After losing to the Rockets, the 76ers next embarked on their four-road trip to the West.

On January 30, the 76ers rushed to the Chicago Union Center arena to challenge the Bulls.

In this game, the Bulls' Robin Lopez and Jimmy Butler teamed up to score 63 points and gave the visiting 76ers a thrashing at home.

108-121。

On the home court of the Bulls, the 76ers lost the game.

The first loss of four away games was devastated, and Zhang Zifeng, who had a bad performance in the last game, recovered his form, although he recovered his form and scored 28 points on 4-of-6 three-point shooting, and also handed out 10 assists, but Zhang Zifeng's teammates were completely lost in Chicago.

Sharic, who had been performing well before, scored 9 points on only 3-of-11 shooting in this game.

The team hit just 9 of 27 shots from beyond the three-point line, almost knocking the Bulls' basket into a discus.

On Feb. 2, the 76ers left for Dallas. At the American Airlines Center Arena, although Zhang Zifeng worked hard, he scored 25 points in the game, grabbed 14 rebounds, handed out 12 assists, and got a triple-double.

But it still can't stand the Mavericks, and six of the whole team scored double-doubles, and the old German tank Nowitzki talked about juvenile madness, scoring 22 points in the whole game, including 11 points in a single quarter in the fourth quarter, leading the Mavericks to play a wave of 15-4 scoring climax, opening up the difference in one fell swoop and laying the victory.

At 95-113, the 76ers lost by a big score.

Three consecutive defeats have brought the 76ers back to their original form at once, and the lack of offensive power has undoubtedly become the biggest problem!

Last season, there were doubts about head coach Brett. Brown's coaching ability, and later because Zhang Zifeng recovered his form, his record rebounded, and he reached the playoffs. Brown retained his position.

Now that the 76ers' record has declined, in addition to criticism of Zhang Zifeng, more reporters have questioned Brett's coaching ability.

……

The 76ers came to Phoenix with a bad form, and the Suns were waiting for them.

Since Nash's departure, the bombardment of the Suns, which once had infinite scenery and created a league-wide fast-break trend, has been worse than a year after year.

Not to mention the playoffs, they are almost at the bottom of the league now.

Although 15 years in the summer of the selected German. Booker, this season has finally blossomed his light.

His excellent three-point touch and high free-throw percentage combined with his high basketball IQ and astute off-ball movement.

Jean Devon. Booker has become an excellent scorer in an offensive, three-point league.

Last season, he averaged only 13.8 points per game, and this season, Devin Booker averaged 22.1 points per game, an improvement of 8.3 points, and is a strong contender for this year's NBA Most Improved Award.

Although German. Booker is getting better and better, but in the face of Zhang Zifeng in the same class, whether it is personal data or team records, Devin. Booker lost to Zhang Zifeng.

Last season, Zhang Zifeng averaged 20.9 points and 6.7 assists per game, beating Devin Booker and others to win the best rookie award.

In the 15-16 season of the best rookie team, Zhang Zifeng also beat Devon. Booker, who succeeded in leading the best rookie for a while.

German. Booker only made the All-Rookie Second Team.

Now whoever talks about 15 years of rookies is to improve Zhang Zifeng first, and then it is the turn of others.

This makes Devon. Booker was very hostile to Zhang Zifeng.

This hostility is not because of old grudges, but purely because of the hostility of both Shengyu and He Shengliang.

If you can't defeat Zhang Zifeng, Devon. Booker knew he would live in his shadow for the rest of his career.

Just like the glider Drexler, I don't have any personal skills, but it's because of Jordan's great god. All of his contemporaneous shooting guards are gone.

On their home turf, Devin. Booker is determined to fight for shame.

Section I, German. Booker showed great touch, as well as his determination and desire to win.

With the help of cover, Devin. Booker shook off Zhang Zifeng's defense, ran out of the open space, caught the ball, jumped, even if Ibaka had already flown over, his hand had already blocked Devin. Booker's face.

It has been capped to German. Booker didn't hesitate for half a point, and opened his hand to send the basketball out.

"Brush!"

Score the ball, score!

Looking at Zhang Zifeng, Devon. Booker's eyes were blazing.

Section I, German. Booker was running all over the court, and his three-pointer was a brush-up shot.

At the end of the first quarter, the Suns played at home in Devin. Booker led the way to a five-point lead at 31-26.

First section in German. Booker has already recorded 14 points, two rebounds and two assists.

Compared with the other party, Zhang Zifeng played 9 minutes, only contributing 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, which is completely incomparable.

Zhang Zifeng, who was sitting on the sidelines, was very depressed.

What's wrong with this period of time, the opponents I met are all desperately trying to brush points on Lao Tzu!

Look at Lao Tzu is a bully? Or did Lao Tzu's defense go down?

Although very depressing, but Devon. Booker's performance also aroused Zhang Zifeng's fighting spirit.

In the second quarter, Zhang Zifeng played again.

It is said that attitude can determine everything. Seriously Zhang Zifeng faced Devon, who was brave in the first quarter. Booker, Zhang Zifeng began his own performance.

"Whoosh!"

Outside the three-point line, Zhang Zifeng faced Devon. Booker's defense jumped up and down one step away, and the basketball was worthy of passing Devin. Booker's fingertips flew out in an arc and then "Brush!" With a bang, he plunged headlong into the basket.

Pointers!

is also a three-point shot, Zhang Zifeng fought back with the strongest performance. Booker.

Don't think that you will score three points, Lao Tzu's three points will not lose to you.

German. Booker and Zhang Zifeng, both of whom are the same height, Devin. Booker moves more flexibly, but Zhang Zifeng has more power and is better defensively.

German. Booker saw that he couldn't break through Zhang Zifeng's defense, and when he wanted to pass the ball, Zhang Zifeng saw through it.

Zhang Zifeng suddenly burst out and slapped the ball down, and threw the broken ball to Rondo, who ran forward.

The 76ers immediately launched a defensive counterattack, ran to the frontcourt, Rondo passed back, Zhang Zifeng received the ball and quickly cut in, carrying Devin. Booker scored an inside layup.

Although German. Booker can still score, but he can't do what he asked for in the first quarter.

Under the leadership of Zhang Zifeng, the 76ers began to recover, and by the end of the second quarter, the 76ers had leveled the score difference.

46-46。

In this quarter, Zhang Zifeng scored 11 points and also gave 3 assists.

At halftime, Suns coach Earl Watson saw the lead equalized and didn't blame anyone.

This kind of performance of the team is normal in his eyes, and the first energy saving leads the 76ers, relying more on Devin. Booker's Super Play.

Now in German. Booker's play is back to the whole game, and so is the Suns.

In his opinion, the existence of Zhang Zifeng is also a good thing, which can motivate Devon. Booker will continue to work hard to make better progress.

See German. Booker's depressed, unwilling look, Earl Watson comforted. "Don't be discouraged, Devon. You are inferior to him now, but it doesn't mean that you will still be inferior to him in the future. As long as you continue to work hard, I believe you will be able to catch up with him! ”

Earl Watson patted Devin. Booker's shoulder.

In the second half, Devin. Booker was on the court again, comforted by the head coach, and he rose up and tried to make the most of every scoring opportunity.

But the stronger Zhang Zifeng is even better. When Booker jumped up and made a move, he even sent a hot block.

After landing on the ground, Zhang Zifeng looked at Devon with an angry face after being capped. Booker. Instead of squirting trash talk like before, he said with a smile.

"Man, come on. You're just a little bit close, keep working hard next time. ”

"I'll get back on the field!" German. Booker shouted indignantly, turning to attack again.

When the game ended, Devin. Booker still didn't find a chance for revenge.

Although German. Booker had a great performance, scoring 31 points and dished out four assists, including 5-of-9 three-pointers. But the Suns still lost.

Because Zhang Zifeng performed better and more comprehensively, he scored 29 points, 12 assists, 8 rebounds, plus 3 blocks and 2 steals.

In the end, the Suns lost at home with a score difference of 92-104, 12 points.

After the match, Zhang Zifeng said in an interview, "I'm looking forward to the next fight with Devon, he is a very good opponent." Season after season, his future is limitless! ”

Although the 76ers defeated the Suns, ending a three-game losing streak. But the dark clouds hanging over the 76ers have not lifted.

After all, the Suns have a terrible record this season, sitting second to last in the West, and there is nothing new about the 76ers winning against each other.

In their next game, the 76ers will face the San Antonio Spurs.

Although the No. 21 rookie Duncan has finally retired, the old man Popovich is still there, and the old spurs are still there.

Against the Spurs, who have always been solid and spicy, no one expects the 76ers, who are in a bad form, to walk away with a win at the AT&T Center.

In this game, the 76ers' Embiid season was reimbursed, and the Spurs' power forward Aldridge was also injured and sidelined, and Bertans took the starter.

76ers starting lineup: Rondo, Zhang Zifeng, Grant, Ibaka, Knol.

Spurs starting lineup: Parker, Green, Leonard, Bertans, Dedmon.

The whistle blew and Knoll snatched possession. With one palm, he slapped the ball to the backcourt and was grabbed by Rondo.

The other players saw it and rushed forward, and Rondo advanced forward with the ball.

Zhang Zifeng received the ball outside the three-point line, and Danny Green hurriedly posted it.

Danny Green's defense isn't as frantic as Beverley's, but it's just as tough and serious.

It was also by defense and three-pointers that he was able to secure his starting position at the Spurs.

Facing Zhang Zifeng, he showed his good defensive awareness, and he continuously destroyed Zhang Zifeng's breakthrough.

Another unsuccessful breakthrough, Zhang Zifeng retreated outside the line, and then held the ball and forced it towards Danny Green, in a posture of wanting to make a strong breakthrough.

Wait until Danny Green moves his footsteps, stops sharply and then grabs the space exposed by Danny Green, and suddenly breaks through from the other side in disguise.

Accelerate, break through!

Zhang Zifeng got rid of Danny Green and dribbled to the inside, and was about to go to the blue, but found a palm hanging over his head.

In order to avoid it, Zhang Zifeng wanted to make a layup with a pull rod to collect the ball, but unfortunately the ball was a little reluctant, and the ball grazed the rebound and hit the basket and flew out

Strike iron!

The ball was snatched up by Dimmons.

After landing, Zhang Zifeng saw that it was Leonard who made up for the defense in time behind him.

Watching Leonard run forward expressionlessly, Zhang Zifeng scolded fiercely.

Damn, that's it again!

It's exactly the same as Team Rocket. A player with excellent defense is in front of him, and it is difficult to get rid of that defender, and immediately a defender will come over in time to fill the position.

And to make matters worse, unlike the Rockets, who rely more on Beverley's insane defense. The Spurs' defensive system is more mature, and Leonard's defensive awareness is better.

This one is hard!

Sure enough, Zhang Zifeng was limited by the Spurs' defensive system, and after the start of the game, the 76ers could only rely on Rondo, Ibaka to bully the aging Parker and rookie Bertans to bite the score.

With 1 minute and 50 seconds left in the first quarter, Zhang Zifeng was replaced by Stauskas.

Zhang Zifeng didn't do well, only getting 4 points, 2 assists and 1 rebound.

At 18-26, the 76ers were already nine points behind.

Zhang Zifeng sat on the bench with a gloomy face.

Damn, how is this like this again!

Zhang Zifeng forced himself to calm down, thinking about how to face the predicament in front of him.

We have to come up with a countermeasure, otherwise it will be a joke to challenge for the championship this season.

But no matter how you think about it, I can't think of a good solution, when Zhang Zifeng is irritable,

Subconsciously looked at the Spurs and looked at Danny who was sitting on the bench. Green

In terms of scoring means, the guy is obviously inferior to himself, but this is the kind of guy who can score under his own defense.

His first energy saving score relied on his ability to run without the ball and shoot when he caught the ball!

Run without the ball, shoot when you catch the ball?!

Zhang Zifeng seemed to have a flash of inspiration in his mind, a skill!

That's right, it's a skill!

Lao Tzu has a lot of offensive methods, although they are all good, but they are not top-notch.

Miscellaneous but not specialized!

Although Jordan has the title of Flyer, his later three consecutive consecutive games were won more by his step-back jumper.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar can rank first in the scoring charts, more because of his hook hand.

Olajuwon's ability to win two championships in a row is inseparable from his dreamy footsteps.

No matter what kind of opponent they encounter, they are able to rely on their own skills to keep scoring steadily.

What about yourself?

Known as the offensive kaleidoscope, it seems that all kinds of offensive means will be able to attack from any corner of the court.

But none of those are top-notch. As long as you meet a good defender, you can't play well.

Just like in the previous game against the Rockets, under Beverley's marking, his performance was not good.

Just like when you meet a team with a mature defensive system like the Spurs, your performance is even worse.

Other skills are practiced, but in order to become a top superstar, you must also master one scoring skill.

Without a top-notch technique, there's simply no way to be a top superstar who can ignore any defender and score whenever he wants.

And the most suitable for yourself, or maybe the only one who can practice the top technique - jump shot.

Pull-up jump shot with the ball!

Dribble pull-up jump shot!

Back then, Lao Tzu came to the United States to study in college, and he also relied on his ability to run without the ball to gain a firm foothold in Duke and sit in the starting position.

When I first entered the NBA, most of my scoring was created by running off the ball.

But with the growth of strength, he learned more and more skills, and pursued gorgeous offensive skills, but he forgot his housekeeping skills.

It's time to pick up your old skill – the jump shot.

Thinking of this, Zhang Zifeng walked towards head coach Brett. Brown said, "Coach, I think in the next game, we need to arrange a little bit more run-off tactics!" ”