In overtime, the Magic's lineup changed again, and Jacques Vaughn should have felt that Daqane Jones was not suitable for staying on the court anymore, and they became a three-shooter plus two interior configuration.

Vucevic helped the Magic win the opportunity to take the lead in attack, and Nelson dribbled to the three-point line and habitually beckoned teammates to cover him.

At this moment, a figure quickly came from the side.

The 30-year-old Nelson was not slow to react, but the other party was too fast and sudden.

Another steal, Zhang Xiaotian rushed all the way after he got the hand, and another heavy dunk smashed the basket to buzz.

It seems to be a gambling-style steal, but Zhang Xiaotian is full of confidence.

The effect of the King of the Last Quarter of Overtime has increased, and he feels that he can do anything now.

Zhang Xiaotian couldn't control this feeling, he was too excited.

However, as the head coach of the Magic, Jacques Vaughn only felt a headache.

The somewhat annoyed Nelson scored a three-pointer, he is also a famous figure in the NBA, and a draft loser dared to humiliate him like this, but unfortunately Nelson was unreasonable when he was on three-point accuracy, and there was no way to do it when he didn't hit.

Zhang Xiaotian turned around and jumped high to win the rebound, and directly launched a counterattack.

The Magic team was not slow to return to defense, and when he came to the opponent's three-point line, Zhang Xiaotian changed his rhythm, squeezed through the gap between the two defenders of the opponent, and then accelerated directly to Vucevic and leaned on.

Leaning on people to start is still a heavy buckle, or 2+1, at the beginning of overtime, Zhang Xiaotian scored 5 points in a row, beating the magic a little blind.

That kind of terrifying explosiveness, even Popovich was a little suspicious and dazzled, when did this kid have such good physical fitness, as if he had taken a stimulant.

After deducting two blows, the wrist that was really painful finally calmed down Zhang Xiaotian.

He calmed his breath, and in this match, he wouldn't give up the victory to anyone.

At 114:106, the Spurs beat the Magic in overtime under Zhang Xiaotian's super play.

With 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 1 block, Zhang Xiaotian strongly interpreted his value.

Compared to the starter, his performance was more dazzling and left people speechless.

'I'm just trying to help the team win, as for whether I can stay or not, that's what the team thinks about, all I have to do is train hard and play hard.'

"It was the coach's tactical arrangement, and the coach said to shoot the damn ball, and I did."

When interviewed by reporters after the game, Zhang Xiaotian exhaled his depression and pretended to be a comparison.

After this game, although there are still some voices that slander him, there are not many people who pay attention to it.

The Spurs have officially replied that as long as he stays in shape, his contract will become a one-year contract at the end of November.

It's a little stingy, but it's understandable, after all, Zhang Xiaotian can't run.

At most, the team now feels that it is a bit of a loss to sign a one-year contract cheaply, and if Zhang Xiaotian performs well, it will cost more money to keep him next season.

In the last preseason game of the Spurs No. 26 against the Wizards, Popovich did not let Zhang Xiaotian play, and the Spurs also won the opponent 100-85.

After the preseason, in addition to him, a group of players who did not have a guaranteed contract stayed, and even James Anderson, who has a contract, did not have the team option for the final year, and he just wanted to be a marginal person in the NBA, and the competition was very big.

Players like Eddie Curry can actually play, but no team is willing to pay that base salary.

After a day of vacation, Zhang Xiaotian returned to his home in the town and quietly accompanied his father.

In the two years after graduation, he really let his family worry about it, although the contract problem is not over, but he is different now, and he has the ability to continue on the road of basketball.

In the following days, I am afraid that the time to accompany my father, whose temples have begun to turn gray, will become less and less.

"See, my son, the Spurs player."

"Dad, I know why you came out to buy today."

Zhang Dajun was full of smugness and showing off, and the old acquaintances in the town praised him one after another, and seeing his father happy, Zhang Xiaotian was also in a very good mood.

"Oh my God, how are you and Emily?"

The topic changed suddenly, and Zhang Xiaotian was a little caught off guard, "What's wrong, Dad, didn't I say that she is not my girlfriend." ”

"Emily is actually quite good, whoever is going to marry the daughter of Old Guise, that big farm may be the dowry...... Xiaotian, you're not too young anymore, Emily is not your girlfriend, you should take a girl home to see. ”

"Dad, this matter is not in a hurry, do you think that when I gain a foothold in the NBA and make money, I will definitely be able to find a very good girl to be my girlfriend, and you will have face at that time, right?"

"When you start a family, you have to be busy with your career, and you have to be active in finding a girlfriend."

The next day I came back to the team and trained as usual, and then it was time for the real test.

Zhang Xiaotian is full of energy, and he is also desperate in training.

On October 31, the Spurs' season opener was an away game against the New Orleans Hornets, and the team's No. 1 substitute, Ginobili, will not travel with the team due to a recurrence of a back injury.

Zhang Xiaotian was a little embarrassed and a little expectant, Ginobili can't play, will the team let him play more.

The Hornets have also been affected by injuries, with their No. 1 player, Eric Gordon, unavailable due to injury.

However, the outside world has paid attention to this game, because this year's champion Anthony Davis and Duncan are in the same position, and the matchup between the new and old champions is expected.

From the start of the game, the two did not disappoint the fans.

First the old stone Buddha dunked, and then Anthony Davis hit the shot, and the two scored one after another, Duncan scored 10 points in the first quarter, and Anthony Davis also scored 9 points.

In today's game, Zhang Xiaotian knew that he was destined to be a supporting role, but the situation was even more different than he imagined, the regular season and the preseason were completely different, both sides wanted to get off to a good start, and even Popovich's use of troops was cautious, and the main team stayed on the court for more time than the Hornets.

Players who had a lot of chances in the preseason, Popovich was not ready to play them at all.

When Leonard went down to rest, Popovich was replaced by Stephen Jackson first.

The Spurs trailed by seven points in the first half, Zhang Xiaotian did not get a minute of playing time, and he was not the only one who did not play, because there were only eight people in the rotation.

In the third quarter, Leonard suddenly broke out and scored 11 points in a row to help the Spurs overtake, which was more fierce than Zhang Xiaotian in the fourth quarter.

The score between the two sides has been anxious since then, and Popovich has no intention of risking a newcomer, no matter how good Zhang Xiaotian is in preseason.

Both the old and new champions played well, and their matchup lasted until the last minute, when Duncan made both free throws to help the Spurs win 99-95.

【Ding ......】

Zhang Xiaotian, who didn't get a second of opportunity, suddenly widened his eyes.