Chapter Seventy-Six: Promotion
On April 25, return to Wells Fargo Center Arena.
More than 20,000 fans integrated into the arena for the 76ers.
Before the game, 76ers coach Brett . Brown shouted at his players. "We didn't play well in the last game and we lost. Now the aggregate score is 1-3. Don't think we've made the cut. It's not for nothing that others are 1-3 behind. You remember for me that anything can happen in the playoffs. If you can't think of the background of the other party's fame. We have to forget about the fact that we are ahead and fight one game at a time. Let's fight, we go for victory. The opponent is not the weak. As soon as we let up, the other side will put us to death. Whoever dares to play like last game today, he doesn't have to think about playing in this round, and he will sit on the bench. Got it? ”
"Yes, Coach!" The 76ers shouted in unison.
Bucks coach Jason. Kidd is also cheering up his players. "Just in the last one, a lot of people were waiting to see us swept and see our jokes. But we have defended our dignity with our actions. It was at home tonight and we were 3-1 down. But the other side is not invincible. The last game, told us. Although the other side is strong, they are not invincible. As long as you put in your own efforts and fight with them to the bottom, we can win.
Jason. Kidd's voice suddenly raised. 'We're going to fight to the bottom tonight and bring the game back to our home turf. Can it be done? ”
"Yes!" Everyone on the Bucks shouted in unison.
"Good! I saw your determination, and now the proud 76ers are waiting for us on the outside, and we're going to give up, and we're going to kick those guys in the ass with our actions. The victory belongs to our Bucks! "Jason. Kidd shouted.
When the whistle blows, the game begins.
Bucks starting lineup: Brogton, Snell, Middleton, Antetokounmpo, Merkel.
76ers starting lineup: Rondo, Zhang Zifeng, Grant, Sharic, Noll.
As soon as this game started, the 76ers used a small lineup and replaced Noll with Sharic.
After the start of the game, the two teams competed fiercely, and the score on the court alternated, Antetokounmpo hit one of two free throws, and the Bucks led 11-9 with four minutes into the first quarter.
Brett. Brown saw that the situation was not in favor of the 76ers and quickly called a timeout.
"Damn it!" Brett. Brown smashed the tactics board and yelled at the player next to him, "It's the playoffs, you know?" It's the playoffs, it's the battlefield. What I need is your hard work, your hard work. Instead of seeing each other score on your heads. Strengthen our defence and don't give the opposition easy chances to score. ”
Zhang Zifeng also clapped his palms and shouted, "Guys, if we win this game, we will be able to end this round early." You can get more breaks! Win the game, and I'll invite you to the best bar in Philadelphia! ”
Hearing Zhang Zifeng take the initiative to say that he wanted to invite guests to the bar, he immediately caused his teammates to howl excitedly.
Zhang Zifeng clapped his hands and said fiercely: "If you win, you will go to the bar, and if you lose, everyone will give me more training tomorrow." Got it? ”
"Yes, Captain!" The team shouted in unison.
Stimulated by Zhang Zifeng's treat, the 76ers' players suddenly seemed to be beaten.
Antetokounmpo was covered by a big hat from Ibaka.
As soon as he grabbed the ball, he immediately passed it to Zhang Zifeng.
Zhang Zifeng soared with the ball, hit the frontcourt, was still one meter away from the three-point line, and jumped up directly to shoot.
Well, the ball goes in, three points.
11-12, overtaking the score.
Seeing Zhang Zifeng's brave state, bursts of applause rang out in the center of the Wells Fargo Center Arena.
"Cast beautifully, this is Zhang Zifeng. In the entire league's single-round offensive ability, Zhang Zifeng is definitely ranked in the top five in the league. When he hits the form. It's hard for the opponent to guard against him. If the 76ers want to win, Zhang Zifeng must rely on more offense. Only if he opens it, the whole 76ers team can open it. "Mike. Brin applauded Zhang Zifeng's goal.
After the timeout, Zhang Zifeng suddenly exploded to score 7 points, and Sharic also contributed 6 points, and they led the team to a 17-0 offensive climax, and the 76ers took a 26-11 lead by 15 points with 3:55 left in the first quarter.
The Bucks' Monroe responded with a six-pointer to stop the bleeding, and Snell also hit a three-pointer as the Bucks closed the gap to six points.
Zhang Zifeng hit a three-pointer, Rondo hit a jumper, and the Bucks led by 11 points at 31-20 at the end of the first quarter.
The two teams went back and forth at the start of the second quarter, with Zhang Zifeng and Sharic each hitting three-pointers to lead an 11-2 offensive wave that gave the 76ers a 19-point lead at 51-32 with 6:35 left before halftime.
Antetokounmpo stepped up to score seven points and Snell hit another three-pointer to lead a 12-2 run that saw the Bucks cut the deficit to just nine.
Ibaka and Rondo combined for four points and Grant hit two to give the 76ers a nine-point lead at 57-48 at halftime.
The 76ers' Zhang Zifeng scored 12 points in the first half, and Ibaka had 11 points and five rebounds. Antetokounmpo of the Bucks scored 16 points.
The 76ers remained aggressive shortly after the start of the third quarter, with Zhang scoring five straight points to give them a 15-point lead at 70-55.
Antetokounmpo scored four points in a row, Zhang Zifeng still hit a three-pointer, and Sharic hit a jumper to give the 76ers an 80-65 lead with 3:30 left in the quarter.
The Bucks chased four more points.
Zhang Zifeng and Rondo had a double star in the backcourt, and they combined for seven points to give the 76ers an 18-point lead at 87-69 with one minute left in the third quarter.
After the Bucks called a timeout, Monroe missed, Grant continued to extend the advantage on a three-pointer attempt, and Monroe and Middleton each scored to give the Bucks a 17-point trail at 73-90 at the end of the third quarter.
Joseph hit a jumper to open the fourth quarter, and Brogdon scored five straight points as the Bucks trailed by just 14 points.
The two sides then traded several offenses, and Zhang Zifeng made four free throws in a row, and the 76ers led by 18 points at 103-85 with 6:35 left in the fourth quarter.
Antetokounmpo hit both free throws, Grant broke through for a dunk, Ibaka hit a 3-pointer and Zhang Zifeng hit a 3-pointer to give the 76ers a 23-point lead at 113-90 with 2:45 left in the fourth quarter.
The large score gap made the game lose suspense in advance, and the Bucks did their best to bench.
Although Antetokounmpo had a great performance and scored a game-high 30 points, he lacked the support of his teammates.
On the 76ers side, as 76ers fans expected, Zhang Zifeng showed his offensive kaleidoscope offensive skills, making the Bucks' outside defense.
All sorts of goals in singles, whether it's a forced layup, a pull-up jumper, or his unreasonable three-pointers, all send the ball to the basket.
Zhang Zifeng scored 41 points, Sharic had 20 points, Ibaka had 19 points, and Rondo had 14 points and eight assists.
In the end, the 76ers won 118-93. also defeated the Bucks with an overall score of 1-4 to advance to the next round.
In the next round, they will face the winner of the Cavaliers and Hawks.
The Cavaliers are 3-2 with the Hawks, holding a temporary lead with two match points.