The invincible kryptonite of basketball

"Hey, baby, this is the scene of the strongest semifinals, this is the craziest basketball game, NCAA!" Before the game started, Kenny Smith in the commentary seat was holding his mobile phone in circles, and couldn't help but take his mobile phone ahead of time. Recorded a video.

Smith is a Rockets star, and the Final Four will be held in Houston. He is the most excited one.

After the short video was posted on ins, the click-through rate exploded instantly, and the NCAA effect was immediate.

"Duke, Connecticut, what do you think of this game?" Breen was the most decent of the four commentators, and at this moment he also asked the most serious question.

"I think Duke will definitely win the game tonight. Their strength is too strong. No one is their opponent this year." Barkley on the side spoke first. As a well-known "big mouth", he spoke without sloppy at all.

"I also think that Duke will win consecutive championships this year. Last year's championship lineup, Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler in the Three Musketeers are still on the team. They are more mature, and there is super rookie Kyle Irving, I don't know why they lost the game." Reggie Miller nodded in agreement.

"Or play questions?" Breen continued.

"No, Duke has too many talented players. One or two can't perform normally, but it's too difficult for them to perform abnormally collectively. They can crush opponents with pure talent." Miller continued.

"Yes, baby, that's it." Barkley echoed.

Basketball is about talent, the so-called: Before talent, go fuck your basketball dream.

Not to mention that Duke still has a coach K who can exchange all the talents.

"Kenny, why didn't you talk? You were so excited just now." Barkley turned to look at his best partner after speaking.

"I don't have the same point of view as you do," Smith said.

"You don't think Connecticut can win?" Barkley opened his mouth wide.

"Why not? I like that 1-meter guard, Kemba Walker, he is full of energy, I like that Don, he is also full of energy, this is a team that can create miracles, guys." Smith said. .

His words did not resonate with Barkley and Miller, but instead drew a burst of laughter from them.

Walker is good, but he is facing Irving. Tang Tian's defense is indeed good, but Duke University is full of scoring points on the field. How can two fists fight against four, six, and eight hands?

Smith, this is purely a matter of personal preference. Watching the game is one-sided and not objective at all.

Chapter 97 Talent crushing

"Wait, the game will prove that I am right." Smith said and turned his head.

"Yes, the game will prove that what you said is wrong." Barkley said with a laugh. In the TNT commentary, he always lost bets with Smith. Although sometimes it was more for the effect of the show, but this time in the NCAA, He can finally feel proud again.

The four commentators talked eloquently, the players of the two teams finished the final warm-up before the game, and the scene also entered the opening ceremony.

The opening ceremony of Kangda was different this time. When everyone introduced their appearance, there was an impromptu dance.

Before Tang Tian was in front of Walker, he and Walker cooperated in a mechanical dance, which instantly ignited the emotions of the entire UConn fans.

Singler was speechless when he watched UConn's appearance. He had the feeling that the opponent was not here to compete, but to entertain the fans.

Duke's opening ceremony is very formal, with 3D projections and fans cheering. Like North Carolina, the highlight is the majesty.

The cheers of more than 4 fans at the scene broke through the sky in decibels.

After the opening ceremony, the starting players of the two teams appeared one after another. The cheers of more than 7 people were overwhelming, and they couldn't wait.

On the UConn side, Calhoun sent the most used lineup in the regular season, Walker and Lamb on the outside, Smith and Tang Tian on the striker, and Oriachi at the center.

Duke over there.

The starting point guard is Irving, and his partner in the backcourt is Nolan Smith, a senior. Smith is an excellent combo guard. He averaged 17.4 points per game last season. Before Irving came to the team, he was the absolute outside core.

On the front line, the small forward is MOP Kyle Singler, and the power forward is Ryan Kelly, a space-type four. He has made 18 consecutive three-pointers this season, ranking second in Duke school history.

At the center position is Mason Plumlee, the younger brother of the Plumlee brothers. The Plumlee brothers are tall tall men with excellent athletic ability who are rare among whites. Mason has a more stable mid-range shooting ability, which is why he is the starting center.

(Note: Plumlee is a total of three brothers. Now this Duke team only has two brothers Mason and Myers. The youngest Marshall has not yet entered the NCAA. Among the three brothers, Mason has the best talent.)

Plumlee and Oriachi's jump ball, the former is 2 meters tall but has a pair of spring legs. After the referee's whistle, he jumped up and turned the ball back to the half court, winning the first attack for Duke. Opportunity.

With the deafening cheers at the scene, the final four officially kicked off.

Irving held the ball outside the three-point line, and Nolan Smith directly signaled other teammates to pull away.

Plumlee mentioned the high position and gave Irving a pick-and-roll. Irving stepped up and switched to Oriachi, and directly made an emergency stop and changed direction to pass Oriachi and score a layup.

There was a commotion at the scene.

Owen's change is clean and neat, and he really deserves to be the spokesperson of the new generation of crossover.

UConn's offense, Tang Tian and Walker pick and roll, Walker misplaced and hit Kelly, and turned low to face Kelly and scored.

As soon as the game started, the two sides began a peak duel between point guards.

Irving dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and Pralim played a pick-and-roll again. UConn did not change this time, and Walker took a step.

Irving did not choose a mid-range shot, dribbled the ball back to the three-point line and gave the ball to Smith to organize.

Smith's talent is not outstanding, but the kind of player with super high IQ, after receiving the ball, he faked a three-pointer to deceive Lamb, broke through and killed to attract Auriac to defend, and then directly sent the ball to the basket Hanging above, Plumlee jumped up and scored a dunk.

The emotions of the Duke fans at the scene were instantly ignited.

"What did I say, this is Duke, you can't guard five of them at the same time!" Barkley shouted at Smith.

Duke's starting lineup, Irving's breakthrough is unsolvable, Smith's court brain, Singler's offensive and defensive capabilities, Kelly's space, and Plumlee's basket is a pillar of the sky. This lineup configuration is really almost unsolvable in the NCAA.

Lamb missed a catch and shot in the frontcourt, and Plumlee received a defensive rebound.

Duke attacked the frontcourt, Smith and Singler played a pick-and-roll, and after the split, Smith passed the ball straight in when he went out, and Singler caught the ball and pressed Lamb to score the ball.

Duke's first three plays were all successful.

Calhoun got up at this time and signaled to change the zone defense.

Walker and Tang Tian played a pick-and-roll again in the frontcourt. This time, Plumlee came to help defend, and Walker gave the ball to Oriachi under the basket.

Oriachi put the basket at close range, but Plumlee was so talented that he turned around and blocked Oriachi's shot with a slap, and also took the defensive rebound.

Duke fans cheered constantly.

With this offense and defense, Plumlee has suppressed Oriachi in terms of talent.

Duke attacked the frontcourt again, and UConn defended a 2-3 zone defense at this time.

After Smith saw it, he gave the ball to Irving. Irving asked Singler to play a pick-and-roll, and then withdrew to the three-point line after breaking the ball.

Walker pressed forward, and UConn did a good job defending this time.

Irving returned the ball to Smith. After Smith tricked Lamb into turning his head with a fake pass, Smith suddenly pulled out a three-pointer.

Lamb turned back to save the interference again.

"Shh!"

Smith made a three-pointer against Lamb's defense.

7:2.

Breakthrough, cooperation, three-pointers, Duke played a tidal wave of offense at the beginning.

Barkley looked at Smith who had been silent at this time, with a smile on his face.

This is the direct crushing of talents.

UConn's offense, Lamb's breakthrough layup after the pick-and-roll faced Plumlee.

Plumlee is 2 meters tall and has an excellent wingspan. He is a wall under the basket.

Lamb showed his talent and dodged in the air, but Plumlee blocked his shot with a slap after he jumped up.

Not only is he tall and has a long wingspan, but he can also jump very well!

Whistles from Duke fans rang out.

Within 3 minutes of the opening game, Plumlee has already contributed 2 blocks, and he is going to completely dominate the basket tonight.

Nolan Smith grabbed the floor ball and pushed for a defensive counterattack. After seeing Tang Tian retreat for the first time, he directly went up to the frontcourt and gave the ball to Singler who followed up on the weak side. A mid-range shot where the ball stops suddenly.

"Shh!"

The ball is still in!

9 is better than 2!

Duke hit four straight shots in the opening game, and it came from four different guys. It was a real explosion of talent.

Calhoun reached out and called a timeout.

Man-to-man Duke can take advantage of the matchups, and the opponents in the penalty area have three-pointers. This Duke team is really much stronger than the previous North Carolina team.

No wonder Singler is so confident, this is absolute confidence in the strength of the team.

"Kenny, do you now believe what we said is right?" Barkley said with a smug look on his face at this moment.

"Charles, the truth is in the hands of a few, and the game has just begun." Smith replied unconvinced.

"You guy, really, look, they can finish the game at halftime." Barkley was optimistic about Duke, and after watching Duke's opening state, he was even more sure of this.

Chapter 98 Kangda is not weak

"Don't be affected by the opponent's opening state. It is impossible for them to maintain this shooting rate, maintain defensive strength, and attack the basket more on the offensive end." Cajon shouted to the players at this time.

The noisy environment of more than 7 people at the scene made it difficult to calm down. Even an old man like him was a little restless.

At this time, Tang Tian's mind was also spinning rapidly.

The internal and external collocation of this Duke's offensive end is too reasonable, and Coach K's tactical system is already very mature. He uses the most basic basketball tactics such as pick-and-roll and dislocation to create opportunities and give players enough freedom on the court.

Coach K is also the head coach of the US team, whether it is the US team or Duke, this tactic is very suitable for this talented team.

It is really difficult for Kangda to limit their offense.

Compared with defense, the best way for them to change the situation is to play offense and use offense to drive defense.

"Kemba, that Plumlee has done a good job of defending the penalty area. You should try to finish with a mid-range shot or a drop shot when facing Kelly." Tang Tian pulled Walker and urged him when he was on the field.

In Duke's lineup, Kelly is their best breakthrough on the offensive end.

After the timeout, neither side made adjustments to the lineup.

For Kangda's offense, Tang Tian continued to pick and roll for Walker. After Walker dismantled his opponent Kelly, he lowered his body and sprinted inward. When he got a step inside the free throw line, he made an emergency stop and threw away Kelly's throw.

His move is quite like the idol Parker.

The help defense that Plumlee struggled to save.

"boom!"

The ball passed Plumlee's defense, hit the front of the basket and popped out.

However, Plumlee came out of the defense, and Oriachi was emptied at the basket. He seized the opportunity to make a tip-up and score.

Kangda finally continued to score.

The UConn fans at the scene burst into cheers, and Calhoun's suspension had an immediate effect.

Duke turned around and played a match, and Singler received a pass from Smith and caused Auriachi's thug.

After making two free throws, Duke still leads 11 to 4.

Tang Tian continued to pick and roll Walker in the frontcourt, and Walker hit Kelly again. This time Walker seized the opportunity and pulled in from the mid-range with an emergency stop.

6 to 11, 5 points difference.

Although they failed to contain Duke's offensive, they also scored points one after another after returning from the timeout, biting the point difference.

After the success of consecutive offenses, Kangda's enthusiasm on the defensive end has improved significantly, and the zone defense has done a good job.

Owen used Kelly's pick-and-roll from the outside to make a three-pointer, and Tang Tian jumped up to interfere.

"boom!"

Owen's three-pointer was interfered and missed, and Oriachi took off a defensive rebound.

Walker counterattacked with the ball, Duke directly double-teamed, Walker double-teamed the ball and made a mistake, Duke counterattacked after Smith got the ball, Owen received Smith's pass and made a three-pointer.

Lamb rushed back and tried to interfere.