Chapter 86: Eastern Conference Semifinals (4)
Timeout, Brett. Brown took a microphone pen and drew on the tactical board and shouted, "Jack, we need you to start attacking from here and score the ball." Do you understand? ”
Zhang Zifeng listened to the head coach's tactical arrangement, nodded and said, "No problem, coach!" ”
The timeout came back and players from both sides returned to the game. Knoll is in charge of serving.
76ers fans watched the game, their hearts beating non-stop. This critical moment is a bit suffocating, and many 76ers fans are afraid to watch it.
Chen Wei clasped her hands, she has never believed in God, and she is praying for God's blessing at this moment!
Brett. Brown looked at the pitch with a serious face, at his number one player.
When the whistle blew, Zhang Zifeng began to run, looking for an opportunity to catch the ball.
Smith was close, making it difficult for Zhang Zifeng to receive the ball, and Noll, who was in charge of serving, did not send the ball for nearly three seconds, and everyone watched nervously.
At this time, Rondo suddenly ran back and ran towards the penalty area, attracting the attention of the Cavaliers' defense.
Ibaka suddenly jumped out and helped Zhang Zifeng make a cover.
Zhang Zifeng immediately took the opportunity to run out of the gap and received the ball.
Smith hurriedly bypassed Ibaka and followed Zhang Zifeng like a shadow!
After receiving the ball, Zhang Zifeng dribbled to the top of the three-point line arc and pressed the time.
When he heard the offensive time prompts of the players on and off the field, Zhang Zifeng moved.
Strong burst, emergency stop, body swinging back and forth, at the moment when Smith's center of gravity changed, Zhang Zifeng pulled the ball sharply to break through and accelerate.
Zhang Zifeng got rid of Smith in one fell swoop and was attacking the basket.
James and Thompson saw that they immediately dropped their defenders and rushed to make up for it.
Zhang Zifeng jumped up near the free throw line and made a shot.
Everyone stared at the ball spinning in the air.
Brush! The sound of the Nets being crossed by the ball.
"Roar!!" The 76ers audience erupted in thunderous applause.
Chen Wei opened her eyes and saw Zhang Zifeng jumping up excitedly, and hammered her chest excitedly.
The 76ers led 98-96, but only by two points.
With 16 seconds left before full-time, the Cavaliers still have a chance to come back.
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue saw that Zhang Zifeng had a successful shot, and quickly called a timeout.
In fact, no matter what tactics Tyronn Lue arranged, everyone knew that in the final moments of the game, the ball could and had to be handed over to James to deal with.
Tyronn Lue said to hand the ball to James, and after believing James, he didn't say anything more.
When the whistle blows, the players return to the field.
This game was too anxious!
No one knew who would leave the Wells Fargo Center arena with a smile at the end, and the 76ers fans continued to watch the game with trepidation.
On the court, it's not just James who feels tired. After defeating now, Zhang Zifeng also feels very tired.
He stood in the backcourt, trying to breathe steadily, and bent over to stare at the advancing Cavaliers players, focusing on Smith as he was about to mark.
Sweat drips down from his forehead, and in the spotlight, it looks unusually crystal clear.
At the last moment, sure enough, the whole Cavaliers teamed up and let James receive the ball.
James controlled the ball, pressed the time, he was no stranger to key balls, and Grant felt a lot of pressure.
With 16 seconds to go, with two points still trailing, James opted to hold back the tempo and make sure there was no time left for his opponent to kill the game.
Grant didn't dare to risk stepping forward to press, any mistake at this time would be unforgivable, and steadfastness is the most important thing.
Grant carefully watched James' movements.
The rest of the Cavaliers walked around the bottom corner on either side and took the defenders away, leaving space for James.
With only four or five seconds left on the offensive floor, James kicked in.
With a shake in his body, Grant hurried to follow.
Feint, James pulls the ball from left to right. Grant was not out of position.
James gritted his teeth, sank and forced a breakthrough, and when he broke through, he had a backward push with his left hand.
The referee did not award a penalty, and Grant was suddenly pushed away by James' hand.
James immediately accelerated and slashed into the box.
Seeing that James had broken through to the inside line, Zhang Zifeng didn't think about it, and directly dropped Smith, opened his legs, and made up for the defense.
Seeing Zhang Zifeng moving sideways and standing still, James was afraid that the opponent would make a foul, so he hurriedly turned around and arched his back and buttocks, wanting to push Zhang Zifeng away.
At this time, Zhang Zifeng did not consider the disparity in the physical confrontation between the two people at all, Zhang Zifeng had only one thought in his heart, he must prevent this ball and win this game.
Zhang Zifeng sank, lowered his center of gravity, put one hand against James's waist, and raised the other hand high, carefully defending.
Feeling the huge power of the big guy in front of him, Zhang Zifeng carried it very hard.
However, Zhang Zifeng will not give up, he will do his best to persevere, carrying James.
A bastard, troublesome guy!
Zhang Zifeng and James launched a fierce confrontation on the inside.
Feeling Zhang Zifeng's defense behind him, James didn't dare to despise Zhang Zifeng.
Zhang Zifeng's tenacity and fighting spirit were beyond his expectations, and he could feel that Zhang Zifeng was desperately resisting himself to break through to the inside line, and he couldn't easily advance.
Zhang Zifeng's hard work and tenacity also stimulated James's desire to attack, and he wanted to prove that he was the best in the game, and he was the most dominant star in the league.
James carried Zhang Zifeng into the penalty area with difficulty and caught the ball with both hands.
Going on the offend?
James's two consecutive body shakes did not let Zhang Zifeng be fooled.
Seeing that the feint was unsuccessful, James turned around abruptly and jumped up against Zhang Zifeng.
However, James did not choose to complete the attack himself, but chose to pass.
James felt like he was having a fitness problem and didn't feel like he had a high success rate in his singles.
He is not obsessed with singles, and in his opinion, the most critical moment, the most needed guaranteed points, not when he reflects his glory.
James saw Smith on the outside, and James immediately passed the ball.
Looking along the basketball line, Smith on the outside is empty!
One of the league's famous nerve knives, being left open by the 76ers at the moment is undoubtedly fatal.
Fight!
Turning around, Zhang Zifeng rushed towards Smith with all his might, jumping up and interfering with all his might.
Looking at Zhang Zifeng who pounced, Smith, who had a big heart, didn't have any worries.
Smith didn't hesitate to receive the ball, and the time on the timer told him that there wasn't much time for him to hesitate.
Jumping, Smith threw the ball at his own pace.
The basketball flew out of Smith's hand, and Zhang Zifeng wished that he could touch the top of the arena at the moment, completely covering the sky above the basketball.
Zhang Zifeng tried his best and stretched his arms towards the basketball rising in the air.
Zhang Zifeng was overjoyed in his heart, and he felt his fingertips rub the basketball slightly.
This can be variable.
With the attention of the 76ers and fans, Smith's ball swirled and flew to the basket with everyone's eyes.