On March 10, 2014, Duke University will host the University of Louisville Cardinals.

The University of Louisville is a research state university located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Founded in 1798, the university was the first municipal public university in the United States.

The University of Louisville Cardinals won three NCAA championships in 1980, 1986 and 2013.

Although the number of championships is not small, the reputation of the Cardinals is not as famous as Duke and North Carolina, because the Cardinals have basically no one to make a name for themselves in the NBA except for Wes Unseld, one of the NBA's top 50 superstars.

This may have something to do with the idea of building the Cardinals.

The Cardinals don't have talented players, but every Cardinal player has a tough defense, a strong style of play, and a team-oriented tactical literacy.

That's what keeps them the secret of being an NCAA powerhouse.

The current head coach of the Cardinals may be more famous than the players, and he is Rick Pitino, who is now one of the three most famous coaches in the NCAA.

Rick Pitino led the University of Kentucky to the 1996 NCAA Championship and the University of Louisville to the 2013 NCAA Championship, and was the first coach in NCAA history to lead two different universities to NCAA Championship titles.

On January 15 of this year, the Blue Devils lost away to the Cardinals, and Parker was in a slump throughout the game under the Cardinals' tough defense, shooting just 4 of 15.

Today, Duke University is determined to defend the glory of the Blue Devils at home turf.

Before the game, Lao K took the entry list and shouted, "Today's starting lineup is Cook, Hood, Parker, Jefferson, Plumlee. ”

Parker knew when he heard that there was no Zhang Zifeng in the starting list that he had won the battle.

Parker suddenly calmed down and looked at Zhang Zifeng.

Hood was overjoyed to hear that he had replaced Zhang Zifeng as the starter again, and he looked at Zhang Zifeng triumphantly.

In the past, Zhang Zifeng still regarded Hood as an opponent, but now he doesn't take him seriously at all.

Zhang Zifeng didn't care about Hood at all, he glanced at Parker, and then turned his head and listened to the old K's pre-game tactical explanation with a blank expression.

Although he pretended to be casual on his face, Zhang Zifeng was very sad in his heart.

In the end, Lao K still believes in Parker more, believing that Parker is the most suitable core for the Blue Devils team and can help the team go further.

Since he chose Parker, of course, he wanted to press himself, so he relegated himself to the bench, and in this way told the other players that the core of the Blue Devils team is Parker, and everyone revolves around Parker to play tactics.

In the end, his strength is not enough, otherwise how could he lose to Parker, otherwise how could Lao K choose Parker.

But even if he becomes a substitute again, Lao Tzu has to do his best.

Lao Tzu wants to prove to everyone that Lao Tzu does not lose to anyone.

Close your eyes, calm your irritable heart, and get ready for the next game.

Cardinals starters: Point guard 1.91m Elfred Payton, shooting guard 1.98m Luke Hancock, small forward: 2.01m Charn Behannan, power forward: 2.06m Gerguy Dean, center: 2.08m Wayne Blackshere.

Duke University starters: Point Guard: Cook, Shooting Guard: Hood, Small Forward: Parker, Power Forward: Jefferson, Center: Plumlee.

Players from the Blue Devils and Cardinals took to their feet in the center circle, the referee blew the whistle and the basketball was thrown high into the air.

Plumlee took advantage of his height to beat Blackshere and slammed the ball to the backcourt.

Cook grabbed the ball and pushed forward, and Payton caught up with it as soon as possible.

Cook immediately split the ball, and Parker, who was plugged in behind, received the ball and dribbled straight to the basket. After stepping into the box, he jumped into the air and held the basketball high towards the basket.

Behannan jumped to his feet to stop, and put his hands up a barrier in front of the basket.

Parker collects the ball and pulls up the lever for a layup.

"Whoosh!" The basketball spun and grazed the rebound and plunged headlong into the basket.

Seeing the ball go in, the Cardinals didn't care, and they already knew how good Parker was.

Against the tall Blue Devils, the Cardinals undoubtedly have an advantage in speed. Payton immediately launched a fast break after receiving the ball, and Cook immediately caught up with it, slowing down the Cardinals' advance with an aggressive defense.

Behannan received the ball and went quickly, cut inside and passed the ball quickly, and Hancock immediately shot after receiving the ball.

When Hood came up to block, he didn't even touch the edge of the basketball.

"Huh!"

Score the ball, score!

"Damn!" Hood flicked his fist.

With Plumlee in the starting line-up, the Blues had the advantage in height, and they settled the battle with a solid positional approach.

The Cardinals showed their speed advantage in the fast break.

Both teams desperately tried to play to their strengths and suppress their opponents, and the game went into a stalemate.

In the 9th minute of the first half, the two teams were tied at 25:27, and Duke University led by 2 points.

The two sides began to rotate their lineups.

The Blue Devils Parker is down, and Zhang Zifeng is up.

Cardinals' Charne Behan goes south and Kevin Weir goes on.

Before going on the court, Zhang Zifeng looked at Parker who walked off the field and stretched out his hand expressionlessly.

Since you have lost, you have to admit it!

Zhang Zifeng and Parker do not have a deep hatred, some are just a dispute over interests and status.

There is no question of who is right and who is wrong!

Parker was stunned for a moment, and randomly reacted and slapped Zhang Zifeng.

Zhang Zifeng ran to the frontcourt, and it was Hancock who defended him.

Hancock saw Zhang Zifeng just wanted to speak.

Zhang Zifeng had already scolded, "Don't fucking talk to Lao Tzu, Lao Tzu is going to blow you up." You just have to wait and be abused. You idiot......"

Hancock listened to the Chinese in front of him keep talking dirty words and was blindsided.

In the last game against Duke, this Chinese didn't like to swear much.

How can it be that in more than a month, it seems to have completely changed as a person.

Although Zhang Zifeng accepted the result of losing the struggle for power, the fire in his heart could not be extinguished. He really wanted to vent.

The person in front of you is the best object.

In 2013, it was with Hancock's outstanding performance that the Cardinals defeated strong teams one after another and won the NCAA championship that year.

With 20 points in the semifinals and 22 points in the finals, Hancock was named the MOP (The Most Outstanding Player) in the Final Four.

MOP: Is it!

Lao Tzu is going to blow you up and let everyone know how powerful Lao Tzu is!

Zhang Zifeng didn't stop for a moment after he came on the field, running tirelessly.

Hancock saw Zhang Zifeng turn around again and ran to the other side, and he hurriedly followed.

Zhang Zifeng ran outside the three-point line on the left side, and Cook immediately delivered the ball.

No pauses, jump, adjust, shoot!

800 shooting exercises a day, so that the body has memorized the shot, and the whole action is done in one go!

Hancock arrived the moment Zhang Zifeng threw the ball, but he was too late to make defensive moves.

With a bang, the ball goes in, and the score is scored.

"Huh!" The basketball tore through the center of the net with a thud, stirring up a circle of milky white nets. Zhang Zifeng hit a three-point shot!

After the audience at the scene saw Zhang Zifeng's hit, they all became excited and shouted loudly, "Jack! Jack ......"

Although he became a substitute again, Blue Devils fans have not forgotten this Chinese Zhang Zifeng who helped the Blue Devils move forward in Duke's difficult times.