89. The Great Trojans! Legendary Leo!
82-82, the Trojans tied the score.
Sam Clancy's slam dunk sounded the clarion call for the Trojans to counterattack!
In the next few rounds, in the face of Sam Clancy's grumpy under-the-basket assault, AJ Granger had to move to the edge of the three-second zone early to block the defense.
Maurice Peterson, who defended Sam Clancy, couldn't stop this new force who had just come on the pitch and was full of energy.
Sam Clancy's turnaround + what he learned from an unnamed No. 0 was a blind elbow to shake off Morris Peterson, who was inferior to him and had a dip in physical strength, with great ease, and was able to fully rush into the interior almost every time.
At this time, Li Ao's opportunity came!
The Trojans scored 3 goals in 5 rounds, all of which were scored by Li Ao!
Whenever Sam Clancy cuts in to attract AJ Granger to move early, Li Ao drills under the basket, and when he receives the ball, even if AJ Granger has made up for it, Li Ao also relied on his arm span advantage to score two goals in 3 shots under the basket, plus a sharp stop catch when cutting in and hit a close-range shot, playing a wave of 4 of 3 to score 6 points.
The Spartans made only 1 of 4 shots during this period, plus a foul by Charles for grabbing a defensive rebound, the number of fouls by the Trojans has reached 7, and Andre Huterson made the first free throw and hit the second free throw, and the Spartans only scored 3 points.
88-85, the Trojans lead by 3 points!
When it came to the Spartans' offense, Martin Cliffs singled the ball, and Jason Richardson hit a three-point shot from the bottom corner to tie the score.
Switching offense and defense, Li Ao continued to rely on Sam Clancy's containment to attack the inside, and the Spartans changed to defense, and they chose to shrink.
Li Ao received the ball for the second setter, and the white mamba top arc receiver rose and fell, and his personal score increased to 20 points, and the Trojans once again took a 3-point lead!
The game is still chasing me, but the situation has been completely reversed!
When it came to this, the Spartans refused to give up and showed a tenacious fighting spirit.
The team offense of Granville, Li Ao, Sam Clancy, and the White Mamba, plus Charles's cake-eating, has been unstoppable by now, and it is difficult to restrict.
But the Spartans players were fighting the offensive end, and even Morris Peterson, who didn't play well tonight, riveted the last push to grab the offensive rebound.
At 19 minutes and 19 seconds into the second half, the Trojans only took a five-point lead, and the ball was on the Spartans' side, and the Trojans' victory was still shaky.
When it came to the Spartans' offense, Martin Cliffs, who had already scored 27 points and 7 assists, continued to play singles.
Defending him is Sam Clancy, and the Trojans can't do it, and in order to ensure the offense, they have two defensive holes, Granville and Sam Clancy.
It's already good to defend with Sam Clancy, at least with a height advantage, Martin Claves is not too fast, and the rhythm flow player, Sam Clancy's speed can also keep up.
That's it, fly in a flash, pounce when you give a chance, and withdraw when you suddenly.
Martin Clifts feints to break through, and Sam Clancy really took a big step back.
By the time Sam Clancy got back on the line, Martin Cliffs had stepped back to a safe distance of nearly a meter from the three-point line and shot a three-point shot......
Again!
30 points in a single game!
Martin Cliffs equaled his single-game highest single-game score set during his sophomore season in the college curtain call!
With 29 seconds left, Henry Bibby called a timeout for the first time after the opponent's goal and did not give the opponent a chance to commit a tactical foul.
Victory is in sight, with the lead in hand, but the situation is extremely dangerous.
Martin Cliffs and Tom Izo didn't dare to let Maurice Peterson try and error, and Morris Peterson didn't force the main attack because a player who didn't perform well was the main attacker, and if he failed to open the attack, the attack on the Spartans for the whole game would be disastrous, so he couldn't try.
In the same vein, the Trojans are now only two points ahead, and if they don't score this time, they may be overtaken by the opponent in the final moments.
It's okay to be overtaken in front, but if you are overtaken at this time, you will lose!
Although the 7 main players on the opposite side have suffered a serious decline in physical strength, Henry Bibby does not dare to bet,
Henry Bibi made the first decision: "Sam, Kostas, you have worked hard, you can rest...... Practice more free throws in the summer! ”
Charles was obedient, and Sam Clancy complained and didn't object.
The former's 61% free-throw shooting rate is normal as a center.
The latter is a small forward, shooting 64% from the free-throw line, and as an impact player who often gets fouls, he really drags his feet, and Shelby Jordan has a 75% free-throw shooting rate.
The combination of Granville, Trepagnier, Li Ao, White Mamba and Brushenthal was replaced by Henri Bibie.
His gaze moves back and forth on the 5 players of the strongest offensive lineup, and finally makes a decision!
Li Ao's eyes widened when he heard this decision, and he was immediately so excited that he couldn't do it!
…
Coming back from the timeout, the Trojans attacked, serving in the front court.
The opposite side switched back to a better defensive starting line-up as Henry Bibby had expected, replacing Jason Richardson and Aruxian Anagunye.
Granville made a quick run to get the White Mamba serve, and Martin Cliffs posted it.
The Spartans did not dare to make tactical fouls, and the five players on the opposite side had the lowest free throw shooting percentage, all of which were 79%, and tactical fouls were equivalent to sending the opponent to score and directly bury the game.
They can only use pressing defense to try to steal, but if the steal fails, they also have to force the opponent to make offensive decisions quickly, and if they play fast, they are naturally prone to mistakes.
Granville took a big step from the three-point line, as if trying to waste time, and Martin Cliffs immediately pressed up...... The opponent hoists the ball inside!
Who?
Martin Cliffs turned his head to see that Li Ao was leaning on Morris Peterson in the low post, as if he was asking for the ball in the low post...... Is this going to be a back hit?
Wrong!
The ball landed in the wrong place!
Seeing that Maurice Peterson was all focused on the card position, and the defensive action was to squeeze in front of Li Ao to grab the ball, but the strength was not as good as the opponent's, and he was stuck, Martin Cliffs was about to remind loudly, but it was too late.
Li Ao suddenly turned towards the other side of Maurice Peterson's direction, and Maurice Peterson, who was defending with his right body, pounced directly!
Li Ao turned around and received the ball, and the position was behind Maurice Peterson just now!
slapped the ball, Li Ao stepped into the three-second zone in two steps, and AJ-Granger's exhausted physical strength burst out again at this moment, and it was made up in front of Li Ao in time.
But AJ-Granger didn't dare to move too much, they had already committed 9 fouls, and the foul opponent made two direct free throws, both of which were not 1+1.
The difference between losing and losing on the defensive end made AJ Granger's defense useless, giving Li Ao the opportunity to grab the ball sideways!
Morris Peterson turned to catch up and pounced on Li Ao, who had raised the ball in his right hand.
Li Ao lifted the ball, AJ Granger on the left jumped hard, and Morris Peterson on the right also burst into blocks.
But Li Ao didn't leave the ground, hooked his hand and threw it quickly, successfully dodging the cover of the two.
The ball spun in the air and flew towards the basket, and at this moment, the scene was quiet, time seemed to pass very slowly, and Maurice Peterson, who was in the air, looked at the ball and prayed to God not to score.
But the people who grow flowers are not under God's control!
The ball goes through a beautiful arc and falls into the frame!
With the referee blowing the whistle of the timeout, tens of thousands of Trojans fans instantly erupted and cheered wildly!
"Leo! …… Leo! …… Leo ......"
After the cheers broke out, tens of thousands of fans chanted Li Ao's English name in unison!
With 20 seconds left, the Trojans took a four-point lead over the Spartans at 101-97 with a quick attack.
The TV commentators are chanting that the Trojans have sealed the win!
The old man jumped on the sidelines and shouted around, "I taught him!" I taught him this trick! ”
The aunt next to her is already going crazy, and her son's team is going to lose! She's been scolding for more than half an hour.
She yelled at the old man, "Are you crazy? Teachable? Phew, just your old thing who gave birth to a son and no eggs, you know how to brag! ”
The old man was about to scold the street, ready to do it, and then lie down and kill the shrew, when Li Ao rushed in front of him and gave him a big hug.
"The hook you taught is so cool! When I get into the NBA, it's definitely going to be my No. 1 offensive style on the inside! After letting go of the old man, Li Ao said loudly: "Does the Spartans have an 8th player?" I only saw 7 of them. ”
After saying that, Li Ao ran away, in case the aunt made a move, he couldn't help but defend himself, and it would be a big deal.
However, his words made the aunt swelled red, and the fight belonged to yes, the aunt's son didn't get a second of appearance time tonight, so he kept scolding the street.
The old man was unforgiving, and mocked: "Do you have a son? I don't think I'm going to have paranoia, I'll see, counting around, there are only 7 people in the Spartans......"
Just as he was chattering, the old man suddenly remembered something, why didn't that kid hug his beautiful teacher, but hugged him?
Noticing that his clothes were wet...... "Damn Leo! Actually use me as a rag to wipe sweat! ”
Vivian next to her was a little angry because she didn't get a hug, but when she heard the old man's words, she immediately laughed, and then cheered, shouting "Leo" with the fans at the scene.
The Trojans bench was jubilant, and the Spartans bench was deadly silent.
Tom Izzo wasn't going to call a timeout, but he still called the last timeout in regular time, and he had to fight no matter what, even if it was hopeless.
Soon, the timeout returned, and the Spartans were still in the starting lineup, and the Trojans fielded a combination of Nate Hale, Rashad Jones, Li Ao, Shelby Jordan, and Charles.
Henry Bibby rebuked the players in the final moments of the timeout.
The players were not angry, but restrained their excessive emotions.
The manager is right, you can't be careless until the final whistle blows!
When the players of the two teams returned to the field, the crowd rang out with the sparse chanting of "Beat LA", and soon tens of thousands of other fans followed suit.
The Trojans have already sealed the win, and even the Spartans think so.
And the winning goal...... It's a hook hand!
The Los Angeles team, which won the championship with a hook hand, reminded people of the years when the Los Angeles team dominated the NCAA more than 20 years ago.
"Sir, it's the 21st century, and a new era has arrived!"
Li Ao's words, after the start of the crazy three, every time the Trojans win, they will be hyped by the media.
Originally, in tonight's finals, there was no more 'Beat LA' cry, and there was hostility from Indiana locals in front, and when it came to the finals, people felt that they didn't deserve it.
But now, Li Ao, the first person in the history of basketball at Los Angeles University, has scored the winning goal with his signature scoring method, as if announcing the arrival of a new era!
The call for 'Beat LA' is ringing again!
When the Trojans heard this, instead of suppressing each other with other voices, they followed suit.
More than 90,000 people chanted "Beat LA" in unison!
In the last 20 seconds, Morris Peterson took the initiative to take on the offensive responsibility, hitting Shelby Jordan for a three-point iron with a top arc, Li Ao received the rebound, and the Spartans did not make a tactical foul and lowered their hands.
As the final whistle blew, the Trojans fans erupted in cheers!
The Trojans, who had long been unable to hold back on the sidelines, rushed into the field and cheered and celebrated with their teammates!
Some people were happy and some were sad, and on the other side, some of the Spartan juniors and seniors howled loudly, and some hugged their heads and cried.
The freshmen and sophomores still have a chance, but the seniors have graduated, and the juniors have also lost the chance to win the championship because of the graduation of the seniors.
This is the reincarnation of a college team, a college player who has only two chances to compete for the championship.
It's almost impossible to repeat a 7-game winning streak like the Bruins, unless every time there is a change of players, you get a genius like the handsome guy who planted flowers opposite.
Just like the Bruins' luck turned against the sky, Abdul-Jabbar had just graduated from college and Bill Wharton came.
However, the sad appearance of the Spartan players, even if they got the live footage, only won people's sympathy, and after that, no one cared about them.
Only winners are remembered!
Suddenly, a loudspeaker rang out "Sam", and tens of thousands of Trojan fans were stunned for a moment, and then shouted "Sam" in a noisy and disorderly voice.
Li Ao was stunned, the host was bought by their team?
No, the voice ...... Little Ranbill!
Immediately after that, a "Rashad" sounded, which once again led the fans to chant in unison, which was much more neat than the lack of preparation when shouting "Sam".
Li Ao looked around, it was really little Ranbill! There was a strong face standing next to the host who was smiling and applauding!
"I'm rubbing! This dude, what a sass! ”
Shelby Jordan led the fans and shouted the names of all his teammates, not only the 12-man main list, but also the names of the other 6 squad players.
When it came to himself, he also added a head-up - best defensive player.
The teammates who gathered around him and shouted his teammates' names laughed and scolded him for being shameless, and the Trojans fans laughed as well.
Finally, Shelby Jordan shouted, "Leo! ”
The fans shouted, "Leo! ”
But this time, more than once!
Shelby Jordan shouted "Leo" over and over again, his teammates followed suit, and the Trojans fans shouted "Leo" over and over again.
Li Ao, who came to the sidelines to celebrate with Aunt Assistant, Liam, Dean Teng, the old man and some school leaders, heard the first shout and thought, 'It's finally your turn to shake'.
But then, he froze.
Teammates, tens of thousands of fans, shouted his English name over and over again, and in the end, Shelby Jordan, who was the loudest at the microphone, cried, and many of the tens of thousands of fans broke into tears......
At this moment, he had a feeling that he had never felt before......
It's nice to play basketball!
After a few moments, the staff entered, and the Trojans players dispersed and handed the microphones back to the host.
Under the leadership of the host, TV reporters and cameramen came to the sidelines to interview Li Ao.
Not a reporter from the Imperial Court, the Imperial Court suddenly wants to cooperate with the NCAA to broadcast the game live, which has been agreed by the NCAA in order to try to open up the Chinese market, according to the provisions of the NCAA, only the TV stations that have collectively signed the broadcast contract can broadcast their games live, which is also to protect the interests of the TV station.
. A reporter from T Sports asked: "Leo, congratulations on leading the team to the national championship, do you have anything you want to say to so many fans who support you in the field?" ”
Li Ao slowly exhaled a long breath softly, and after calming down, he said: "I said it, the Trojans will eventually be great, and we will eventually become the pride of the Trojan Legion, this day is coming!" ”
His voice was heard through loudspeakers to every corner of the stadium, causing the fans to cheer again.
"Great, I like this answer, I believe that you have always held this belief to lead the team to such a great achievement."
"Thank you."
"The next question, I think that's everyone's concern, you got your first triple-double tonight, do you think, are you the MOP of this year?"
"Three pairs?"
Li Ao was a little stunned by the question, the reporter pointed to the big screen when he saw this, Li Ao looked up, the big screen was the picture he was being interviewed, and his confused expression jumped on the screen.
The sticker next to it is his data!
8-of-18 shooting, plus 5-of-6 free throws, 21 points, 11 boards, 12 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks!
"Wori!"
Li Ao couldn't hold back his shouting, although the reporter didn't understand, but with such a picture, this post-game interview was enough.
After the race, the interview was over, and the staff had already prepared the medal ceremony.
NCAA Superintendent Miles Brand brought Miss Manners to the court.
Miles Brand congratulated the president of USC, Dean Teng, and several other deans and Henry Bibby who were ready to enter the scene, and after greeting each other, he picked up the microphone and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, what is the 1999-2000 NCAA basketball championship team...... USC Trojans! ”
The cheers and boos were deafening, and even if the Trojans won the championship, the basketball fans of Indianapolis were still unconvinced, and they were still unwilling to see Purdue University play the finals locally, and they had completely hated the Trojans.
The White Mamba received the championship trophy from Miles Brand on behalf of the team, and at the direction of the principal, the white mamba first took turns to take pictures of his teammates, and finally several principals and deans took turns to raise the glass and handed it to Henry Bibie.
Miles Brand picked up the microphone again, another trophy was held next to him, and before he could speak, the local fans began to boo, and the Trojans fans celebrated with cheers.
At this time, Li Ao, who was originally in the crowd, was pushed to the forefront.
Li Ao was both expectant and a little worried, but the name read by Miles Brand did not disappoint him.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the 1999-2000 NCAA Basketball Tournament Final Four Winners are ...... Leo! Let's cheer for his legendary performance! ”
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