While the outside world is touting the Heat, their head coach Spoelstra is a little troubled.

The most worrying question arises, in fact, how far Zhang Xiaotian can play is not the most worrying for the Heat, because their lineup is already very strong.

In addition to the health of the Big Three, what worries them the most is a group of veterans.

There are too many veterans for the Heat, and if there is an injury problem, it will be a big problem for the rotation time.

They had trouble with that last season, and it was because of injury concerns that the team let Wade work on his knee when he thought he was okay.

Now Wade is fine, but both Haslem and Ray Allen have problems.

It's okay to have outside projection issues, just have Battier and Lewis top it, even though they're also veterans.

On the inside, the Heat are stretched, although they play a small lineup, they also need the inside line to be on the court for a while, Greg Oden, who signed in the summer, has not yet been raised, Haslem has problems again, and Spoelstra feels the most headache.

He was praying now that nothing would happen to the Big Three.

The opponents in the next few games are not ruthless, which is a good consolation.

For tactical considerations, Spoelstra asked Zhang Xiaotian to play as a substitute, but after careful consideration, he chose to stagger the rotation time.

On Nov. 12, the Heat continued to play at home, and their opponent was the Bucks.

The Bucks chose to rebuild in the summer, and all five starters were replaced, which is also rare in the league.

Zhang's teammate Gary Neal last season also came to the Bucks and also signed a two-year contract for $3.25 million a year, which is considered to meet his requirements.

The Bucks were joined by Chris Middleton, a sophomore rookie who entered the league last season like him, and the opponent was a bit aggressive when the game began.

"Boy, I want you to know that the forward line who entered the league last season is much better than you."

Zhang Xiaotian felt the other party's fighting spirit, he was a little inexplicable, he didn't have a provocative person after thinking about it clearly last time.

But when he encounters a provocation, he won't admit it, "yes, there must be no name of yours in it." ”

Chris Middleton Zhang Xiaotian also knows that he is used to shooting like him, but he is biased towards the shooter type.

In the face of this type of player, Zhang Xiaotian immediately showed his most proud means, constantly interfering with physical confrontation in the process of the opponent's running without the ball.

Because the Bucks are also playing big and small, and their center Zaza Pachulia is not strong in defense, so the Heat did not hesitate to hold the ball and hit the inside.

Chris Middleton was annoyed by Zhang Xiaotian's confrontation tactics, he was obviously not very used to this style of play, but he didn't know why he gritted his teeth and resisted Zhang Xiaotian.

In two minutes, Zhang Xiaotian let the opponent foul and make a mistake.

Chris Middleton's eyes were red, but the situation was even worse, because he wanted to save face, he was picked up by Zhang Xiaotian on the defensive end, and there were always problems on the offensive end.

Zhang Xiaotian was a little surprised, Middleton's strength is still there, and now it is obviously abnormal.

But he won't let go of such an opportunity, he took the opportunity to spew trash talk at this young man, causing the other party to be tricked into foul again under his impulse.

Zhang Xiaotian was also happy, compared to him, this kid is really a rookie, too easy to be fooled, fortunately, he has studied with the old fritter of the Spurs for a season, and his mentality is already very mature.

In the middle of the quarter, Middleton was replaced because of his abnormal play.

In his place is this year's No. 15 pick Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the guy with the height of the interior is extremely excited to come up.

"Man, you're a bit strong, but I'll avenge Chris, I'll kill you."

It's really troublesome for the guy with tall arms and athletic ability, but fortunately, the other party likes to show his skills on the outside, and Zhang Xiaotian can still resist.

This person's attitude was similar to that of Middleton before, and Zhang Xiaotian quickly felt tired.

Of course, he didn't know that the two young men of the Bucks had made a bet before the game to see who could take him out.

Even if it is the impact of his previous arrogance, everyone is a new player in the league, and the two newcomers who are actually much younger than him are of course eager to try.

"He can't, and neither can you." Zhang Xiaotian said with disdain very skillfully.

"Yes, if you have the ability, you can shoot in front of me, and I will definitely kill you." Antetokounmpo said loudly.

Zhang Xiaotian secretly said that this young man who looks big is not stupid, this guy is so much taller than him, and there is really pressure to shoot in front of him.

However, because Ray Allen couldn't play, Zhang Xiaotian was not replaced so quickly, and he only started against the two Bucks forward players.

The last 24 seconds of the first quarter arrived, and Zhang Xiaotian, as a sophomore, certainly has the responsibility to teach rookies who have just entered the NBA a lesson, especially this kind of talented player who is not even twenty years old.

"Rookie, I didn't like to exert force in the first three quarters, but for the sake of the welcome ceremony, I am willing to give you this opportunity." After Zhang Xiaotian got the ball, he beckoned to Antetokounmpo.

Antetokounmpo stopped in front with his long arms outstretched, a smile on his face.

For this kind of head-to-head matchup, he can be described as full of confidence, and there are many guys who despise his age have been defeated by him.

Zhang Xiaotian directly put on a singles posture, skillfully tried to start the game, and then erased it inside.

His original intention was to step back after physical contact, relying on the skills of Mr. Key to hit the opponent.

But after the real confrontation, Zhang Xiaotian changed his mind instantly, and the little guy on the other side was still very thin.

He encountered this situation many times in college, and there were many tall people who did not develop their muscles when they were young.

Zhang Xiaotian pushed it inside, almost crushing the other party.

Double the hit rate and ignore defense by 55%, making up for the instability of the shot in the confrontation.

The basketball bounced on the hoop and fell into the basket, and Antetokounmpo was dumbfounded.

Zhang Xiaotian reacted after winning this ball, this big tall man should be easier to deal with than the previous one, although it seems that the skills are very good, but this one has obviously not adapted to the NBA-level confrontation.

Bullying children, he doesn't mind in the professional arena.

Sure enough, in his deliberate intensification of physical confrontation, Antetokounmpo was a little distressed.

It was James who played more smoothly than Zhang Xiaotian, Caron Butler couldn't stop James when he was at his peak, and now he can't stop it.

In the first quarter, the Heat led by nine points.

The Bucks also have some talented young players, but they are still too tender to play with the same lineup as the Heat, not to mention that they can't play the Celtics' tactics, and they are destined to be pressed.