Chapter 199: Fighting the Knicks Again
Pushed down Pepsi's big contract, and Zhou Xuan didn't have anything to do the next day.
The team does not have a training session, Zhou Xuan likes to train, move to find a feeling, and feel more when playing at night, and you can also learn from your teammates.
Recently, he has been going head-to-head with Ellis and Margeti, working his defensive skills. It's okay for Ellis, but Margeti is usually mistreated, but he is happy to do it. He hopes to find a way to make up for the lack of confrontation ability through heads-up, and prevent the death of a strong big man. He has not stopped training his strength, and he does not dare to gain weight excessively, otherwise his speed may drop again.
This morning, Nie Yuyan, Liu Yang, and Zheng Bin accompanied Zhou Xuan to see the house.
A house in the middle of the distance from the stadium and the school, in an independent community, the environment is good, the price is 350,000 US dollars, the duplex, there is a living room, a dining room, a bathroom, and three bedrooms.
This house was introduced by Jackson's brother, and there is no problem with the security of the community, Zhou Xuan has no doubts. He thought the apartment was also good, and immediately paid for it in full.
The people from the real estate company were very happy with Zhou Xuan's cheerfulness. In fact, Americans rarely use cash to buy houses, including the president and officials at all levels, generally in the form of loans, and another important reason is that loan interest can be deducted from taxes, in case of any financial crisis or the like, the government will always introduce some rescue policies. The buyer only needs to pay a part of the money upfront, 20% or less, and the remaining 80% takes out a loan from the bank to repay the principal and interest every month, which will be paid off in about 30 years. Perhaps it is precisely because of the property tax that the United States will not speculate on housing prices.
Zhou Xuan is wealthy, and he feels that there is no need to do any installments for 350,000 yuan, and there is no need to spend his brain to save a little money.
Buying a house in the morning, the news came out in the local media in the afternoon, and the Warriors fans were happy. If Zhou Xuan didn't buy a house earlier and kept renting a house, they were really afraid that Zhou Xuan would go to other teams after the contract expired, and now the possibility of him staying has greatly increased. Zhou Xuan is still very young, and fans want to have a signature star in Golden State. Like Kobe Bryant of the Lakers, James of the Cavaliers, Nowitzki of the Mavericks.
On February 11, the last game before the All-Star Weekend, the Warriors vs the Knicks. The game was broadcast live on TNT radio in the United States, but China was scheduled to broadcast the Nets game live, and many fans were dissatisfied with it.
The two attacking teams played a staggering score last time, and this time it is likely to be another unguarded battle. Biedrins continues to be sidelined, and outside the squad, whatever the reason, the Warriors will definitely stick to the small-ball tactics in this game. Audiences across the United States are waiting to see the attack.
D'Antoni came to the Knicks and couldn't bring the team to the playoffs for the time being, but their offense did get better, averaging 106 per game. Third in the league with 9 points, behind the Warriors and Lakers, but they conceded first in the league, averaging 113 points per game.
"You're welcome today, let go of the onslaught, play as fast as you can, and we're going to run with the Knicks." Old Nelson said heroically when arranging tactics.
Then Nelson Sr. called Randolph aside and said alone: "Zach, I have high hopes for you, and I am ready to let you play the center position all the time for the rest of the game." You may feel unfamiliar, but I think it's more powerful for you. You're strong, you can hold people in the low post, and Andris can't compare to you. I don't think it's a problem with your height, the Celtics' Perkins is only 208CM, but his defense is recognized by everyone, on the defensive end, can you play like Perkins? ”
"I'll do my best."
Randolph is no worse than Perkins in terms of movement or strength, and what he lacks is only a defensive attitude and more focus on the offensive end.
At this time, he wondered in his heart, if I was to sit on the inside all the time, what would Biedrins do? It suddenly occurred to him that Biedrins was really going to be traded, and he didn't know who would come to Lu Dao, and he was definitely not a center. If you talk about resisting people and helping to defend blocks, Turiaf can do a good job, and the Warriors don't need that kind of person anymore.
At this time, Nelson Sr. also felt that there was no need to hide anything, and Biedrins would not stay on the team after the star game, so he made changes in the lineup to make the players adapt in advance.
Zhou Xuan sat quietly in the locker room, thinking about how to brush the data. Looking at the news and the history of the NBA, he came to the conclusion that if you want to have higher popularity and attract more fans, in addition to winning, the data must be beautiful, and if you do what no one else can do, it is possible to leave an indelible impression on everyone. Bryant's 81 points are the best example. Last month, Bryant scored a season-high 61 points at the Knicks' home court, leaving fans happy.
The players came out, Biedrins didn't show up in the stands, he knew he was leaving, he didn't bother to cheer on his teammates, and soon he was on the other team, it was his own choice.
Ellis' return to the starting lineup shows Nelson Sr.'s determination to play on the run. Zhou Xuan, Ellis, Azubuuk, Margeti, Randolph.
Fat Randolph is the only one who is slow, if it's on Anthony? Randolph, this warrior may run without brakes.
The Knicks have a slightly taller lineup, Chris? Duhon, Jamal? Crawford, Danilo? Gallinari, Al? Harrington, David Lee.
Kenny? Smith said: "Looking at the lineup today is a battle of offense, more thorough than the last game, and there was a Bidrins defense before, and Bidrins didn't play in both games. The players on both sides are good at shooting. ”
Chris? Webb responded, "Yes." ”
Smith asked, "What data do you think Zhou Xuan will get today?" ”
Webb said: "This one will be known only when the fight starts." ”
Smith asked, "Which player on either side do you like?" ”
"Randolph, he's played well since he got to the Warriors." After Weber finished speaking, he began to check the information with a blank face. "Randolph played very well in the last game and I think he will win the luxury stats today."
The race is on. David Lee jumped the ball to win over Randolph. Randolph couldn't jump at all, but still stretched out his hand symbolically.
Dujon took the half to Crawford, David Lee covered on the perimeter, Easley just wanted to bypass the defense to chase the defense, and when Randolph didn't pull it out, Crawford pulled out his hand from the outside and hit a three-point shot. 0 to 3.
"Zach, come along, be careful." Zhou Xuan said when he received the bottom ball.
The Knicks both like to shoot inside, and it is impossible to completely prevent death, so they can only attack more fiercely than them.
Zhou Xuan led the half, and Randolph and Margeti also pulled out. Zhou Xuan didn't want to block and dismantle, hit the ground and passed the ball to the left side, Ellis got rid of Crawford under the cover of Randolph, Zhou Xuan passed the ball, David Lee changed the defense too slowly, and was passed by Ellis in one step and scored in the basketball. 2 to 3.
The Knicks attacked, and Dujon handed it to Crawford at halftime, who is averaging 20 per game this season. 7 points, 3 rebounds and 4. 4 assists and 1 steal. He played star statistics again, but the Knicks' record was too bad, and he only won 20 wins so far, and he was bound to miss the playoffs, so he could only wait for next year if he wanted to enter the star game.
It's a bit ironic that Crawford is a scorer who hasn't played a playoff game so far.
Crawford and David Lee blocked the pick-and-roll, this time Randolph went to defend Harrington and Margeti switched defenses. As long as Margeti plays the No. 4 position, the defensive defenders must be stronger than the inside, Crawford passes, and David Lee runs inside. Randolph followed Harrington out of the way, lacking protection on the inside. David Lee received the ball with his back to Ellis single, squeezed a step to the right side and turned for a layup, Ellis was helpless. 2 to 5.
The Warriors attacked, Randolph pulled out to cover Zhou Xuan, Zhou Xuan broke through from the right side with the ball, Crawford blocked it on the side, and Du Hong came up from the side to prepare to form a bag. Zhou Xuan glanced at Ellis on the periphery first, and when he turned his head, he changed direction with the ball in his right hand to break through, and this feint completely deceived Crawford.
Zhou Xuan rushed to the middle with the ball. Harrington stepped up the defense, he passed the ball to the left, and Margeti received the ball and hit a 45-degree open jumper. 4 to 5.
The Knicks attacked, and Dujon still passed to Crawford, focusing on Ellis. Ellis and Zhou Xuan are both on the field, both around 190CM tall, and the defense is indeed a problem, and D'Antoni thinks there is an opportunity. Zhou Xuan couldn't help at the top of the arc, and Du Hong's three-point shot had to be guarded.
Crawford's crotch dribble changed to the right side of the breakthrough, Ellis moved very fast, did not be passed, Crawford did not find a block, back dribble a step, right shoulder sway, right hand with the ball and turn to the right. Ellis took a feint, but he was too fast, and as soon as he turned, he followed his opponent from the side.
Crawford leaned on a little space and shot a dry shot, he was 196CM tall, and the shot was fast, Ellis couldn't cover it, but the ball was missed under interference, the rebound was grabbed by Gallinari, and the second offensive layup was successful. 4 to 7.
Another weakness of the Warriors' lineup has emerged, and without Bidrins, the ability to fight for rebounds has diminished, and Azubuuk is half a head shorter than Gallinari. Randolph can only control one side of the rebound, and the other side depends on his teammates. As soon as Margeti pulls out the block to defend the pick-and-roll, there will be a gap to grab the rebound.
Zhou Xuan thought a lot for a moment, and he also knew the way to make up for this defect, a point guard like Kidd could rush to grab rebounds inside was the best. He hasn't been responsible for grabbing rebounds since he played basketball, and now he thinks that he has a lot to do, and it's not just offense. RONDO IS 185CM TALL, THINNER THAN HIM BUT ABLE TO GRAB REBOUNDS, IF HE RESEARCHES IT, IS IT POSSIBLE FOR HIM TO DO IT?
After dribbling past halftime, Randolph came out to cover again and Harrington switched defenses. Zhou Xuan dribbled the ball to the left side, pulled the defense and hoisted the ball to Randolph, who went into the low post on the left.
Margeti has been pulled to the top position, and David Lee has no choice but to follow. Du Hong knew that it was impossible to prevent Randolph and chase Zhou Xuan, and the inner line was empty. After Zhou Xuan reversed Randolph, Harrington couldn't retreat, and the fat man easily hit the board to score two points. 6 to 7.
In the opening trial, there were already fans shouting hard, and sure enough, it was the best game against the attack.