The invincible kryptonite of basketball

Barnes missed Smith's shot in frontcourt singles. His scoring against Smith was obviously not as easy as when he played Lamb before, and he didn't know that because of Jordan's presence, his state was not very good.

Tang Tian stuck Hansen, and Oriachi continued to get defensive rebounds.

The ball was handed over to Napier, and Marshall wanted to foul early to stop UConn's fast break, but Napier dodged and dodged, followed by another long swing, and the ball flew halfway into Walker's hands again.

The North Carolina fans at the scene were restless, and the fast break speed of this 1-meter point guard was so fast!

Chapter 88 A Game of Chess (Three Watches)

Walker made an easy layup, and UConn has opened the point difference to 13 points.

Roy Williams looked dignified on the sidelines.

The proud disciple of the legendary NCAA coach Dean Smith is actually playing a game of chess with the old coach Cajon at this time.

Tang Tian's tactical advice to Kajon is very targeted, but because of the limited internal strength of Kang University, this tactic can't show [-]% of its strength. On the contrary, after Tang Tian was forced to play the fourth position, no one could match him. Enns, the dual control tactic is actually a disadvantage on the defensive end.

Coupled with the height advantage of the inside twin towers, North Carolina is actually not afraid of this tactic.

It's just that I don't know the reason after the opening. Whether it's Barnes, or the insiders Hansen and Zeller, they didn't play well.

On the contrary, Calhoun finally found a relatively suitable lineup after consecutive substitutions. Whether it was Walker, Tang Tian, ​​Napier, Oriachi, or even Smith, their performance was obviously better than that of North Carolina. Good side.

Chess is played by him and Cajon, but the play of the chess pieces on both sides is not decided by them.

Now the University of Kangda's team members seem to have turned into a car going straight forward, while North Carolina's side has become a pawn crossing the river, struggling.

Bullock's emergency stop jumper missed, and Hansen used his long arm to make a tip-up.

But looking back, it was still Walker who made an emergency stop jumper after Hansen changed direction.

Williams made a tactical gesture, signaling the weak side to double-team.

Zeller scored a goal against Oriachi in the low post, and finally regained some face for himself.

Looking back, Walker was double-teamed and gave the ball to Smith. Smith didn't dare to shoot. The ball transitioned to Napier, and Napier reorganized.

Walker ran without the ball to restrain the defense, Tang Tian used Smith to cover the bottom corner to have an open opportunity, Napier flicked the ball, Tang Tian raised the knife after receiving the ball.

27:13.

After Tang Tian's three-pointer hit, the point difference has reached 14 points.

The North Carolina fans at the scene were silent for a while.

Compared with the enthusiasm at the beginning, the team's performance so far has dampened their enthusiasm little by little.

Just like what Tang Tian said when he poured chicken soup to his teammates at the beginning of the game, Kangda used its performance to suppress the cheers of North Carolina fans.

Fortunately, the two sides have almost entered the rotation at this time, and both sides have entered the rotation lineup one after another.

After Walker and Tang left the field, Lamb came up and became the main attack point of UConn.

Lamb's up and down state is difficult to maintain, and his performance is not good, but the state of North Carolina is not good.

At the end of the first half, Zeller found some form inside, and his consecutive scoring also helped the team maintain the point difference.

After halftime, the score was fixed at 41 to 26, and UConn maintained a 15-point lead.

……

"After all, this group of people is young, and their performance is too unstable." After watching the halftime, Carter put away his tablet and couldn't help but say.

Nash smiled and said nothing. As a legendary point guard, he still knows the ball very well. He can also see the tactical contest between the two sides in the half court.

In terms of performance alone, UConn is indeed much better than North Carolina, but in terms of tactics, Roy Williams is still a bit too superstitious about his tactics. He should have firmly believed in his big man inside the first few minutes of the game. There is an advantage, but it is really stubborn to play a first half without making adjustments.

However, this is a common problem of famous coaches, and they will not make changes unless they have to. The tactical adjustments before the Kangda competition are really amazing.

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In the locker room at halftime, UConn players were shouting excitedly.

They never dreamed that they could play North Carolina like this, and it felt so cool.

"Calm down, the game is not over." Calhoun did not forget to remind his players.

Because they are all college players, their performance is prone to fluctuations, so in the NCAA, reversals of ten or twenty points in the first and second half are really very common. He has seen how many games he has played in 40 years, so the vaccination is very timely at this moment. .

In the locker room of North Carolina, the situation of 15 points behind made the atmosphere of the locker room a bit dull.

Head coach Roy Williams was there to analyze the first half, and the eyes of the players below were a little blurred.

"Michael is here." Just then, the teaching assistant at the door shouted.

The team members all turned their heads to look at the door, and Roy Williams also put down the chalk in his hand and walked towards the door.

"Hey, Roy." Jordan smiled and held out his hand.

"Hey, Michael." Williams followed suit.

The two greet each other with a hug.

When Jordan played in North Carolina, Williams was the team's assistant coach, and the two were also teachers and friends.

Jordan came to the locker room at this time, just to say a few words to boost morale.

"... Coach Smith told me more than once that it is a good thing to be behind in the game, because only when you are behind can you inspire a stronger self. Winning or losing a game is very important, but it is more important whether you can inspire a stronger self. Now You each have a half-court opportunity."

Jordan told the North Carolina players what Dean Smith taught him at the beginning. This is a heart-to-heart statement.

"I may not be able to watch the second half of the game because there is another meeting, but remember what I said, I look forward to your good news." Jordan left after chatting with Williams for a few more words.

As soon as Jordan left, several core players, including Barnes, breathed a sigh of relief, as if a burden had been lifted from their hearts.

After a 15-minute break, players from both sides returned to the court one after another.

North Carolina's lineup has not changed, and UConn replaced Holland with Smith, which was also the most used lineup in the first half.

Just before the game started, some fans noticed that Jordan was missing from the front row of the auditorium.

Jordan's departure caused a commotion among North Carolina fans.

Although I don't know why, this approach can be regarded as leaving North Carolina alone.

The game started on the court, and Kangda came up to attack first.

Walker used Tang Tian's pick-and-roll to break through the basket and was double-teamed. The ball was given to Napier, and Napier then sent the ball to the basket Oriachi, who scored the ball against Zeller's shot.

After a half-time rest, the state of the players on the Kang University field did not decrease.

Bullock missed Napier's shot in the frontcourt, but North Carolina did not rush to grab the offensive rebound this time, but retreated immediately.

Roy Williams finally made tactical adjustments after persisting for a half.

Walker missed a jumper with an emergency stop in the frontcourt, and Zeller protected the defensive rebound.

Looking back, Barnes took the initiative to ask for the ball to singles Smith, and after the breakthrough, he made a stop jumper and hit it steadily.

Although it was only a goal, it can be seen from the smoothness of Barnes' technical movements that he is obviously in better condition than in the first half.

Chapter 89 Barnes' Counterattack

The point difference is still 15 points.

After being double-teamed in the frontcourt, Walker distributed the ball to Smith, who missed an open jumper.

Zeller protected the defensive rebound, Marshall advanced to the frontcourt, Barnes and Bullock ran around the pick-and-roll tactically, the ball was given to Barnes, and Barnes faced Oriachi's defense, a center back who changed direction distance shot.

"Shh!"

He swept away the downturn in the first half, and scored two shots in a row when he came back in the second half!

This kind of performance also made North Carolina fans temporarily forget about Jordan's departure, and turned to cheers for Barnes.

Barnes is the "North Carolina Black Hawk" and the absolute core of North Carolina. He should stand up at this time.

Walker scored Smith again in the frontcourt. This time, Smith made a false shot and really went to the basket, but the shot was directly blocked by Hansen, who was helping to defend.

Holland's performance was not as good as expected, and Calhoun was forced to play Smith, which worked in the first half, but Smith's offensive ability was a bit worse than Lamb's.

Turning around, after Barnes misplaced the pick-and-roll to face Oriachi, a beautiful through ball was given to Zeller who went down. Zeller caught the ball and turned around, passed Smith and made a layup.

4 is better than 0!

The point difference came to 11 points!

The cheers of North Carolina fans exploded instantly.

This is the beginning of momentum!

At the critical moment, Tang Tian ran out an open opportunity in the frontcourt, received Walker's ball and hit a three-pointer steadily.

But looking back, Barnes immediately returned an answerball with a three-point shot after receiving the ball through the pick-and-roll.

Barnes's performance in the first and second half was simply different.

At this moment, Roy Williams couldn't help turning his head to look at the right side. There was an empty seat in the front row. Even if Jordan left, no one would dare to sit in that seat.

Barnes' performance in the first and second half now seems to have something to do with Jordan.

He is a coach and has a good understanding of the players. Barnes is excellent in all aspects, but his mentality is the biggest factor that limits his performance.

Jordan was there and he was under a lot of pressure.

Now that Jordan is gone, for him, it's like the dark clouds covering his head have lifted and it's finally dawn.

Walker's jumper in the frontcourt was interfered by Barnes's efforts to help defend. Looking back, Barnes singled Smith, turned over and made a jumper.

After the second half, he scored 9 points in a row!

North Carolina approached the point difference to single digits!

Calhoun reached out and called a timeout.

"Coach, they don't rush for offensive rebounds anymore." Tang walked up to Calhoun to remind him when he was off the court.

Calhoun nodded. North Carolina's close score had something to do with Barnes' performance, and it was also inseparable from North Carolina's tactical adjustments.

Tang Tian's reminder was timely.

After the timeout, UConn made substitution adjustments. Lamb and Olande replaced Smith and Napier, and returned to the lineup at the beginning.

"Taylor, pay attention to the position." Before playing, Calhoun repeatedly urged Holland.

Although North Carolina didn't rush to grab rebounds during this period, if Hollande's positioning is not done well, they may continue to rush again.

"Taylor, Hansen is very thin, and he is very poor in confrontation. You don't have to worry about his wingspan. You push him outside the three-second zone. Unless it is the kind of rebound that jumps out, otherwise his wingspan will not be long. .” Tang Tian also pulled Olande to preach before going on stage.

Although Olande's ability is a bit weak, but after all, the height and weight are there, and the gap with Hansen is not so big.

Olande nodded seriously. Although his strength is average, his attitude is very good.

Came back from a timeout of UConn's offense, Walker double-teamed and then distributed it to Lamb, Lamb caught the ball and shot directly.

The ball was shot well, but it was a pity that it turned around and rolled out again.

Zeller protected the defensive rebound.

North Carolina attacked the frontcourt, and Tang Tian faced Barnes at this time.

This is the biggest change in Kangda's lineup adjustment.

Previously, in order to resist North Carolina's crazy rushing, Tang Tian was forced to play the fourth position, leaving Barnes undefended. The first half was like that, thanks to Barnes' poor state.

Now that Barnes is back in form, Tang Tian naturally has to match up.

That's why both Calhoun and Tang Tian repeatedly urged Olande.

If Hollander's performance is still the same as the opening, then North Carolina will continue to hit the board, and with Barnes' fiery state, this point difference is really not enough to catch up.

Barnes' hands were hot right now, and he got the ball and directly hit Tang Tian in singles.

However, Tang Tian was not Smith, and there was almost no room for him to break through. After Barnes stopped the ball, he chose a difficult turnaround jumper, which interfered with Tang Tian.

"Shh!"