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Owen passed Tang Tian to the basket and made a quick shot.
Tang Tian jumped up from behind to block the cover.
Owen dodges the lever in the air.
Tang Tian's block was not just a simple block, but also covered Owen's shot angle with his hand.
Irving pulled the ball a lot. After all, he just came back from injury, and the airborne was lower than normal. After the shot, the ball hit the edge of the basket and popped out.
Oriachi took the defensive rebound.
The Conservatory fans cheered again.
Although he was passed by Owen, Tang Tian was still Tang Tian, chasing and defending to the basket, he still defended Owen!
Coach K also froze for a moment.
Tang Tian, can he really defend Owen?
The answer is no, but if Owen only breaks through, Tang Tian's restrictive effect on him is indeed obvious.
"Kyrie, shoot more." Coach K's reaction was really fast, and when Irving retreated to half court, he reminded him.
UConn’s offense, the same tactic, Irving squeezed ahead of time this time and did not make a change, and Oriachi’s pick-and-roll failed.
Walker directly signaled Oriachi to go back, and faced Owen with a heavy heart.
Owen hit him so many times before, and it was his turn to pay him back.
Before the game started, just like what he showed when he communicated with Tang Tian, he felt that his strength was not as good as Owen.
But so far in the game, what about Irving, he was also very embarrassed by his defense!
Changing direction with a low body, suddenly took a step, Owen followed Walker, but after the confrontation, he was knocked away by Walker!
The referee did not blow the whistle, this is a normal physical confrontation.
Walker used his explosive power and confrontation to squeeze past Irving and get to the inside. With a lever in the air, he avoided Plumlee's help defense layup and scored!
After the goal, Walker roared to the sky, and the veins on his neck burst out.
Finally, he also passed Owen!
The cheers from the UConn fans at the scene were deafening. Walker was passed by Irving again and again in the first half, to defending Irving in the second half, and now he succeeded in defeating Irving. This is simply an evolution in one game!
A stronger opponent can inspire a stronger self. This famous saying is not deceiving!
The scouts on the scene couldn't help whispering at this time. In addition to seeing Walker's progress, they also saw something on the spiritual level. This is the temperament that only a team leader will have.
I may be weaker than you, but I will try my best to beat you!
When Walker returned to defense, Tang Tian and Walker clapped vigorously.
"Kenny, I suddenly feel that what you said makes sense." Barkley turned to Smith at this time and said.
Smith looked at him suspiciously.
"This UConn team is indeed different. This Kemba Walker and this Don, they are full of energy. They are players who have the opportunity to create miracles." Barkley said.
Smith nodded with a smile. He still has a good eye for players. Barkley bickered with him for most of the time, and now he admits it.
Owen continued to single Tang Tian in the frontcourt, a Sam Gold, he continued to pass Tang Tian, but Tang Tian also followed closely behind him as before, he grabbed the basket early to avoid Tang Tian's interference, But Oriachi's back and forth pincers directly blocked his shot!
The emotions of the UConn fans were completely ignited. Although they were at a disadvantage in terms of numbers, their emotions were obviously more exciting than the fans of Duke.
With a 20-point difference, it was only 4 points in a blink of an eye, and Irving was blocked!
The dark clouds hanging over their heads in the first half have dissipated, and they have seen the dawn of victory!
Duke's sideline ball was sent out, and Irving turned around and changed direction.
"Snapped!"
This time Tang Tian seized the opportunity, rushed out, and broke the ball in Owen's hand!
I often stand by the river, how can I not get my shoes wet!
Owen can now pass Tang Tian seven or eight times out of ten, but the remaining two or three times are likely to be cut off!
After Tang Tian made the steal, he flicked the ball to Walker on the outside. Walker turned around and passed Smith and rushed forward. The two rushed from the backcourt to the frontcourt.
Walker hit a low layup in the frontcourt, and Smith jumped up to block the block.
Walker directly changed hands and pulled the lever in the air, and then shot after dodging.
"Snapped!"
Smith slapped Walker on the arm.
The bottom line referee blows his whistle, indicating that the thugs fouled.
Walker's tie ball hit the backboard after spinning in the air, and then fell into the net pocket.
2+1!
Walker was knocked out of the field by Smith, and after using the buffer to protect himself, he looked back and saw the ball went in, and jumped up from the ground and jumped excitedly.
Crazy!
Chapter 1 Big Heart
Coach K reached out and called a timeout.
UConn's current offensive is like waves, one wave after another, making Duke University a bit overwhelmed.
When the timeout comes back, Walker has a chance to add a penalty.
Against the boos of more than 4 Duke fans at the scene, Walker took a deep breath, and then steadily made an additional penalty.
68 is better than 69!
Following Walker's extra penalty hit, UConn completed a shocking point-chasing performance, chasing the 20-point difference to only 1 point!
There are still 2 minutes left in the game!
All the fans at the scene couldn't help taking deep breaths.
The fans of UConn are better. When the team played North Carolina before, they have experienced it once.
But the little hearts of Duke fans can't bear it a bit. You must know that Duke's previous games have all been big victories, the kind that are completely easy to handle.
But now, they didn't even understand why the difference of 20 points was only 1 point in an instant.
If they still lose with a 20-point lead at halftime, this game can really be recorded in school history, just like when Sean Battier led the team to reverse the University of Maryland with 22 points.
The difference is that what Battier created was the greatest comeback in NCAA history, which was glory, but this time, it was a shame.
In Duke's attack, Owen did not attack Tang Tian again, but threw the ball to Singler after signaling to pull away.
Coach K's tactical system is to create dislocations. Irving is a dislocation to Tang Tian, and Singler is also a dislocation to Lamb.
Singler has strong off-the-ball and team abilities, but he is not a player who is good at attacking independently. After getting the ball, he directly chose to face Lamb directly.
Lamb jumped up to interfere.
"boom!"
Singler's shot misses.
Oriachi caught Plumlee and received a defensive rebound.
Now, Kangda has a chance to overtake the score!
In the last minute and a half, even with the previous experience of playing North Carolina, the fans of UConn felt a little short of breath.
"Defense! Defense!"
"Come on! Connecticut huskies!"
Fans from both sides were shouting at each other, and the environment was extremely noisy.
The external pressure that players on the field have to bear is beyond imagination.
Tang Tian put up the pick-and-roll for Walker, Walker misplaced and faced Singler, and made an emergency stop after consecutive cross steps.
"boom!"
The ball also missed.
However, Oriachi grabbed the offensive rebound at this time, made a shot that caused Plumlee's foul, and got two free throw opportunities!
"Bang! Bang!"
The fans could feel their hearts beating rapidly. This game really needs a powerful enough quick-acting heart-relief pill!
Oriachi's two free throw opportunities.
The noise from the scene was deafening, and the players on the field were buzzing.
Oriachi took a deep breath, aimed at the frame, and shot.
"boom!"
The first free throw missed.
There was cheers at the scene.
"It's okay." Walker and Lamb stepped forward to high-five Oriachi and encouraged him loudly.
Oriachi's second free throw opportunity, Tang Tian and Kelly were entangled fiercely at the basket.
Oriachi's second free throw.
"boom!"
Still missed.
But at this moment, Kelly threw Tang Tian out of the court with a flick of his hand.
The referee whistled, signaling Kelly's foul!
This was Duke University's seventh foul in the second half. According to the rules, Tang Tian had a 7+1 free throw opportunity.
There were boos at the scene, and Coach K also roared loudly on the sidelines.
The referee technically suspended the game and went to the sidelines to watch the video playback.
Tang Tian was also pulled up from the ground by Walker and Lamb at this time, and he shook his hands unconsciously.
The moment he was thrown out just now, he remembered that he seemed to have the skills of a flop actor, and no one said that this can only be used in defense!
The referee watched the video replays over and over again. Kelly was not good at confrontation, and his position was not good. Tang Tian's half-circle forward rushed him, and finally pushed Tang Tian out of the field.
It's just that Tang Tian's actions after being thrown away were a bit exaggerated, somewhat acting.
But that was irrelevant, the foul did exist, and Tang Tian went to the free throw line.
For Tang Tian's free throw opportunity, Duke fans booed like a flood.
Players on both sides of the basket are fighting for positions.
Tang Tian completely ignored all interference from the outside world, his heart was as calm as a pool of autumn water.
"Shh!"
Tang Tian's first free throw was made steadily.
Boos fell from the scene.
Kangda tied the score.
"One more, one more," muttered Ollie from the sidelines, who seemed the most nervous.
Because he made a free throw, Tang Tian got a second chance to free throw.
"Shh!"
Still in the pocket.
Adjusting his breathing, Tang Tian's calm heart is completely free from outside interference!
"He has a super super big heart, this is a killer." Miller couldn't help but sigh after watching it.