new lord of the rings

Chapter 350: Flaws Appear!

The day before the game, the Phoenix Suns team arrived in Los Angeles ahead of schedule. Kobe hosted a banquet for Zhang Xin and Pau Gasol. The meeting of old friends was very lively. Kobe was still blaming Zhang Xin for not coming to the Lakers to take over. Zhang Xin could only smile wryly at each other. , but Kobe is just talking, everyone has their own pursuit, Kobe is also a person who has his own ideas, or a very stubborn person, so he also expressed his understanding of Zhang Xin's choice.

The meeting with old friends was just a matter of chance. Zhang Xin quickly started preparing for the battle. The battle against the Los Angeles Clippers was not easy. He and the Clippers had a deep hatred. He tried his best to embarrass himself, but Zhang Xin was not afraid, he liked challenges more and more, the more challenging he was, the more excited he was!
On the game day, Staples was crowded with people, and the huge arena was already packed to the brim. In Staples, not only fans of the Clippers, but also fans of the Lakers, as well as those wealthy and famous people came to support, Zhang Xin's current appeal is not just for fun. Zhang Xin can see Xiao Lizi, Schwarzenegger, Stallone, some old stars, and some small fresh meat and supermodels. Zhang Xin doesn't recognize Zhang Xin. After all, he was already an uncle before time travelling, and he was relatively unfamiliar with some of the new generation.

When Zhang Xin entered the arena, there were huge boos from Staples, as well as thunderous applause and cheers. Those who loved Zhang Xin couldn't help but love Zhang Xin, and those who hated Zhang Xin had their teeth itchy with hatred. Zhang Xin closed his eyes in enjoyment Open your arms and listen to the boos and cheers. When you arrive at Staples Zhang Xin, it doesn’t matter if you are provocative or not. Anyway, you and the Clippers are already in a deep feud. Whether you provoke or not is a life and death situation. Why not be cool Some.

The boos were about to lift the ceiling of Staples, but Zhang Xin smiled and looked at the Clippers opposite. Griffin was especially angry. Reeves crossed his arms and stared at Zhang Xin coldly, but Zhang Xin didn't care: How can you be brave when you are defeated!
From the very beginning, the generals of Phoenix felt the unusual atmosphere, and Bledsoe quietly came over and asked Zhang Xin: "Boss, how much did you offend the Clippers? Like their wives?"

Zhang Xin curled his lips: "Compared to when I abused you, I abused the Clippers about ten times more than I abused you, and you will do the same."

Thinking of the fear of being dominated by Zhang Xin in recent years, Bledsoe couldn't help shivering: "That's no wonder, it seems that today is a battle of life and death!"

Bledsoe hurriedly went to explain the situation to his teammates so that they would not be caught off guard. Although the boss was responsible for the disaster, the Clippers must have moved towards the sun. Besides, the boss’ enemy is everyone’s enemy. Well, in the face of such an opponent, it is natural to have the same hatred!

Under Bledsoe's instigation, the atmosphere of the Suns is also different. It was originally just an ordinary regular season, but mixed with love and hatred, the game is not ordinary!

The game officially begins.

The Clippers' starting lineup is: Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, JJ Redick, Luke Richard Mbah a Moute.

The starting lineup of the Suns is: Zhang Xin, Devin Booker, Rajon Rondo, Pau Gasol and Tyson Chandler.

Jordan and Gasol jumped the ball in the middle circle, Jordan won the jump ball, and the Clippers got the ball first.

Chris Paul passed halftime under Rondo's defense, Griffin went up to receive the ball at a high position, JJ Redick ran under the cover of Jordan and the model, two consecutive screens, Redick was at 45 degrees Jiao got the chance to shoot and hit a three-pointer!
The sun ball, Rondo received the ball and quickly crossed the half court under the harassment of Paul. Similar to the Clippers' tactics, it was to create opportunities for the shooter at the beginning. Devin Booker first asked Chandler for a screen on the baseline. After going around, Zhang Xin blocked Redick just right at the elbow, Devin Booker was empty, Rondo's ball was in place in time, Booker raised the knife and hit a three-pointer, and returned the Clippers!
The Clippers played aggressively from the very beginning, venting their resentment towards Zhang Xin on the court, constantly attacking the Suns' defense line, and would look at Zhang Xin provocatively without scoring a goal, Zhang Xin would always Smile back, and will fight back, or score, or assist, or off the ball screen, Zhang Xin scored 8 points, 3 assists and 4 rebounds in half a quarter, the Clippers are very strong inside, Zhang Xin must help protect rebound.

Both sides are very good at attacking teams. At the beginning, both sides were full of physical strength, and basically no one could defend the other. After half a quarter, the score of the two sides had reached 20:22. After all, the Clippers were at home and took the lead. 2 minutes.

Zhang Xin took a break in accordance with the regular rotation, and Chandler was also off the field, and Tucker and Brogdon were on.

It is obviously embarrassing for Tucker to deal with the inside line of the Clippers. Whether it is Griffin's singles against Tucker or Jordan's alley-oop dunks, Tucker is very difficult to deal with. Paul seized this weakness of the Suns and constantly Playing the ball for Griffin and Jordan, in just 3 minutes, the Clippers opened the point difference to 10 points, scaring Earl Watson to call a timeout.

Watson immediately made personnel adjustments, replacing Tucker with Chandler. In front of the Clippers' twin towers, the Suns had to send Gasol and Chandler on the court. After all, the Suns' inside line was still weak. Zhang Xin was thoughtful.

Dudley used to be a dangerous three-point shooter and all-round insider, but now he has almost reached the tacit understanding of his career, his athletic ability has declined, he can stand up, but he can't count on him too much;

PJ Tucker is a reliable corner three-point shooter, can play multiple positions, is the team's defensive finisher, he can guard anyone, and even let him defend the opponent's interior if necessary, he is the team's key puzzle.

Tucker is the best power forward when dealing with small lineups, and can even top the center, but when facing a strong inside team, Tucker will suffer a lot, at least when facing the Clippers, Grizzlies, For teams like the Spurs with a strong inside line, the lack of thickness of the Sun's inside line will be highlighted.

Chandler and Pau Gasol are veterans who still have strength, but they are at the end of their careers. They are very useful at critical moments, but you can't expect them to fight for 40 minutes a game, it's not impossible, but For the sake of the season, their use must be reduced, otherwise they will be easily injured.

However, this is not a problem that can be solved in the near future. The main task now is to integrate the team first. If a small lineup can be integrated, it is not impossible to use this lineup to hit the championship, but the small lineup is at least on the front line You have to be talented on the field, and when you are weak inside, you must rely on the striker to make up for it.

(End of this chapter)