new lord of the rings

Chapter 489 Everyone Has Concerns!

The Oklahoma City Thunder came to Phoenix one day before the game to challenge the Suns. Even if it was a day, they didn't dare to delay. They started training as soon as they arrived in Phoenix.

training hall.

Coach Donovan, members of the coaching staff and the three cores gathered for a meeting.

"Tomorrow is the game against Phoenix. If you have any ideas, you can share them with us." Coach Donovan looked around the people in the conference room and spoke first, and the conference room fell silent for a while.

"Let me say a few words." Kevin Durant stood up first when no one spoke.

Coach Donovan nodded, signaling Durant to speak up.

Durant looked at the others with a rather serious face, and said in a deep voice: "Since Zhang Xin entered the league, we have met him several times, and we have never won against him in the playoffs, Paul you This is the first time you come to the West, you may not know Zhang Xin very well, even if you have played against Zhang Xin in the regular season, you may not know how terrible Zhang Xin is.

Zhang Xin in the playoffs is completely different from Zhang Xin in the regular season. You may think that Zhang Xin is strong enough in the regular season, but that is only one-sided. Zhang Xin in the regular season is gentle and gentle, even if he is full of competition. Spirit, that also contains gentleness. In the playoffs, Zhang Xin is a wolf in the wilderness. He will bite you to death, tear you up, and swallow you. Therefore, as the main defense against Zhang Xin, you need to have This mental preparation. "

Westbrook nodded and said: "Yes, Paul, you should have talked with Andre (Robertson). We gave up letting Robertson defend Zhang Xin last season, because he has been completely defeated by Zhang Xin. Xin dealt with him like eating and drinking water, but Andre lost his heart when he faced Zhang Xin, so the coach arranged for you to defend him, hoping to use your high-spirited aura to limit him, but in fact it didn't Think about how you can limit him, as long as you can make him feel uncomfortable is enough."

Faced with the kind reminders from the two teammates, Paul George was a little unconvinced: "Yes, I was defeated by Zhang Xin in the regular season, but that was the regular season, and I didn't dare to make too many defensive moves in the regular season, because I would be blown up at any time." Fouls, but this is the playoffs, I can step up the defensive intensity, and I don't believe that I can let him do whatever he wants in this situation."

Coach Donovan shook his head and said, "Paul, Kevin and Russell are right. Zhang Xin in the regular season and Zhang Xin in the playoffs are not the same person. You must not use Zhang Xin in the regular season to speculate about the playoffs." Zhang Xin, of course you can increase your defensive strength, but Zhang Xin is a stronger person. We have watched a few games between the Spurs and the Suns in the past few days. Leonard has been defeated by Zhang Xin. What we hope is You can do a good job of mental construction, we don't want you to follow the path of Andre and Leonard."

Paul George is not an arrogant person. Several people warned him that he could still listen. He nodded solemnly: "I understand what you mean. Completely crush me, and I will not be broken."

Durant and the others nodded.

In the Sun's training hall, several team cores and coaching staff are also meeting.

"Zhang, you didn't speak much at this meeting. Do you have any concerns?" Earl Watson looked at Zhang Xin intently.

Zhang Xin smiled: "Coach, I don't have too many thoughts. You and the coaches have already considered it in detail, and I don't have much to add."

Earl Watson did not give up, and asked: "Then what do you think of the Thunder's Big Three?"

Zhang Xin smiled more easily: "Three giants of the Thunder are indeed difficult to deal with in the playoffs. In the playoffs where the superstars decide the game, even if they take turns playing singles, it will make us very uncomfortable, but coach, don't worry. , After all, the basketball game is still a five-person event. Don’t think it seems that our team does not have many superstars, but our advantage lies in: we perform our duties, and everyone is the most suitable person for each position.

This may not be the case with the Thunder. Durant is actually more suitable for the small forward position. When he is with Paul George, he may have to top the power forward. Even if Durant plays small forward, their style of play There are also some conflicts. It is difficult for them to play the power of leading the team alone, and each of us can fully display their abilities. In this way, the advantages of superstars are offset. "

Earl Watson nodded, thought for a while and asked another question: "I guess they will let Paul George keep an eye on you. With Paul George's defensive skills, you may feel uncomfortable. If you play uncomfortable, yes It's going to affect the fluidity of our team."

Zhang Xin nodded: "There is a high probability that Paul George will defend me, but I am not worried. First, I am confident that I can play my role in dealing with anyone's staring defense at me. Second, I hope he will come to defend me." It's interesting to defend me!"

Zhang Xin spoke in a calm tone, but everyone could hear the strong self-confidence and bloodthirsty smell from it, just like a hungry wolf in the wilderness yearning for fresh flesh and blood. Zhang Xin is the opponent, it will definitely become his own nightmare!
Looking at the tense expressions on everyone's faces, Zhang Xin couldn't help feeling helpless: "Hey, everyone, I'm your most trusted teammate, not your enemy. Why are you nervous? Oklahoma should be nervous, okay?"

Everyone forced a laugh, and murmured in their hearts: "It's no wonder if you're not afraid, facing a monster like you, even your teammates can't help but be afraid!"

Seeing his teammates' expression reluctantly, Zhang Xin wanted to say something more: "Our great Chinese leader Mao said: We should underestimate the enemy strategically, but we must pay attention to the enemy tactically. We can analyze their weaknesses strategically. , but when it comes to the game, there is no room for carelessness. This is different from playing against the Spurs. Although the Spurs are strong, their strength is still weaker than ours. The Thunder is different. We are strong, they have three superstars who are in their prime, if we let them play calmly, we are likely to suffer Waterloon."

Gasol nodded: "Of course we understand this, but it is not easy to restrict the Big Three. Durant should have no problem defending with you, but how Westbrook and Paul George defend is a big problem!"

But Zhang Xin laughed: "Paul, you don't have to worry too much about this. Have we thought about being able to suppress them defensively? No! In the end, we have to see the difference in offense. Although the Thunder's defense is strong, I don't think so. I think they can limit us, even if they limit our conduction ball, at most we will have a one-star four-shot match with them! It’s not like I haven’t played a game of grinding teeth and sucking blood!”

The words Zhang Xin said with a smile were cold.

(End of this chapter)