Chapter 84: The Journey Begins

On the first day after All-Star Weekend, the Spurs traveled to play the Kings.

The Kings have struggled for the past few years, and their record this season has not been great, and they have a few young players on the court.

The stars are DeMarcus Cousins, a third-year Rookie, Tyrek Evans, the Class of 2009, and Thomas Jr., a strong second-round pick last year.

The Spurs have a full lineup and a good rest, so it's fitting to start as a weaker team.

They started with Parker and Duncan as the fulcrum, playing a smooth offensive coordination.

The Spurs have always been good together, but many times they still rely on strong points to finish, especially after Parker's offensive weight has increased, and Popovich is also very pleased with the current situation of such a full flowering.

But in the second quarter, Kings backup point guard Jimmer Fredette suddenly broke out and dominated the rotation time.

To be reasonable, the No. 1 position of the Spurs, whether it is the main force or the bench, is a weak link in defensive ability.

So Thomas Jr., as well as Jimmer Fredette, all jumped at the chance.

It's just that the cooperation of the Kings team obviously does not have the maturity of the Spurs, relying on individual offense, and it is impossible to pose a threat to the Spurs without super firepower.

After the return of the main team, the advantage is again to the Spurs.

Because Parker's defense is a bit lacking, but the offense is definitely a lot above the level.

A nine-point lead at halftime was acceptable, but not perfect.

In particular, the extraordinarily smooth coordination in the first quarter did not last.

It can only be said that the perfect and smooth cooperation is a bit of an unavoidable feeling, and if there is a problem in one of the five links, then it can't be fought.

In terms of success rate, it is easier to play with strong points, and it is also the choice of the vast majority of teams in the league.

In the second half, the young Kings played strongly, with Cousins, Thomas Jr. and Evans teaming up to catch up, but their benches were out of the game.

That's the sadness of the underdogs, it's too unstable and there's no continuity in the attack.

Ginobili and Zhang Xiaotian both played well during the rotation, and after the rookie challenge, Zhang Xiaotian was also righteous, and the Kings would not ignore him, but their bench did not have a strong forward at all.

By the fourth quarter, the Kings had no hope of winning the game.

Although the Kings' sixth man, Marcus Thornton, was on the bench at the end, and kept scoring, it was too late.

The Spurs won the opponent 108:102, but many Zhang Xiaotian fans were a little puzzled, why Zhang Xiaotian couldn't play that amazing feeling in the current game.

"It must be Popovich who didn't allow it, threatening the gods to dare to blow up the other party and not let him play." Some fans said it in a serious way, and it was recognized by many people.

Popovich must have regarded the Exploding Celestials as a nuclear weapon, which would not be activated until the critical moment.

Zhang Xiaotian gave a thumbs up, it feels good that someone is taking the blame.

"I'm tired, I have to work overtime...... No, Xiaotian, our affairs have been discovered. ”

After the game, I didn't see Yang Feiyu at home, but I received an inexplicable message from her.

He hurriedly made a phone call and joked, "If something is discovered, if you do something bad, you can't get involved with me." ”

"We, our relationship, I know it at home, there is a picture of me and you in the sports news." Yang Feiyu said a little frantically.

Zhang Xiaotian was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Yang Feiyu's family to know so much, what should I do, hey, why should I be nervous, "If you find out, you will find out, we are not cheating, we are real boyfriend and girlfriend." ”

"You said it simply, the Queen Mother almost flew over, but fortunately I was persuaded to retire, but I have promised to take you back in the summer, you say ......"

"Well, didn't we decide to visit you at the end of the season?" Zhang Xiaotian was a little strange.

Yang Feiyu became happy at this time, "It's decided, my mother said that men are unreliable, how do I know if you will change your hexagram." ”

"Well, have you considered your dad's feelings?"

Zhang Xiaotian is actually still a little nervous, but it's good to know, it's not something unsightly.

On February 21, the Spurs challenged the Clippers away.

After the All-Star, the Clippers' lineup is also neat, like some veterans Billups and Grant Hill have adjusted their bodies, but their record is considered to have fallen out of the first team in the West.

There is a threat to the Spurs' first throne, and now only the Thunder remain.

However, the Clippers are still a strong rival in the West, and the Spurs are also waiting for it.

How to think that the current Clippers are not in shape at all, especially their engine Chris Paul.

In the All-Star Game, the scenery is endless, but the current Paul can't stop Parker at all.

Paul is powerful, but his height is also something he can't overcome, and he is even more affected when he is not in good shape.

His form has also affected the team, and he can only rely on Griffin to play alone.

But obviously, Griffin can play a few single-handedly and can't stop the Spurs.

The Clippers trailed by 13 points in the first quarter, and in the third quarter, they completely collapsed, and Paul was even more anxious, with several unnecessary fouls, and the game suddenly went into garbage time.

The next day, they had to play back-to-back, and even Zhang Xiaotian and Ginobili clocked out early together.

This time, the back-to-back opponents in the away game are the Western New Rules Warriors, and Draymond Green can't help but provoke Zhang Xiaotian, this kid is still used in the team, but he is just a coolie, Zhang Xiaotian doesn't pay attention to him at all.

It's Barnes, Zhang Xiaotian wants to fight the other party.

It's just that that's Leonard's opponent, and the Warriors often play three guards during the rotation, maybe Zhang Xiaotian will misplace to defend Klay Thompson, which is not bad.

At the beginning of the game, the Warriors' three strong points, Curry, Klay Thompson and David Lee, repeatedly faced each other.

The Warriors have been able to rise to prominence this season thanks to their offense.

Leonard and Barnes hurt each other on the court, both desperately defending each other, and as a result, they didn't show much on the offensive end.

Leonard is a little better, he will use his body to hit inside, Barnes is all shooting, the iron is playing properly, Zhang Xiaotian was speechless for a while.

The Warriors' starting center Andris Biedrins is a soy sauce, they quickly became a small lineup, and Draymond Green was replaced to play the No. 4 position, which has nothing to do with Zhang Xiaotian.

As expected, Zhang Xiaotian faced Klay Thompson.

Klay Thompson is a very comprehensive projection guard, but he still focuses on shooting, Zhang Xiaotian of course plays his characteristics, and he defends himself with all his strength when he is off the ball, Klay Thompson said that he is very depressed.