Chapter 17: The First Coming of Power (Part II)

The Duke Blues just started the game and gave the North Carolina Tar Heels team a dismissal.

Paige, booed the ball across half court and passed it to Pavis.

Looking at Zhang Zifeng, who was standing in front of him, Pavis had no confidence that he could get rid of this bastard.

He passed the ball to Jackson.

The Duke Blues are responsible for defending Jackson with Winslow. Winslow was able to sit as a regular in his freshman year, thanks to his athleticism and good defensive ability.

Jackson was on the perimeter with the ball, and Johnson ran up to cover for him.

Jackson broke through the Duke Blue Devils' defence and broke into the box.

When Jackson broke through the attack, the Duke Blue Devils' defense deliberately shrunk in.

Zhang Zifeng took a few steps sideways and reached out to threaten Jackson's dribble.

Zhang Zifeng's move interfered with Jackson's breakthrough rhythm and slowed down his pace.

Okafor stepped up in time, his tall body jumped high, and his raised right hand blocked the space for Jackson's shot.

At this moment, Jackson flinched, and he turned to pass the ball to Paige on the perimeter.

Zhang Zifeng had already prepared, like a cheetah jumping out, intercepting the ball passed by Jackson, "Attack!" ”

The other players of the Blue Devils saw it and immediately ran forward.

Zhang Zifeng took the lead and rushed to the front court without hindrance.

Jump, take off, glide, split!

After landing, Zhang Zifeng opened his hands and ran back like a bird spreading its wings.

Every Blue Devils fan couldn't contain the ecstasy in their hearts, and shouted hysterically, "Jack! Jack! ……”

They waved the blue handkerchiefs in their hands and made a humiliating gesture towards the North Carolina players, "See! Do you see it! We at Duke Blues can still kick you in the ass this season! ”

Brin also shouted excitedly, "Although Jack is smart to complete the steal fast break, half of the credit for this ball goes to Okafor, and his presence puts a lot of pressure on Jackson." With Jack on the outside and Okafor on the inside, the Duke Blues are really strong this season! Maybe the Duke Blues can really win the championship this season. ”

Van Gundy laughed and said, "Mike, you don't believe that Duke is the most promising contender for the championship this season!" ”

Brin also smiled and said, "Yes, I admit it. Although the Duke Blues have won 12 in a row before, I just think Duke is one of many candidates to win the championship. It was only after seeing the Duke Blues in person today that I was sure that the Duke Blues were the strongest this season and that the other teams were the challengers! ”

Listen to the fans shouting their names and hear the commentators' comments.

Okafor was very excited, and he didn't know how long he had been ignored by the fans and the media.

In the first few games, he was a blue-collar interior lineman, and there is no shortage of blue-collar Duke Blues teams like this, such as Plumlee, Jefferson, and even Vince Law.

It is only now that Okafor feels valued and noticed.

Looking at Zhang Zifeng's back, Okafor understood that all this was obtained by acknowledging the status of this guy's boss.

If he competes with him again, he still has the ability to make himself mediocre.

Okafor knew that he was no longer capable of competing with him, so he could only be the second in command.

The North Carolina Tar Heels attacked again, and Page dribbled through the half.

Johnson Page made a high post pick-and-roll and then went down to get a pass from Page and hit a jumper from mid-range.

Jefferson served from the bottom line, and Zhang Zifeng received the ball and dribbled the ball through the half.

Okafor came out to block and dismantle, and Zhang Zifeng rushed in.

After the blocking, Zhang Zifeng broke through and attracted North Carolina's defense at the same time.

At this time, Okafor also followed closely and ran to the inside.

Zhang Zifeng hit the ground between Meeks and Pavis and passed to Okafor,

Okafor was holding the ball in the low post, and North Carolina's defensive attention was on him.

Jackson and Johnson both moved their feet and were ready to come over at any time to help defend.

Just when the opponent focused on Okafor, Zhang Zifeng made a counter-run, shook off Pavis, and ran to the top of the arc.

Okafor immediately passed the ball out.

North Carolina's defense line contracted, and when Pavis didn't keep up, Zhang Zifeng was completely empty.

After receiving the ball, Zhang Zifeng easily jumped up and shot.

The Duke Blues were in complete control of the tempo of the game on the court, and North Carolina was struggling to cope with the combination of Zhang Zifeng and Okafor.

They also don't have a good way to deal with the Duke Blue Devils, Zhang Zifeng and Okafor.

At 9:18, just five minutes into the first half, the Duke Blues were almost double digits ahead of North Carolina.

North Carolina head coach Williams had to request a timeout to stop the Duke Blues' surge of offense.

pressed the opponent, a series of smooth attacks, and beat the opponent North Carolina without the power to fight back

What could be more wonderful than that?

Blue Devils fans are in a frenzy.

Seeing the wonderful cooperation between Zhang Zifeng and Okafor, the big stone hanging in Lao K's heart was put down.

Last season, Parker and Zhang Zifeng, this season Zhang Zifeng and Okafor The boss battle, Lao K is clear, but he generally does not participate.

It is an unwritten rule in American basketball that the player's business is solved by the player.

In the NBA, when players want to compete for the top spot, clubs can only be forced to make choices, and they can't stop it if they want to!

OK, the Lakers finally chose Kobe Bryant and sent O'Neal away.

Duke Blues coach Lao K is in a very happy mood, but North Carolina Tar Heels coach Williams is in a very bad mood.

Swept Duke last season, and he was already under a lot of pressure.

Today, the team was pressed and beaten at the beginning, and the strength of the Duke Blue Devils this season did make Williams feel a little palpitated, but North Carolina, which is a feud, will definitely not be restrained.

Taking advantage of the pause, Brin took the opportunity to explain, "Last season, Pavis was able to compete with Jack, and this season Jack has strengthened his breakthrough ability. The gap between Pavis and Zhang Zifeng is too big. What's more, Zhang Zifeng's shooting is too accurate, and Pavis doesn't know whether he wants to shoot or burst. As long as Paveis follows too closely, Jack will break through with the ball. Pavez was far away, and Jack could shoot directly. Offensive players who can shoot are the most difficult to defend! ”

Van Gundy also said, "yes, plus Okafor is a traditional center forward, and he does a great job of attacking in the low post. If no one can resist him, he can kill the opponent with his feet Zhang Zifeng and Okafor, and Coach Williams should understand that positional warfare is no longer the opponent of the Duke Blue Devils. If you want to beat your opponent, you can only bring up the tempo, hoping to bring down the Duke Blue Devils! ”