Chapter 36: It Works Great
Zhang Xiaotian was very happy to be trusted by the coach, but he did not lose his mind.
The last time I dared to shoot in the face of a pincer attack, it was because of the effect of a three-point rain card.
It was a crucial moment for the team to win or lose, and he passed the ball to Danny Green, who had just reached the three-pointer from the baseline to get rid of Jamison, and then rushed to the front court for the rebound.
Danny Green is better at shooting, and if he misses, he's going to take the rebound off the frontcourt.
Just now, the two teams pulled up, and except for Howard, the other defenders were pulled out, and there was a real chance to grab a rebound in the frontcourt.
Boom, the basketball is hollow into the net, and Danny Green is also a player with good mental quality.
With just eight seconds left, the Spurs took a one-point lead at 83-82 and the Lakers called a timeout.
After relieving himself, Zhang Xiaocai remembered that the Lakers player who had just pinched him had Kobe, which felt really good, and it was usually the player who was caught by someone to surround him in person, which was a deterrent.
Even if he is a small substitute, the opponent's ace player must face him squarely, because he has the ability to influence the outcome of the game at critical moments.
At the last moment, the Spurs' defensive strategy must be to guard against Kobe Bryant, Popovich makes the players ready to switch to the pinch at any time, and the basket can't give people a chance to steal.
With 8 seconds left, the Spurs didn't let Kobe catch the ball in case they messed up the formation.
Kobe Bryant is not in a hurry, he has faced similar scenes countless times, and he is full of confidence.
Danny Green stuck up and waited.
Kobe dribbled and adjusted the rhythm for 2 seconds, and Gasol came up to cover, and at this moment, Kobe started, and the two worked together seamlessly, and Danny Green happened to be blocked by Gasol.
At this moment, Kobe Bryant accelerated twice and killed inside.
The Spurs have long been on guard, and Leonard, who defends Gasol, has changed his defense and stretched out his long arms to block it.
Bryant was just as expected, with Leonard in front and Danny Green in the back, he was about to shoot with a change of pace.
At this time, Bryant felt a hint of danger, and his rich experience on the court had already moved before his mind could make a judgment.
He put the ball in his arms and happened to avoid Zhang Xiaotian's sneak attack.
Zhang Xiaotian actually gave up his defenders to save Kobe, if he let Kobe pass the ball to the empty position, it would be his defensive mistake.
However, Zhang Xiaotian is also prepared, first, Kobe rarely passes the ball at the last moment, and second, Kobe does not have enough time to play, if the opponent passes to his defensive object, with his current reaction speed, he is sure to destroy.
stopped the ball, Kobe Bryant couldn't come by himself even if he wanted to, but now there are three people around.
He subconsciously wanted to pass the ball to Jamison, who was defending by Zhang Xiaotian just now, because Jamison had already run to the bottom line and it was a good vacancy.
But when he was about to leave his hand, his eyes found that Zhang Xiaotian's hand was blocking the passing line.
If he passes that way, it must be a steal.
Between the lightning and flint, Kobe Bryant's wrist flicked, and without looking at it, the basketball flew into Gasol's hand.
It's not that he has eyes in the back of his head, it's the tactical arrangement that Gasol is pulled out after covering, Gasol has the ability to shoot on the outside, and his height is on the outside, which is one of the alternative tactics.
Everything was expected, just as Kobe Bryant passed, Zhang Xiaotian rushed towards Gasol.
He gambled defensively, but in the last few seconds, it was feasible because the opponent had no choice.
Gasol has no other options at this time, there is no time, he has to make a move.
As soon as his hand left his palm, Gasol saw a figure fly up in front of him.
A big hat, a shock.
The referee blew the whistle for the end of the game, and Zhang Xiaotian blocked the kill.
Zhang Xiaotian looked up to the sky and roared, and the Spurs even rushed out of the players on the bench, excitedly celebrating with him, and the feeling of victory under the hard fight was so good.
"Of course he's in the team's plan, he's always been there, it's just that he has to play with a good heart, and I'm afraid my heart is beating a little too fast...... Well, I don't mind showing off that I'm also big heart. ”
In the post-match questions, some of them had pitfalls buried in their questions.
Zhang Xiaotian came out of nowhere, which is bound to have an impact on the use of Spurs' players, including Leonard, who the Spurs focus on cultivating, but Popovich is an old man, and it is impossible to be led by reporters.
At the end of the road trip, the Spurs are still undefeated, leading the league in the record standings.
Back in San Antonio, Eddie called Zhang Xiaotian to come out for a get-together.
Now is different from the past, Zhang Xiaotian is now a cash cow, and Eddie's attitude is simply better than that of his father.
Originally, Eddie was going to come over to celebrate after his contract was regularized, but it was inconvenient outside, and Zhang Xiaotian still felt that it would be better to return to his own territory and celebrate again.
He said at the beginning that he would come to treat him when the contract was regularized, so naturally he would not break his promise.
He asked Eddie to find a simpler place to gather with his own people.
Zhang Xiaotian plans to discuss commercial endorsements with Eddie by the way, after all, many things are not clear on the phone.
After a day's training, he thought about it and called Yang Feiyu.
These days, the two have exchanged messages, Zhang Xiaotian's feeling for Yang Feiyu is getting better and better, and he just took the opportunity to get in touch, he is not a person who lacks courage.
"Hello, the ...... I'm planning to get together with friends, do you have time tonight? ”
"Hmm...... I just wanted to go out at night, and I'm fine with you...... Even if you have a conscience, I dug you up. ”
The two people who are usually not afraid of anything actually had their hearts beating faster when they were on the phone, Yang Feiyu put down the phone and fanned her slightly red face with her hand, obviously the weather was very cold, why did she still feel a little hot.
It's a shame to be dead, and what I just said was simply upside down.
Zhang Xiaotian was the same, he thought about a lot of words before calling, but things were not completely clear, and then he was happy, and when he arrived at the nightclub that Eddie booked, he suddenly remembered to send the address to Yang Feiyu.
It was still early, and there was not much noise in the nightclub, and Zhang Xiaotian saw Eddie waving at him when he entered.
Eddie sat on the table, next to a small but stocky black man, and across from him were three very young girls.
Why did you call a woman, Zhang Xiaotian was a little unhappy, and he obviously said that he wouldn't do this.
With an exaggerated smile, Eddie hugged him with open arms, "My brother ......"
He also realized that Zhang Xiaotian was wondering about the identities of the three women, and immediately explained: "Don't get me wrong, they are my models, this black buddy is the boxer I signed, and everyone is their own people." ”
The three women were good-looking, but they were a little thick, and they immediately came over when they saw Zhang Xiaotian.
Even if it is a small role in the NBA, this kind of eighteen-line model is also flocking.
Zhang Xiaotian kept his distance from them quietly, what are you kidding, today he has a target.