The Lakers' summer league roster does not have a core player like Leonard.

Their standout players are Darius Morris, who was in the same class as Leonard, Andrew Goodlock, who was traded in the Cavaliers and Rookie Robert Thackeray this year.

The Spurs' starting line was the same as in the previous game, and Zhang Xiaotian didn't have the jerkiness of the first game, sitting on the bench and constantly shouting for his teammates.

Leonard is still a clear strong point, but the team's shooting percentage is mediocre.

Just like before Zhang Xiaotian played in the last game, the advantages and disadvantages were hedged, and the scores of the two sides were alternately leading.

Zhang Xiaotian is very familiar with this kind of scene, Leonard is on the court like when he led the amateur team, a father and a mother.

But the essence is still different, the Spurs are to develop Leonard, deliberately designed tactics for him, let him take more responsibility, not other teammates.

Leonard's appearance on the court is not actually the rhythm of summer league, and if he can get the team to pick up the pace, the Spurs will definitely be able to pull the score.

However, Jacques Vaughn clearly didn't care, and he kept reminding his players to match Leonard's rhythm, but the result was still difficult to satisfy him.

Jacques Vaughn remembered Zhang Xiaotian's performance in the first game, turned back to him to get him ready to play, and told him to defend well.

In the game against the Hawks, Zhang Xiaotian's deepest impression on the coach was not his offensive ability, but his defensive and good coordination with Leonard's rhythm when he played with Leonard.

Jacques Vaughn played a small lineup in the first quarter of this game, replacing Zhang Xiaotian with Leonard.

Jacques Vaughn gave Zhang Xiaotian the task of keeping an eye on the Lakers' Darius Morris.

Without the bonus of the state hot card, Zhang Xiaotian's flaws in defense were exposed.

Compared to John Jenkins, Darius Morris was a little faster, and the referee blew a whistle and Zhang Xiaotian fouled.

"I'm not a cat or a dog." Darius Morris snorted disdainfully before turning and walking to the free throw line.

Zhang Xiaotian clenched his fists, his anger made his fighting spirit even higher, the matter on the court was solved on the court, he must calm down and do his best to cause trouble to the other party.

Darius Morris has no idea who Zhang Xiaotian is, and as a contemporary, he doesn't think he's worse than Leonard, and he can't wait to prove it.

However, he knew right away that he was in trouble, and Zhang Xiaotian's defense may not be as good as Leonard's skill, but he is not bad in toughness.

And he doesn't need to care about physical strength, no matter what time he sticks to Darius Morris, and seeks physical confrontation with the opponent, this is Zhang Xiaotian's own defensive tricks, no matter how powerful the guy is, he will drop when he is tired.

So every time he plays against the core of the opposing team, he will try his best to attrition.

Darius Morris then completely fell into Zhang Xiaotian's physical confrontation trap, playing extremely hard and annoying.

However, Zhang Xiaotian also quickly paid the price of three fouls.

Jacques Vaughn held his chin behind his hand and stared at the performance of each player on the court, and the combination of Zhang Xiaotian and Leonard did not achieve the effect of the first game.

It's normal for players who haven't played in a professional league to have some ups and downs, and Jacques Vaughn understandably admires Zhang Xiaotian's hard work on the pitch the most.

But is there a better option, as a coach, Jacques Vaughn is professional and will only choose players who will help the team.

If Zhang Xiaotian fails to meet the requirements, no matter how good his attitude is, he will only recommend more suitable candidates.

With the Spurs leading by just three points at halftime, Jacque Vaughn and his team highlighted the issue of seizing their chances, having many more chances than the Lakers, but not effectively converting them into points.

In summer league, the coach doesn't always emphasize too specific tactics, he just tells the players what to do and then gives more opportunities to the players who can do it.

In the rotation time of the third quarter, Jacques Vaughn did not let Zhang Xiaotian be the first to play, and still played a small lineup, Jacques Vaughn tried forward Tyler Wickerson.

Zhang Xiaotian suddenly became nervous, but after a minute, there was only firmness left on his face.

No matter what the coach chooses, he has to put his best foot forward, he tries his best to beat his rivals and win for the team.

A few minutes later, Jacques Vaughn frowned, and Tyler Wickerson didn't live up to his expectations, perhaps because the small lineup played too well in the first game and raised his expectations.

It's just summer league and the players aren't familiar enough with it, so maybe that's the cap.

Fortunately, Leonard is worth looking forward to, and the team played a little chaotic in the third quarter, but relying on Leonard's individual performance, the team still maintained the lead.

After the third quarter of the game, Zhang Xiaotian took the initiative to ask, "Coach, let me play, I will definitely do what the coach asks." ”

Jacques Vaughn also nodded when he saw Zhang Xiaotian's fighting spirit.

The team is just these people, he will definitely let Zhang Xiaotian play in the fourth quarter, but the question of time is debatable, and now Zhang Xiaotian took the initiative to fight, and he decided to let Zhang Xiaotian play earlier.

Jacques Vaughn gave Leonard a break and replaced him with Zhang Xiaotian at the start of the fourth quarter.

Standing on the court again, Zhang Xiaotian felt that his physical condition was too good, it was really magical, and he instantly had a strong sense of confidence.

Darius Morris was still on the court, and the Lakers were the first to attack.

He also hated Zhang Xiaotian so much, because of Zhang Xiaotian's entanglement in the first half, his physical strength was affected, and he hit the iron several times in a row, and was said a few words by the coach.

It's just a small role in a small role, and he is going to crush Zhang Xiaotian now.

He dribbled to Zhang Xiaotian and said provocatively: "You trash who can only foul, you are a hundred years earlier if you want to prevent me." ”

Darius-Morris was about to break through from the left side with a false swing, and Zhang Xiaotian, who activated the skill, was faster and more accurate in judgment, where would he be affected by this rough feint.

Zhang Xiaotian's footsteps followed the blocking of the opponent's forward route and stretched out his arm, and Darius Morris lost the touch of the ball in his hand.

Before he could react, Zhang Xiaotian had already rushed past him, leaving him with only a sarcastic smile.

The steal and fast-break dunk violently, the Spurs' bench cheered loudly, and Jacques Vaughn also nodded slightly.

This player is still worth watching, just one offense and defense, Zhang Xiaotian regained the trust of the coach.