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Chapter 272 Choice at a critical moment!

Back from the timeout, Brett Brown replaced Noel and replaced him with Saric.

The whistle sounded.

Zhang Zifeng immediately ran to the outside line. At this time, Noah and Courtney-Lee quickly followed.

With a reverse run, Zhang Zifeng suddenly ran into the penalty area, pulling the Knicks' defensive focus into the interior.

Rondo suddenly ran outside and received Noel's serve.

As soon as the ball was served, Noel immediately ran to the inside.

Zhang Zifeng made a V-shaped move around Noel.

At this time, Joakim Noah did not dare to completely empty Noel in the penalty area, and could only be followed by Courtney Lee.

Zhang Zifeng ran outside and successfully received a pass from Rondo.

Seeing that Zhang Zifeng received the ball, the Knicks also gave up their previous defensive strategy and adopted a 1-4 zone defense.

Courtney - Lee top on the outside, the other four are indented inside.

The 76ers' Grant and Saric both ran to the corners on both sides and stood, waiting for the shot.

Rondo ran back and forth in the penalty area, waiting for opportunities to run open.

Ibaka stands near the free throw line, ready to come up and set a screen.

Zhang Zifeng is not in a hurry to attack, he wants to press the time and not leave too much time for the Knicks to attack.

The Knicks also plan to defend the ball, and then use the last time to play an offense to kill the opponent.

In this way, when there were only eight or nine seconds left in the attack time, Zhang Zifeng started at the top of the arc.

coming!

Courtney Lee lowered his waist, opened his hands, and carefully stared at the ball in Zhang Zifeng's hands.

Don't give the opponent a chance to shoot from the outside!Don't foul!
This is the task assigned by the head coach during the timeout.

Zhang Zifeng dribbled the ball and slowly approached Courtney Lee, and was about to face him face to face.

He dribbled the ball under the crotch twice, then accelerated, and slashed towards the inside line diagonally.

Forced?
Courtney-Lee followed closely, and just after a few steps, he hit a wall.

Ibaka comes up to cover.

Courtney Lee yelled, "Switch!"

Without Courtney Lee yelling, Porzingis blocked the position immediately.

Seeing that Porzingis blocked the position, Zhang Zifeng changed direction and got stuck on the opponent, and took a big stride to the inside line.

As soon as he stepped into the restricted area, Zhang Zifeng jumped up.

The body leaned back slightly, opened up a little space with Porzingis, and was about to make a shot, hoping to hit the board and score a goal.

Zhang Zifeng suddenly saw Anthony rushing over from one side, jumped up and slapped the ground with his big hands covering the sky.

Damn, this bastard rushed over!
No, this ball is too forced.

Originally stuck with Porzingis' unstable fadeaway jumper, the chance of scoring was [-]-[-].

Anthony jumped over, and the chances of being blocked were even greater.

Seeing Grant in the open corner at this moment, Zhang Zifeng made an instant decision.

Received the ball, twisted his waist in the middle, and threw the ball vigorously to Grant.

The basketball went straight to Grant.

Seeing Zhang Zifeng passing the ball to himself, Grant was also surprised.

But the Knicks players were even more shocked. Courtney Lee and Porzingis both turned around and rushed directly.

Zhang Zifeng also shouted loudly when he landed, "Jemira, shoot, we can grab the rebound!"

After receiving the flying ball, Grant jumped up, adjusted his posture in the air as in daily training, breathed steadily, stretched his body, and shot.

When Courtney Lee and Porzingis pounced in front of Grant, the ball was already in the air.

With the attention of the fans and players in the audience, the ball spun and plunged into the basket.

The goal is scored, three points!

"I hit it! I hit it..."

Seeing the ball scored, Grant jumped up excitedly and yelled loudly.

All the 76ers players also ran over to celebrate with Grant.

After all, not everyone can encounter key shots, let alone hit them.

This requires hard training and a big heart.

Everyone was happy for Grant, and many players couldn't help but come over and touch his bald head.

When the originally nervous 76ers fans saw the ball fall into the Nets, they burst into a tsunami of cheers.

Kenny Smith saw the goal and shouted excitedly, "With only 5.8 seconds left in the game, Zhang Zifeng assisted Grant and made a crucial three-pointer. Now the 76ers have a 4-point lead , it can be said that half of the Knicks have stepped into the abyss."

"Anthony chose to double-team Zhang Zifeng in the end. It cannot be said that Anthony's choice was wrong, but there is no doubt that this is a gamble-style defense!"

"Similarly, Zhang Zifeng's last pass was also a gamble. If Grant didn't make the shot, and the 76ers lost to the Knicks in the end, then after the game, you can imagine what kind of criticism Zhang Zifeng will encounter. !"

"But Grant lived up to the trust of Zhang Zifeng's people, and also helped the 76ers have the last laugh!"

Porzingis was a little upset with Anthony. He felt that he had completely guarded against Zhang Zifeng just now.

Without Anthony, Zhang Zifeng would have missed the shot.

Because he left Grant and came to double-team Zhang Zifeng.Only then did a loophole appear in the Knicks' defense, giving Grant a chance to make a key shot.

Now 103-107, the 76ers lead the Knicks by 4 points, occupying an absolute advantage.

Porzingis was upset with Anthony.

In addition to Porzingis' dissatisfaction, Hornacek also turned angry, and if it wasn't for the game, the game would continue.I'm afraid he can't help cursing.

Hornacek held back his anger and called a timeout. Now there are only 5.8 seconds left in the game, and he is still behind by 4 points, so he must attack.

Brett Brown also quickly called his players over. "Hurry up, there is still time in the game, we must stick to the last time! Man-to-man, don't miss your own defensive players. Don't give the opponent a chance to shoot a three-pointer. The opponent shoots 2 points, just interfere, don't foul .Once a foul is committed, the strike must be straightforward, and don't give the opponent a chance to impose a penalty. Do you understand?"

"Understood, coach" the 76ers players roared in unison.

"OK, come on, victory will be ours!"

Pause back.

Hornacek replaced Noah with Justin Holiday to strengthen the offense.

As soon as the whistle blew, Anthony ran around and finally received the ball inside.

As soon as he caught the ball, Anthony immediately jumped up and shot.

Grant didn't dare to have physical contact with Anthony at this time, and he was still five or six centimeters away from the other party, so he stood still and raised his hands.

Anthony successfully hit a 2-pointer.

Brett Brown quickly called a timeout and arranged tactics to ensure that Zhang Zifeng could receive the ball smoothly.

After the timeout, the Knicks kept Zhang Zifeng under strict supervision.

But the 76ers sent 3 players to cover for Zhang Zifeng, and Zhang Zifeng still ran to the midfield and received the ball.

Noah could only choose foul tactics as soon as Zhang Zifeng received the ball.

Seeing that the Knicks fouled Zhang Zifeng, the 76ers fans were overjoyed.

Zhang Zifeng's career free throw percentage is as high as 91.1%.

Victory is ours!

At the critical moment, Zhang Zifeng was indeed trustworthy.Without mercy, he made two free throws.

At this time, the Knicks had no timeout, Noah served in the backcourt, and Anthony quickly advanced forward after receiving the ball.

Trailing by 3 points, Anthony had no choice but to make a forced shot against Grant and Zhang Zifeng before crossing halftime.

The ball falls directly before it reaches the basket, three non-sticks!

The red light at the end of the game is on, and the game is over!

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 109-105 at home.

After the game, the American media made enthusiastic comments on Zhang Zifeng and Anthony's choice at the last moment!

(End of this chapter)