Most of the 76ers are young players, with older players like Isaiah. Kannan's strength is still a little worse.

Center Noel has rough skills, a single means on the offensive end, and only points under the basket.

After doing the math, the most powerful team in the 76ers team now is this year's No. 3 rookie Zhang Zifeng.

This is also the 76ers began to put Zhang Zifeng on the rookie stage in their rookie season, and there is really no one else to choose!

This is Zhang Zifeng's opportunity and challenge.

After a quarter of adaptation, the Celtics have adapted to the 76ers.

That's a one-man team!

At the beginning of the second quarter, Isiah Thomas replaced Avery Bradley.

Although Thomas is only 1.75 meters, he has a tough style of ball, strong impact, hard defense, and fearless confrontation.

Thomas, who started his playing career in doubt as he was the 60th overall pick in the second round in 2011. After entering the NBA, he was abandoned by the Kings and the Suns.

In the mid-2014-15 season, Thomas joined the Celtics, and the Celtics management gave him full trust, and he got better and better, averaging 17.5 points and 7.0 assists per game in the 14-15 season.

This season, Thomas was even more entrusted with the responsibility, and seeing that the team was behind, coach Brad Stevens immediately replaced Thomas on the field.

Thomas led the attack, and Smart kept an eye on Zhang Zifeng with all his might.

Thomas came on the court and played an offensive role, Thomas dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and Cannan pressed up.

Thomas's body sank and accelerated his breakthrough.

Cannan leaned sideways and clung to Thomas.

But his short stature also had his advantages, and Thomas quickly adjusted his center of gravity, changed direction, accelerated, and shook off Cannan.

In the face of Noel's reinforcement, Thomas threw himself in the air, stuck his opponent, and scored the ball with a lever.

The 76ers served, and it was still Cannan who had the ball, and he drove the ball to the frontcourt.

Zhang Zifeng just ran to the front court and was about to catch the ball, Smart went around and didn't let Zhang Zifeng catch the ball.

Zhang Zifeng tried to run to get rid of his opponent, but Smart followed Zhang Zifeng like a vicious dog.

Cannan is not the kind of Nash and Paul who can break through by himself, tear apart the opponent's defense, and then accurately deliver the ball to Zhang Zifeng.

Seeing that it was difficult for Zhang Zifeng to connect the ball, Cannan broke through and attacked by himself.

Although Thomas is only 175, he weighs 88 kilograms.

With Thomas' tough defense, Cannan played an iron offense and the rebound was grabbed by David Lee.

The Celtics played a fast break, and Thomas made a layup.

Thomas was particularly excited to play today, playing particularly well, and hitting the inside blue several times.

Thomas scored six straight points to lead the Celtics to a 17-2 comeback surge.

Seeing that the score was widened, Zhang Zifeng also began to be very anxious, although it was only the second quarter of the game, it was not a way to go on like this.

But under Smart's full defense, Zhang Zifeng only got one shot opportunity and hit one ball.

With 5:40 left before halftime, the Celtics took a 10-point lead at 38-28.

Off the court, Coach Brown of the 76ers can't stand it, although it is difficult for a good woman to have a feast without rice, the players are not as good as the opponent, and they can be forgiven for falling behind. But playing shit like this is simply unforgivable.

Brown quickly called a timeout.

Yu Jia: "During this time, the 76ers team performed poorly, and Zhang Zifeng had no good scoring opportunities under Smart's defense. At this time, no one in the 76ers team could stand up and carry the offensive chess. Otherwise, if Zhang Zifeng only relied on one person to attack, the opponent could rest assured and boldly take two or even three people to trap him. Even if Zhang Zifeng has three heads and six arms, it is difficult to deal with it. The 76ers need to make a change! ”

Yang Yi: "Yes, when Zhang Zifeng is restricted by the opponent, there should be teammates who stand up and help share it, which can also reduce Zhang Zifeng's pressure." I don't think Coach Brown can't see it, and he will definitely make a change! ”

Yu Jia: "Sure enough, Coach Brown has made a change, and he will replace Hollis Thompson with Grant. Grant is a sporty striker with a lot of explosiveness. Coach Brown is probably hoping to use his impact to impact the Celtics' interior and create space for Zhang Zifeng. ”

Yang Yi: "Let's see what effect Brown has on this change of formation!" ”

After the timeout, Cannan dribbled to the frontcourt, and seeing that he couldn't attack, Zhang Zifeng was restricted again, so he passed the ball to Grant.

Zhang Zifeng and the others all pulled away and gave Grant space to play alone.

Grant drove the ball straight at Crowder, as fierce as a beast out of the cage!

"Want to break through? Don't! Claude shouted at him.

Grant made a sudden 180-degree turn in front of Claude, and then an acceleration stuck Claude behind him.

Hit the inside line, and Grant dunked it.

Su skirt: "Good ball, this ball is beautiful." It's time to play, and the other players should stand up. Bloom more so that the offense is a threat! “

Grant successfully singled Crowder in a row and led the team back to 4 points.

But his offensive skills were too one-dimensional, and under the reminder of Celtics coach Stevens, Crowder changed his strategy of defending Grant and did not let go of his shots.

With Grant's nature as the worst perimeter shooter, if he can't hit the basket, Grant is equivalent to being wasted.

Under Crowder's unrelenting defense, Grant quickly fell silent.

was pressed by the Celtics to hit, and the 76ers barely managed to maintain the score by relying on center Noel to make a basket, a single, and a few fouls.

With Zhang Zifeng hitting a 3-pointer from the buzzer, the Celtics led by 11 points at 51-40 at halftime.

The Celtics' Thomas happily high-fived his teammates one by one when he came off the court, and the 76ers' players were expressionless, as if they were used to being beaten like this by their opponents.

Except for Zhang Zifeng's unhappy face, no one would be depressed or indignant.

Zhang Zifeng looked at his teammates, his lifeless appearance, and he was really speechless.

Mourning is greater than heart death!

It's really hard to bring such a team!

In the team's locker room, Coach Brown shouted at his men, "Defend! Defend! Where is the defense of the few of you? Let that kid from Thomas break through you easily! The defense is terrible, and the offense is a terrible mess. In addition to Zhang Zifeng's singles, what else do you have, can you only rely on a rookie to save you! Damn, you're like a ** lying on the bed for someone to ride, and you don't even have the spirit to resist! ”

This is to scold the entire 76ers team except for Zhang Zifeng.

The originally lifeless team was yelled at by the coach, and there was some fighting spirit.

After yelling at the players, it boosts the morale of the players, but it does not fundamentally change the difficult situation of the team.

Brown went through his team and found that he couldn't find a player to be entrusted with.

His subordinates all have such and such problems, either they can't attack, or they can't defend, or they sit on chairs in suits.

Brown looked around the bench, not knowing what to think, and after a few moments, he turned his head, this time in a calm tone: "Nick Stauskas, you go up, replace Cannan." Zhang Zifeng, you play point guard, and you organize the offense! ”

I'm going to be a point guard?!

Zhang Zifeng was stunned for a moment, but quickly nodded, since the coach said so, he could only do it!

Brown looked at Zhang Zifeng's back on the court and sighed.

Cannan couldn't attack or defend, and he was completely blown out by Thomas.

Grant was impactful, but didn't shoot and couldn't pass.

Nick Stauskas has shots, but no impact, and he needs a defender to break through to help him create shots.

Noel can only defend and attack under the basket, so if he wants to let the 76ers play their strength, Brown can only let Zhang Zifeng control the ball, hoping that through his involvement, other players can play their strength.

If I could, I wouldn't want a rookie to have to carry so much of the burden in his rookie season.

But the reality is that Brown has to be forced to do so.

I hope you can resist and hold on!