Chapter Fifty-Six: The Choice of the Critical Moment!
Timeout back, Brett. Brown replaced Noll and reintroduced Sharich.
The whistle blew.
Zhang Zifeng immediately ran to the outside, and at this time Noah and Kutney-Lee hurriedly followed.
A reverse run, Zhang Zifeng suddenly ran to the penalty area, pulling the Knicks' defensive center of gravity into the inside.
Rondo suddenly ran out of the line and received Knoll's serve.
As soon as the ball was delivered, Knoll immediately ran to the inside.
Zhang Zifeng made a V-shaped run around Noor.
At this time, Joaquin. Noah didn't dare to completely empty Noll in the penalty area, and could only be followed by Kutney Lee alone.
Zhang Zifeng ran out of the outside line and successfully received a pass from Rondo.
Seeing that Zhang Zifeng received the ball, the Knicks also gave up their previous defensive strategy and adopted a 1-4 joint defense.
Kutney-Lee was on the outside, and the other four were all on the inside.
The 76ers' Grant and Saric both ran to the bottom corners and stood in the corners, waiting for a shot.
Rondo ran back and forth in the penalty area, waiting for an opportunity to run for open space.
Ibaka stood near the free-throw line, ready to come up and cover.
Zhang Zifeng is not in a hurry to attack, he wants to press the time and not leave too much offensive time for the Knicks.
The Knicks also plan to defend this ball and then use the final time to play an offensive attack and kill the opponent.
In this way, when there were only eight or nine seconds left in the offensive time, Zhang Zifeng started at the top of the arc.
Here it comes!
Kutney-Lee sank down, spread his hands, and cautiously stared at the ball in Zhang Zifeng's hand.
Don't give the opponent a shot from the outside! Don't foul!
It's a task that the manager assigns when he takes a timeout.
Zhang Zifeng dribbled slowly close to Kutney-Lee, about to come face-to-face with him.
Dribble under the crotch twice, then accelerate, diagonally to the inside.
Strong protrusion?
Courtney-Lee followed closely and barely a few steps before he crashed into a wall.
Ibaka came up to cover.
Kutney-Lee hurriedly shouted, "Change your guard!" ”
Without Kutney-Lee shouting, Porzingis blocked the position as soon as possible.
Seeing that Porzingis was blocking the position, Zhang Zifeng changed direction and stuck the other party, and strode inside.
As soon as he stepped into the forbidden area, Zhang Zifeng jumped up.
Leaning back slightly, he opened up a bit of space with Porzingis, and was about to make a shot, hoping to score a goal on the board.
Zhang Zifeng suddenly saw Anthony suddenly rushing over from the side, jumped up and fanned down with his big hand.
Damn, this bastard actually rushed over!
No, the ball is too reluctant.
Originally, Porzingis used an erratic step-back jumper, and the odds of scoring were five or five.
Anthony pounced, and the odds of being covered were greater.
In an instant, Zhang Zifeng made a decision.
At this moment, seeing Grant in the empty corner of the corner, Zhang Zifeng made a decision in an instant.
Collect the ball, twist his waist in the middle, and throw the ball vigorously to Grant.
Basketball went straight to Grant.
Seeing Zhang Zifeng pass the ball to himself, Grant was also surprised.
But the Knicks players were even more stunned, with both Courtney Lee and Porzingis quickly turning and pounced.
Zhang Zifeng also shouted loudly when he landed, "Jamila, shoot, we can grab the rebound!" ”
Receiving the ball flying over, Grant jumped up, adjusted his posture in the air as he did in his daily training, breathed steadily, stretched his body, and shot.
By the time Kutney Lee and Porzingis pounced on Grant, the ball was already in the air.
With the eyes of the fans and players in the court, the ball spun and plunged into the basket.
The ball is in, three points!
"I hit it! I hit ......"
Seeing the ball go in, Grant jumped up and shouted loudly with excitement.
The 76ers players all ran over to celebrate with Grant.
After all, not everyone can hit the key shot, let alone everyone.
This requires hard training all the time, and it also requires a big heart.
Everyone was happy for Grant, and many players couldn't help but come over and touch his bald head.
The originally nervous 76ers fans also erupted into tsunami cheers when they saw the ball fall into the Nets.
Kenny. As soon as Smith saw the ball go in, he shouted excitedly, "With only 5.8 seconds left in the game, Zhang Zifeng assisted Grant and shot a key three-pointer. Now that the 76ers have a four-point lead, it can be said that the Knicks have stepped into the abyss with half a foot. ”
"Anthony chose to wrap Zhang Zifeng in the end, which can't be said that Anthony's choice was wrong, but there is no doubt that this is a gambling defense!"
Similarly, Zhang Zifeng's final pass was also a gamble. If Grant doesn't hit the shot. And if the 76ers were defeated by the Knicks in the end, then after the game, you can imagine what kind of criticism Zhang Zifeng will encounter! ”
"But Grant didn't live up to Zhang Zifeng's trust, and also helped the 76ers have the last laugh!"
Porzingis was a little upset with Anthony, he felt that he had completely defended Zhang Zifeng just now.
If Anthony doesn't come, Zhang Zifeng won't be able to vote.
Because he dropped Grant and ran to wrap Zhang Zifeng. It was the Knicks' defense that had a hole in the defense and gave Grant a chance to make a crucial shot.
Now 103-107, the 76 team has another 4-point lead over the Knicks, occupying an absolute advantage.
Porzingis was unhappy with Anthony.
In addition to Porzingis' dissatisfaction, Hornacek also had an angry face in heat, and if it wasn't for the game, he would have continued. I'm afraid he can't help but curse.
Hornacek called a timeout with a rage, and now there are only 5.8 seconds left in the game, and there are still four points behind, and he must take the attack.
Brett. Brown also hurriedly called his players over. "Hurry up, there's still time for the game, we have to hold on to the last time! Man to man, don't miss your own defenders. Don't give your opponent a chance to shoot a three. The opponent shoots 2 points, just interfere, don't foul. Once a foul is committed, it is absolutely necessary to make a move simply and not give the opponent a chance to add a penalty. Do you understand? ”
"Understood, coach," the 76ers yelled in unison.
"OK, come on, victory will be ours!"
Pause back.
Hornacek replaced Noah with Justin Holiday to step up the attack.
As soon as the whistle blew, Anthony interspersed his runs and finally received the ball on the inside.
As soon as he received the ball, Anthony immediately jumped up and shot.
Grant didn't dare to have physical contact with Anthony at this time, and he was still five or six centimeters away from the other party, so he stood tall and raised his hands.
Anthony hit a 2-pointer.
Brett. Brown quickly called a timeout as soon as he saw it, and arranged tactics to ensure that Zhang Zifeng could receive the ball smoothly.
After the pause, the Knicks were strict with Zhang Zifeng.
But the 76ers sent 3 players to cover for Zhang Zifeng, and Zhang Zifeng still ran to the midcourt and received the ball.
Noah could only choose the foul tactic as soon as Zhang Zifeng received the ball.
Seeing the Knicks foul on Zhang Zifeng, 76ers fans were overjoyed.
Zhang Zifeng's career free throw shooting rate is as high as 91.1%.
Victory is ours!
At the critical moment, Zhang Zifeng was really trustworthy. There was no softness, and both penalties were hit.
At this time, the Knicks had no timeout, Noah served in the backcourt, and Anthony immediately advanced quickly to the front court after receiving the ball.
Trailing by 3 points, Anthony had no choice but to rush past the half, and Anthony forced a shot in the face of Grant and Zhang Zifeng.
Before the ball flew to the basket, it fell directly, three do not stick!
The red light at the end of the game is on, and the game is over!
The Philadelphia 76ers won 109-103 at home against the New York Knicks.
After the game, the media across the United States made enthusiastic comments on Zhang Zifeng and Anthony's last-minute choice!