The invincible kryptonite of basketball

After he made two free throws, San Diego State University closed the point difference to 8-12.

UConn Walker used Tang Tian's cover to score a goal in the frontcourt, and Tang Tian defended Franklin's consecutive strong attacks when he returned, but Leonard got an offensive rebound above Forsyth to make up for it, and the difference between the two sides was still 4 points.

It can be felt that after Oriachi left the field, even though Kangda still shrank towards the basket, the defensive strength of the basket was obviously weakened.

Chapter 67 Tang Tian's Suggestion

This is also the role of Oriachi in UConn.

It seems that he is not very strong in confrontation, and he only scores about 10 points and 10 rebounds per game, but without him, not to mention the lack of finishing points at the basket on the offensive end, the loss of control of rebound protection on the defensive end is a big problem.

After the first half of the game, UConn led San Diego State University 36-33. Although it still led, but after losing too many defensive rebounds, the situation was completely different from the opening.

Due to his short height and poor consciousness, Forsyth was given four or five offensive rebounds by Leonard alone.

During the 15-minute break at halftime, both teams returned to the locker room to rest.

At this time, in a corner of the stand, several people were obviously a little taller than the people beside them.

They're from Arizona, where they'll make their tournament debut tomorrow night.

The University of Arizona is also a team in the Western District, and they are strong, but because they are wild card teams, they were finally selected by the organizing committee as the No. 5 seed in the division.

In other words, if all goes well, they will face the winner between UConn and San Diego State University in the next round of 32-to-16.

"Connecticut's performance is worse than expected." In the stands, Derek Williams, the core of the University of Arizona, said.

"Yes, their inside line is too weak, and that Tang is not as good as the legendary defense, at least he looks much worse than Leonard on the opposite side." Solomon Hill nodded in agreement, he is from the University of Arizona The main small forward.

"If we were playing San Diego State University, that Leonard would be a real problem." Williams nodded.

Although Walker's strength is not the strongest among the point guards this year, he is also a top ten or even top five player. Leonard, a forward, can defend him like this. This strength is really unexpected. If you go up, it's really hard to deal with.

"And that Wright, it's dirty enough." Hill didn't forget to complain, if it wasn't for Wright, the first half of the game would have been spent.

"We still pray that Connecticut will make some adjustments in the second half, so that we will play them more easily in the next round." Williams said with a smile.

He thought Leonard was a trouble, but Tang Tian was confident that he could handle it.

"Can they find a way to deal with Wright?" Hill said at this time and turned his head to look at the player tunnel on the side of UConn.

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"We have to control the defensive rebound, understand? You've been playing for so long, don't you know that controlling the rebound is controlling the game?!"

In the locker room of UConn, Calhoun, who has always been gentle, scolded the players loudly. He was a little angry. UConn had made a fantastic start, but Auriacchi ruined the good situation directly on impulse.

It was only halftime that San Diego State University chased them down to 3 points. It is really unknown who will win and who will lose in the second half.

If they are not careful, they will capsize in the gutter just like Georgetown University, and pack their bags and go home early.

Oriachi lowered his head in the corner and did not dare to speak. He was not an impulsive player, but Wright made too many small movements. After too many, his emotions were completely out of his control.

"Position! A rebound is not just about jumping up and grabbing a rebound. It is a position. Do you understand?" Calhoun continued to educate the players.

Calhoun's decibels are loud, but more of a vent.

Kangda's fighting spirit was fine in the first half, and the offensive rebounds lost were more suppressed by talent.

Tang Tian had no problem defending Leonard alone outside the penalty area, but in the penalty area, Leonard's wingspan was longer and his palms were bigger, so it was difficult for him to gain an advantage.

Not to mention Forses, he usually doesn't have much playing time, and when he meets a player like Wright who plays dirty, he seems very at a loss on the court.

After the training, Calhoun's mood eased a little, and he then called Tang Tian out of the locker room.

"I want you to play the five, what do you think?" Calhoun said.

Now the team's inside line, Oriachi was sent off and can no longer play, Forsyth is embarrassed, Olande is tall enough, but the effect of playing the fifth position is not as good as Forsyth, the only thing he can trust is Only Tang Tian was left.

It's just that Tang Tian's body size is quite extreme for playing in the fourth position, and it is completely embarrassing for the fifth position, which is why he pulled Tang Tian out to speak alone.

"Coach, I can't play the fifth position in this game." Tang Tian replied.

He only played the fifth position in the regular season when he played against St. John's University, but the combination of Wright and Leonard is obviously stronger than the combination of Johnson and Diesel, especially for rebounding. On the one hand, his effect at the fifth position is estimated to be not much different from that of Forses.

Calhoun hesitated to speak, and finally sighed helplessly. If it was a series, he would definitely be able to win San Diego State University, but in a game, Oriachi could not play, and the impact on the situation was really too great .

"I suggest trying Art." Tang Tian continued.

"Art? Art Majuk?" Cajon asked.

Tang Tian nodded.

Mazhuk is the team's third substitute insider, and he is a player without a scholarship. Because there are Forsythe and Orlande in front, he rarely plays even in the regular season.

"He can't." Calhoun shook his head directly.

This Mazhuk is a fast jade, no, to be precise, it should be a rock. It has nothing but good bounce, and its progress is very slow. After playing for a season, it is still the same.

"He's good at rebounding," Tang Tian said.

Mazhuk grabs rebounds and what Calhoun said when he scolded in the locker room before is completely two extremes. He doesn't get stuck at all, he just relies on bouncing to grab hard.

It is difficult for this kind of player to have a chance to play in the NBA, but he is still very good in the NCAA, especially Wright, who he is going to face, is completely a floor.

Calhoun hesitated after hearing this.

"And he has a good temper." Tang Tian continued.

Good temper, this is definitely not an advantage in playing basketball. Basketball is a sport that advocates confrontation. If you have a good temper, people will only think you are a bully and grab you to play.

But at this time, a good temper may really be an advantage.

Because if he has a good temper, it will be difficult for Wright to use the tricks in the first half.

"You go back to rest first, and call Art out."

Tang Tian nodded upon hearing what Kajon said, it seems that Kajon has accepted his suggestion.

Ma Zhuke was surprised when Tang Tian called his name, but he ran out after a while.

"Alex, don't bow your head here anymore, we will point at you in the next game." Tang Tian didn't bother with the affairs outside the locker room, but pulled Auriaqi to talk.

Coming back from the second half, UConn made adjustments in the starting lineup, but they did not play Forsyth at the center position, but Art Majuk, who never played in the first half and even rarely played in the regular season. , a 2 meters 08, but only 102 kg thin insider.

"This is Connecticut's adjustment?" In the stands, Hill was stunned when he saw the substitution.

"It seems that our next game will be against San Diego State University. The strength of the Big East this year is really bad." Williams said with a wry smile. This is not the result he wanted.

Chapter 68 You Can't Jump Me

Georgetown University was kicked out early as the No. 3 seed in the Southwest, and now the No. 4 seed in the West, UConn, is in jeopardy. How about it.

"Come on! San Diego State University!"

Not only Williams thought so, San Diego State University fans also thought so. They saw the chance to win from the team's performance in the first half, and they cheered for San Diego State University in unison at the beginning of the second half.

The sound of cheering reverberated in the arena, and the momentum was like a rainbow.

"Connecticut made a very risky adjustment." The sideline commentator couldn't help saying when he saw the starting lineup of UConn in the second half.

Adding a player on the fringe of the bench when the game is tight is a risky endeavor no matter what the reasons are.

Once the performance is not good, it is likely to be killed by a wave of flow.

San Diego State University's offense, Franklin broke through the basket with the ball, and Mazhuk's jumping block directly hit the thug and was called a foul.

The fans of San Diego State University cheered, and the fans of UConn were in a commotion.

Ollie even shook his head watching from the sidelines.

When Cajon said that Mazhuk was going to play, he was the first to object. He was inexperienced, fouled a lot, and basically had no offensive ability... He could find a hundred reasons why Mazhuk could not play.

But now Cajon is still the head coach after all, and in the end Mazhuk still played.

However, it can be seen from the first round that Mazhuk really can't play this level of competition.

"Art, don't jump, just stand still, let him go in if he goes in, grab the rebound if you don't go in." Tang Tian took the initiative to pull Ma Zhuke at this time and told him.

Players with good jumps like to block shots. This seems to be innate. Even if Cajon repeatedly told him during the halftime break, the habit is hard to get rid of for a while.

Franklin's free throw made one of two free throws against the boos of UConn fans, helping San Diego State University to catch up to only 2 points.

UConn's offense, Walker continued to be marked by Leonard, Lamb broke through the basket with the ball and was pressed by Wright, the referee did not call a foul.

San Diego State University attacked the frontcourt, and it was still Franklin's breakthrough. Majuk's jumping block put pressure on it, and Franklin flicked the ball in the air to Wright.

Wright didn't rush to make a shot, and waited for Mazhuk to land before making a shot. Mazhuk jumped up and went straight to meet him. He deliberately found a confrontation, and after the confrontation, he raised his hand with an exaggerated expression.

The referee blew his whistle to signal Majuk's defensive foul.

"Grandpa..." Oli couldn't help but speak at this time, Ma Zhuke has committed 1 offenses in 2 minute, exactly as he predicted.

Kajon also felt that Ma Zhuke couldn't fight, and when he was about to change players, he saw Tang Tian pulling Ma Zhuke to say something, and finally decided to take another look.

"Don't jump! You've already fouled twice, if you commit another foul, you're going to end, understand?" Tang Tian really wished he could turn into Ma Zhuke at this moment, if he had this bounce, he would have already obeyed Wright's rules posted.

It's a pity that he is not, so he can only guide Ma Zhuke as much as possible. For Kangda, this is their only way now.

"If he wants to shoot, you just straighten your hand. It doesn't matter if you can't defend. The important thing is that you control the rebound, and then don't foul. Keep yourself on the court, understand?" Tang Tian raised his head when he spoke. volume.

Mazhuk nodded, he really has a good temper.

Wright's free throw, he made two free throws against the boos.

33 to 33, San Diego State University has tied the score.

The situation is very unfavorable for Kangda.

Kangda's offense, Walker reached out and made a tactical gesture.

Tang Tian and Lamb crossed positions from both sides, and their running positions disrupted San Diego State University's inside defense. Walker took the opportunity to break through the basket, Leonard chased after him, and San Diego State University's inside line also closed in.

At this time, Tang Tian took advantage of Smith's pick-and-roll and landed in the bottom corner, and the opportunity to open was fleeting.

Walker had a tacit understanding, passing the ball with his hands while moving.

Tang Tian caught the ball and shot directly.

In the second half, he was full of energy, and the arc of the ball was almost perfect after the shot.

"Shh!"

With a crisp sound, Tang Tian's vacant three-pointers rose and fell.

The UConn fans at the scene burst into cheers.

San Diego State University chased points one after another to tie the score. This three-pointer is quite critical!

Tang Tian also gave Walker a high five after scoring the goal.

I can feel the self-confidence of the players on the field of Kang University has returned a lot.

San Diego State University's offense was still Franklin's breakthrough with the ball. This time Ma Zhuke finally stopped jumping, but stretched out his hands to interfere as Tang Tian explained.

Franklin reluctantly missed the basket.

At this time, Wright stretched out his hand under the basket to grab an offensive rebound.

But at this moment, a figure flew over his head.

Majuk!

Whether it was Calhoun or Tang Tian, ​​the only thing he was told to do was grab rebounds.

Now that there are rebounds, he finally doesn't have to suppress his urge to jump.

With one hand, he picked melons directly above his head, and grabbed the rebound above Wright's head.

Kangda, protected this defensive rebound!

Seeing this, Calhoun's expression softened a little. It was indeed like what Tang Tian said, relying on bouncing hard to grab rebounds is also a way to grab rebounds.

Kang Da pushed the defensive counterattack, Walker's fast break speeded up to throw off the opponent, and the drift of the frontcourt directly hit the board.

Continental fans cheered unceasingly.