I'm not really a role player

Chapter 61 Progress and Change of Defense

Facing a less-than-tight defense, Xiao Du hit a mid-range shot to help the Longhorns take the lead.

Immediately afterwards, the Trojans attacked, and Nick Young once again struck iron under Li Ke's defense.

Now, Li Ke is sure that Nick Young is not crazy, and his defensive pressure is not so great.

He defended Nick Young's singles one after another, even if he failed to defend the first ball, from the perspective of a bystander, Li Ke did not make a mistake, but Nick Young was so lucky that he blindfolded the ball in that ball.

Michael Jordan on the sidelines was satisfied with Li Ke's defensive performance: "Superstar, excellent defense is one of the necessary conditions."

He seems to think of some defensive superstars in this way.

Compared with getting an All-Star who can't get better or worse in a trade, Jordan still prefers to use the draft to directly select the cornerstone of the Bobcats' team.

"not enough……"

Only defense is definitely not enough.

Michael Jordan looks forward to...

In the next offensive round, Li Ke appeared in the bottom corner as usual.

Nick Young's attention was on Du, who was on the strong side, not just Nick Young, but the five players on the USC field, except for Gabby Pruitt, who had to deal with Augustin who had the ball in his hand, the other four all involuntarily turned their attention to Du's area.

Li Ke supported his knees with both hands and stood in the bottom corner, looking harmless.

Nick Young, who was gradually moving his feet, was at least an arm's length away from Li Ke, and he stretched out his long arm, just touching Li Ke.

But Li Ke suddenly started, and with a stride, rushed towards the restricted area.

But this did not deceive Nick Young. Everyone knows that Li Ke is the No. [-] scorer of Deda University.

The reason why it is No. [-] and not No. [-] is also because Deda University has a pervert who must score high points every game.

Such a scorer should be more careful even if he can't hold the ball.

Nick Yang was already very careful, Li Ke took two steps, and he followed.

When Li Ke rushed to the area to the left of the free throw line and stopped, he had already jumped in front of Li Ke.

Immediately afterwards, Li Ke received the pass and made a straight shot, and Nick Young also interfered with his teeth and claws.

On the sidelines, Rick Barnes started shaking his head.

Judging from experience, Nick Young's interference is in place, and Li Ke's mid-range shot cannot withstand even a little interference. What's more, Li Ke shot the ball a little faster, which has an impact.

But the arc thrown by the basketball afterwards made Rick Barnes suspicious again.

Of course, everything is in between.

Swish!
When the basketball accurately hit the basket, Rick Barnes put aside all doubts, stood up directly, and applauded vigorously.

In the front row not far away, Michael Jordan is also applauding.

"Selton's mid-range shot is very smooth. It seems to be at least at the level of an NBA starter. But why did Larry Cooper come back last time and tell me that although Shelton can shoot three-pointers and mid-range shots, his proficiency is very average. It is very likely that he will not adapt to the climate in the NBA?"

At this moment, Jordan was a little confused. The first thing he thought of was: Is there really something wrong with my eyesight?
Frowning in self-doubt, Jordan turned on his carry-on radio, tuned to CBS Sports, and put on his headphones.

He wanted to find the answer through the explanations of Shannon Sharp and Marikarillo.

On the court, Nick Young refused to admit defeat and still wanted to get the ball in the Trojans' offense, but Tim Floyd's team still strictly controlled the players themselves, which was different from the Wild Boars, the opponents of the University of Deutschland in the last game.

Nick Young has already hit two fine irons in a row. Southern California naturally wants to turn the offensive arrow, and Gabby Pruitt, who is holding the ball, hits one himself.

Augustin's defense has always been useless, and he was passed by Pruitt.

Li Ke didn't dare to let go of Nick Young, Xiao Du was also entangled by Tajibson, Aqili in the penalty area was not trustworthy, and Pruitt drove straight in and scored 2 points.

In the offense of the University of Texas, Augustin held the ball, Xiao Du stood on the left side of the top of the arc, and Li Ke still went to the bottom corner.

Still the same routine, start suddenly, rush to the penalty area, and then turn back near the free throw line.

Nick Yang cautiously continued to follow behind Li Ke.

But with the same route and the same catch-and-shoot, Li Ke again ignored Nick Young's interference and made a mid-range shot.

Jordan's eyes lighted up, and it was no accident that he made two consecutive mid-range shots.

"Although everyone says that I have poor eyesight, no one knows CIC better than me, right? Shelton's CIC is obviously proficient enough!"

At the same time, the voices of the trio in the commentary booth sounded in their ears:
"Another mid-range shot hit, two in a row!"

"Facing Nick Young's defense and still hitting mid-range shots, Sheldon seems to have improved again."

Improved again...

Jordan got the point.

"Shannon Sharp and Marikarillo are full-time NCAA commentators. They must have watched a lot of University of Texas games. They probably know more about Sheldon than many scouts..."

On the court, Li Kelian made a mid-range shot, and Tim Floyd's reaction was not slow. He immediately shouted to let Tajibson's defense expand a little bit, taking care of both sides of the free throw line and compressing the space of the University of Texas.

In the next two rounds, Li Ke's mid-range running was no longer a threat, and the University of Texas still relied on Du's mid-range and long-range singles to continue its offensive momentum.

Unlike the University of Detroit, USC's offense at the beginning had twists and turns, but it quickly adjusted.

Gabby Pruitt's breakthrough made the University's defense lean to one side. Immediately afterwards, Tajibson on the inside began to show off his power and scored consecutive strong shots.

Xiao Du's defense is not bad, but the problem is that his real position is a power forward. Against Tajibson, a big man who can even play a center in the NCAA, he suffers from size and strength, and he can't always take advantage of the basket.

This is why the University of Texas has always been unable to deal with those inside star players who are above the NCAA second-rate level.

"Tim Floyd is obviously well prepared for this battle. He did come here to eliminate the upset of the top seed. If Nick Young was not pressed to death, the Trojans should be leading now."

Shannon Sharpe glanced at the score situation: "Even so, the lead of the University of Texas is only 4 points."

The halftime game ended quickly, and the University of Texas led USC with 16 points from Xiao Du and 9 points from Li Ke.

On the USC side, Nick Young was pressed to death and only scored 3 points, but Gabby Pruitt stepped forward and scored 8 points, plus Tajibson's 12 points, only 5 points behind at halftime.

A point difference of 5 points is nothing, just a difference of two or three goals, which means that the situation of this game is anxious and it is difficult to tell the winner.

Rick Barnes was a little worried: "If we can't kill Nick Young and Tajibson at the same time, it will be difficult to open the score in this game. If the score cannot be opened, this game will be very dangerous..."

Compared with the pre-determined victory of the previous two rounds, the situation of this game is complicated and confusing, and Rick Barnes is a little anxious to adjust.

He looked at Li Ke: "Sheldon, in the second half, you go against Tajibson..."

It's finally here!

Li Ke secretly sighed. As March Madness progresses, he may be pushed more and more inside to deal with those star big men in the Mad Three, such as: Al Horford, Joakim Noah, and even Greg Oden.

"As for Nick Young, Damien, go ahead, just don't let him make an easy shot."

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(End of this chapter)