Embiid is very excited, even if he is facing Gasol Jr.

Even if the opponent is the best defensive player in 2013, Embiid still has no fear of wanting to punch the opponent in the low post.

When the ball landed, Embiid dribbled the ball back and hit two consecutive backs, trying to push into the penalty area.

Compared with Gasol, Gasol Jr.'s skills are not as delicate as his elder brother.But compared to Gasol, Gasol Jr. is tougher.

Gasol carried Embiid to his death, and easily pushed into the penalty area without letting the opponent go.

The purest confrontation of power!
Embiid felt that the guy behind him was a little stronger than him.

Probably because he has been suspended for too long, or Embiid wants to prove his strength in front of everyone.

Even if he can't play hard, Embiid still doesn't give up. He wants to prove that he can also carry a team.

A strong posture deceived Gasol, and then Embiid turned around, opened up a little space with Gasol, shot a small hook, and the ball fell into the basket neatly.

Seeing the goal, Embiid roared excitedly and ran back.

"Originally the most important thing in the Grizzlies is their inside line, but it can be seen that Embiid is very excited today. This is a good thing for the 76ers!" ESPN commentator Mike Breen looked at the field Embiid said with a smile.

The Grizzlies' offensive ball rights have been handed over to the team's current core player Gasol Jr.

Embiid scored one on his head, how could Gasol swallow his anger.

Although Gasol's skills are not very delicate, he has also learned how to survive here after being in the NBA for many years.

That is to play to your strengths, tough low-post offense.

Gasol moved his body forward, trying to hit back with his back.

Embiid obviously felt some pain in his chest, and was hit by Gasol Jr., and immediately took a step back.

Pushing into the penalty area, Gasol quickly turned around and took off, grabbed the ball with one hand and dunked it hard into the basket.

Gasol's forced response ignited the passion of FedEx Arena.

Shortly after the start of the game, Gasol led the team to score 7 points in a row, and the Grizzlies led by 11 points 8-3.

Embiid was not to be outdone, and also contributed 5 points, and also made a foul by Sol Jr., making 2 of 2 free throws.

A few minutes before the game, the game completely turned into a hand-to-hand battle between Embiid and Gasol.

Embiid let go of his hands and feet completely, and he did a good job even facing Gasol Jr.

Embiid performed very well, and Zhang Zifeng seemed to be perfect for the opponent. In the first quarter, he only scored 3 points, 2 assists, and grabbed 3 rebounds, becoming very low-key.

After that, the two sides alternately increased points, and the Grizzlies ended the first quarter with a 28-24 lead of 4 points.

Break time.

Although the 76ers were 4 points behind, coach Brett Brown was not in a hurry.He said to Embiid, "Joel, you performed well in the first quarter. Keep working hard in the next game!"

Embiid was very happy to hear that, and he hurriedly shouted: "Yes, coach, I will!"

After finishing speaking, Embiid gave Zhang Zifeng a provocative look.

Seeing Embiid's smug look is very speechless. If it weren't for the head coach and general manager to tell him that in order for Embiid to show good statistics, Embiid should be the main player in the last few games.

Otherwise, Zhang Zifeng would blow up immediately!
Forget it, it's Embiid's last glory in the 76ers, Zhang Zifeng decided not to be as knowledgeable as him.

After a break, at the beginning of the second quarter, Embiid hit Gasol again with the ball.

This completely angered Gasol Jr.

Gasol was very upset about Embiid scoring 11 points on himself in the first quarter.

Now the opponent still wants to score on his head, which is clearly looking down on him.

Gasol is determined to teach his opponent a lesson and let him know why he is the best defensive player.

Gasol lowered his center of gravity, put his left arm on Embiid's waist, raised his right arm,
Embiid dribbled the ball and hit consecutive backs, but found it more difficult to advance than in the first quarter.

Unable to continue the storm, Embiid suddenly shook his shoulders.

Gasol was not fooled again this time and moved his feet.

Embiid swayed again and then suddenly turned around forcibly and cut in.

Cutting into the penalty area, when Embiid was about to layup with one hand, suddenly a big hand appeared in front of the basketball.

Snapped!
The huge force came, and Embiid could no longer catch the basketball in his hands.

The ball was fanned out of bounds directly, and the 76ers had the ball.

Ibaka served the ball, and Zhang Zifeng made a tactical gesture after receiving the ball.

"calls me?"

Embiid looked at Zhang Zifeng's gesture, thought for a while, and quickly responded.

Although Embiid was very unwilling and wanted to get back the field.But in the first quarter, Zhang Zifeng passed a few good balls to himself, and he had to repay the opponent no matter what.

Otherwise, it would be bad for people to say that they are ungrateful and domineering without cooperation.

Embiidella came out to cover.

"Beautiful cooperation, Zhang Zifeng used Embiid's cover to break through the penalty area." Mike Breen shouted.

Facing Zhang Zifeng who was rushing in, Gaso clung to him.

Gasol's best defensive player is not fake.

Under the defense of Gasol Jr., Zhang Zifeng didn't hit the basket well, and Zhang Zifeng jumped directly near the free throw line.

Pull-up jump shot?

Gasol also raised his hands and tried to block Zhang Zifeng's shooting space.

Just when Gasol thought that Zhang Zifeng must make a mistake.

Zhang Zifeng collected the ball and passed it to Embiid who was cutting inside with a slap under Gasol.

After receiving the ball, Embiid dribbles and then struggles to jump.

Fatty Randolph originally moved slowly, but now that he is getting older, it is even slower.

Embiid rushed into the penalty area and dunked into the basket heavily with both hands.

boom!
The basket creaked, and Embiid pulled his hands heavily and jumped off.

(End of this chapter)