Chapter 70: Williams Falls
In the Tennessee round, they once again took advantage of two defensive holes in Harvey and Sully to score a three-pointer, and just like that, the two teams went back and forth for the rest of the time, but the difference was slowly narrowing.
With five minutes to go, Pastner used up the second timeout.
By this time, the difference between the two sides had become 68:63, and Memphis' lead had been eroded to five points, and the remaining time was obviously enough for Tennessee to turn the tables.
But Pastner breathed a sigh of relief, after Li Kaiming came on the court with three substitutes, although he did not play any adverse effect, such as opening up the point difference, but he also consciously controlled the rhythm and did not let Tennessee take this opportunity to take Memphis away in waves.
Although the score difference was forced to close, Kemp, Weatherpens, and Daniel Mac rested for more than ten minutes, and their abundant energy and physical strength returned to them again.
The next five minutes will be the beginning of the lineup, and this is a real bayonet match!
Li Kaiming and Williams, until now, still have not had a second of rest, and their only chance to rest is during the pause, they can drink saliva or wipe sweat.
Li Kaiming played 35 minutes, scored 34 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks and 1 steal, the data is still very gorgeous, but he also paid a heavy price for it, on the system attribute panel, his fatigue has risen from 25 before the game to the current 65, completely turned blood red.
Williams also played well enough, scoring 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals in 35 minutes, and contributed a lot on the defensive end.
The commentator couldn't help but sigh, "Today's Memphis, it can be said that the battle is at the last moment, obviously they are the leading in the game, but whether it is the coach or the players, it is the Tennessee side that is more comfortable, the next five minutes, will be the most critical period of this game, who can break through from the Midwest region where strong teams gather, become the four championship seeds, let's wait and see!" โ
When the game came back, it was no surprise that Bruce Bohr changed to the starting lineup at the beginning, and the decisive five minutes officially began!
It was Tennessee who scored before the timeout, so this time it was Memphis' turn to attack, and Kemp, who returned to the court, appeared to be very active, dribbling quickly through the half court within three seconds of receiving the ball.
After Weatherpens, who served the ball, was in position, Memphis began its first tactical combination.
It has to be said that Memphis' starting lineup is still very competitive, and everyone's range covers the three-point line, which also greatly enriches the tactics on the offensive end.
Weatherpens and Lee Kaiming mentioned the line, hung a double cover for Kemp, and Tennessee's point guard Meiz was blocked by two big big men, and he couldn't find his defender in an instant.
Kemp, on the other hand, started the mandatory skill of a point guard, rubbing on the outside.
Maiz also experienced first-hand how James Harvey felt when he defended himself.
And now Kemp is more experienced than him, Li Kaiming and Weatherpens after covering, one inside cut, the other outside, Tennessee's two big interior lines were forced to change defenses, so that big forward Negdu faced Li Kaiming.
And Negdu's height is only more than two meters, and his speed is even more crotch-pulling compared with Li Kaiming.
The moment the change of defense occurred, Li Kaiming's powerful engine allowed him to blow up Negdu, and then successfully took off when he was still more than a meter away from the basket.
Kemp, on the other hand, was quick-eyed, first feintting to fool Negdu, and then suddenly throwing the ball above the basket!
Li Kaiming, who flew to the basket in the air, comfortably received the ball, and then slammed the dunk with both hands!
Li Kaiming, who dunked the basket, couldn't help but sigh with emotion, having a good point guard is different!
The ball fed by Kemp and the ball fed by Xavi were not the same feeling for him at all.
A point guard like Kemp is a perfect opportunity to shoot when he receives the ball, and Xavi's pass can only be said to be good if he doesn't make mistakes!
Tennessee attacked, this time the opposite side still played a complex tactic, and the energetic Cornington was once again the final shot, and the reason why they chose Connington was also very simple, his opponent Williams was obviously physically exhausted, so Cornington slipped him to death with a running position!
Williams maintained a high level of defensive intensity for the first 35 minutes, and after the last timeout, he was finally defeated by fatigue.
He only felt that his legs were like they were filled with lead, and he couldn't lift them up, and his mind had already thought about how to defend Cornington, but his body didn't obey the call, and could only watch as Cornington caught the ball and shot!
Swish!
Another three-pointer!
Looking at Williams' state, Pastner on the sidelines clenched his fists, "Elliott, hold on......"
A smile bloomed on Bruce Bohr's face, "Finally, I don't have the stamina, I thought you Memphis were all iron men......"
He was also surprised that Williams had been able to hold on until now, and according to his expectations, Williams would be able to play at most 30 minutes with a full defense.
It's been thirty-five minutes now, and in his opinion, it's terrifying enough, if he holds on for a few more minutes, then it's himself who will go home......
Looking at Williams' self-reproachful expression, Li Kaiming ran over and took the initiative to pat the former, "Elliott, it's okay, we'll win!" โ
Williams' lips trembled as he looked at his teammate who had performed countless miracles, "Are weโreally going to win?" โ
How much he wants to see what the March Madness Final is like......
Li Kaiming nodded firmly, his tone was more serious than he had ever been, "Trust me, we will win!" โ
Although his fatigue has risen to 65 and he is on the verge of possibly being injured, the team's efforts for a season, as well as his future, do not allow him not to fight!
Besides, there are still some people who are waiting to see his jokes!
How could he let these people get their wish......
The first time he came to the frontcourt, he stuck his position in the waist position, and when Kemp saw this, he dribbled to 45 degrees and passed the ball to Li Kaiming with a hit.
After Li Kaiming got the ball, he turned around and started, pulling away half of Chim's body, but Negdu on the other side suddenly came up, and Chim's left and right became horns, once Li Kaiming made a layup, he was greeted by a double ghost slap!
The players in Tennessee have received instructions from the coach, since Williams can't stand it, then Li Kaiming should be about the same, and he must be given a confrontation and let him go down to rest early.
According to his previous character, Li Kaiming should pass the ball to the empty Weatherpens after attracting the bag.
But he didn't, his speed was faster, and before Negdu could occupy a good defensive position, a tall and burly figure was like a tank hanging in fifth gear, and it ran over directly!
And he and Chim obviously didn't expect that Li Kaiming, who had played for thirty-five minutes, would have such a huge impact!
In addition, the speed of the two people is also slower than Li Kaiming, so the moment they first came into contact, the two of them were knocked back by Li Kaiming!
And Li Kaiming also lost his balance because of the lack of physical strength left and the poor strength attribute.
But the badge of [Anti-Interference Shot] suddenly lit up, coupled with his all-star level hand work, his wrist flicked slightly, and the basketball was turned into the basket.
At the same time, the baseline referee blew the whistle and signaled Negdu to block the foul!