Chapter 133: James Hangs
Zhang Xiaotian's three-point level has improved a lot this season, but in the eyes of outsiders, his three-point ability has declined, who has made him break the record.
Later, everyone knew that his strongest means was to shoot after breaking through, and he didn't expect so much from his three-pointers.
This is also the reason why the Heat did not react in time, and it was not until Zhang Xiaotian hit a shot from outside the three-point line for the third time that they knew that they were in big trouble.
James desperately made fouls and chiseled point by point, and Zhang Xiaotian raised his hand to score 9 points, which is an extremely shocking thing.
Moreover, who should be allowed to prevent Zhang Xiaotian now.
He came up and stayed outside the three-point line, and James went to defend it to make a big fuss.
Besides, James is going to be pulled out, and there will be a lot of pressure on the side of Bosh on the inside.
Let others defend, and it is very uneasy, Zhang Xiaotian's physical fitness before is not something that a few shooter-type veterans can bear.
The Heat thought twice about going to Battier and letting him mark it.
Battier is dutiful defensively, but he's already a 35-year-old veteran.
Zhang Xiaotian didn't make a strong shot after the Spurs regained the lead, but he also relied on his speed to beat Battier.
Only then did the Heat see the reality clearly, Zhang Xiaotian is not a pure shooter, he can break through and play on his back.
When he was hot, no one else was reliable, only James came.
Leonard is also a threat, but James has only one, compared to Leonard's relatively normal scoring method, Zhang Xiaotian's convulsive type is really heart-wrenching.
By the end of the third quarter, the Spurs had outscored the Heat by five points at 80:75.
If they can't change the current situation, the Heat will play another 12 minutes and be the background for the Spurs to win the championship.
"Give it to me, give it all to me, and we can win." James shouted again.
It's just that James said this kind of thing before the start of the game, and his teammates no longer feel encouraged when they talk too much, but instead generate a lot of pressure.
Without getting a response, James almost opened his mouth to curse, he hated the loss of fighting spirit of his teammates around him.
But he also knew in his heart that if he didn't show something real, the game would end early.
He hasn't rested in the second half and he's not going to rest anymore, he can't fall here.
James, who had already been released, hit 2+1 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, and then prepared to defend Zhang Xiaotian.
Zhang Xiaotian also made a calculation in his heart, he must make the other party jealous of his three points, so that James can be transferred out of the inside, and the chances of others will increase.
He called for a cover, and the knife in his hand landed three points and then hit.
It was only a little bit worse, James was a little annoyed, he thought too much, he felt that Zhang Xiaotian had half the possibility of choosing to break through, but he couldn't stop it in time.
The Heat attacked, and James pulled up the shot directly in front of Leonard.
After the hit, he also slapped his chest and yelled, and kept staring at Leonard viciously when he made the move, which meant that Leonard was a dead end if he let him shoot.
But then Zhang Xiaotian hit another three-pointer, only a little bit to be able to cover, James kept admonishing himself to calm down, in the off-ball confrontation, he found that Zhang Xiaotian did not have the confrontation of the previous game.
Whether it was fatigue or whatever the cause, he could lock this kid down more easily.
After James beat Leonard twice in a row, Leonard couldn't be indifferent, he could only be a young player after all.
Seeing James rushing over again, his judgment this time was a little worse, he pounced a little early, was squeezed by James, Duncan came up to help defend, James split the ball, and Chanmos hit a three-point shot.
Next, Zhang Xiaotian used James's inertial thinking to feint and click on James' layup.
But James broke through again, this time with Mike Miller hitting a three-pointer.
Being marked by James, even if it is cards and skills, it is impossible for Zhang Xiaotian to get rid of it completely.
When the Spurs attacked again, he didn't get the slightest chance, and James almost knocked him off the court when he was off the ball.
Duncan didn't hit a strong shot inside, James dribbled to the front court with the ball in the backcourt, and took a step inside the three-point line, Leonard stepped forward and hit again.
The Spurs attacked Ginobili to make one of two free throws, and the Heat attacked James again.
Leonard was blinded, James couldn't defend his shots, and it was useless for anyone, including Leonard.
Obviously, James, who was cornered, broke out with terrifying combat effectiveness.
With only two points left between the two teams, Popovich took the initiative to ask for a timeout, hoping to interrupt James' hand to cool down or he would not be able to play.
Duncan surprised the team today, Zhang Xiaotian surprised the team, but James kept playing like this, and the previous ones would only become a foreshadowing for him to beat the Spurs.
Popovich gave Leonard a few words of encouragement, though it didn't work out on Leonard's face.
The current defensive tactics are not to let James shoot, break in and immediately attack, and would rather give the Heat a chance outside, or directly foul James to make free throws, his free throws are not very good.
Defend a few waves like this first, and wait until James doesn't shoot for a few rounds, then Popovich will give a signal, and the defense will become a throw.
James isn't a particularly consistent shooter, and a bit of defensive fluctuation could make a difference.
Of course, the Spurs themselves also need to score, and now that a few big guys are in a bit of a situation, Popovich hopes that Zhang Xiaotian and Leonard, two young men, can continue to surprise him.
Of course, Parker, who is the season's No. 1 scorer, can't remain silent.
Duncan's side, even if he is bluffing, he must maintain a sense of oppression for the other party.
Just came back from a timeout, and James completely ignored Leonard's defense and hit again.
After the draw, the fans at the scene were silent, and their hearts began to worry.
Zhang Xiaotian was also depressed, James, the bastard, was already so strong, he was still hanging.
He fought so hard at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, where did his physical strength come from, you must know that he didn't rest for a second in the second half.
No, you have to be confident, no matter how strong the opponent is, he is also human, he has to play smarter, he has to be more resolute when he shoots, ignore the defense 40%, what if James stares at him.
Zhang Xiaotian greeted his teammates, "A few bosses, try to pass the ball over, I feel hot now." ”
Ginobili glanced at him, "Good run." ”
Zhang Xiaotian has said that he has worked hard, but he still can't get rid of James when he runs without the ball.
Stumbling beyond the three-point line, Ginobili still hoisted the ball over.
The strength behind him is too strong, Zhang Xiaotian almost made a mistake, he is a little speechless now, and not increasing his strength is the best way to deal with James.
It's just a moment of depression, the corner of his eyes swept to the inside line, and suddenly a flash of inspiration, what to do, he has already made a decision.