On March 11, 2014, in the final game of the NCAA regular season, Duke University challenged the University of Notre Dame against the Irish team.

Duke University this season because of the rise of Zhang Zifeng and Parker's injury, the starting lineup has changed several times, and the state is also up and down.

With a 28-6 record so far, it ranks second in the Atlantic League.

First place is last season's NCAA champion University of Louisville Cardinals, who have a 29-5 record.

In third place is the University of Notre Dame's belligerent Irishmen, who have a 27-7 record.

If Duke loses today's game, Notre Dame will be able to move up to second place with a crossover record, and Duke will have to fall to third.

If Duke wins this game, Louisville loses. Then Duke would be able to move up to No. 1 with a crossover record.

In order to maintain home-court advantage in the league championship, Duke will have to fight hard to keep 2 to 1.

The final round of the regular season was played at a similar time.

Founded in the mid-19th century, the University of Notre Dame has experienced more than a century of glory and is a nationally renowned private Catholic university and research university.

Notre Dame is best known for football, having won 13 NCAA football championships.

The drum movie "Dream Chaser" tells the story of a skinny Rudy who enters the football team of the University of Notre Dame through unremitting efforts, and finally becomes a regular player from a substitute.

The craziest and hottest thing at Notre Dame is football, and basketball is just second. But thanks to rugby, Notre Dame's basketball is very tough and tough.

Duke starters: Cook, Hood, Parker, Jefferson, Plumley.

In this game, Zhang Zifeng continued to be a substitute.

University of Notre Dame starters: Point guard: Demetrius Jackson at 1.85m, Shooting guard: Pat Connaughton at 1.96m, Small Forward: VJ Beechm at 2.03m, Power Forward: Rex Pruger at 2.06m, Center at Zach August at 2.08m

As soon as the whistle blew, from the very beginning of the game, the University of Notre Dame showed his fierce, brutal style.

In the 7th minute of the first half, Beecham once again received the ball on the inside and hit Parker with his back.

Beechm slammed again and again, and Parker retreated a little.

Pushing into the box, Beecham turned and shook his shoulders and pretended to jump.

The defense was aggressive, but Parker, who was inexperienced in defense, was fooled and hurriedly jumped.

Beechm jumped up and deliberately leaned towards Parker.

The whistle blew and Parker fouled.

The NCAA stipulates that in each half, when the number of ordinary fouls (referring to individual fouls other than malicious fouls, intentional fouls, and individual fouls other than fouls for blocking the opponent's shooting action) reaches 7 (including 7) but less than 10, the opponent will get a "1+1" free throw opportunity, that is, if the first free throw is scored, another free throw opportunity will be awarded.

When a team has 10 common fouls in the half, the opponent will directly get 2 free throws for each foul (including 10 times).

Now Duke has only committed 6 fouls on the team, less than the number of free throws, and continues to be the ball of Notre Dame.

Although he didn't have to make free throws, Parker picked up two fouls in the first half. In order to protect Parker, Lao K had no choice but to replace Parker in the 7th minute of the first half and replace him with Zhang Zifeng.

At this time, the score on the field was 17:22.

After coming on the court, Zhang Zifeng immediately entangled Connaughton.

Connaughton looked at Zhang Zifeng, who was a little emaciated behind him, and hurriedly stuck Zhang Zifeng reaching out for the ball.

In response to Connaughton's positive request, Jackson looked at the others and decided to give the ball to Connaughton after seeing that the others didn't have a good chance to catch the ball.

Connaughton knew that his advantage was strength, and immediately turned around and leaned his back against Zhang Zifeng.

Zhang Zifeng stuck Connaughton's waist with one hand, and raised his right hand high to prevent Connaughton's shot.

Connaughton suddenly turned to the right, Zhang Zifeng hurriedly moved his feet, who knew that Connaughton turned half of his body to the right, and his right foot stepped suddenly, and with this kicking force, his body quickly turned to the left.

When Zhang Zifeng wanted to adjust his body again, he had already been stuck in the position by Connaughton, cut close to the inside, and made a layup.

17：24。

Connaughton smacked his chest proudly and then pointed at Zhang Zifeng, defiantly.

Zhang Zifeng clenched his fists and cursed in a low voice, "Thornton, pass the ball to me later." ”

Thornton looked at Zhang Zifeng and nodded, "No problem." ”

"This is our territory, Yellowskin Monkey, this is the battlefield of warriors, you should go to the zoo."

"You're not welcome here, long live the Irish."

"Go back to Duke!"

……

It was the cheers of the Notre Dame fans.

has played more than 30 games, and the boos have long been accustomed to Zhang Zifeng.

Running to the frontcourt, Thornton immediately hit Zhang Zifeng.

Zhang Zifeng faced Connaughton after receiving the ball.

"Zhang Zifeng wants to play singles? In fact, to be honest, I don't really believe in Zhang Zifeng's singles ability. His pull-up jump shot with the ball is very good, and the advantage of flexible running can make up for Zhang Zifeng's lack of physical fitness. The on-site narrator said.

Connaughton stepped forward, and the scouting report showed that Zhang Zifeng had a certain ability to dribble through, but under pressure, the shooting percentage was not high.

So Connaughton believes that Zhang Zifeng is likely to choose the jump shot, just like before.

Connaughton posted it, right on Zhang Zifeng's thoughts.

Raising the ball with both hands, Connaughton subconsciously jumped up.

"It's now." Zhang Zifeng withdrew the ball, sank down and accelerated past Connaughton.

"Damn it." Connaughton cursed in a low voice, and when he landed and turned around, Zhang Zifeng had already shot and sent the ball into the basket.

19：24。

Switching offense and defense, Connaughton received the ball at a 45-degree angle and leaned back against Zhang Zifeng.

Zhang Zifeng stuck Connaughton's waist, "Back hit?" Are you kidding? You thought you could be as successful as last time! ”

Connaughton ignored it, and suddenly turned around after two consecutive backward impacts.

Zhang Zifeng will not be fooled again this time, moving half a step sideways, raising his hand to prevent the opponent from suddenly shooting.

Seeing that he couldn't get rid of Zhang Zifeng, Connaughton directly made a step-back jumper.

Zhang Zifeng jumped up desperately, his hand stretched straight.

It's a pity that this ball, Connaughton's jumper was a little backward, and Zhang Zifeng's hand couldn't reach it.

"It's impossible to get in."

Zhang Zifeng immediately turned around and stuck Connaughton, preventing the opponent from rushing to grab the rebound.

Who knew that this was a very reluctant shot, the ball smashed on the rebound and bounced and fell into the basket.

19：26。

Such a random shot can be scored.

“FUCK！” Zhang Zifeng couldn't help but scolded in a low voice.

Pat Connaughton shrugged at Zhang Zifeng as he ran back, as if to say that God is on my side, what can you do with me!

There was once again a huge cheer in the Notre Dame arena.

Thornton launched a counter-attack with the ball, and now the score is stretched, and Duke urgently needs to score a goal to tighten the score.

Thornton dribbled to the front court and handed the ball to Zhang Zifeng.

Facing Connaughton, who was defending himself, Zhang Zifeng put on a three-threat posture, and directly pulled out his hand after a few tentative strokes.

Seeing Zhang Zifeng's sudden shot, Connaughton hurriedly jumped up and blocked.

With a whistle, Connaughton realized that Zhang Zifeng suddenly jumped up, his reaction was slow, and his hand hit the opponent's arm, fouling.

The arm was beaten, and Zhang Zifeng desperately pushed the ball to the basket with one hand.

The ball smashed on the rebound, bounced off the basket, and bounced twice in a row before plunging headlong into the basket.

The whistle blows, AND ONE!

"Thank you for the points!" Looking at Connaughton, Zhang Zifeng said with a smile.

Looking at that damn smile, Connaughton, who was paralyzed, also showed anger on his face at this time.

Zhang Zifeng, who stood at the free throw line, took the referee's pass, adjusted his breathing, and threw the ball.

The crisp sound of wiping the net told everyone that the ball was in.

With Zhang Zifeng's free throw, the score was only one point away.