Chapter 70: A Reassuring Man
After Zhang Zifeng returned to the court in the second quarter, he used multiple breakthroughs to help the 76ers lead 36-30.
Porter hit a three-pointer to lead the team back to five points, and Serge Ibaka and Saric led the team to seven points, and the 76ers pulled away again.
Beal kept the offensive state and scored continuously, but the Wizards' defense was not strong, Saric and Zhang Zifeng took turns to score, and the 76ers continued to maintain the lead.
Grant and Zhang Zifeng each made a three-pointer to lead the team to a 10-2 offensive wave to end the second quarter and give the 76ers a 12-point lead at 61-49.
The 76ers' Zhang Zifeng scored 18 points in the first half, Saric had 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists, and Grant had 10 points;
The Wizards' Beal had 19 points and Wall had 12 points, six assists and four rebounds.
The three quarters began with the two teams going back and forth, alternating the score on the court, with Gortat dunking twice to put the Wizards up by 12 points at 66-78.
The 76ers responded with four more points, Beal scored seven points in a row, Zhang Zifeng responded with three points, and Ibaka scored two baskets to give the 76ers a 17-point lead at 95-78.
Beal hit a three-pointer to put the Wizards up 81-95 at the end of the third quarter.
The Wizards started the fourth quarter with five straight points, Zhang Zifeng hit a three-pointer, and he led the team to a quick response of 13 points, and the 76ers led by 22 points at 108-86 with five minutes into the fourth quarter.
Seeing that they had a 22-point lead, the Wizards replaced Beal and Wall.
Brett. Brown also replaced Zhang Zifeng, Noll and others.
But what neither coach did expect was that after Wall and Beal in the backcourt went off the court, Morris, who had the ball, broke out.
Morris scored four straight free throws to lead the team back to six points, Cabarot hit both free throws, Morris scored on two baskets, and he led another 13-2 comeback surge, and the Wizards trailed 105-112 with 1:15 left in the fourth quarter.
Seeing the sudden change in the situation, Bret. Brown hurriedly put Zhang Zifeng back on the field. The Wizards also hurried to say that Wall and Beal were both replaced.
The 76ers' possession. With less than 1 minute and 15 seconds left, the 76ers still have a seven-point lead.
At this time, the most important thing is to ensure the score, and the success rate is pursued.
The experienced Rondo slowed down the tempo and pushed steadily up front.
Zhang Zifeng stayed in front of the three-point line, and it was still Bill who defended him. Perhaps it was the hope that made Beal's morale rise and his defense more aggressive.
Leaning on Bill, Zhang Zifeng reached out to Rondo to ask for the ball, and Rondo handed the ball to Zhang Zifeng's hand and ran to the weak side.
Zhang Zifeng motioned for his teammates to pull away, and he wanted to single Bill this time.
Cross-dribble, accelerate, stop, and accelerate again.
Taking advantage of the change in rhythm, Zhang Zifeng tore through Bill's defense and broke through into the interior.
The head coach of the Wizards on the sidelines shook his head helplessly, Beal's defense is very good, but in the face of a player like Zhang Zifeng, he still can't restrain the opponent.
Zhang Zifeng, who accelerated the breakthrough, successfully said that Bill was left behind and killed the inside.
Seeing Zhang Zifeng rushing into the inner line, Gortat hurriedly moved his steps and blocked Zhang Zifeng's forward route.
In the previous game, Gortat was very jealous of Zhang Zifeng.
Just give the opponent a little space and he can score.
Looking at Gortat in front of him, Zhang Zifeng gritted his teeth and jumped up against Gortat.
Grab the ball with one hand and hold it high, your arm fully open, and your body is like a tomahawk to split any obstacle in front of you.
Gortat saw Zhang Zifeng's menacing appearance, and his heart suddenly struck.
Dodge?
No!
This is my battlefield, my territory, and I will never allow the other party to go wild on my territory!
Gortat looked hideous and greeted him, and Gortat's arm even jumped straight on the spot.
"Do you think you can stop me?" Zhang Zifeng looked at the jumping Gortat and roared.
Just when the two were about to collide in the air, Gortat used all his strength to fan the basketball in Zhang Zifeng's hand.
Just when Gortat's big hand was about to shoot the basketball, suddenly Zhang Zifeng's raised right hand suddenly disappeared.
The next second, Gortat heard the sound of a basket behind him.
Syllable!
After Gortat landed, what he saw was Zhang Zifeng's figure.
"Well buttoned, Jack!" Seeing Zhang Zifeng on the court, he helped the 76ers break the scoring drought. Brown yelled at Zhang Zifeng excitedly.
Mike. Brin also praised, "When the ball is in the hands of Zhang Zifeng at a critical moment, he can always make people feel at ease!" ”
On the big screen at the scene, Zhang Zifeng dodged Gortat's block and dunked the ball into the basket.
In the air, Zhang Zifeng withdrew the ball, and then used the power of his abdomen to hand the ball to his left hand in the air, and dunk the ball into the basket with his left hand.
Change hands in the air and dunk!
"You can't stop me!" Zhang Zifeng glanced at Gortat coldly and said.
Gortat shouted, "No, I'm going to block you!" ”
Zhang Zifeng's dunk helped the 76ers regain their morale and stabilize the morale of the army.
At 105-114, the 76ers led by nine points. There are only 56 seconds left in the game.
The Wizards had to steal, and after Wall received the ball, he pushed forward quickly.
To the frontcourt, using cover, Wall smashed inside.
Zhang Zifeng relied on the advantage of running without the ball and worked hard to shorten the distance with Wall.
Wall ignored the chasers, he was confident in his speed with the ball.
Wall shook off Knoll with a feint and went inside for a jump-up layup.
Zhang Zifeng jumped up after him, and when the ball was about to leave Wall's hand, Zhang Zifeng's hand pressed directly on the basketball.
After Zhang Zifeng landed, he looked at the depressed Wall. "Sorry man, it's our home field. I don't want to disappoint the fans who support us! ”
"We don't want to disappoint the fans who support us!" Wall turned around and prepared to catch the ball and attack again.
This time Wall finally scored, and he made a pull-up jump shot. At 107-114, the Wizards continued to trail by seven points.
As soon as Zhang Zifeng received the ball, Bill fouled Zhang Zifeng.
Zhang Zifeng made 1 of 2 free throws, 107-115, and the Wizards trailed by 8 points.
Wizards pause.
After the pause comes back. Wall was strictly guarded, and Bill came out to receive the ball, and immediately forced his hand to jump out under Zhang Zifeng's interference.
Such a shot can imagine the final result.
Syllable!
The basketball smashed into the hoop and flew out.
Zhang Zifeng turned around for the first time, stuck Bill, saw where the ball landed, took a heavy step, and Zhang Zifeng jumped up with the empty basketball.
Zhang Zifeng grabbed his eighth rebound of the game, and with only 32 seconds left in the game, the 76ers led by eight points. I must say that the 76ers have basically won this game! "Mike. Brin shouted.
The Wizards fouled again, and Zhang Zifeng stepped on the free throw line again, and this time he withstood the pressure and hit all 2 free throws.
107-117, a 10-point lead.
The Wizards called a timeout again, and when the timeout returned, the Wizards hit another shot. But it's a pity that the 76ers refused to give the Wizards a chance to shoot three-pointers, and the Wizards only scored 2 points on the shot.
With Zhang Zifeng hitting 3 of 4 free throws at the last moment, 112-120, the 76ers won the game without danger.
The only pity is that at the end of the game, Zhang Zifeng only scored 34 points, 11 assists, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks, and did not get a triple-double.