new lord of the rings

Chapter 517 A Different Zhang Xinye!
The Celtics and the Suns have a similar style, and both sides defended very tightly. After the first half, the scores of both sides were not high. The score was 64:68. The Suns led by 4 points at home, and Zhang Xin got it at halftime. 16 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds. This is also his lowest score in the half of the playoffs. Although he is dedicated to creating opportunities for his teammates, he seldom attacks. In addition, there are also reasons why the Celtics have adopted a very tight defense against him. .

Coach Stevens is indeed a very good coach. Not to mention that he has trained the team so well, it is already very remarkable just to limit Zhang Xin.

"Coach Stevens is indeed a very good coach. Obviously, he has a unique way of restricting Zhang Xin. This may also provide ideas for other teams. The method he adopted is to flank Zhang Xin and block the inside line. For the three-pointer on the weak side, he will let Rondo go when Rondo is on the court, and Rondo will let him score if he is willing to score, but he will not let Zhang Xin have an easy shot.

The best part about the Celtics is that they have very strict defensive discipline, who helps the defense, who helps the weak side players, they may be the best team in the league, and the discipline of the Spurs is of course good , but the Spurs did not have such a thick bench as the Celtics, so the Celtics suppressed the Suns' halftime scoring to below 70. This is the lowest halftime score of the Suns since the entire playoffs. 16 points, also the lowest score in the half. "Yang Yi said in admiration.

Earl Watson was a little uneasy off the court. Although the Suns led the score, the overall momentum did not overwhelm the Celtics. The above has done a very good job. If the Celtics can maintain this kind of suppression at a critical moment, and Zhang Xin cannot break out, it will be difficult for the Suns to have other people stand up to solve the problem. This is why Zhang Xin feels threatened.

The sun is not perfect, he still has this problem, the problem is that he is very dependent on Zhang Xin's creation, if Zhang Xin goes out of order, the whole sun's offense will have problems, although Zhang Xin has never been out of order, But it doesn't mean it won't, Zhang Xin is not a god, he will be restricted sometimes.

The second half begins.

The Celtics still used the same method to limit Zhang Xin, and Irving also broke out on offense. The singles tactics designed by Coach Stevens for Irving made it impossible for the Suns to pinch Irving. Irving played very comfortably. After breaking through and scoring, he evened the score and overtook it by 6 points, and played a 12:2 climax to stop the Suns.

Zhang Xin's face was a bit dark. Since he entered the league, he has never played such an aggrieved game. When he was in the Warriors, no one dared to flank him. After the Suns, someone flanked him, but they were always under his pass. The avalanche collapsed, facing the Celtics, but for the first time, I felt trapped in your actions and couldn't extricate myself!
Zhang Xin was a little angry!

Since it is difficult to have opportunities for assists, then do it yourself!

For the Suns' ball rights, Zhang Xin directly asked Hield for the ball after halftime. Now Zhang Xin leads the rotation lineup. The Suns' lineup is: Zhang Xin, Butty Hield, Kyle Kuzma, Kelly Oli Nick, and Devin Booker, this lineup is very suitable for offense. Hield and others are waiting for the ball outside the three-point line. They know that Zhang Xin is going to start the offensive mode. They should help Zhang Xin open up the space now.

Zhang Xin called Hield to block Gordon Hayward. Kyrie Irving could only switch to defend Zhang Xin. Zhang Xin's back, but under Zhang Xin's tonnage and strength, he could only retreat steadily. Horford saw that Owen had no way to resist, so he could only rush from the bottom line to help Owen defend.

Zhang Xin was not in a hurry. He waited for Horford to get closer, and then gave the ball to Olynyk. Olynyk did not hesitate, and directly raised his hand to make a three-point shot, but the ball was not strong enough, and it hit the basket high. After bouncing, Horford quickly turned around to get the rebound, but saw a big hand directly pressing the ball into the basket!
Zhang Xin walked back with a murderous look on his face. Horford was a little startled. He was stuck in the best position for the ball and jumped high, but Zhang Xin was behind and pushed the ball into the basket first. Is this okay?
"Hey!!! This ball is so explosive! Horford has already stuck the best position, and even made room for the ball, but Zhang Xinsheng caught the ball behind Horford and dunked it. , Don't even think about it without historical level of physical fitness!" Wang Meng exclaimed.

The Celtics attacked, Irving followed the tactics arranged by Coach Stevens, and got a singles opportunity at the top of the arc. Zhang Xin signaled Olynyk to drive Owen to one side, and he was half-attached to Hayward, while paying attention. Put it on Owen.

It is too easy for Irving to break through Olynyk, especially if Olynyk is still on the side. Irving does not care whether it is a trap or not, and he roars past. The basket is already flat. Enjoying the refreshment of picking the ball to the basket through his fingertips, Horford yelled from behind: Be careful! !
Irving was puzzled, but the next moment the basket made a bang, and Owen realized: he was nailed!

For a player who often breaks through, being capped is not a big deal, but for a historical-level breakthrough player like Irving, the capping industry is not too much. It's empty!
Zhang Xin got the rebound, and Hilde was a smart ghost. Seeing Zhang Xin nailing the big cap, he rushed to the front court without stopping. Sure enough, Zhang Xin's basketball arrived later, and Bati Hield scooped up the ball. It's so comfortable to layup directly and comfortably!

At this time, the big screen above the venue played this clip at the right time. When Owen saw himself making a three-step layup, Zhang Xin rushed to the basket from one side, jumped high at the moment he made the shot, and directly thought of what he wanted to do. The basketball that needs to be played high is pressed on the board. This kind of speed and height, even those beast-level players can hardly say that they will be able to do it!

Owen shook his head bitterly. Against an opponent like Zhang Xin, he really shouldn't be careless at all!

The point difference was close to two points by Zhang Xin's tip-up, big block and an assist. Zhang Xin rarely played in such a fierce way. Just don't shoot the mid-range shot, this is because I was so angry that I played like this.

(End of this chapter)