This striker is a bit of a monster

Chapter 58 A Better Team

The University of Texas Longhorns were extremely competitive early in the game.

At least in the previous games, Zhou Lin had never felt this level of pressure. Facing PJ Tucker was like facing a beast.

In order to reduce Zhou Lin's consumption and catch the ball more smoothly, the Patriots used more off-ball screens and worked hard to win the chance for Zhou Lin to catch the ball.

Will Thomas and Jay Lewis came up to block him one after another, and they cast two walls for Zhou Lin.

Zhou Lin also had the opportunity to face the misplaced defender. Although Aldridge moved well, he was a six-foot-11 inside player. Facing Zhou Lin's several disguises, Aldridge's footsteps were obviously a little messed up. Zhou Lin Lin cut in from the left side, and Adelaide couldn't stop Zhou Lin from going inside. Facing Brad Buckman's defense, Zhou Lin also wanted to be tougher. He originally wanted to make a layup, but in the At the last moment, he chose a dunk to end the round.

In an instant, the momentum of George Mason University's away game rose.

In the game, momentum is something that cannot be seen, but it really exists, and it is something that can really affect the game.

Whether it's a three-pointer that pierces Yang with a hundred steps, or a block that can't be opened by one man, it is not as eye-catching as the dunk that smashed Huashan. The bloody dunk can make the players and teammates burn with enthusiasm.

"What a slam dunk!"

Jay Lewis took the initiative to bump chests with Zhou Lin, and Lamar Butler patted Zhou Lin's ass to express his excitement.

After experiencing the infighting in the last game, the current Patriots are more united than before, and they are more like a team with each other.

And the existence of momentum can indeed mobilize the emotions of the players on the field. Back on the defensive end, the Patriots have also begun to show aggressiveness. If PJ Tucker wants to push Zhou Lin away and squeeze in, someone will stand Behind Zhou Lin, another wall was built for Zhou Lin.

PJ Tucker, the ability to handle the ball is indeed not his forte.

Playing smarter with the Patriots will make it easier to find some of his offensive shortcomings.

For example, habitually walking on the right, such as limited passing vision, and some offensive moves are already on the verge of fouling.

What Zhou Lin didn't expect was that Lamar Butler would appear on the road ahead of PJ Tucker, and then fell to the ground the moment PJ Tucker rushed over.

The referee blew his whistle.

Although Lamar Butler is slightly acting, visually, Lamar Butler plays the role of an underdog.

Whether it wins sympathy or the visual gap.

A 170-pound small guard dares to block a 225-pound small forward.

If you dare to fall, the referee dares to blow the whistle.

PJ Tucker covered his head and wanted to talk to the referee, but the latter ignored it and signaled the game to continue.

And PJ Tucker's troubles continued. Looking back, because he felt that the referee was unfair, he brought his emotions into the next round of the game.

In the offensive round of the Patriots, Lamar Butler's three-point shot was violated by PJ Tucker when it landed. Although PJ Tucker has always emphasized that he is a reasonable defensive action , but the referee ignored PJ Tucker's meaning at all.

At 17′02, PJ Tucker received his second personal foul. The game only lasted 3 minutes. Longhorn head coach Rick Barnes had no choice but to send PJ. Tucker replaced.

PJ Tucker threw the towel angrily, and he was still chattering about the referee's unfair judgment.

And here Lamar Butler thinks he has made all three free throws.

7-5, the Patriots took the lead for the first time.

Mike Williams was replaced on the court ahead of time. Although his physique seemed to be a lap bigger than PJ Tucker, he definitely couldn't keep up with Zhou Lin in terms of speed.

After PJ Tucker was replaced, Zhou Lin played much more comfortably.

Mike James' feet were not moving fast. Zhou Lin moved in, and the opponent's defense had to shrink. The moment Paulino came to help defend from the side, Zhou Lin passed the ball directly to Tony Si on the outside without any merit. In Jin's hand, Daniel Gibson moved to the right side to help defend, and Tony Skin also sent the ball directly to Lamar Butler at this moment.

Lamar Butler, who has a [-]% three-point shooting percentage, did not hesitate at all. This is his point.

Open three-pointers, just like training, go into the net hollow.

The latter raised a three-point gesture and compared a three-point celebration gesture.

Lamar Butler showed his pitching qualities in the opening game and has already scored 6 points.

10-5, Rick Barnes quickly called a timeout.

The Longhorns fell into the opposing team's trap.

He is a cautious coach. He must admit that he underestimated the opponent. Judging from the progress of the game, George Mason, who came from afar, is the team that is better prepared, whether it is the offensive end. Or the linkage on the defensive end, which is much better than that of the Longhorns.

"The opponent is a shooting team with 4% of the overall outside shooting. You must move faster and then raise your hands. Remember to be vertical and let the referee know that you have not fouled."

"LaMarcus, you have to make a difference inside. The opponent's inside players are three or four inches shorter than you. As long as you lift the ball up, no one can stop you."

Rick Barnes immediately arranged the corresponding offensive and defensive tactics.

On Jim's side, there is also a corresponding deployment strategy.

"Lamar Butler's touch is just right, you need to continue this touch, run the ball, give the ball to Lamar, Zhou Lin stands at the waist, if the opponent chooses one defense and one, be firm, you are now The best heads-up player on the field."

"On the defensive end, we must be aggressive. Don't give the opponent good shooting opportunities. Remember the linkage of defense. Defense is not a matter of one person. Remember that every player must be ready to defend his teammates at any time and be more focused. .”

"Come on, Patriots."

"Come on, boys."

After LaMarcus Aldridge came on the field, he began to ask for the ball near the three-second zone. Once he lifted the ball up, there was indeed a limit to what the Patriots could do.

Bang bang, two tops, Aldridge's iconic straight-armed shot.

This is also the score that the Patriots must give the Longhorns.

Looking back, Zhou Lin and Lamar Butler teamed up to score a Top Ten goal.

Zhou Lin caught Lamar Butler who ran out of the screen without the ball at the waist. The latter made a fake shot, and almost all the eyes of the audience were on Lamar Butler. I didn't see Zhou Lin who was cutting in like a scalpel.

Lamar Butler was not greedy for credit, he just threw a high toss. When the Longhorns players recovered, Zhou Lin had already received the pass and smashed the ball into the basket.

"Oh my God."

"How did he do that……"

"calm down."

The Patriots' bench is already boiling. If the game hadn't ended yet, these idiots would have rushed into the stadium to celebrate with Zhou Lin.

(End of this chapter)