046: History repeats itself?
Carlisle felt as if the game had just begun.
But when you look closely, there is only one and a half minutes left until the end of the game!
Intense and exciting competitions always make time fast.
At this point, the score was 76-75, and Georgetown University was temporarily one point behind North Carolina.
In today's game, since Shay's 2+1 overtake, the two sides have been taking the lead alternately, playing back and forth.
On the North Carolina side, relying on the smooth transmission and cooperation of the whole team.
can always find the slightest gap under the airtight defense.
And the three macho men of Georgetown University showed their physical talents to the fullest.
The biggest difference between the two sides today was only 6 points, yes, the 6-0 at the beginning.
You can see how fierce the game was.
It's just that now, Shay, Mourning and Mutombo's physical fitness is starting to be a little stretched.
North Carolina is not only the starting five who can shoot and pass, but also the substitutes can achieve the same effect.
On Georgetown's side, the only ones who can play to their physical strengths are Shay, Mutombo and Mourning.
Wanting to stay on top, John. Thompson must keep two of the three on the floor.
Therefore, the three of them can only take turns to rest today, and they all play for a long time.
Mourning and Mutombo have both played 35 minutes, while Shay has played 37 minutes.
If Shay doesn't stop for the next minute and a half, then Shay will play 39 minutes in 40 minutes of the game today!
If you look at the score, you can also know how much Georgetown relies on the three macho warriors today.
Mutombo had 18 points, Mourning 17 and Shay 20.
Three people plus one is already 55 points, and the rest of the others add together to only 20 points.
John. Thompson didn't want to the main force either, but he really couldn't help it.
North Carolina is in such good shape today that anyone who stands up can vote two.
And in just a few rounds, Georgetown's physical problems have come to the fore.
A round earlier, Mutombo had a chance to pull away.
When he grabbed an offensive rebound, he just had to get up on the spot to stretch the margin to three points.
But because he was too tired, Mutombo, who grabbed the offensive rebound, couldn't jump continuously, but paused.
Just this time, let Fox, who went up to the defense, cut the ball and missed the opportunity.
After the defense came over, Shay also suffered a drop in movement speed due to physical reasons.
He was defending George with the ball. Lynch didn't make it back to Hubert in time. Davis, beside him, allowed Hubert to shoot a 2-pointer.
Overall, at this point in the game, North Carolina is still very efficient, and Georgetown seems to be starting to be a little overwhelmed.
Carlisle also sighed helplessly, so he said, just having a body is not enough.
After Shay enters the NBA, he must enrich his offensive means.
No matter how young and strong you are, you will be empty if you rush too much in a game!
Shay grabbed the collar of his jersey and wiped the sweat from his face.
Shay admits it was the toughest game he's ever played in the NCAA.
The opponent's offensive efficiency is too high, blocking one point, and another point will pop up again.
This results in a very low margin for error on the offensive end, but every one more miss will open the score.
Therefore, every attack is under great pressure, and every attack must be fought with the determination to advance.
Shay was sweating profusely and controlled the ball beyond the three-point line, and the heaving of his chest was already very noticeable.
So, George. Lynch was also relieved and boldly put Shay two steps directly.
Now Shay, he can't rush up at all!
Shay wanted to pass the ball to Mutombo, but Mutombo, who was also exhausted, was now not in a tight position under Chilkart's forward defence.
If you pass the ball rashly, Mutombo may not be able to catch it.
There was no way, Shay could only call Mourning to cover, and then hold the ball and kill the enemy line!
But this time, due to physical reasons, Shay's breakthrough speed was not as fast as before, so he was defeated by Fox and George before he could rush up. Lynch flanks.
Shay was just about to pass the ball to Mourning, George. Lynch quickly pulled out the basketball in Shay's hand!
"Mistake! It was Shay's first mistake of the game, but it was a very fatal mistake! ”
Georgetown University is already one point behind, so if it is beaten on the counter-attack and falls behind by three points, the situation will be even more passive.
Shay immediately turned around and blocked George. Lynch, didn't let him dribble the ball for the first time.
But the North Carolina counter-attack was still ongoing, and Lynch was stopped and passed the ball to Rice, who advanced quickly with the ball and Fox cut in from the middle.
At this time, only Mutombo retreated to the three-point line on the Georgetown side, which is equivalent to a frontcourt two-on-one.
"Damn!" Shay used his last strength to chase the ball, hoping to make up for his mistake.
But obviously, no matter how big his steps are, it will be difficult to rush back.
Almost all North Carolina fans, including Jordan, felt that the ball was stable.
Rice dribbled in and Mutombo had to block him.
After attracting Mutombo's defence, Rice threw the ball to the side and gave Fox an open catch!
All North Carolina fans stood up with their arms held high, ready to celebrate the goal.
But Mutombo turned his gun to Fox at the moment of Rice's pass.
Then he jumped up with incredible judgment and the right time, and with the advantage of height and reach, he was stunned to risk Fox's empty dunk!
It is very difficult to connect in the air, which not only requires excellent timing judgment, but also requires strong physical conditions to support.
And Mutombo has both!
"A game-saving defense, Deacon Bey. Mutombo, he pulled the team back from the edge of the cliff! ”
Shay, who rushed back, just happened to catch the basketball that was taken by Mutombo, and then immediately turned around and fought back!
Mutombo looked at Fox who fell to the ground after being bullied, and shook his finger: "This is a no-fly zone!" ”
Shay quickly counterattacked, trying to hit the opposite side by surprise.
This time the counterattack Shay did not get rid of George. Lynch forced a layup in the restricted area.
Although there is a "Tough End" badge, the badge does not allow Shay to hit 100%.
In a very tired situation, Shay's forced layup knocked out of the frame and failed to complete the finish!
Luckily, though, Mourning followed up and smashed the ball in with a nice dunk.
Mutombo and Mourning's offense and defense helped Georgetown University take another one-point lead in the final 1 minute!
"Doot toot!"
The referee's whistle blew and North Carolina suspended the game.
Shay gasped and walked to the bench.
After sitting down, Shay let out a sigh of relief: "It's good to have you!" Thank! ”
Shay knew that if it hadn't been for Mutombo's empty pick-up just now, if it hadn't been for Mo Ning to keep up with the supplementary deduction, he would be a big sinner now.
One mistake and one layup are enough to bury the game!
Mo Ning smiled disdainfully: "Thanks? You kid, do you really think you're invincible? This is our competition, too! ”
"It's like, we're a team, Shay!" Mutombo nodded as well.
Shay nodded, glad he had the support of his teammates.
To be honest, Shay was a little uncalm at the critical moment.
The big heart is something that has been tempered and tempered.
Kobe Bryant contributed countless wonderful kills at his peak, but in the 97 Western Conference Finals G5, Kobe Bryant also had the darkest moment of three consecutive non-sticks in key rounds.
It's easy to watch others play highlights at critical moments, but it's not the same when you get started yourself.
Shay was really in a hurry just now, so he told himself to calm down now.
We must not make the same low-level mistakes as we did just now.
The timeout ended quickly and the game resumed.
The game time is only 49 seconds, and according to NCAA rules, it is enough for one offense and one defense.
North Carolina possessed the ball, and Rice unhurriedly controlled the ball outside the three-point line.
Everyone at the scene stood up nervously, and everyone watching the game was so nervous, not to mention the players present.
Now the two sides are one goal away from entering the final.
A single goal can determine whether the efforts of both sides in the past year will be in vain.
Shay's heart raced, and he kept taking deep breaths to calm himself.
Rice began to conduct the ball, and the precision instrument of North Carolina was running again.
Georgetown's defense in this round was very good and never lost position.
With only 4 seconds left on the offensive time, Rick outside the three-point line. Fawkes cut in suddenly.
Mourning immediately moved to keep up, but as soon as he took a step, he saw Fox bounce out again!
He was shaken out of a position by Fox's sudden backrun!
Rice saw the right moment to pass the ball and Fox got a shot from a step inside the three-point line on the right.
Seeing Fox's position, Jordan and Ewing were shocked.
This...... History can't be so coincidental, right?
Mourning and Shay both pounced, but were still a step too slow, and Fox threw the ball before interference could come up.
The North Carolina captain had no stage fright at key moments, and he was not nervous in the face of defense.
You have to know that people who can applaud love in front of so many people and cameras have quite strong psychological qualities!
Fox hit the ball with 1 second left on the offensive clock!
"The ball is in, the ball is in! Rick. Fox hit a shot in the final 15 seconds of the game to give his team a one-point lead at a critical moment!
Oh my God, it's exactly like the 1982 game!
It's the same mid-to-long range on the right, it's the same 15 seconds, it's the same one-hit kill!
It's just that the shooter has changed from Jordan to Fox.
This time, is North Carolina going to defeat Georgetown in this way again!? ”
In the roar of the on-site commentary, Ewing covered his head with his hands, unwilling to accept the result.
Jordan, on the other hand, grinned and clapped wildly.
Shay, Shay, the little bunny should know how powerful it is.
Even the well-informed John. Thompson was stunned for a moment, history is always strikingly similar!
Fox's shot is simply a repeat of Jordan's killer shot back then!
Fox raised his arms and cheered, as if he was already celebrating the victory.
North Carolina fans are also cheering, Danzi is really right, North Carolina beats Georgetown, every time it can be done!
The only difference between this time and Grandma's 1982 one is that Georgetown has one last chance to take a timeout.
Thompson immediately used up this timeout, and this time, he didn't want to give in to fate!
However, most people feel that North Carolina has won the game.
Because Georgetown doesn't have a consistent scoring spot right now.
Mutombo and Shay didn't shoot, and Mourning certainly didn't shoot consistently due to fitness reasons.
What do they do to change their lives!?
They are doomed to be overturned by North Carolina!
John who did not accept his fate. Thompson immediately put pen to paper on the tactical board and laid out the final attack.
Shay swallowed as he looked at the position he was going to later on the board.
This competition is getting more and more exciting.