new lord of the rings

Chapter 397 Sensation!

Coach McMillan's adjustments are not without effect, but the effect is very small. Phoenix has already started to run with a bang. Evan Turner and Thaddeus Young can't keep up with the rhythm. The offense is completed at the moment, and the defense is to pinch the ball holder and cut off the passing route. In fact, it is still the Warriors' set, but it is indeed very effective.

The Pacers were beaten dizzily by Phoenix in the last few minutes, and Phoenix was a very badass, waiting until the last moment to make a big move. The Pacers had no time to counterattack again and the game was over. The score between the two sides was 118:135 at the end of the game. Win by 17 points!
Zhang Xin scored 58 points, 13 assists and 14 rebounds!

In the last few minutes, the Suns really played an overall team offense. The ball didn’t have to pass through Zhang Xin’s hands every time, and the subjective initiative of others was stimulated. This is why the Pacers were dizzy. Usually it is Zhang Xinlai, but after a small lineup, everyone is driven, the ball is not sticky, non-stop, constantly running and cutting, everyone feels that they are defending multiple people, even the fans are dazzled, let alone the field. Players on!

The five small players in the last few minutes caused quite a stir, especially the Warriors and Rockets, which mainly play small lineups.

In the video analysis room of the Golden State Warriors training facility, the Warriors coaching staff and players were all present, and the last 5 minutes of the game edited by the videographer were playing on the big screen. Er signaled to turn off the video.

After sinking for a while, Cole raised his head: "Stephen, what do you think?"

Stephen Curry also had a serious face: "Except for some flaws in details, it is already very close to our five small lineup."

Cole nodded: "Zhang is really amazing. Such a powerful system has been integrated in such a short time! How long did it take him when he was with us?"

Curry shook his head: "This can't be compared. We used the time faster, but we have ready-made personnel to execute tactics. Phoenix's foundation is much worse than ours. I don't mean personal ability, but those The tactical execution ability of young people, I originally thought that it would take at least one or two years for Zhang to train young people. This time is enough for us to complete the upgrade. I didn’t expect Zhang’s efficiency to be so high. I guess he will be able to do it this season. The possibility of shocking out West."

Draymond Green also nodded in agreement: "I think Phoenix already has the ability to threaten us, and they already have this ability long before this game. Don't forget, we only won three games this season. We did our best in the other two games, at least we did our best in the regular season!"

Cole took a deep breath and put the smile back on his face: "But don't worry too much. There are many strong players in the West. They may not be able to reach the point where they can fight us. According to their record, if they can continue like this, they At least they can meet us in the Western Conference finals, so they won the Spurs, Thunder or Clippers, those teams are not easy to mess with!"

Everyone laughed, as if the atmosphere in the video analysis room became more relaxed, but their faces were smiling, but their hearts were heavy. They were worried about one person: Zhang Xin!
That's Zhang Xin. The more they get in touch with Zhang Xin, the more they understand how unfathomable and terrifying Zhang Xin is. It doesn't refer to Zhang Xin's personality. It is a life and death agreement, but as opponents... Curry and Green looked at each other, and they both shuddered. They still don't know how strong Zhang Xin is. They rarely see Zhang Xin going all out, even When he averaged 50+ per game in the finals, Zhang Xin still played with ease. I just don’t know whether Zhang Xin’s style of play looks like that or Zhang Xin really didn’t try his best, but no matter how you say it, as long as Zhang Xin is there, you can You have to be extremely vigilant, otherwise you will definitely capsize in the gutter!

Houston Rockets.

D'Antoni sat quietly in the dark thinking, the computer screen on the table had just been turned off, and it was still warm. He just took advantage of the rest time to watch the Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers game at home. After watching, he put the computer and The lights are all turned off, and you think quietly in the dark alone.

"Crack!" The lights in the office were turned on, and Jeff Bzdelik who came in was startled.

"Mike, you surprised me. Why don't you even turn on the lights? You don't look very well. What's the matter?" Jeff Bzdelik carefully looked at D'Antoni's face, D'Antoni's His complexion was indeed not very good, his face was pale, and his brows were tightened.

"I'm fine, I'm a little tired." D'Antoni replied, "Jeff, did you watch the game between Phoenix and Indiana today?"

"Huh? I didn't read it. Is there anything special about it?" Jeff Bzdelik asked curiously.

"It's interesting, take a look." D'Antoni turned on the screen and turned on the video.

"Well, Phoenix's defense has improved a lot!" Jeff Bzdelik was quite surprised. He is a professional defensive coach, and he pays attention to defense.

"Well, the defense is good, but it's not this one. I'll adjust the time." D'Antoni skipped the time to the last 5 minutes.

Jeff Bzdelik watched the game quietly, and the more he watched, the more surprised he became. When the video ended, Jeff Bzdelik lost his composure: "Mike, we have to arrange someone to study Phoenix!"

D'Antoni nodded solemnly: "What did you see?"

"Golden State Warriors!" Jeff Bzdelik said in a deep voice.

D'Antoni pinched the base of his eyebrows with his fingers, showing a tired face, and nodded slowly: "There are still flaws in the details, but the framework has been erected."

"That's true. The difficulty of the five small lineups is not in offense, but in defense. They have Zhang Xin as the defensive core, plus PJ Tucker, and the other three can be matched with Rondo or other small players. It's a pity. The deal we proposed was rejected by Zhang Xin, otherwise with Tucker, our small lineup would be more powerful by three points!" Jeff Bzdelik was very sorry.

"It's a pity, Jeff, my old buddy. This year's situation is even more severe. The west is bound to be bloody again, but there is still a chance. If Zhang Xin is in the Warriors, we don't even have the slightest chance. If we want to reach the pinnacle, this year is our best chance." D'Antoni smiled on his pale face.

Jeff Bzdelik was stunned for a moment, and then smiled. It was true. It seemed more difficult, but it was indeed an opportunity to fish in troubled waters. Maybe he could touch the O'Brien Cup himself!

(End of this chapter)