Chapter 367: I don't want to be a backdrop

The shot was effective, Zhang Xiaotian grabbed the frontcourt rebound to beat the Celtics, his teammates rushed over to celebrate, and the home players cheered constantly, he was a hero at this moment.

70 wins, with six games to go, the record is really on the horizon.

During the interview, the reporter deliberately asked Zhang Xiaotian whether the last vote directly made him more secure.

Although Zhang Xiaotian is arrogant, it is all external, and he will not fall into a similar trap.

'There was no problem with the team's tactics and it was because Stephen had all the attention that the team had a chance to win the game.

"When will the record be broken? Ha ha...... I try to help the team win every game. ”

On April 3, the Warriors were at home, Zhang Xiaotian, Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green all played well, and the team beat the Trail Blazers.

71 wins, if one more win can tie the record, usually at this time everyone is concerned about the final list of the playoffs and the final standings, but this season, most eyes are on the Warriors, no matter how fierce the other teams fight.

Outsiders see the excitement, but other teams don't like to be the backdrop of history.

The current reputation of the warriors, although it is nothing to lose to them, but if they are defeated, it will definitely be cool, and the remaining opponents are all gearing up.

During the team's training, the coaching staff repeatedly emphasized the physical fitness of the players.

If someone gets injured at the end of the season, they won't be able to make a row, even if they want to fight for a record, they have to be careful in the game.

The Warriors' next opponent is the Timberwolves, and although there is no playoff hope, the Timberwolves still have several talented players.

Before the game even started, Draymond Green was already excited, "We're definitely going to win, and we're the only team that has beaten us this season." ”

His words also made the young players of the Timberwolves gnash their teeth, who is willing to be left behind in the arena.

To be honest, the Warriors really didn't take the Timberwolves seriously, and the opposing team's defense was too poor.

On April 5th, the Warriors' home court, the fans were like a holiday.

Zhang Xiaotian's family also came to the stadium, and the home game was much cooler than the away game.

After the game started, Rubio scolded Curry, to be honest, Rubio is really good, if the shooting is stronger, the status of the rivers and lakes can definitely be improved by two gears, Curry is also very depressed.

It's just that the overall defense of the Timberwolves is not good, and Zhang Xiaotian directly exploded Wiggins.

It's also emotional to think about it, when he was in the Knights, Wiggins was also a relatively powerful forward in front of him, and now he can directly scare the other party without relying on plug-ins.

In the league, players are overtaken if they stand still.

In the competition between the main forces of the two sides, the Warriors pressed each other to the death, but when it came to the rotation period, the Timberwolves' Shabazz Muhammad suddenly broke out.

The Timberwolves did not give up because they didn't start well, but were desperately catching up.

The beauty of adulthood is not a lie in competitive sports, and being a backdrop is not something that no one wants to be.

Curry struggled with Rubio in the first half, but Klay Thompson had a problem with the Warriors leading by nine points at halftime.

At halftime, Curry adjusted and swore he had found a way.

He also proved himself with three points in the third quarter, but the team's mentality of not taking the other team seriously still buried some hidden dangers, and after Zhang Xiaotian went to rest, Wiggins and Shabazz Mohammed hit back-to-back shots.

Originally, the Warriors were going to lead to 20 points when Curry shot, but in the last few minutes, the lead was reduced to only a few points.

Head coach Cole had a serious expression and carefully instructed Zhang Xiaotian, who was going to play.

But the Warriors' players still don't care, Zhang Xiaotian even thinks about whether they can get up if they lose one game, and then he laughed, why lose if he can win, the team is a little out of shape, so he took the team to rush forward.

The Timberwolves deliberately staggered Wiggins and Zhang Xiaotian's playing time, and instead let Nemanga Belica defend Zhang Xiaotian's shot, and let Gorge Dieng help defend inside.

The defense on the Timberwolves' front line couldn't get Zhang Xiaotian before, and it's the same now.

Zhang Xiaotian is not afraid of tall people in front of him, he passed Belica in one step outside the three-point line, and hit decisively before the help defense came over.

However, the Timberwolves' offense did hit in the second half, and LaVine also hit consecutive shots at this time.

Iguodala has just returned, and this game is also a little difficult to keep up with the youngsters.

In fact, Iguodala is also a big-hearted player, and he plays exceptionally well in key games, but in ordinary games, I really can't see that he can get so much annual salary.

That's the benefit of physical talent, if he hadn't been physically good and hadn't been given the team's focus on training in the first place, the salary would have made a big difference.

The Warriors saw that LaVine was playing excitedly and quickly replaced Klay Thompson.

There are Zhang Xiaotian and Klay on the outside, whether it is offense or defense, the Warriors will have an advantage.

However, the Timberwolves then made a fuss on the inside, with a never-ending posture with the Warriors.

The combination of Downs and Dieng did give the Warriors a bit of a headache.

The Timberwolves are actually not very bad in their lineup, and their current record does not have any shining points, and the head coach will definitely take the blame.

Halfway through the final quarter, both sides changed to the strongest lineups.

That's when the Warriors paid the price for their carelessness, with LaVine scoring on a fast-break after two steals, and then Shabazz Mohammed hitting a three-pointer to tie the score.

Kerr paused for a while, and the Warriors felt that the scene was a little out of control.

On the court again, Towns successfully made fouls on the inside, and the Warriors did not dare to use a small lineup.

It was almost the final three minutes, and the Timberwolves took the lead, while the Warriors made another mistake on offense.

The Timberwolves went on a fast break, Wiggins split the ball with LaVine, and LaVine pulled up and shot.

A pair of big hands stretched out, and Zhang Xiaotian directly slapped the ball out.

"Oh my God, this is incredible......"

The narrator's exclamation replayed the slow motion on the screen, Zhang Xiaotian first blocked Wiggins's travel route, and then went over to help defend LaVine to give a big hat, super performance.

"Hey guys, cheer up, this is our home field." Zhang Xiaotian applauded and shouted loudly.

The Warriors' players also had serious faces, and even if they lost, they couldn't lose like that.

Besides, they were able to win the game.

The Timberwolves attacked again, and this time the Warriors didn't give the other side any chance.

When it was the Warriors' turn to attack, Zhang Xiaotian made another contribution, and the two sides stood on the same starting line again.

This time it was the Timberwolves' turn to ask for a timeout, denying the Warriors to tie the record, and the opportunity was in front of them, and they were about to take it.