The invincible kryptonite of basketball

"By the way, are you coming the day after tomorrow?" Terry asked after laughing.

"Of course, if you don't practice at night, the game the day after tomorrow is very important. After the game, it's time to face North Carolina." Jefferson nodded.

"Yes, I will come too." Terry nodded with a smile.

While the two were talking, a long whistle came from the sidelines, and the game had come to an end.

In the end, the University of Arizona defeated the University of Tennessee 81 to 61 and successfully advanced to the top 32 in the country.

Derek Williams scored 30 points and 10 rebounds in a large double-double. Solomon Hill also scored 15 points and 5 rebounds.

However, although Tennessee suffered a disastrous defeat, Harris' performance was remarkable. He scored 25 points and 7 rebounds most of the time against Williams.

"Don, the next game is not easy." Walker couldn't help but said after watching it.

"This is a good thing." Contrary to Walker's expectations, Tang Tian's mood seemed relatively relaxed.

Walker was really puzzled this time, the opponent had already been determined and his strength was good, and he didn't know if Tang Tian's relaxed expression was deliberately shown to him, or if it was really so relaxed.

"We still have to play North Carolina. Isn't it good to warm up with Arizona in advance? If we play Tennessee, the intensity will increase, and our hope of winning will be even smaller." Tang Tian said with a smile.

Walker nodded seriously after listening.

What Tang Tian said is correct, step by step, they can show their greatest strength, if there is a sudden jump, it will indeed be even more difficult to fight.

Of course, if you really can't beat the University of Arizona, then there is no need to mention North Carolina.

After watching the game, Cajon talked about tomorrow's training plan, and then asked the players to go back to rest early.

Tang Tiangang and Walker returned to the hotel room when the phone rang.

I took it out and saw that it was Olsen calling.

Counting it, the two haven't been in touch for a long time since they watched the movie last time.

When they parted last time, they said that there was news about "Double-faced Martha" to tell him, could it be this time?

Although the timing was a bit inappropriate, he still went to the bathroom to answer the phone.

"Congratulations, I saw that your team won the game." The phone was connected, but I didn't expect Olsen to congratulate him first, not because of the movie.

Olsen doesn't pay attention to NC all the time, the congratulations one day late already shows that he is paying attention to Tang Tian.

"Thank you, you haven't slept so late?"

"Ready, by the way, did you forget something?" Olsen's laughter came from the other end of the phone.

"Forgot...you mean the game tickets?" Tang Tian suddenly remembered that after the two separated, his energy was all on making money and the competition, and he really forgot about it all at once.

"It seems that the game can't be finished." Olsen said with some frustration.

"Yes, it will definitely be considered, but I can't leave during the team's training. You can ask me for it on the day of the game." Tang Tian promised, this is what he promised to others, and he will definitely do it. This is the principle question.

"Okay, then I will definitely come." Olsen promised with a smile.

After hanging up the phone, Tang Tian came out of the bathroom.

"Is that the sexy girl from last time?" Walker looked at Tang Tian and asked with a smile.

"Well, by the way, Kemba, didn't you say that you have a lot of tickets for the game? Are you finished?" Tang Tian nodded and asked.

"Do you want? How many?" Walker has many relatives and friends, and he has prepared a lot, but if there are too many, he can't give them.

"One, preferably closer to the front."

"No problem, I'll bring it to you tomorrow." Walker said.

"Is it for sexy girls?" After finishing speaking, Walker couldn't help asking another question.

Seeing Tang Tian nod his head, he immediately expressed envy.

Tang Tian smiled and didn't care, he and Olsen were just ordinary friends.

"Don will play the starting three in the next game, and Taylor will start at the four." Before the start of the next day's training session, Calhoun announced a decision.

He made adjustments to the starting lineup, putting Tang Tian at the third position and replacing Smith with Olande at the fourth position.

This adjustment should have been decided after his consideration last night.

Derek Williams' shooting is much less threatening than breakthroughs. Using two big men can limit him to the greatest extent. If Tang Tianding reaches the third position, he can also completely limit Solomon Hill.

Olande was the team's starter before, and after a day of training, the team basically got used to it.

One thing that can be felt is that Cajon has much more trust in Mazhuk than before, and it seems likely that he will continue to use him in the next game.

The game between the University of Arizona and UConn is about to start, and the media is also starting to get hotter before the game.

The University of Arizona is a super giant. They have entered the championship for 25 consecutive years, but they missed the championship last time because of the bribery scandal. This season, after Sean Miller took over the coach, the team is very strong. Naturally, they hope to have a good performance. Results to sweep away the haze of last season.

Not to mention Kangda, as two-time NC champions, they need results too much to regain their glory.

The encounter between the two old powerful teams was portrayed by the media as a match where sparks collided with the earth.

With these reports, the outside world has paid more and more attention to this game, even surpassing the game between Duke and North Carolina.

Just like Tang Tian said, Walker wants more attention than he imagined.

Chapter 73 Who is your idol (three more)

The game between Arizona and UConn is one day away, but the game between North Carolina and Dick has already started at another venue.

North Carolina is excellent, and it should be as easy to win against Dick University as it was in the first round.

But after the real game, the process was beyond everyone's expectations.

Dick's talent is mediocre, but they played very tenaciously. The scores of the two teams have never been separated. Even at halftime, Dick's University led North Carolina by 43 point 42 to 1.

The North Carolina fans at the scene were quite suffering, because the momentum had not been reversed in the second half, and even 10 minutes into the second half, they were already 51 points behind their opponents 58 to 7.

North Carolina is obviously out of shape.

Seeing that the biggest upset of the season is about to be born, but Dick University's defensive end was too fierce and caused physical problems in the last 10 minutes. After the defensive end collapsed, the momentum was also pulled back by North Carolina a little bit.

In the end, North Carolina won the game 71 to 65 without any risk, and successfully advanced to the Sweet 16.

The University of Kangda players watched the live broadcast of the entire game.

"As I said, North Carolina is not as strong as I imagined." Tang Tian said to Walker with a smile after reading it.

This North Carolina team looks at players who have many NBA talents such as Harrison Barnes, Kendall Marshall, John Hansen, Taylor Zeller, Reggie Bullock, etc., but actually includes the core Barnes. Including Ernes, many of them are freshmen, lack experience, and their performance fluctuates greatly.

In terms of the lower limit of its performance alone, it may not be as good as Kangda who is fully run-in.

"Yes, we have a great chance." Walker also became more confident after watching the game.

Not only Walker, but other UConn players can't wait to play against North Carolina.

Of course, the premise is that they have to beat the University of Arizona first.

On the day of the game, Calhoun only arranged daily training in the morning, and let the players rest in the afternoon.

It is foreseeable that there will be a fierce battle at night, and it is quite necessary to maintain sufficient physical fitness and energy before the game.

Tang Tian went to buy a game console and a 2K10 game disk, and started playing 2K with Walker in the room.

"Kemba, your Parker is not working well?"

Tang Tian has already used his classic Yao Mai rocket to beat Walker's classic Spurs N game. Obviously, the level gap between the two is a bit big, but Walker seems to like to use Parker.

"Oh! Look at my little top under the basket." Walker didn't care at all. After a while of pressing the game controller, he really pressed Parker's top and scored a layup.

"Yeah! Yay!" Walker threw the game controller onto the bed after he succeeded, dancing there excitedly.

Tang Tian smiled wryly and shook his head, he almost won by 30 points just now.

"Is Parker your idol?" Tang Tian turned his head and asked.

"Of course! Don't you like Parker? His breakthrough is so handsome, and he has a first-class throw. He is really the most perfect player among point guards." Walker made no secret of his love for Parker.

Tang Tian nodded with a smile. Walker's current style of play is indeed a bit similar to Parker's. Both of them are very good at breaking through and finishing.

"Don, who is your idol?" Walker got excited and sat down again and asked.

"Me?" Tang Tian was suddenly stopped by Walker's question.

He is different from Walker. He was a godfather in his previous life, and there is no such thing as a player idol at all.

"You won't tell me you don't have an idol, will you?" Walker couldn't help but say in surprise, watching Tang Tian remain silent for a long time.

"Probably." Tang Tian nodded.

"Okay, but I think you are very similar to Dennis Rodman." Walker said.

"Uh, who?" Tang Tian thought he had heard wrong.

If Walker says he's like Tony Allen, he's fine with that, or even Bruce Bowen, or Battier or something, but Rodman?This seems to be out of reach, right?

"You are as smart as him in playing, and you can infect your teammates through defense and hard work. You are that kind of player." Walker continued.

After Walker finished speaking, Tang Tian couldn't help being stunned.

Speaking of him being in UConn for so long, he really didn’t realize the change in himself. As the game continued, the blood in his bones was stimulated little by little, and he has gradually transformed from a basketball godfather to a real basketball player. athlete too.

"That should be Ron Artest, how could it be Rodman? I can score better than him." Tang Tian said with a smile.

"It seems to be the same, haha, but it's almost the same, that's what it means." Walker said with a laugh.

Tang Tian also laughed out loud. He was a little curious when he said that. When it came to the draft, he didn't know which player's name would be written in the column of his template.

The two changed to a super-weak team. Tang Tian used the Warriors led by Ellis, Maggette and rookie Curry, but they still easily beat Walker's Spurs.

Walker still had a great time playing Parker.

When the fight was over, the two of them were also tired and lay down on the bed to rest.

Not long after, Tang Tian's phone rang, and it was Olsen calling, saying that she had arrived downstairs.

"Do you want me to open a new room?" Walker said with a smile.

"Don't talk nonsense, she's just here to get a ticket." Tang Tian waved his hand.

"That's all? Haha, but it's okay, the environment of this hotel is too ordinary, you have to find a better one." Walker continued.

Tang Tian rolled his eyes at him.

"It doesn't matter if you don't come back in the afternoon, I will help you deal with it with the old man, just take it easy, we have to compete at night..."

Before Tang Tian closed the door, he heard Walker's shout, and he was speechless for a while. This guy must find a chance to make him break out.

Olson came by car, not a Maserati last time, but a red Lamborghini Gallardo.

That's perfectly reasonable too, it's a long way from New Haven.

Tang Tian opened the co-pilot's door.

Olsen's curly hair was straightened again, and he looked extraordinarily casual in a small white suit.

Tang Tian handed her the ticket.

"Thank you." Olsen accepted the ticket with a smile.

"I haven't thanked you yet. It's so far away from New Haven. You came here to watch my game." Tang Tian said.

Watching him play is considered a kind of support, and it is very rare for friends to do this.

"Have lunch together?" Olsen invited.

Tang Tian shook his head and pointed in the direction of the hotel: "I live in a room with my teammates, and there is a game at night, so I can't eat too much."

Seeing Tang Tian politely rejecting him, Olsen seemed a little bit disappointed.

"By the way, I brought you something to eat." Olsen suddenly opened his seat belt and picked up something from the back seat.

Tang Tian looked puzzled, he didn't expect Olsen to bring him food specially.

Chapter 74 Olson's Cake