professional shooting guard

Chapter 288 The first game of the playoffs
4月13日，随着最后一场比赛马刺97-101爵士结束，2016-2017赛季NBA常规赛正式结束。

The eight Eastern Conference playoff teams are: Celtics, 76ers, Cavaliers, Raptors, Wizards, Eagles, Bucks, Pacers.

The eight teams in the Western Conference to advance to the playoffs are: Warriors, Spurs, Rockets, Clippers, Jazz, Thunder, Grizzlies, and Trail Blazers.

After 4 days of rest, on April 4, the first round of the NBA playoffs started.

Nearly eight o'clock in the evening, the Wells Fargo Center Arena was packed, and many celebrities from Philadelphia came to cheer for the 76ers. Among them were many Chinese film and television stars such as Cheng Long, Li Lianjie, Wu Yifan, Jiang Jinfu, Fan Binbing, Jing Tian and others also sat in the front seats of the stadium to watch.

Seeing them before the game, Zhang Zifeng also spent some time interacting with them, especially the group photo of several people uploaded to Weibo.

In this round, the 76ers played against the Bucks.

The 76ers are still the regular season starting lineup: Rondo, Zhang Zifeng, Grant, Ibaka, Noll.

The Bucks made a change. On February 2017, 2, in the game against the Heat, Abdul-Jabbar Parker had an abnormal twist in his left knee when Parker broke through without physical contact. , causing a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee and was reimbursed for the season.

In order to limit Zhang Zifeng's excellent scoring ability in this game, the Bucks coach Jason.Kidd made a change. Tony Snell went to guard Zhang Zifeng, and Middleton went to mark Grant.

The Bucks' starting lineup is: Brogton, Snell, Middleton, Antetokounmpo, Merkel.

With the whistle of the referee, the game officially began.

The referee threw the ball high, and as soon as the ball fell, Noel immediately picked the ball to the backcourt.

Seeing the 76ers grab the ball at the start, the fans immediately cheered thunderously to encourage the players.

Rondo catches the ball and advances quickly, and Zhang Zifeng rushes forward.

Snell stood on the three-point line to mark Zhang Zifeng. Before the game, the team's assistants had put Zhang Zifeng's detailed information in front of him, including Zhang Zifeng's strengths and weaknesses, common offensive methods, most frequently attacked areas, and best shooting areas. , an area with poor shooting percentages.

Seeing such a thick book, Snell also felt dizzy.

It's just that there is no way, the assistant coach is supervising, and Snell can only bite the bullet and finish watching.

After reading it, Snell has a certain understanding of Zhang Zifeng.

This guy has a very wide offensive area, from the three-point line to the penalty area is his offensive range.

The offensive methods are very rich, and he is good at mid-range shots, emergency stop jumpers, small throws, and layups.

In addition to his excellent offense, his defense is also good.

Good defensive awareness, strong sense of position, fast negotiation and defense speed.

Of course, Zhang Zifeng's shortcomings are also listed in the materials.

Fitness issues are at the top of the list.

According to the characteristics of Zhang Zifeng and the 76ers, Bucks coach Jason Kidd's strategy in this game is to consume as much energy as possible, trying to lure Zhang Zifeng to attack, while defending, he also focuses on Zhang Zifeng, consuming Zhang Zifeng's physical strength.When Zhang Zifeng had physical problems in the fourth quarter, it was time for the Bucks to counterattack.

Snell firmly remembered the coach's instructions, and did not interfere with Zhang Zifeng's receiving the ball, allowing the opponent to receive the ball smoothly.

As soon as he saw Zhang Zifeng receiving the ball, Snell posted it immediately.Other teammates strengthened their defense against other 76ers players, in order not to let other 76ers players help Zhang Zifeng.

After receiving the ball, I saw that Snell was not sticking to himself like his previous opponents, and stood uncharacteristically on the three-point line.

Now that there was a space, Zhang Zifeng certainly wouldn't miss it and jumped up immediately.

At this time, Snell rushed forward, but Zhang Zifeng would not give him a chance to repent.

Shot, goal, three-pointer.

Seeing Zhang Zifeng open the scoring for the team, 76ers fans immediately cheered.

Barkley, a TNT live broadcast commentator, said puzzledly, "Could it be that the Bucks knew they were going to lose today, so they didn't set up defenses against Zhang Zifeng!"

Kenny Smith shook his head and said, "Charles, how is this possible. This is the playoffs, no team will relax!"

"Then why didn't Snell immediately strengthen his defense after Zhang Zifeng received the ball. You must know that letting Zhang Zifeng open the shot is equivalent to sending points. How is this different from suicide?"

Seeing Snell let Zhang Zifeng score so easily, Bucks coach Jason Kidd was going crazy.

When Brogton dribbled the ball forward, Jason Kidd pulled Snell to his side and said, "Man, I want to lure Zhang Zifeng to attack, but not to make you relax defensively. Strengthen the defense and put pressure on the opponent. To Consume the opponent's physical strength. Do you understand?"

Snell nodded hurriedly.

"Go, step up the attack!"

Back on the field, Snell stuck Zhang Zifeng behind him and stretched out his hand to demand.

This was arranged by Jason Kidd before the game, to attack Snell more before the game, consuming Zhang Zifeng's energy.

After receiving the pass inside, the other players immediately walked away, pulling away the defenders, and Snell singled Zhang Zifeng with his back.

With his left hand shrunk to his body, Snell continued to slash back, while Zhang Zifeng gritted his teeth and resisted the opponent, pushing the opponent into the penalty area without letting go.

Seeing that he couldn't advance easily, Snell gritted his teeth, shook his shoulders, then turned around suddenly, jumped up and shot.

Snell shot the ball very reluctantly, and the ball bounced off the basket.

Ibaka grabbed the rebound and Rondo made a fast break immediately.

Going to the frontcourt, seeing that the Bucks were ready, Rondo passed back to Zhang Zifeng who kept up.

This time, Snell went up in time to grab, but Zhang Zifeng suddenly sank and started to kill towards the inside.

Snell quickly followed, and Zhang Zifeng had already entered the penalty area.When Merkel rushed over, Zhang Zifeng made a sudden stop and made a jump shot.

0-5!

Jason Kidd yelled, "Keep an eye on it and put pressure on the opponent!"

Scoring two goals easily for the opponent in a row, even if it was a tactic arranged before the game, Snell was still very upset.

After receiving the ball in the frontcourt, Snell ran outside the three-point line and made a pick-and-roll cooperation with Antetokounmpo. Snell used the cover to rush into the inside.

Zhang Zifeng followed immediately.

Facing Ibaka on the inside, Snell changed direction, swayed past the opponent, and entered the penalty area. Snell jumped up and was about to make a layup.

Zhang Zifeng jumped out and slapped the ball off Snell's hand.

"Dude, 76ers specialty, Philadelphia hot pot, buy one get one free!" After landing, Zhang Zifeng shouted at Snell.

Snell saw Zhang Zifeng's complacent appearance, which makes you proud now, and see if you can still laugh out loud in the fourth quarter.

Snell snorted, "Let's see who can have the last laugh!"

Zhang Zifeng said confidently, "Of course it's us!"

(End of this chapter)