Chapter 27: Defending the Title
If you want to ask which team is the hottest team in the league right now, it's undoubtedly Yale University. And every team in the league is desperate to meet Yale, because they all want Yale's winning streak to end in their own hands.
For Yale, a long winning streak could mask the team's own problems. Haywood doesn't want the team to let their form come out too early before the division finals. He hopes that the team can encounter some failures once in a while, so as to correct the seriousness of the players and help find the team's own shortcomings.
Still, something worried Heywood came.
With this wave of 13 consecutive wins, the bulldogs at Yale University seem to be a little fluttering. They seem to think that winning their opponents is too easy, and some players start to behave frivolously in the game, and even show disrespect for their opponents.
These Coaches Heywood are all in their hearts, and he knows that the main reason why the team keeps winning is because the team's current style of play is very smooth, and the players' morale is high, so the shooting feel is surprisingly good. But it's a feeling after all, and once that feeling goes away, then the team could fall into a losing streak again.
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Luckily, UConn did Heywood a big favor!
Yale's winning streak began at UConn, but it also ended at UConn. Just when the bulldogs were in the midst of a winning streak, a massacre at Kangda instantly woke everyone at Yale University.
Although Kang Da was killed by Sun Xiaotian after three overtimes in the last game, Kang Da didn't want to take revenge every day, especially Drummond in the team, when he was interviewed by the media before the game, he said confidently that he wanted to teach Yale University a good lesson.
In the game, Drummond did what he said, with 28 points and 17 rebounds, leading ConnectNew to a 102-76 victory over Yale University.
At Yale University, on the other hand, the whole game was in iron, without the previous teamwork, and instead of one solo after another. Even Sun Xiaotian is the same!
After the game, everyone at Yale looked dejected, sitting in the locker room and not talking.
"Are you awake now?" Heywood asked suddenly.
The crowd still bowed their heads and did not speak.
"In my opinion, this defeat is a good thing for us, it should show you how you really are. We're not Duke, we're not Kentucky, we're just Yale. We don't have a strong tradition, and we don't even recognize anyone outside of the Ivy League. We should be 100 per cent committed to every game and we can't take it for granted that winning this game is easy. Everyone is still in the 13-game winning streak, but that's in the past, it doesn't mean the future. We're aiming for the divisional finals and even further. However, if we go to the rest of the tournament with the attitude we have today, then we should go home and fish as soon as possible! ”
Hearing the coach's words, everyone on the scene had an epiphany, and they began to realize that they were a little carried away. Now Yale University is only in second place, and there is still a gap between Harvard University and Harvard University. Although the difference is not large, but comparing the schedules of the two sides, it is clear that Harvard University is much more relaxed. Therefore, Yale University has to take every remaining game seriously, and if it is not careful, Yale University will be left behind by Harvard University.
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If a heavy defeat can make the players understand it, then the defeat is worth it. After a 13-game winning streak to UConn, Yale University has regained its bearings, and they are starting to take the game seriously again, whether it is a small win or a wild win, it is just a game for them. They don't indulge too much anymore and, as the players say, "we're always focused on the next game!" ”
It was with this attitude that Yale University went all out to attack the second half of the race. With two games left in the season, Yale has regained two wins ahead of Harvard, and half of the championship is already in its pocket.
Yale's next opponent is a home game against underdogs Boston College, and if they can win this game, then Yale will defend the Ivy League title one round earlier.
With the victory and the championship in sight, Heywood asked everyone how to win this championship? The answer I got was all my best.
That's right! When you don't hold it in your hands, it's never your own. Until the final whistle blows, victory is never one's own.
Yale had been preparing for the game for a long time, studying the opponent's footage over and over again. They are extremely cautious, and even if their opponents are now ranked second-to-last, Yale still wants to win it without accidents.
On the day of the game, not only did the crowd pour in, but the entire city of New Haven was watching the game because they wanted to see Yale University defend its title.
To Sun Xiaotian's great surprise, Selena also appeared at the scene to cheer him on! He was already full of confidence, and he strengthened his belief in winning.
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After the game started, everything was as everyone thought, Yale University firmly controlled the situation on the court, plus Boston College was really too weak, and it was an away game, and the game did not last long, Yale University took a double-digit lead.
After taking a big lead, Yale University played more relaxed, and they frequently played smooth overall coordination, winning bursts of applause from the audience from time to time.
Especially Sun Xiaotian, he seems to have a crosshairs, how to vote and how to have. Not only that, but at the same time, as the team's assist king, he also frequently sends accurate and wonderful passes to his teammates.
Sun Xiaotian's handsome playing is recognized, and it is carved out of the same mold as Maddie (it was originally Maizi's technique!!) )。 The slender body, light steps, charming smile, accurate shooting, wide field of vision, and amazing explosiveness have aroused the affection of the girls on the scene, I don't know how Selena feels?
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"Toot!" With a whistle from the referee, 104 to 85! It's game over!
Suddenly the scene turned into a sea of madness, countless colored papers poured down from the stadium, fans shouted wildly, and Yale University players also embraced.
They had a lot of skepticism at the start of the season and not many people thought they could win the title again. However, at this moment, they responded forcefully, telling those who questioned them that pit bulls will always be strong, and strong will not be easily defeated.
Coach Heywood was undoubtedly the biggest contributor to the team's title defense, and no one knows how much pressure he was under to help the team through the storm in the first place. Now the team throws him high into the air, which is the best tribute to him.
When it comes to Sun Xiaotian, he will always be the focus of attention from fans and the media. Fans love him not only because of his skills, but also because of his politeness.
Some media captured some interesting pictures after the game, when the game ended, Sun Xiaotian did not run to the bench to celebrate like the rest of the team, but took the initiative to shake hands with the opponent. From this point, it can be seen that Sun Xiaotian has a strong personality charm and innate star genes.
In addition to capturing this moment, the media also captured a heartwarming picture. That is, Sun Xiaotian took the initiative to walk to the audience, a girl stood up with a smile, and the two of them said a few words, and then kissed together, which made the other girls around very unhappy.
This girl is Selena!