During the halftime break, no one spoke in the visiting team's locker room.
Encountering adversity for the first time this season, they didn't know what attitude to use to face it, fearing that their indifference would make Zhang Zhiyuan unhappy.
This is not unfounded. The bosses in many teams are difficult to get along with.
For example, Kobe and Garnett.
Hayes knew Zhang Zhiyuan relatively well and knew that Zhang Zhiyuan was not a serious person.
Then he started to try to ease the atmosphere, saying: "Don't pay too much attention, there are still 24 minutes in the second half. As long as we feel better, 18 points is nothing at all. Moreover, even if we lose, this is just a regular season game.
Which team can never lose?"
"You're right, the game is not over yet, we can't give up."
Maggette said.
"Billups is too stable, and we can't rush. We made too many mistakes in the first half."
Kaman said.
"Martin has a strong sneak attack ability. You must not ignore him and always pay attention to his position."
McDyess guided Elthorne, and the atmosphere in the locker room suddenly became more harmonious.
In the second half, both sides returned to the court.
The Clippers attacked first, and Zhang Zhiyuan threw a three-pointer to try his hand.
The ball goes in.
This ball gave the Nuggets a jump, and they were really a little afraid of Zhang Zhiyuan's explosion.
The explosive Zhang Zhiyuan can lead the Chinese team to defeat the Dream Team. This kind of incredible strength is terrifying.
Fortunately, Zhang Zhiyuan did not explode.
In the next round, Zhang Zhiyuan took action.
In the next round, Zhang Zhiyuan chose to break through and score the ball, and Elsodon struck the iron.
In the next round, Zhang Zhiyuan and Kaman played a pick-and-roll, hit a mid-range jumper, then grabbed an offensive rebound, tipped the ball in and caused a foul on Nene.
Compared with ordinary stars, Zhang Zhiyuan's performance is actually okay, but it is just below his usual level.
This level of performance cannot lead the Clippers to victory.
A few minutes later, the score between the two teams widened again, extending to 20 points.
The Nuggets are playing more smoothly and shooting more accurately.
Then Zhang Zhiyuan suddenly remembered something. It was the Nuggets who beat Paul by 58 in the original time and space.
"That's too much. Why, you still want to massacre us?"
Zhang Zhiyuan asked.
"Why not?"
Anthony said with a laugh.
"There are no doors."
The Clippers attack, Zhang Zhiyuan breaks through to the inside to cause damage.
Since the hand feels bad, then attack the inside.
As long as you can score, dunking won't mean you can't score.
If the opponent dares to block it, he will make physical contact and draw a foul.
With his current reputation, the referee has no choice but to give him a whistle.
In the past, he didn't play like this mainly because it was unnecessary. Now, in order to avoid being massacred by a big score, Zhang Zhiyuan can only choose this utilitarian style of play.
In the next round, Zhang Zhiyuan burst into the paint and dunked.
In the next round, Zhang Zhiyuan broke through and was kicked out.
In the next round, Zhang Zhiyuan broke into the paint and caused a foul on Nene, and once again went to the free throw line.
After a few rounds, Zhang Zhiyuan began to pass the ball to open players.
Elsoton got one, and Maggette got one.
After a few rounds, the Clippers' scoring efficiency has improved.
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Back on the defensive end, Zhang Zhiyuan actively defended and grabbed rebounds.
When they started working hard, the Nuggets' offense became more difficult and their scoring efficiency declined.
Eight minutes into the third quarter, the score became 74 to 88, and the Clippers were 14 points behind.
The Nuggets called a timeout.
Even though they were still leading by double digits, George Karl was still worried.
He was scared of being beaten by Zhang Zhiyuan, and he didn't feel safe unless he was ten points ahead.
Seeing that the Clippers were about to gain momentum, George Karl made decisive adjustments.
"Shrink the defense, single defense outside the three-point line..."
In response to Zhang Zhiyuan's breakthrough, George Karl made arrangements.
Back on the court, Zhang Zhiyuan quickly discovered the opponent's plan, and then he reduced his breakthroughs and increased his three-point shooting.
On the one hand, the inside is too crowded and it is difficult to break out. On the other hand, he is a little tired and it takes less effort to shoot.
Zhang Zhiyuan's touch has not recovered yet, and his three-point shooting effect is not very good.
"The Clippers' lineup lacks shooters. Except for Zhang Zhiyuan, Maggette and Tony Allen, no one else has three-point ability. Once Zhang Zhiyuan and Maggette feel bad, they will be blind."
Zhang Lili commented.
"We still have to trade, this lineup is really not good."
Sun Zhengping said.
"Zhang Zhiyuan is quite a man. All the other players want to join a strong team to win honors, but he only chooses to go to a weak team to increase the difficulty."
Zhang Lili sighed with emotion.
"If he wins all the championships with this lineup, that would be really awesome. This championship will be worth at least three championships."
Sun Zhengping said.
Their statement is in line with the taste of domestic fans.
On the court, Zhang Zhiyuan has been replaced to rest.
Maggette led the others to play the last two minutes of the third quarter, and then led the team to play another two minutes of the last quarter, and then Zhang Zhiyuan reappeared for the final decisive battle.
When Zhang Zhiyuan came on the court, the team was already 17 points behind.
Theoretically, the team still has a chance to make a comeback.
However, no one is optimistic about it.
Zhang Hei has already begun to celebrate in advance. It is not easy to see Zhang Zhiyuan lose.
What makes Zhang Hei even more excited is the problems exposed by the Clippers in this game. They seem to have seen that the Clippers will lose more games in the future.
On the court, the Clippers attack.
Zhang Zhiyuan, who had recovered some physical strength, once again used his breakthrough move, beating his opponent for two rounds in a row.
Then the Nuggets shrank their defense.
However, shrinking the defense only makes Zhang Zhiyuan's breakthrough more difficult. It does not mean that Zhang Zhiyuan can no longer use the breakthrough technique.
Zhang Zhiyuan continued to break through, make long shots, and pass the ball. These three moves were used in turn to ensure that the team continued to score.
However, without props, he is just an ordinary super giant.
Super giants can affect the outcome of a game to a great extent, but they cannot determine the outcome of a game.
Both Jordan and O'Neal lost many games in their careers.
Finally, the game is over.
101 to 114, the Clippers lost to the Nuggets by 13 points and suffered their first defeat of the season.
Zhang Zhiyuan made 14 of 37 shots, 6 of 18 three-pointers, 11 of 13 free throws, and scored 45 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Unfortunately, he missed a triple-double.
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However, his score is still very high.
In the eyes of Zhang Zhiyuan's fans, the Clippers lost, but their idol did not lose. The loss was all due to his teammate CBA.
Maggette scored 15 points, Kaman scored 10 points, and no one else scored in double figures.
For the Nuggets, Anthony scored the highest score on the team, with 31 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
Billups had 17 points and 6 assists. The statistics are not particularly eye-catching, but his role is very crucial.
Nene scored 14 points and Kenyon Martin scored 13 points.
The four of them alone scored 75 points. Jr. Smith on the bench had 14 points and Kleiza had 12 points. The Nuggets' firepower was quite strong.
The moment the game ended, the fans cheered loudly.
They defeated Zhang Zhiyuan, which means much more than defeating other teams.
Even George Karl was smiling very happily at this time.
This game cured his panic disorder to a certain extent, and he can finally hope to break out of the Western Conference and compete for the championship.
In the post-game interview, George Karl seemed quite calm.
He said: "It is of course a very happy thing to win against Zhang, but we must admit that the Clippers' lineup is indeed relatively average. Zhang's courage in choosing to come to the Clippers is enough to be admired, not to mention that they are now
They played pretty well, they are still a formidable opponent.”
Anthony was a little confused. He said: "I don't care who the opponent is, I will defeat them one by one anyway, because our goal this season is the championship."
Billups said: "Zhang is a very scary opponent, and beating him once doesn't mean anything. However, our team is also a very perfect team, and we are not afraid of any opponent."
During the Clippers' post-game interview, the reporters were very happy.
A reporter wanted to induce Zhang Zhiyuan to express his dissatisfaction with the lineup, so he asked: "What is the reason for losing this game?"
"Because our opponents score more points than us."
Zhang Zhiyuan said.
"Why do they score more points than you?"
The reporter asked again.
"Because they hit more shots than we did."
Zhang Zhiyuan continues to engage in nonsense literature and answers incorrect questions.
The reporters had no choice but to change the question. "You scored a lot of points in this game, but you also took a lot of shots. Do you think that too many shots led to the loss? If you passed the ball more, say
You might win."
"Are you teaching me how to play?"
Zhang Zhiyuan asked with a smile.
He won two NBA championships and an Olympic championship within two years of his debut. He is the only one who can teach others how to play, and there are really not many people who are qualified to teach him.
At least none of these reporters have this qualification or ability.
"I am a calm bystander. Maybe I can really give you some suggestions, such as lineup matching."
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The reporter actually shamelessly admitted it. He admitted it.
Several reporters nearby looked at him with a mixture of admiration and contempt. They admired his shamelessness but also despised his shamelessness.
"I'm very satisfied with our lineup. You don't need to worry about it. I'll also give you a suggestion, get a coaching certificate. The annual salary of an NBA head coach is millions, which is more than what you make as a reporter."
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Zhang Zhiyuan said.
"You are too arrogant. Your current lineup will definitely not go far."
The reporter said.
"Please, we just lost a game. If we need to adjust the lineup if we lose a game, then at least 28 teams in the league need to adjust the lineup."
Dunleavy couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted to retort.
Last season, he led the team to the bottom of the league and never encountered so many difficulties. Only today did he realize how much Zhang Zhiyuan attracts hatred.
This is just one loss, one game. Which team doesn’t lose more than ten or twenty games in a season?
"Mike, are you saying that you are satisfied with the team's lineup and will not make any further adjustments?"
the reporter asked.
"Of course I'm satisfied, but adjustments are possible. It depends on the situation. We've only played four games so far, and we haven't found any major problems with the lineup."
Dunleavy's answer was much more tactful and he didn't get to the point.
After the press conference, Zhang Zhiyuan and Maggette returned to the dressing room.
"Fucking idiots."
Zhang Zhiyuan cursed.
"They're all eyeball-seeking guys."
Maggette said.
"Go back and rest and adjust. We can't lose the next game, otherwise God knows what questions these bastards will ask. Maybe they will ask when our team will be disbanded."
Zhang Zhiyuan said.
Zhang Zhiyuan spoke, and everyone else took it seriously.
Some players who like to go to nightclubs gritted their teeth and canceled their plans, and some players who were preparing for additional training also chose to rest and prepare for the next game.
In the next game, they will challenge the Jazz away from home, which is another devilish home game.
Moreover, the Jazz's lineup has been formed in the past two years, and their record is very stable. They are a strong team.
Although they are not top-notch, they can beat any team they encounter and have a high winning rate.
All in all, this is a pretty tough opponent.
After Zhang Zhiyuan lost to the Nuggets, the media began to look forward to the Clippers' losing streak. Naturally, Zhang Zhiyuan could not let these guys succeed.
On the 9th, the Clippers flew to Salt Lake City.
When the players entered the stadium, the fans at the scene held up placards, indicating that Zhang Zhiyuan's end had come and the Clippers would begin a losing streak. Their tone was quite rude.
Jazz fans have no grudge against Zhang Zhiyuan, but they also hoped to get Zhang Zhiyuan in the summer. They had chips and good role players, and they were once considered very promising.
It's a pity that Zhang Zhiyuan ended up going to the Clippers.
Zhang Zhiyuan gave the Jazz hope, but in the end killed this hope. Although this was not Zhang Zhiyuan's original intention, many Jazz fans began to hate Zhang Zhiyuan because of this.
Another reason is that now they are home fans.
After all, Zhang Zhiyuan has only played for less than two years, and he is not yet able to play at home wherever he goes like Jordan. This takes time and the accumulation of honors.
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Smith asked: "Charles, do you think the Clippers can win this game?"
"Of course, don't ask me such nonsense questions in the future, my answer will always be yes."
Buckley said.
"You are so confident, you are not afraid of being slapped in the face?"
Smith laughed.
"It's impossible for me to be slapped in the face today. I know Zhang, and I know him better than anyone else. He is a face-saving person, and he will never allow anyone to humiliate him, so he will definitely break out in this game, and the Clippers will definitely
Win.”
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Barkley said it with certainty.
"Then let's wait and see."
Smith.
On the court, players from both sides have stood in the center of the court, preparing to jump the ball.
The Clippers still have their original starters, Livingston, Zhang Zhiyuan, Maggette, Al Thornton, and Kaman.
For the Jazz, the starting lineup is Deron, Myers, Ronnie Brewer, Boozer, and Okur.
This starting set is not particularly luxurious, but it is very balanced. Myers has grown into a qualified starter, and Ronnie Brewer was already averaging 12 points per game last season.
Coupled with star players Deron and Boozer, this lineup can beat most of the starting lineup in the league.
However, the most terrifying thing about the Jazz is their bench depth.
Paul Mills, Kirilenko, Korver, Halprin, these are all very high-quality substitutes.
