new lord of the rings

Chapter 179 Super version of Scottie Pippen!

Zhang Xin rested on the bench while analyzing the situation on the court.

Although the Spurs' offense has played Tony Parker and Duncan, it is still very smooth. The Spurs' offense is extremely patient, constantly high pick-and-roll, and then hand-to-hand, constantly using this method to attack the Warriors inside. Take a shot, lift up and break through for a layup, Bogut is hard to guard against.

Zhang Xin is off the field, and Iguodala is not as effective as Zhang Xin. Zhang Xin is a ball-handling point, and the historical level of the three-point threat is great. Iguodala is not as good as Zhang Xin in holding the ball and three-pointers, but With Curry and Thompson around, the offense still has a lot of options.

The two sides came and went, and the score alternately led in the first quarter. At the end of the first quarter, the score of the two sides was 34:36, and the Warriors led by two points.

In the second quarter, the Spurs played Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, Baynes, Corey Joseph and Diaw.

The Warriors played Zhang Xin, Barnes, David Lee, Livingston and Barbosa.

The Warriors' lineup is not bad. Barbosa and Barnes have relatively good three-pointers from the corner. Livingston and David Lee both have mid-range, and the Spurs dare not let them go casually.

With Ginobili and Tony Parker in the Spurs, the offense will not be bad, and Diaw's coping ability is also good, so the offense will not stagnate.

The Spurs have the ball, Parker dribbles quickly across the frontcourt, Livingston is tall, but not slow, closely following Parker, Dior goes up to help Parker block Livingston, David Lee comes up with a big delay, Parker sees no chance , passed the ball to Dior for a while, and immediately passed hands around Dior and directly broke through the middle and directly hit the frame.

Zhang Xin resolutely released Dior and defended Parker. Seeing Zhang Xin's quick response, Parker shot a small throw. Zhang Xin jumped up, and Parker took the ball off while Parker was stunned!
Parker: Is this man a spring man?
A cheer erupted from Oracle Center.

Barbosa saw the opportunity very quickly, with a heavy heart, a [-]-meter starting posture, like a flash of lightning, Zhang Xin passed the ball with one hand on his shoulder, and the orange basketball was like a cannonball, whistling straight into Barbosa's hand. Bosa made a stride for a layup!
The advantage of having Barbosa is that once Barbosa runs a fast break, it will be difficult for the opponent to catch up.

"Zhang Xin's defense is getting better and better. The defense of the pick-and-roll is extremely accurate. When assisting in the defense, he chooses the position, threatens the opponent and dare not attack the frame easily. His long arms are always ready to intercept the opponent's pass to the inside. Small throws like Parker can be intercepted, in addition to his physical talent, his judgment of distance is extremely accurate!" Yang Yi exclaimed.

"Mr. Yang, do you think Zhang Xin can enter the defense this year?" Wang Meng asked.

"Very likely, based on Zhang Xin's rebounds, steals and blocks, combined with his defensive efficiency when he was on the court, it is very possible to enter the defensive lineup, depending on whether it is the first team or the second team." Yang Yi nodded.

Parker hurried over to catch the ball and dribble through the frontcourt, Diaw went up to the high post to support, Ginobili got rid of Barnes under the cover of Baynes, received a pass from Diao, and broke directly inside, Barbosa hurriedly defended, Ginobili flicked the ball to Parker who came in from an air cut. Parker still broke through after receiving the ball, and Livingston followed closely.

Parker made a classic left turn and flung Livingston to the bottom of the basket. He was about to throw the ball to wipe the board with his right hand, but he didn't see Zhang Xin behind him and went straight to the basket. Parker's ball was caught by Zhang Xin on the backboard.

Parker anxiously signaled to the referee to interfere with the ball, but the referee ignored him. Zhang Xin had already launched a fast break, and Dior made a strategic foul on Zhang Xin in time.

The big screen played back Zhang Xin's push on the backboard just now. It was very clean. Before Parker's ball touched the backboard, Zhang Xin touched it first and then pushed it down on the backboard.

Parker, as a small guard who often hits the frame, is taken too many times, and he doesn't feel embarrassed. He is just surprised that Zhang Xin's athletic ability is so good. In this way, Parker will have to think carefully if he wants to attack the frame next time. I thought about it.

Zhang Xin's defensive range was too large, which brought a lot of mental pressure to the Spurs. Ginobili and Parker both made layups cautiously, and most of them finished with mid-range shots, which directly affected their shooting percentage.

The score between the two sides gradually opened up. When the point difference reached 6 points, Popovich decisively called a timeout. Against the Warriors and Spurs, you can’t make mistakes, not at all. Zhang Xin’s chances of catching mistakes are too strong. Successful attack.

With a wave of his hand, Popovich started all the starters, and the time was almost up.

Steve Cole wanted to see what Zhang Xin could do with the rotation, so he stood still. Cole was actually frightened by Zhang Xin's defensive range. Zhang Xin didn't defend like this in the last game, but just dispatched his teammates. , Facing the Spurs this time, Zhang Xin finally showed his strength.

Zhang Xin let go of his hands and feet to assist in the defense, came and went, wandering around the field like a ghost, and he would appear wherever there was a loophole. His quick feet, waving long arms, accurate distance judgment, and reading of the game all made him Cole was amazed, Zhang Xin's performance reminded Cole of one of his former teammates: Scottie Pippen!
Both of them have the same versatility, both offense and defense, but Zhang Xin is the super version of Pippen, whether it is offense or defense!
The Spurs' starters all played, and the offense finally went smoothly. Leonard, Duncan and Danny Green are not players who can be easily emptied. Under Duncan's pick-and-roll, Livingston lost control of Tony Parker's defense!

Tony Parker repeatedly attacked the basket, Zhang Xin was restrained by Danny Green, and he did not dare to let it go easily, so he could only let Parker break through David Lee.

Although it couldn't be prevented, the offensive Spurs launched by Zhang Xin couldn't be prevented either.

Zhang Xin and David Lee's pick-and-roll are as sharp, Leonard does not believe in evil, insists on letting go of David Lee, and let other teammates help defend, he and Duncan chase Zhang Xin.

Zhang Xin's pass is the true pass of the pass masters Kidd and Magic Johnson. After two ground-hitting passes to David Lee dunking down, Leonard is honest.

In fact, it’s not that the teammate’s help defense is not good. Danny Green has already helped defend David Lee, but Zhang Xin was able to find David Lee and pass the ball to him. David Lee received the ball very comfortably. At such a low position at the bottom of the basket, Danny Green didn't even dare to commit a foul. If he fouled at that position, he might be beaten as two plus one!

Cole found that although the rotation lineup led by Zhang Xin couldn't defend against the Spurs' starting lineup, they could still play against the Spurs. Time to play against top starting lineups!
The purpose of observation was achieved, so he quickly changed into the starting lineup and replaced Zhang Xin to rest. Zhang Xin's burden was not light, and it was not easy to run around the whole court continuously to make up for loopholes. Fortunately, after the tempering of last season, Zhang Xin's physical strength It has risen a lot, which is also related to Zhang Xin's getting older.

Of course, it was more about scientific training. The scientific diet made Zhang Xin's physical strength better and better. Zhang Xin felt that his strength was getting stronger and stronger, but he didn't measure it specifically, so he didn't know how far he had reached.

(End of this chapter)