Chapter Eighty-Six: First Playoffs Win (Part II)
In the first quarter, the 76ers, led by Zhang Zifeng, launched a wave of 13-4 attacks, leading by 9 points.
Although James and Irving combined for 10 points, the 76ers still led the Cavaliers by eight points at 34-26 at the end of the first quarter.
At the break, walking back to the bench, Smith's face was as ugly as he looked.
A few days ago, he also said that he would consider the opponent in the next round, but now he is like an ornament in front of Zhang Zifeng.
The Chinese scored 10 points and four assists in the first quarter.
Himself, just a fucking 2 points. The most important thing is that the Cavaliers are still behind.
James, who walked off the field together, was also very angry, and it doesn't matter if you speak wildly.
But you've got to have that skill!
Just like the big bird Bird, he often speaks wildly, but people can do it!
If you say that you will be able to beat you, and if you say that you are here to fight for the second, you can only fight for the second.
If you can't, don't be arrogant, that will only attract a lot of criticism.
This game is lost, don't think about it, Smith will definitely be judged by those media, and even the Cavaliers will become the laughing stock of the media.
This made James, the boss of the Cavaliers, put his face on the spot.
James fought back his anger and said to Smith: "Man, you don't want to be ridiculed by the media after the game!" In the next game, I need you to play a little more aggressively and toughly,?
Hearing James's blame, JR. Smith didn't dare to refute at all, so he could only complain about Zhang Zifeng.
At the beginning of the second quarter, Irving dribbled the ball to the front court and handed it to James.
James glanced to the left, and in a moment of Grant's distraction, the wind swept past Grant with a step, stuck him behind him and rushed inside.
He was rushing to the penalty area and saw a figure in front of him. James, who had been prepared, stopped immediately and passed the ball to JR. Smith, who was waiting on the outside.
As soon as James stopped, Zhang Zifeng felt bad and turned around and tried his best to save JR. Smith.
It's a pity that in order to foul James before, he ran to the inside force and was too far away from JR Smith.
Zhang Zifeng flew directly and pounced, and he was only a millimeter away from touching the basketball with his fingers.
But the ball still flew past Zhang Zifeng's fingers first and shot through the net.
JR. Smith hit a three-point shot, and after landing on the ground, he proudly pulled his jersey at Zhang Zifeng.
The fans who saw this scene booed.
"Damn bastard, it just hit a ball. Zhang's score is several times higher than yours! The fan yelled at JR. Smith.
was hit by JR. Smith, which made Zhang Zifeng feel very unhappy, and he wanted to get it back.
After being warned by James, J.R. Smith was more active in running and more focused on defense than in the first quarter.
Zhang Zifeng controlled the ball past half court, and JR. Smith was in front of him, lowering his center of gravity and opening his hands.
JR. Smith shouted, "Now you don't want to score easily!" ”
For a while, Zhang Zifeng couldn't get rid of JR. Smith's marking, so he had to pass the ball back to McConaughey, and then start running.
I want to create chances by running off the ball.
McConaughey catches the ball and uses Knoll's cover to break through inside.
One didn't pay attention, and Irving reached out from behind to steal, and then quickly passed the half.
Seeing that Zhang Zifeng and Grant had returned to the defense, Irving crossed and passed the ball to J.R. Smith.
J.R. Smith, who kept up, jumped straight out of his hand.
After receiving a pass from Irving on the outside, JR. Smith faced Zhang Zifeng's block and made another three-pointer.
The three-pointer just now seemed to make JR. Smith find his touch.
The three-pointer went in again......
"Don't think you can beat us because you play well in one section. The final victory must be ours! JR. Smith shouted at Zhang Zifeng.
When JR. Smith ran back, he arrogantly put his hands to his ears.
Seeing JR. Smith's arrogant appearance, the 76ers fans exploded and sprayed all kinds of humiliation at him.
Hearing those boos in the first quarter, J.R. Smith would have been furious, and now it does sound very comfortable.
With a three-point shot, the score became 32-34, and the 76ers only led the opponent by 2 points.
Zhang Zifeng looked at the back of JR. Smith and thought: Although this bastard is arrogant, he also has the ability to be arrogant.
This guy is also a convulsive scorer, and once he makes this guy feel like he plays, it will definitely not be difficult for him to shoot seven or eight three-pointers in a game.
He must be brought down as soon as possible.
Zhang Zifeng caught the ball steadily in the front court, and his back was completely dependent on JR. Smith.
Zhang Zifeng motioned for all his teammates to pull away, which could contain the Cavaliers' defense, especially so as not to be hatted by James when shooting.
Zhang Zifeng suddenly arched his buttocks back.
There was a tingling pain in his abdomen, and JR. Smith immediately took a half-step back.
At this time, Zhang Zifeng's shoulders suddenly shook, and JR. Smith subconsciously moved his center of gravity, and at this moment, Zhang Zifeng immediately turned around and jumped up.
JR. Smith's body center of gravity immediately jumped up under the hasty adjustment, and he would never allow Zhang Zifeng to score in front of him again.
But when J.R. Smith jumped up, Zhang Zifeng had already made a quick shot.
Hearing the happy cheers of the 76ers fans, JR. Smith didn't have to turn around to know that the goal was scored.
After landing, when Zhang Zifeng ran back, his right hand was still raised to JR. Smith, taunting JR. Smith like a proud swan.
The fans also cooperated and shouted at JR Smith: "See, compared to Zhang, you are far behind!" ”
"What right do you have to speak outrageously! You're the oldest on the Cavaliers, and even Tristan Thompson is a lot more important than you. ”
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J.R. Smith looked quite angry, his face was already dark, and now it was even darker.
He ran to James and said, "Wait a minute, let me attack, I'm going to fight back!" ”
In the past, even if you played the whole game plus a few overtime games, you could still hold on.
But as he got older, James gradually felt that if he fought too hard in the first half, his physical strength would not be able to keep up in the fourth quarter.
Now Smith is asking for offense with the ball, considering that his offensive ability is still good, James also wants to retain his strength until the fourth quarter, so he said, "Wait and pass to you, remember not to lose to that guy!" ”
J.R. Smith nodded hurriedly when he heard James agree. "No problem, look at me!"
As soon as JR. Smith ran to the front court, he received the ball from James.
Seeing JR. Smith receiving the ball, Zhang Zifeng hurriedly stepped forward.
Don't let this bastard get through!