Chapter Eighty-Nine: Halftime
The timeout is over, the game continues, Kyle controls the ball and breaks through the Chels defense, encounters blockage, and transfers! Martin also suddenly, he used his ability to break through the qualified line, and chose to transfer without two steps against the big Boone who did not shoot on the defensive break! If you don't pass it, you can't do it, he can't move suddenly. Lenovo Will also bursts in the face of Rudy before moving away. They can all break in, but it doesn't have much effect, although the big man in Connecticut moves slowly, but they have a large position, they occupy a lot of space, and the three-point line is a one-step defense breakthrough, which is the most effective way. So a few guys from the Yale team couldn't really get deep into the box and cause threatening damage.
Larry also couldn't run out of space, and Villanueva's speed and size played small forward, which is still okay! He can basically keep up with Larry's pace. Coupled with his height and long arms, Larry has not been able to completely get rid of the shroud he has formed. Kelly, that's not to mention, he's a stake on the inside, who will bird him.
In the end, the ball is back in Kyle's hands, and he can only lament in his heart! It's the rhythm of being beaten up like this! Waving for Larry to block the demolition, Kyle dribbled past Larry from the left, shook off Chels, and stepped into the penalty area. Kyle pulls his outstretched foot back beyond the three-point line, jumps out of his hand, and the ball flies to the basket and goes in!
Villanueva shook his head, fooled! But he prefers to believe that Kyle's ball has an element of luck, and he doesn't think Kyle is that accurate.
Chels dribbled into the front court, all pulled away, and almost laughed out loud as he watched the little men pout their butts behind the big guys. He gave the ball to Rudy, which was a big misalignment, the size of a small forward, the size of a point guard, how you look like a hanging shot. It turned out to be true, Lesowell was pressed forward by Rudy, Rudy turned around and accelerated, flying directly to the basket, that momentum! That height! The explosive power! Kyle didn't dare to jump up to block, jumping was self-inflicted, and being detained was doomed.
Came back and first passed the ball, then Larry cut to the penalty area, received a pass from Kyle, did not pause, made a transfer and threw the ball to Lesowell, who ran to get rid of Boone's harassment, received the ball easily and wiped the basket in three steps, and scored.
Martelley, who was on the sidelines, was terrified, the last round was very difficult, if it wasn't for Kyle's ability, it might have been a 35-second violation, and this easy goal gave him a reassurance. The difference between the regular season and the qualifying match is that both sides will carefully study each other's strengths and weaknesses and make special arrangements.
In fact, St. Joseph is indeed at a disadvantage, everything is a matter of talent, just like now, the big man on the field can defend the small one very well, if it is another team, it is simply a wild talk, but Connecticut does have this ability, this is talent. Moreover, Smith was injured, the influence was immeasurable, their conventional tactics were abolished, and it was an indisputable fact that their strength was reduced. But this mountain, the old man had to cross, although the championship was stable, but one more bottle of the glory of the Great East League championship, which was also St. Joseph's dream.
The war is still going on, the two sides are going back and forth, and the sloppy goals still make the game more enjoyable, and no one can stop anyone's rhythm. Of course, St. Joseph can't stop the rolling of Connecticut's large machinery, but Connecticut can't stop St. Joseph's dexterous and fast offense, such as defensive counterattacks, steals and counterattacks, all kinds of interspersed passes, and occasionally three three-point unstable guards can score two goals.
The score has been no more, no less, hanging there, no one has the strength to kill the opponent with a stick, in fact, St. Joseph played harder than Connecticut, both offensive and defensive, but the physical exertion of the Connecticut big men is also fast! So this targeted tactic is a draw. That situation lasted until halftime, with St. Joseph trailing by four points at 40:44.
This point difference is not big, for St. Joseph, a team with a history of many big turnarounds, it is a matter of minutes. Especially since they have Kyle, who has a strong scoring explosion, a finisher! Everyone will be afraid. Connecticut, in particular, had their own tragic experience of being killed.
"We did a great job! Especially against Kyle's defense, take a look at his score, 13 points! That's not a lot at all, at least he doesn't get thirty points as terrifying, does it? Jim laughed and teased Kyle's 60-point super performance, and then cheered everyone on. In fact, he is not as terrible as he imagined, and St. Joseph is not as powerful as he imagined, as long as you stay focused and concentrated, everything is not a problem. Do you know what we're aiming for? Tournament Champion! That's what I want, just like last year. We are the kings of the Great Eastern Alliance, you should be proud of this, and the heavens sent this opponent just to test. Got it? ”
"Champion!" Everyone raised their heads and answered loudly. Their goal is the championship, and they are fearless.
There are not so many oath-taking words in the St. Joseph's dressing room! Matletley is still very satisfied with their performance in the first half, as long as they are not beaten, then there is hope for everything, and Kyle is their hope. The absence of Herbert did make the Yale team falter. But Martelley was recognized, and he used this seemingly mediocre lineup, with incredible tactics or personnel arrangements, to get through one difficult time after another, and he has come to this point. Whether it's with Herbert Smith as the axis or a five-small lineup, it's all a stroke of genius.
It's fair to say that St. Joseph's is a real super dark horse, and before the start of the season, they were only in the bottom five of the Great East League. Look at the present, they have slapped all those who despise and question them in the face. Telley is respected by everyone in Connecticut, and this is a talent. As everyone knows, all of this was Kyle's idea.
The first attack of the second half was possession of the ball by St Joseph's side, with both sides now on the bench. Kyle wore a turban to watch his friends fight, and this stalemate made Matleley have a lot of eyes, and if Keldo rested for a minute, they would have more hope. What's more, Kyle has played an average of 36.5 minutes per game this season, basically without rest, and in the regular season, there is no confirmed tournament spot, and they only have to fight to the death.
Overuse can lead to injury, and with the team already confirmed for the tournament, Matley has reservations. The Great Eastern Conference championship is just vanity, and in addition to going straight to the championship, it's a title that can elevate the team, which St. Joseph needs, but they need to go even further in March. Giving it your all is a must, and Kyle's rest can't be ignored.
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