Chapter 11: The New Season Begins
On October 28, 2015, the much-anticipated NBA 2015-06 regular season officially beat the drums of war on this day.
The NBA has three games scheduled here, with the Pistons taking on the Hawks on the road, the Cavaliers taking on the Bulls on the road and the defending champion Warriors hosting the Pelicans at home.
In the end, the Detroit Pistons got off to a flying start to the season, beating the Atlanta Hawks 106-94 on the road. The Pistons won their first win of the season.
While LeBron had 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Mirotic had 19 points and nine rebounds and Rose had 18 points as they led the team back to the lead in the fourth quarter.
The Golden State Warriors got off to a great start to the season. Curry was in astonishing shape after receiving the championship ring, as Curry slashed 40 points, seven assists, six rebounds and two steals to lead the Warriors to a 111-95 home victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
On October 29, the Philadelphia 76ers came to Boston to prepare for the opening game of the new season.
Last season, the Boston Celtics made the playoffs again with a 40-42 record led by Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley, Tyler Zeller, Jay Crowder and other one-shot young men.
The Celtics face the star-studded Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs. The Celtics beat Cleveland in back-to-back games in the final week of the regular season — the Cavaliers rested a few starters at the time, but when the Cavaliers returned in full force, the Celtics did their best to find a win, ending the season with a four-game run.
Although the Celtics' playoff journey last season was unsuccessful, a number of trades at the beginning of the season have laid the foundation for the Celtics' resurgence, especially Thomas, Avery Bradley and others, and this season the Celtics will regroup and challenge the Cavaliers and the championship again.
Can the 76ers win against such a strong opponent?
With the addition of Zhang Zifeng, how will the 76ers perform this season?
All 76ers fans are waiting to see what happens.
With 17 championship flags flying over TD North Shore Garden Arena, the Green Shirts have always been a source of pride for Bostonians.
Today, TD Boston's North Shore Garden Arena is still packed.
Standing in the tunnel of players, the frantic shouts of the fans hit the eardrums of the 76ers.
Coach Brown stood on the side of the tunnel and asked Zhang Zifeng: "How is it, can you adapt to such a crazy atmosphere?" Will you be nervous? ”
Zhang Zifeng shook his head and said, "Blue Devils fans are even crazier, and I fought hard in the NC+ Finals with the shouts of 70,000 people. Such a lineup is nothing to me! ”
Brown patted Zhang Zifeng's arm and said, "That's good! Come on, a lot of people are watching you. Don't let those who look down on you get their way! ”
Zhang Zifeng nodded and said, "They won't have a chance!" ”
You should never expect to be treated well on the away side, especially if it's the Boston Celtics home stadium.
The Celtics claim to be the best team in the league to take advantage of home-court advantage, not to mention the poor environment in the visiting locker room, and he doesn't even want to provide hot water.
In the boos of nearly 20,000 Celtics fans in the audience, Zhang Zifeng took the lead in the introduction of the DJ on the scene.
Embiid was reimbursed for the season and was not activated in the team's roster. Center Nellen Noel was the last to play.
When it was Celtic's turn to play, the arena that had been full of boos suddenly changed, and Isaiah Thomas was the first to play amid the high-pitched commentary.
When veteran David Lee comes out, the match between the two sides is about to begin.
76ers starting lineup, point guard: Isaiah Cannan, point guard: Zhang Zifeng, small forward: Hollis Thompson, power forward: Jakar Sampson, center: Nelens Noel.
Celtics starting lineup: Point Guard: Avery Bradley, Shooting Guard: Marcus Smart, Small Forward: Jay Crowder, Power Forward: David Lee, Center, Tyler Zeller.
But since Zhang Zifeng was drafted by the 76ers, the CCV and Penguin live broadcast platform have purchased the rights to live TV and online live broadcast from the NBA.
Yu Jia: "Welcome everyone to watch the NBA live broadcast brought by CCV, the game is about to start, and Chinese player Zhang Zifeng appeared in the starting lineup of the 76ers. It can be seen that the 76ers attach great importance to Zhang Zifeng, and after Embiid's season is reimbursed, Zhang Zifeng should be cultivated as the core of the team. His opponent today will be Marcus Smart, who was named to the All-Rookie Second Team last season. This player has excellent physical fitness, a tough style of play, and is good at hitting the basket, and Smart will be the first test of his career for Zhang Zifeng! Mr. Yang, how do you think Zhang Zifeng should deal with Smart in this game? ”
Yang Yi: "I watched Zhang Zifeng's games in NC+, Zhang Zifeng is not the type to play that relies on athleticism, he has a very high basketball IQ, and he knows how to use his advantages to create opportunities for himself on the court. In this game, I think he should play more with his clever off-ball movement and excellent shooting touch. It helps him play tonight! ”
Yu Jia: "Okay, thank you Mr. Yang for your wonderful comment. The competition has officially begun, let's turn our attention back to the competition! ”
"Toot!"
A whistle blew, and the basketball was thrown into the air by the referee, and Noel grabbed the ball first and picked it up to the backcourt.
Zhang Zifeng received the ball, advanced to the three-point line under Smart's interference, dribbled continuously in cross-step, and then changed direction with a back dribble to tear Smart off, and Zhang Zifeng entered the penalty area.
Flashing Da Wei Li's block, Zhang Zifeng was about to go to the basket with a lever, when suddenly he didn't know which bastard was secretly giving him an elbow.
The stinging pain spread through the brain instantly, Zhang Zifeng couldn't use his strength for a while, and the ball he just wanted to throw paused in his hand, and he directly snatched it from Zeller.
Zeller grabbed the ball and threw it to Smart.
The Celtics hit a fast break and Crowder made a layup.
0:2。
Zhang Zifeng rubbed his waist and shouted at the referee. "Sir, someone fouled just now, didn't you see it?"
'My eyes saw it clearly, there were no fouls. If you continue to pester, I don't mind giving you a technical foul. The referee said with a cold face.
"Damn it!" Zhang Zifeng saw that the referee was indifferent, so he could only curse in a low voice and continue the game.
"The Great" Embiid is reimbursed for the season, and the 76ers are focusing on cultivating Zhang Zifeng this season.
Cannan dribbled to the front court and passed the ball to Zhang Zifeng according to the arrangement of coach Brown before the game.
Zhang Zifeng held the ball and faced Smart again, Sampson came up to cover, Zhang Zifeng took the opportunity to break through, and in the face of David Lee's supplementary defense, Zhang Zifeng made an ultra-low dribble and avoided his steal.
David Lee is 33 years old this year, and his form has declined very much.
Zhang Zifeng shook him off with a change of direction, and made a pull-up jump shot near the free throw line, just as he was about to shoot.
Smart, who had already returned to the defense, jumped up with his right hand and held himself high, but his left hand secretly pushed Zhang Zifeng's waist below.
The force was not very heavy, but Zhang Zifeng's center of gravity suddenly lost his balance at this moment, and he threw the ball out in a strange posture.
Touch!
The iron is struck.
David Lee grabbed the basketball that bounced out and immediately passed it to Bradley, who made a layup.
0:4。
Seeing that the opponent scored the ball, Zhang Zifeng couldn't help but scold, "Fuck! ”
Tomato (tomato)!
Isaiah Kannan, who was passing by, heard it and said in bewilderment, "Hey, Jack. It's game time, stop thinking about food and concentrate on the game! ”
Zhang Zifeng rolled his eyes!