Chapter 8: The New Season Begins

The 76ers' training continues, and the new season is getting closer and closer. The pre-season before the regular season is undoubtedly a good opportunity for the team to practice the team's tactical coordination.

On Oct. 5, the arena was where the 76ers played their first preseason game of the 2016-17 season.

Their opponent is the Boston Celtics.

Although it was only a pre-season game and it was played in a small arena in the suburbs, the stadium was still full.

The resurgence of the 76ers last season, the addition of powerful foreign aid in the new season, and Zhang Zifeng's vow to impact the championship before the game made Philadelphia 76ers fans eager to see how strong the 76ers are this season!

In the 76ers' locker room, Brett. Brown looked at his players and said: "It's just a pre-season game, but I'm asking you to take it seriously. Your performance, let's play! ”

Celtics starting lineup: Thomas, Bradley, Crowder, Johnson, Horford

The starting lineup of the 76ers in this game: Rajan. Rondo, Zhang Zifeng, Grant, Ibaka, Embiid.

As the whistle blew, Embiid leaped high and easily flicked the ball to Rondo.

It can be seen that Embiid is recovering very well, and when he is recuperating, he has not relaxed himself at all, and is still exercising.

Rondo controlled the ball, dribbled steadily with his right hand to the top of the arc and stopped, raising his right hand high to signal his teammates to run.

Bradley is staring at Zhang Zifeng on the outside, if last season, Zhang Zifeng will be easy to despise, this season, no one will despise this Chinese anymore, no one will want to be blown up by Zhang Zifeng, as a background board.

Thomas constantly interfered with Rondo's dribbling, and compared to McConnell, Rondo's ability to control the ball is really much higher.

Rondo dribbled the ball while constantly observing the movement of the players on the court.

The eye had already noticed that Zhang Zifeng began to run, and Rondo made a feint and accelerated into the inside line with the help of cover.

Johnson just moved his feet to block Rondo's layup. Rondo suddenly made a pass from behind, and the ball was accurately delivered to Zhang Zifeng, who had just run out of the vacancy.

Zhang Zifeng received a pass from Rondo and jumped comfortably to shoot.

The ball crossed a wonderful arc and plunged headlong into the basket.

Zhang Zifeng saw the ball in and waved his fist excitedly.

The team has a good point guard, how much energy can you save!

The Celtics' offense, Thomas took Johnson's serve, quickly dribbled through the midfield, and Rondo saw Thomas pass through the half court and immediately pressed up.

Rondo stared closely at Thomas on the dribble.

Horford saw Thomas's gesture and immediately pulled it out.

Horford pulled out, and Embiid immediately followed, and instead of running out of the perimeter, he was on the inside ready to block Thomas' breakaway.

With the help of Horford's cover, Thomas accelerated into the interior.

Embiid stepped back and stared closely at Thomas, who rushed inside.

Thomas cut straight inside after passing Rondo, facing the basket, accelerating again, and jumping with his left foot in a standard pick-and-roll motion.

After a brief glide, a flick of his fingers lifted the ball towards the basket.

Looking at the rising ball, suddenly a big hand appeared.

"Smack!"

The rising basketball immediately changed its flight direction and flew to the outside.

Before anyone else could react, Rondo had already rushed up to snatch the ball and then rushed forward as fast as he could.

Rondo reached the front court and felt someone chasing after him, and Rondo jumped up and threw the ball onto the rebound.

Bradley originally wanted to give Rondo a chasing hat, but there was nothing he could do in the face of this throw.

The ball bounces off the rebound.

When Rondo rushed forward with the ball, Zhang Zifeng followed as soon as possible and jumped hard in the penalty area.

Zhang Zifeng received the ball in the air and dunked it into the basket with one hand.

After landing on the ground, Zhang Zifeng happily stretched out his fist and collided with Rondo. "That's a beautiful pass, man!"

Rondo also said proudly, "You have to be able to keep up, or you will waste my pass!" ”

Embiid defended successfully and gave the opponent a block. Rondo's passing was very good, Zhang Zifeng had outstanding awareness, and he followed up to score the ball at the first time.

Seeing the team complete a wonderful defensive counterattack, Brett standing on the sidelines. Brown couldn't help but shout. "Well done! Well done guys, just like that! ”

The fans also gave warm applause to the 76ers' wonderful performance.

After a few seasons of grinding, Thomas is no longer as frizzy as he was when he first entered the league, and he has become more composed.

In the face of being blocked, Thomas quickly adjusted, "Attack, we have to fight back!" ”

"Defend!"

Zhang Zifeng also shouted while quickly retreating to the backfield.

This time, Thomas took advantage of the stoppage and stepped back to make a mid-range shot.

2:5!

Offense and defense transitioned, Rondo once again quickly dribbled through the halfcourt, and the 76ers went on offense.

Thomas knew that with his height, there was no other way to gain a foothold in the league than to fight.

You have to fight when you attack, and you have to fight when you defend.

Thomas desperately pestered Rondo, so that Rondo could not find a chance to break through for a while.

Although almost twenty centimeters taller than Thomas, the jumper ......

Forget it, Rajan. Rondo would rather believe in his breakthrough than in his shot.

Rondo gave a look, and Ibakla came out.

With the help of the screen, Rondo scored inside, but after Horford's interference, he hit a layup this time and flew out.

When Rondo made a layup, Zhang Zifeng immediately rushed into the restricted area and stuck Johnson.

When he saw the ball falling, Zhang Zifeng's buttocks arched back, and then he used his legs to jump hard.

When Johnson just wanted to grab the position, he didn't expect the position to be given to Zhang Zifeng first.

After failing to get around the game several times to regain his position, Johnson was ready to rely on his height and bounce to snatch the rebound,

When he was jumping, he was suddenly arched by Zhang Zifeng with his buttocks, and Johnson failed to jump up immediately.

Zhang Zifeng jumped up and snatched the rebound.

As soon as he grabbed the rebound, Zhang Zifeng turned around and dangled a shot to trick Johnson.

At this time, Zhang Zifeng jumped, raised his hand and threw it, and the ball hit the board into the frame.

At 2:7, the 76ers led by five points.

Last season, except for a pull-up jump shot or a layup, Zhang Zifeng rarely scored in the restricted area, let alone fought for rebounds.

Unexpectedly, not long after the opening, I saw Zhang Zifeng rushing into the penalty area to grab a rebound, and then scored a goal in the penalty area.

"Oh my God, Zhang grabbed the rebound! No way! Am I dazzled? ”

"Is this really Zhang? Oh, buy the cover. It's just incredible! ”

"What Charles said is true, this season, Zhang will surprise everyone!"

"I've already seen Zhang kill in the new season, he makes up for his shortcomings, and he will become even stronger!"

The 76ers fans at the scene were stunned by Zhang Zifeng's grabbing of the board and scoring in the penalty area!

The fans in the audience were discussing fiercely.

Seeing that the ball had scored, a smile appeared on the corner of Zhang Zifeng's mouth.

This summer's efforts have not been in vain!

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