After Andre Iguodala scored an explosive dunk, the Warriors continued to attack.
One minute later, the ball passed half-court, and Zhao Feiyang looked for an opportunity at the top of the arc.
Klay Thompson stepped forward to help him cover, and Zhao Feiyang took advantage of the opportunity to get to the basket. When he was about to be double-teamed by the Suns inside, Zhao Feiyang threw a throw. His target was not the basket, but the left side of the basket. Andre Iguodala.
Andre Iguodala jumped up to catch the ball in mid-air and dunk.
boom.
The ball went in.
There was another burst of exclamation at the scene because of this cooperation.
Seeing the Warriors gradually opening up the score, the Suns couldn't help but become anxious. They adopted man-to-man coverage, intending to limit the Warriors' access to the paint.
As a result, this defensive strategy had just been used. After Zhao Feiyang passed the half court with the ball, he stood on the three-point line and shot a three-pointer.
Uh-huh.
When the ball fell firmly into the basket, the Suns were stunned and the fans almost went crazy.
At this moment, they seemed to be back to the state of the Warriors' previous winning streak. The Warriors at that time were invincible, and no opponent could stop them.
In the following time, Zhao Feiyang continued to launch attacks as the team's engine. He reduced singles and increased cooperation, and developed a rare team understanding with his teammates.
The outstanding performance of this lineup also made the fans very happy.
Head coach Steve Kerr finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking at the ever-widening points difference on the timer, Steve Kerr sat back on the chair in the team bench, "It seems that we can finally stop the team's losing streak..."
The game continued, and with less than 5 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Zhao Feiyang was replaced to rest.
At this time, the score gap between the two sides widened to 14 points, and it was almost difficult for the Suns to defeat the Warriors.
Zhao Feiyang also scored 24 points and provided 10 assists in more than 20 minutes of playing time.
It can be said that he is the biggest contributor to the team's victory.
Beep.
When the timer stopped, the entire Oracle Arena burst into cheers.
The game between the Warriors and the Suns ended with the score tied at 114 to 104. The 10-point gap allowed the Warriors to win another victory.
Zhao Feiyang led the team to consecutive victories, which also won him the support of the fans.
As he walked towards the tunnel, fans on both sides of the stands stretched out their hands to him. Many of them were no longer yellow-skinned faces, but local fans from the Bay Area.
However, Zhao Feiyang is happy, but other Warriors players may not be so.
Draymond Green, who was originally the starter but is now moved to the bench, is the most unhappy person among them. He was previously the main player of the Warriors and an assistant to Stephen Curry. It can be said that he has a bright future.
His annual salary this season is only $920,000. As a second-round pick, this is one of his few opportunities.
After all, this is the final year of his rookie contract.
If he can make some achievements with Stephen Curry, then it is entirely possible for him to renew his contract with the team next season, or at a price many times higher.
But now it all seems to be shattering.
Draymond Green was very unhappy. The more he thought about it when he returned to the locker room, the angrier he became.
"Damn it!"
"Why should you sacrifice me?"
"I just don't want to play with him, so what?"
Draymond Green muttered and looked at Zhao Feiyang with an increasingly unhappy look.
However, he did not go to trouble Zhao Feiyang because he knew very well that compared to a player like Zhao Feiyang who could already be regarded as a star, he was a second-round pick that was really insignificant.
Even if the Warriors might support him, Draymond Green wouldn't dare to try easily.
Depressed, he left the locker room after taking a shower. He didn't say hello to anyone else, but just walked out silently.
Unexpectedly, just as he walked to the door of the arena, he heard a conversation between two security personnel.
"Man, did you hear that? The Timberwolves are planning to get that Chinese player... My cousin told me before that he was working in the office and he listened to those shareholders talking and said that if the Chinese player can't help If the team wins three games in a row, the management will send him to Minnesota..."
"Oh! Isn't it? That young man performed very well! Why should you let him leave? Or go to a remote place like Minnesota?"
"Who knows! Anyway, if he can't win the next game, then he will definitely leave..."
The two were chatting, but after seeing Draymond Green, they immediately shut up and stopped talking about the topic.
Draymond Green also wanted to hear the conversation between the two, but unfortunately the two stopped talking at all.
Helpless, he had no choice but to leave.
Although he is not completely sure, Draymond Green also knows one thing, that is, the Timberwolves have indeed released news of a trade with the team.
If those three games are true, then the next one is crucial for Zhao Feiyang.
"So has my chance come?"
"As long as we can lose, that annoying guy will leave? Then when Stephen returns, I will still be the main force of the team..."
A bold idea was born in Draymond Green's mind.
Two days later, Zhao Feiyang's third game after his return officially arrived.
This time, the Golden State Warriors travel to Miami.
The opponent they are going to face is the Heat, Zhao Feiyang’s former team.
This season, the Heat are without LeBron James and a player with stable output like Zhao Feiyang. The core of the team, Dwyane Wade, suffered an injury in the early stage, causing the team's record to decline.
They won the championship last season, but so far this season they haven't even made it into the top eight in the Eastern Conference, falling directly to the sixth-to-last position in the Eastern Conference.
Such results really disappoint Heat fans.
However, this does not mean that they are not a threat. The Heat just play inconsistently, but in games where both Wade and Chris Bosh can play healthy, their combat effectiveness is equally astonishing.
This is exactly what happened in this game. Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh both appeared in the starting lineup without any injuries.
Half an hour before the game started, in the Warriors' locker room, head coach Steve Kerr made arrangements for the team's lineup.
"Zhao, you play the No. 1 position."
"Clay, you go to the second position... hand over to David Lee on the inside, and Andre and Harrison will be in charge of the front line..."
Obviously, head coach Steve Kerr officially decided to use the lineup in the last game.
Regarding the new lineup arrangement, the players also know that this is the team's strategy developed around Zhao Feiyang. Although it is not stated clearly, the initiator of the attack is Zhao Feiyang, and he also has a lot of shooting rights. Even Klay Thompson cannot compare with Zhao Feiyang in this regard.
Coach Steve Kerr's trust in Zhao Feiyang has been obvious.
"Coach, I have something to say."
Draymond Green suddenly spoke.
Zhao Feiyang thought this guy was unconvinced, and even head coach Steve Kerr thought so too.
"Draymond, I know you don't agree, but..."
Before Steve Kerr could finish his words, he was interrupted by Draymond Green. He changed his expression of displeasure and turned serious, "Coach, what I mean is... .....I think this lineup is great..."
"I just hope I can be a part of it and I hope I can contribute to the team's victory..."
The seemingly brief words actually showed that Draymond Green was willing to cooperate with Zhao Feiyang.
He knows it, and so does head coach Steve Kerr.
It's just that Zhao Feiyang is very puzzled.
"When did this guy change?"
"This doesn't seem like his style!"
Despite his suspicion, Zhao Feiyang did not speak.
Coach Steve Kerr was also surprised by Draymond Green's attitude, but after being surprised, he was more approving.
"very good."
"Draymond, I am very happy to see your change...The team will need you, you are always ready! I will give you a chance..."
Coach Steve Kerr replied.
Draymond Green nodded happily.
The lineup is arranged and the Warriors officially enter the venue.
The moment Zhao Feiyang entered the arena, the Heat's home stadium, the American Airlines Arena, completely changed into two states. Some fans cheered and applauded for Zhao Feiyang's arrival; other fans cursed and ridiculed, and even gave Zhao Feiyang the middle finger.
It can be said to be a clear-cut look.
"Hypocritical guy..."
"Liar... you don't deserve to be at American Airlines Arena..."
"Hero, you are our pride..."
"The Heat appreciate your efforts..."
Zhao Feiyang was not surprised by this reaction. He selectively listened only to those cheering for him, and even reached out to say hello to the fans.
In front of the formation, players from both teams also gathered together.
Facing his former teammates, Zhao Feiyang also went up to high-five and hug them one by one.
"Chris, long time no see."
"Welcome back, buddy."
Chris Bosh took the initiative to hug Zhao Feiyang.
"Dwayne, how are you doing?"
"certainly."
Dwyane Wade simply high-fived Zhao Feiyang, not showing much enthusiasm, "Man, now I finally have the opportunity to play against you... This is something I have been looking forward to for a long time... ..”
"There was a rumor before that your role was more important than mine in the team's trip to the finals... I don't know who said it, but I wanted to prove it a long time ago. ...I will never allow you to take away the victory of this game today..."
Seeing Dwyane Wade treating him as his opponent, the fire in Zhao Feiyang's heart was instantly ignited.
"Then give it a try!"
"Dwayne, you are old, this era no longer belongs to you..."
Zhao Feiyang deliberately used such words to stimulate Dwyane Wade.
In his view, no matter what the stars do off the court, they should be tit-for-tat on the court. Only then can a real competition between top players be stimulated.
This is what he has been looking forward to.
