Chapter 90: The Season Is Over!
Game 6 was held on April 27 at the Wells Fargo Center, home of the 76ers, and the arena was packed for the day.
Although 76ers fans also know that in the history of the league, there has never been a comeback from a 3-0 deficit to victory, but fans still hold on to that hope and expect a miracle to happen.
At the very least, fans hope that the 76ers can win on their home court and pull the overall score back to 3-3.
But to the disappointment of 76ers fans, in the sixth game of the first round between the 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cleveland Cavaliers showed a completely different form in this game.
The Cavaliers were like the 76ers in Game 4, focused all over the court.
As soon as he started, James scored 10 points in front of Grant with a breakaway shot.
At the end of the first quarter, the Cavaliers relied on a strong opening to 33-21, leading the 76ers by 12 points.
Entering the second quarter of the game. Although Zhang Zifeng led the 76ers to counterattack in this quarter, the score was once narrowed to 5 points.
But it can be seen that the losses in the first two games have stirred up the state of the entire Cleveland Cavaliers.
As the team's No. 2 man, Irving also played very well in this game, scoring 10 points in a single quarter and leading the Cavaliers to continue to maintain the lead over the 76ers.
At the end of the first half, 56:41, the Cavaliers entered the locker room with a 15-point lead.
In the second half, especially in the fourth quarter, although Zhang Zifeng made a final counterattack, scored 12 points in a single quarter, and shot 4 three-pointers in a row.
Several times he wanted to lead the 76ers to fight back, but unfortunately his teammates did not give it a try.
Grant still can't defend against the league's No. 1 "Little Emperor" James.
Spirited, James, completely took over the game in the fourth quarter and went on a rampage.
Seeing James' casual score made Zhang Zifeng feel helpless.
After all, Jr. Smith is not a guy who can let go, and it has been difficult for Zhang Zifeng to guard this convulsive point guard.
He can't help Grant defend James and make fouls every time he defends.
And the Cavaliers also learned to be obedient after two rounds of defeat, when the Cavaliers attacked, Jr. Smith went to the other corner of James to wait for the pass and shoot three points.
Away from James, Zhang Zifeng had insufficient spare strength and couldn't rush over to make up for the defense.
James contributed 15 points to the team in the fourth quarter to crush the 76ers in one fell swoop.
When the whistle blew at the end of Game 6, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the 76ers 102-84 at the Wells Fargo Center.
When the Cavaliers players cheered on the Wells Fargo Center Arena, Zhang Zifeng stood on the court with a lonely and depressed expression. Brin couldn't help but encourage him.
"Looking at his performance in 6 games in this round, you know that Zhang Zifeng has tried his best! Zhang Zifeng is definitely the best player in this round, but unfortunately his luck is not on the 76ers' side. Although the 76ers lost this series, I want to say that the 76ers are lucky, they have found a qualified leader, and I believe that the 76ers will definitely rise again in the future under the leadership of Zhang Zifeng! ”
Regardless of Mike. No matter how Brin encouraged Zhang Zifeng and comforted the 76ers fans, it couldn't change the fact that the 76ers lost.
Losing Game 6 to a 2-4 aggregate score, the 76ers were eliminated in the first round and the Cavaliers advanced to the next round.
Zhang Zifeng is still the best performer in the 76ers!
In the sixth game, Zhang Zifeng had 28 points, 11 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals.
But in this game, except for Zhang Zifeng's eye-catching performance, the other players of the 76ers performed mediocre.
With the exception of Smith, who scored 13 points, the 76ers have no player in double figures.
Grant was completely blown up by James, which was expected for a long time.
And Grant's ability to play a role in limiting James by two games and helping the 76ers win, to be honest, has greatly exceeded people's expectations.
In this series, 76ers guards TJ McConaughey and Isaiah Kannan were completely blown out by Irving.
Even Knoll, who had a good performance before, averaging 11 rebounds per game.
In this game, in front of the performance of 19 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists in the explosion of Love, Knoll only contributed 9 points and 6 rebounds in 34 minutes of play, which can be said to be completely inferior.
In addition to Love, James and Irving scored 33 and 24 points, respectively.
The Cleveland Cavaliers' Big Three combined for 76 points was the biggest reason why the Cavaliers were able to win.
Although before this round of games, the 76ers, including Zhang Zifeng, knew that there was little hope of defeating the Cavaliers.
But when the real failure came, Zhang Zifeng was still very disappointed and frustrated.
At this time, Zhang Zifeng somewhat understood the sense of powerlessness when Iverson and Kobe Bryant led the team single-core.
I also kind of understand why James risked the world and went to the Heat.
is no longer among them, I really won't experience that kind of bitter powerlessness when I see my opponent score easily again and again, and I can't fill the big hole dug by my teammates with all my strength.
Zhang Zifeng also knew that his teammates did their best, but no matter what, he couldn't get good results after working hard, that feeling was too bad!
Although Zhang Zifeng was the most disappointed and frustrated, although Zhang Zifeng was the hardest and most tired in the end, Zhang Zifeng still cheered up, comforted every player, and took the players to thank the fans who came to support him.
Seeing that the team lost, 76ers fans were as sad and lost as Zhang Zifeng.
But they still gave Zhang Zifeng a round of applause, and they knew that Zhang Zifeng really tried his best.
However, there is a big gap between the overall strength of the 76ers and the Cavaliers, and the loss is not Zhang Zifeng's fault.
When the whistle blew at the end of the game, James high-fived his teammates in celebration.
After celebrating, James did not forget Zhang Zifeng.
"You're playing well, Zhang! There are not many people who can perform like this in the rookie! ”
He walked up to the disappointed and frustrated Zhang Zifeng, hugged Zhang Zifeng and said, "The future is yours!" So, I have to thank you for giving me the victory this time! ”
Hearing this, Zhang Zifeng was in an even worse mood!
Damn, that's what Duncan's 21 rookie said to James.
The result?
James waited four years, and he still had to go to the Heat to win his first championship.
After you reach the finals, you have to wait four years, what about Lao Tzu?
Lao Tzu didn't even break through the first round, and if he wants to win the championship, he has to wait four years, or even longer.
Although he complained about James's comforting words, but people were also kind, Zhang Zifeng had to wish with a bitter face, "Thank you, I wish you can get what you want this year and win the championship!" ”
"Thank you!"
After James comforted him, Irving of the Cavaliers and Zhang Zifeng's senior brother also took the initiative to comfort the junior brother of Duke University.
Although in this round of the series, Zhang Zifeng is definitely the most headache and anthropy player for the Cavaliers.
But his performance in these six playoff games has also earned him the respect of the other players on the Cavaliers as opponents.
Except for Jr. Smith. Other players such as Lefu and Jefferson came over to say a few words to Zhang Zifeng.
At their home court, the Wells Fargo Center, losing to the Cavaliers, the 76ers' season was over.
When the 76ers players disappeared into the tunnel of players. Starting tomorrow, 76ers players will be able to think about where to go on vacation trips!