Chapter 33: The Scorching Half
In the stands, countless pit bulls fans are jumping up and down excitedly. Those scouts in suits and leather shoes are also burying their heads in documenting this great discovery. In the commentary area, people discuss Yiyang. Even Hayward and Wesley had to step aside at the moment.
The score has become 8-7. Syracuse University's strong start lead has now vanished.
All of these things remind Syracuse University veteran Jim. Boheim, he has to change the team's defensive focus!
"The blockade is also a breakthrough! Actively make up for it and make physical contact with him as much as possible! Wesley, you continue to follow Hayward. As for the others, don't take your eyes off that One! Warren, you get off the pitch and take a break. Baggers! Go on the field, you only have one task, to curb the breakthrough! Boheim nervously wrote and drew on the tactical board, thinking that as long as Hayward was dumb, it would not be difficult to defeat the Bulldogs.
But now, the situation has exceeded Boheim's expectations. Before that, he only knew that Yiyang was an excellent organizer. But from this day forward, Boheim would never think of him as just an organizer! The ability of that defender to attack on his own is just as good as his passing playmaking!
Willie. Warren sat back on the bench with his head down, even though the head coach said he was going to give himself a break. But everyone understands that he was replaced because he was suddenly turned into a sieve by Yiyang.
And Jeff, who replaced Warren. Baggers, on the other hand, is an experienced senior player. Bagggs is inconsistent in his shooting percentage, and his breakaway pace isn't as fast. But this white guard with an inch of head has always been able to complete the defensive task well with his strong body.
Boheim did not hesitate to bring Baggs up, just hoping that Yiyang would be dumbfounded. As for offense, as long as there is Wesley. With Johnson here, Bohaim doesn't have to worry about offense.
After a while, an electronic beep echoed through the audience, indicating the end of the timeout. The players on both sides slowly dispersed and returned to their "battlefield".
Stevens could see the adjustment on Syracuse University's side at a glance, and the strong Baggs seemed to be the key to turning the tide for the Orange People.
Off the field, Mougins, who came to shoot on the spot, was also very excited. Bagggs' appearance will undoubtedly bring more trouble to Yiyang, but the opposing coach changed his tactics specifically for Yiyang, which is also a proof of Yiyang's strength.
In the NCAA, it is the first time that a Chinese player will give the opposing coach such a headache.
The game restarted, and the Orange People players still looked confident. As a senior player, Baggers is naturally quite experienced in ball handling.
Compared to the reckless Willy. Warren, Yiyang can't see any flaws in Baggers. If you want to defend this kind of guy, you have to play it safe. If you rush to grab it, it will only leave the other party with a chance to break through.
So, Yiyang spread his arms as far as he could and crossed the three-point line, keeping a very suitable distance from Baggers.
Yiyang's arm span is definitely very good in the position of defender, and when he fully opened his arms, the mediocre Baggers couldn't help but cast envious eyes.
Baggs didn't have any chance to push further, so he passed the ball straight and gave it to Wright, who was in a position on the inside. Philips in the hands.
Philips, with its tonnage advantage, has tasted the sweetness on the inside line today. Looking at the panting Matt. Howard, Philips immediately decided to fight another one himself!
Matt. Howard's slightly short height and underweight make him a frequent target for opposing centers, and seeing that Philips was planning to play singles, the Orange People's players also consciously pulled away, creating enough space for their centers to play alone.
Philips' mind was fully focused on the three-second zone war, and he used his tonnage advantage to hit hard. Matt. Howard really couldn't hold it and took a big step back.
Just one step, Wright. Philips has pushed into its ideal position. This big man in the orange jersey holds the ball in both hands and turns unhurriedly, ready to complete the hook with his right hand!
Everything seemed to be going well, and Philips was even ready to enjoy the cheers after the goal. However, at the moment when he just turned around, the yellow-skinned pit bulldog guard appeared in front of him!
"What!?" Philips swears that when he backs Matt just now, Yiyang is still in front of Baggers. After such a while, Yiyang came over unconsciously. Yiyang's bag clamp is so fast that Philips is not prepared.
Before he could react to what was happening, the basketball in Philips' hand was slapped away by Yiyang! After intercepting the basketball, Yiyang started to speed directly, and the whole court seemed to be blown by a breeze.
"Wright should have a wider passing vision, he's so obsessed with playing under the basket that his teammates don't even know when they're free! Now, with a beautiful cut, he has once again had the opportunity to switch attacks! "Reggie. Miller stared at the pitch expectantly, God knows what else the No. 1 defender could do today.
Baggers started running back the moment Yiyang intercepted the basketball, but he started from outside the three-point line, and he was stunned to be surpassed by Yiyang, who started from the three-second zone.
Yiyang and Baggers were already empty in front of them, and to stop the attack, Bags had no choice but to foul.
Yiyang continued to accelerate, even if Baggs was already leaning towards him aggressively, he was not afraid at all. You must know that in this high-speed state, if Yiyang, whose physical confrontation ability is not as good as Baggers, is hit, the strength is unpredictable.
Baggs is ready to foul, and as soon as Yiyang leaves the ground, Baggers will drag the Asian defender down! At this time, Yiyang, who was already very close to the basket, suddenly slapped the basketball to his crotch during the dribbling process.
The basketball was not changed to Yiyang's right hand, it was not a crotch change, but a crotch pass backwards!
Baggs immediately stopped the car, but when he turned around, Sherwin was close behind. Mark, has received the basketball and soared into the air. Even if Baggers wanted to foul, it was already too late!
“No,look,pass! Yi's eyes deceived everyone, he wasn't Westbrook, he wouldn't be obsessed with hitting the basket! A very beautiful postpony without looking at people's crotch, maybe this guy really has a pair of eyes behind his head! Yiyang sent an assist with an action that looked like playing on a street basketball court, so Sherwin. Mark smiled from ear to ear, even Reggie. Miller couldn't believe that Yiyang would dare to pass like this in such a tense and crucial game.
But as it turned out, Yiyang's choice worked. This kid who came out of the street court always played very fancy, but he had the composure of a professional footballer.
A guy who can play with the pass in a serious official game, people can't help but imagine the future of Yiyang. Names such as Nash, White Chocolate and Rubio have been increasingly compared to Yiyang.
After the Orange People adjusted, not only did they not close the score, but they were further widened by the Bulldogs.
Thankfully, after a long immersion, Wesley. Johnson finally stepped up. This guy's key goal from outside the three-point line allowed the Orange People to bite the score in time and temporarily stabilize their position.
The Syracuse No. 4 still maintains his own high shooting percentage, and for Wesley, who is aiming for a championship, he will not allow the team to lose at the hands of a first-year rookie. The score was tied in an instant, and this three-point shot reminded everyone that the game was not yet fully controlled by the Bulldogs!
After that, Yiyang, who was strictly guarded, did not continue his crazy scoring performance. However, due to Boheim's increased frequency of supplemental defense against Yiyang, the rest of the Bulldogs team got a lot more opportunities than before.
Yiyang was always able to see the gaps on the court, and because Hayward didn't feel good, Shervin. Mark, the captain, became the player with the most shots on the Bulldogs.
Although Mark didn't sign up for the draft this year, he is also a guy who is aiming for the NBA. His solid mid-range shooting and powerful breakaways on the court kept the Bulldogs' scores on the rise. Of course, Yiyang's assists also rose.
And under the umbrella of Syracuse University, Wesley. Johnson's performance was nothing short of impeccable. As long as he grabbed the slightest bit of space, the emaciated small forward was always able to throw the ball in.
The two sides played inextricably on the field, and Yiyang and Wesley became a trouble that the coaches of the two teams could not solve for the time being.
When the 20-minute half-time game ended, the score was fixed at 40-38. With Wesley. Johnson hit a two-pointer from the whistle, and Syracuse walked into the locker room with a slight advantage.
Yiyang played 16 minutes in the half, scoring 10 points and 6 assists. And Wesley. Johnson, who had scored 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting.
"Whether it's looking at the team statistics of both sides or the stats of Wesley and Yi, they are equally indistinguishable. This game is very intense, and it seems that until the last minute, the two sides will not be able to distinguish the winner! "Reggie. Miller looked at the stats he had in his hands and made a summary of the half-time.
Watching the cheerleading girls enter the show, Reggie. Miller took off his headphones and rubbed his eyes.
The confrontation of the first half of the game has made Reggie. Miller was dizzying.
Wesley's kaleidoscopic attack, Yiyang's elusive passing. These pictures keep the whole game in a climactic state.
What about after the orgasm? Reggie. Miller couldn't have imagined. When the second half of the life-or-death game begins, what will this game look like!
Syracuse No. 4 and Butler's No. 1 are not so easy to fall.