Chapter 10 Who Do You Want to Partner With?
On October 7, Game 2 of the preseason, the 76ers faced the Washington Wizards at their home court, the Wells Fargo Center Arena.
When Zhang Zifeng walked into the stadium when he got off the bus, he was greeted by the crazy shouts and cheers of the fans.
The last game was played in other small arenas, but this one was at home in Philadelphia, and 76ers fans want to see the team in action.
Whether it is the process or the result, it really did not disappoint the 76ers fans.
13 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds, this is Zhang Zifeng's second preseason game, and the answer handed in within 20 minutes of playing helped the 76ers narrowly beat the Wizards 121-119.
On October 9, at the home of the Quick Loan Center Arena, the 76ers challenged the Cavaliers away.
The first half was fine, with the two teams drawing a couple of times. But in the second half, after basically coming off the bench, the Cavaliers, who were mostly veterans on the bench, played more consistently, and they played two waves of ** to pull the score away.
In the end, the 76ers lost 101-110 to the 76ers on the road. The Cavaliers won two in a row, and the 76ers suffered their first loss.
On October 12, in order to test the team's tactics when there was no Zhang Zifeng, Zhang Zifeng did not play this time.
Conley had 17 points and six assists and Randolph had 17 points and eight rebounds as they led a 37-13 offensive run in the third quarter to establish a big lead as the Grizzlies beat the Philadelphia 76ers 121-91 at home.
The 76ers suffered a two-game losing streak.
On October 14, Zhang Zifeng did not play again, and Rondo was also absent.
While Embiid had 11 points and 12 rebounds, Grant had 14 points and four rebounds.
But Beal had 22 points, five rebounds and four assists, Nicholson had a double-double and Wall had nine points and nine assists as they led the team to a big lead in the first three quarters as the Wizards beat the Philadelphia 76ers 100-79 at home. The Wizards' record changed to 2-2, and the 76ers suffered a three-game losing streak in the preseason.
On October 16, the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Detroit Pistons at home in the preseason. In this game, the 76ers Embiid and Ibaka were both sidelined, but with Zhang Zifeng's two three-pointers in the final moment, the 76ers still narrowly defeated the Pistons 97-94 at home.
On October 22, in the final game of the preseason game of the Philadelphia 76ers, although the Heat's Dragic scored 17 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds, Zhang Zifeng scored 19 points and 7 rebounds, and Embiid scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. The 76ers took the lead with a late fourth-quarter offensive run and Monteiro missed a three-pointer to give the 76ers a narrow 113-110 win over the Miami Heat on the road.
In 7 preseason games, although the 76ers only scored 4 wins and 3 losses, although the defensive intensity in the preseason and the playoffs, even the regular season was a little worse. But 76ers fans are still very optimistic about the team's prospects this season.
As soon as the regular season tickets opened, this season's season tickets sold out in less than seven minutes.
Through the competition, Zhang Zifeng still clearly felt that in addition to the improvement of his skills, he had made great progress in strength.
The importance of strength for a player cannot be overstated!
He shows your physical confrontation ability, whether you can resist the opponent's entry into the inside, and whether you can prevent the opponent's crushing.
Last season's Zhang Zifeng's strength and confrontation ability were only medium in the league. When facing people like Barrett and Harden, Zhang Zifeng often feels powerless and is pressed and beaten.
But now that his strength has increased, Zhang Zifeng is confident that he can perform better when he faces them again.
The 76ers have five days left until their regular season opener.
The team's training has ended, but Zhang Zifeng is still in the stadium.
In the half, Zhang Zifeng held the ball and hit two consecutive backs, and then after his body shook for a while, he suddenly turned around and jumped, with a little back, and threw the ball out.
The ball flows neatly into the basket.
Seeing the ball scored, Zhang Zifeng excitedly shook his fists and celebrated.
After a summer of hard training, the low-post offense is now becoming more and more proficient, which makes Zhang Zifeng look forward to the arrival of the new season more and more.
In the new season, Zhang Zifeng wants to get more.
For example, the regular season MVP, such as the best team for a while.
Zhang Zifeng was eager for more honors and sweated in the training hall.
At this time, the general manager office of the Philadelphia 76ers is also brightly lit.
Most of the preseason has ended, but the 76ers' player run-in is still ongoing.
Brett. Brown held the team's roster and looked down at the starting lineup for the first game of the regular season.
There is nothing else to discuss, needless to say the scoring guard, it must be Zhang Zifeng.
The point guard is Rajan. Rondo.
After Jerami Grant practiced shooting with Zhang Zifeng this summer, his shooting improved quickly and he was fully capable of dominating the small forward.
The big forward is Serge Ibaka.
Only the center forward position makes Brett. Brown hesitated.
Nolen Snoll did well last season, although he didn't have many offensive means, but his rebounding and defense were one of the important contributors to the team's ability to make the playoffs.
It's just that this season, Embiid has returned from injury.
In the preseason, it can be seen that Embiid's strength is obviously much higher than Noll.
The only thing to worry about is that Embiid took a season off last season, and let him play as a starter as soon as he returns this season, will it be too reluctant, will there be hidden dangers?
But if he doesn't start, will he have an opinion.
If Embiid can start, will Nolen Snoll have an opinion?
After all, Nolen Snoll performed very well last season, averaging 11.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.
And the main thing is that this season is Noren Snoll's contract year, and Noren Snoll definitely wants to perform better this season so that he can win a fat contract in his next contract.
What a headache!
Brett. Brown had a headache and was thinking about taking the materials home and going back to think slowly.
As he walked out of the office, he heard the sound of a slap ball coming from the court. Brown knew that Zhang Zifeng was practicing again.
For Zhang Zifeng, Brett. Brown is definitely very satisfied, and believes that the selection of Zhang Zifeng is definitely the best decision of his career.
Brett. Brown was thinking about this to remind Zhang Zifeng not to train too late and pay attention to the combination of work and rest, when he suddenly thought of asking Zhang Zifeng's opinion, maybe he could give himself a little inspiration.
Brett. Brown walked to the court and shouted loudly at Zhang Zifeng, "Jack, come here!" ”
Zhang Zifeng stopped, ran over and asked, "What's the matter, Mr. Brett!" ”
"Jack, who do you think you have a better understanding with in the center forward position, or can play the strength of the team better?"