Chapter 432: Consecutive Away Aways
As the season enters February, fans are starting to expect All-Star stars, but for players, the regular season is even more important.
Zhang Xiaotian still has a big baby at home, and he has almost cut off any other activities during this time.
The preparations have been made in advance, and two nannies have been hired, which makes it much easier to solve the problem if you have money.
In the first game in February, the Spurs were relatively relaxed, playing the 76ers at home.
The 76ers, as a strange team, adhere to the iron rule that rookies must be reimbursed, and their champion Ben Simmons is also honestly reimbursed, so they are still fish belly.
No attack, no defense, real fish belly.
Of course, they still have a lot of talented players, such as Embiid last season, who came back this season and played more experienced, but unfortunately he was injured again.
They also have a bunch of high-level shows, but they are organized together and completely ineffective.
Aldridge was rested in this game, and the starting lineup became Dedmon's big four in the fifth position.
For the move of taking turns to rest the inside line without an inside line, the Spurs can only say that the record is good and capricious.
However, newly signed Soy Sauce interior Joel Anthony is on the 13-man roster, and based on Spurs' usual selection, the veteran certainly has a chance to perform.
With one less strong point, the Spurs didn't get a crushing start, but instead allowed opposing power forward Eisen Ilyasova to play at an All-Star level.
Fortunately, Zhang Xiaotian and Leonard stabilized the situation and taught each other to be people after halftime.
The game completely entered the rhythm of the Spurs in the second half, especially in the fourth quarter, and the 76ers were almost prevented from crying, of course, they did not really cry, because they were used to defeat and were extremely lacking in fighting spirit.
The Spurs' schedule during this period is still relatively easy, and they are still at home next, against the Nuggets.
The Nuggets are working their way to the top eight in the West, but they just smack of not being able to find the right way.
The Spurs settled the battle in the third quarter, turning the final quarter into garbage time, and Zhang Xiaotian also rarely scored 20.
Vicky is very satisfied with the performance of the team's six players in the last double, which is the team basketball he likes.
Nuggets coach Mike Malone is completely convinced, "Every time we play the Spurs, it's the same story, we were defeated, and he is undoubtedly the greatest head coach in the history of the league, and he has had a great influence on my coaching career." ”
"The Spurs are one of the hardest teams in the league to defend." Nuggets guard Moodier said.
It's just that the Spurs' winning streak didn't last long, and they lost when they went to Memphis two days later.
It's still hard for the Grizzlies to be fully healthy, especially with their defense and interior.
With Leonard out of action, Zhang played one of the toughest games of the season.
He usually used his physical confrontation against other players, and this time the revenge came.
The inner line was suppressed, and he was entangled and attacked by various entanglements, so he had no choice but to disarm.
I originally wanted to take advantage of Leonard's truce to score points, but I didn't expect it to be so miserable, and I didn't get many points.
Gasol Jr. said after the game, "Our selflessness and dedication on the defensive end are enough, and our chemistry on the offensive end is still good. ”
'To be able to beat such a strong team is a big win for us. Grizzlies coach Fitzdale is also pleased.
In stark contrast to him is Vicky's summary of the team's performance: "It's impossible to win a game with so many mistakes. ”
Obviously, compared to the Grizzlies aiming at the Spurs, Vicky obviously cares more about what the Spurs themselves are doing.
Of course, Zhang Xiaotian thinks that this is just a way to compare the famous and handsome.
On February 8, the Spurs played the 76ers again.
The 76ers played well at home, playing the Spurs into the final quarter.
However, they never occupied the slightest advantage, under their fragile defense, Zhang Xiaotian and Leonard are insoluble existences, and the intensity of the game is always like acting.
But Vicky praised his opponents, "They passed the ball better than we did, which is impressive. I think they do a lot of things better than we do. Their positivity, tenacity, and aggressiveness in defense are good. ”
Parker also expressed surprise, "Oh my God, this is a world of difference. They are playing so much better than before. Knowing what to do on the pitch is best, such as passing the ball, defensively being intense, and they play aggressively on the pitch. I think they're in the right direction, and if each of them stays healthy, they're going to be very competitive. ”
For the winners, praising their opponents is sponsoring themselves, but the reporters are still paying attention to the Spurs' wins, they have only lost three games, and they can theoretically improve their winning record, which is insane.
But no one is thinking about that at the Spurs, they've broken a record and let off their passion.
Next, it's time to chase the championship.
On Feb. 10, the Spurs played the Pistons on the road.
The Pistons are also working hard for the top eight now, but the team's lack of offensive power makes them very tired.
The Spurs had the advantage from the start, with Dedmon playing the role of a surprise man and beating Drummond in the start.
The Pistons' strongest point didn't play well, and they must only be cool.
Dedmon can only shake the other party, but Zhang Xiaotian and Leonard are problems that ordinary teams can't solve.
There will be at least two stars who are significantly stronger than the average All-Star in the current tier of teams, making them invincible in the regular season.
The Spurs are the best of the best teams in the first tier, thanks to the tactics of Vicky.
Strong players, strong coaches, and certainly no extraordinary records.
In the second half, the awakened Pistons tried to fight back, but reversed from the team with Zhang Xiaotian, which was hellish difficulty, and the Pistons obviously did not have the strength to solve this difficulty.
After taking the Pistons easily, the Spurs started their winning streak again.
It's just that their journey to the East is far from over, and they will all play away from home in the East before the All-Star break.
This kind of day of flying outside is really uncomfortable, a hundred times more troublesome than playing at home, but fortunately, the players have made a lot of money from this, and patience is also due.
On February 12, they arrived in New York.
The Knicks also did their job in the summer, and they made a large number of people in the trade, including Rose, Noah, Courtney-Lee, and Anthony, Porzingis, etc., who looked very strong in the team.
But it just looks like it, and in fact their results are a mess.
Let's not talk about such things as premiums, which were a lot last summer.
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