I really can't handle the ball

Chapter 42 Perfect Start
The big screen at the scene showed the list of starting players from both sides.

The starting lineup of Marquette University is: Dinard, Wade, Li Xuan, Novak, Maynard.

Syracuse University starting lineup: Jason Hart, Demetris Nichols, Carmelo Anthony, Hakeem Warrick, Ethan Thomas.

After the on-site commentator finished introducing the starting players, the referee blew his whistle to indicate that players from both sides can enter the field.

The starting players of the two teams left the bench one after another, and came to the middle circle to prepare for the jump ball.

Li Xuan also stood up, and when he was about to walk to the center of the venue, a wonderful system notification sounded in his mind.

In the locker room just now, the head coach Klein said a lot of inspiring words but failed to bring temporary buffs. He felt a little regretful. Now that the system issued temporary tasks, it can be regarded as comforting his wounded heart.

"Ding! The host's current situation has been detected, and a temporary task is now released: beat the little melon violently!"

"Target 1: Successfully block Carmelo Anthony 3 times; complete the task to get a reward: block attribute improvement card +1."

"Target 2: After the game, score more points than Carmelo Anthony; complete the task to get a reward: CIC attribute improvement card +1."

"Target 3: Carmelo Anthony is dunked once; complete the task to get a reward: bounce attribute improvement card +1."

"Target 4: Succeed in making Carmelo Anthony 3 fouls; complete the task and get a reward: free throw attribute improvement card +1."

"Complete all the goals and get a reward: +1 skill card."

After quickly browsing the mission objectives, Li Xuan closed the system page, and quickly followed the pace of his teammates to the middle circle.

With the fans cheering and shouting like a tsunami, the referee threw the ball into the air, and the NCAA finals officially began!
Maynard was the first to touch the basketball with a superior skill, pointing to Dinard in the backcourt, and the Marquette Golden Eagles got the first attack.

Dinard dribbles quickly across the center line, comes beyond the three-point line, passes the ball to Wade, and then moves according to the tactical requirements.

Wade handles the ball from beyond the arc, watching his teammates move while reading Syracuse's defensive strategy.

He found that Syracuse's defense was a 3-2 zone.

The main function of this kind of defense is to effectively defend mid-range and long-range shots and destroy the opponent's outside passing and receiving. Chance.

Wade has a solid idea in his heart. The teams that can reach the NCAA finals have several chances. It seems that Syracuse University is well prepared and wants to lock the two scoring points of him and Li Xuan.

After stepping down and dribbling continuously, he quickly made a change of direction in front of his body, took the fastest step, passed by Nichols, and rushed into the three-point line.

Thomas, who was guarding the restricted area, saw his teammate being broken through, and quickly lifted him up, blocking Wade's breakthrough route.

At this moment, Li Xuan in the left corner quickly rushed to the basket.

Anthony, who was on the line, quickly retracted and chased after seeing this.

Wade, who broke through to near the free throw line, understood and hit the ground to pass the ball.

Li Xuan, who was running, took a big step directly after receiving the ball, soared into the air, and made a gesture of dunking with both hands.

At the same time, Anthony, who was chasing the defense, also jumped up desperately, stretching his arms to block from behind.

Clap!
Anthony failed to hit the basketball, but instead hit Li Xuan's arm.

Li Xuan, who was flying in the air, did not lose his balance after being hit. He endured the pain and put the ball into the basket.

"Beep! Player No. 15 of Syracuse University fouled by a thug, the goal is valid, and an additional penalty will be given."

The referee blew his whistle for the first time, and then made a gesture of a thug foul.

"Good shot, Li Xuan successfully played two plus one! He also made a foul by the opponent's core players, and the start was perfect."

The Huaxia fans watching the game in front of the TV were extremely excited. They did not expect that there would be such a strong physical player in China.

After the dunk landed, Li Xuan rubbed his reddened arm, and complained in his heart: "This guy is so ruthless, almost swollen my wrist."

When he came to the free throw line, he took the basketball from the referee and made an extra free throw amidst the cheers of the fans.

3: 0!

On the next turn, Syracuse goes on offense.

Jason Hart dribbled the ball to the top of the arc, took control to the frontcourt and asked for a pick-and-roll, and then distributed the ball to Anthony at a 45° angle on the right.

After Anthony received the ball, he used his signature three-threat move.

Li Xuan's center of gravity was not shaken after continuous tentative steps, and he suddenly felt that the guy in front of him was a bit difficult to deal with.

At this time, Li Xuan's heart was not fluctuating. With the skill [Death Coil], he didn't believe that Anthony could knock himself down.

Anthony didn't intend to just spend it like this, he took a tentative step, then suddenly dribbled back, gained room for his shot, and directly pulled up to shoot a jumper.

Seeing this, Li Xuan rushed forward quickly, waving his long arms to interfere, and almost touched the basketball.

A basketball flying through the air rebounds into the hoop.

3: 2!

After scoring the goal, Anthony glanced at Li Xuan provocatively, then retreated away.

Li Xuan didn't take it to heart. People who are capable are a bit rebellious, and they are still young and frivolous. On the court, they have to fight back with basketball, and then run towards the frontcourt.

"Anthony returned a goal not to be outdone, and started the game against Maimang. This game is worth watching!" Barkley said excitedly as the commentator on the scene.

The game continued. After Dinard dribbled the ball for half court, he didn't hand it to Wade. He gestured and called his teammates to come forward and play a pick-and-roll.

Maynard quickly ran forward to set a screen. Syracuse University center Thomas did not follow and remained in the penalty area.

After the pick-and-roll was ready, Dinard made a quick start and rushed in with the help of a screen.

As a blue-collar player, Maynard may not be good in other aspects, but the quality of the screen is quite good, firmly blocking Hart in front of him.

Dinard broke through to the free throw line, saw that no one was coming to defend, so he jumped up and shot.

Swish!
The basketball is hollow into the net and hits steadily!
5: 2!

Looking back, the Syracuse offense.

After Hart dribbled the ball to the top of the arc, he didn't give the ball to Anthony immediately. He saw that the boss of his team was entangled with the opponent's No. 13 player. It was not a good time to pass the ball.

After seeing that his teammates failed to run out of the opportunity, Hart decided to attack by himself. After changing direction continuously, he shook Dinard away and rushed in.

Seeing this, Li Xuan didn't retreat to the basket to assist in the defense. He had only one task, and that was to be optimistic about Anthony, and the other teammates were responsible for assisting in the defense.

He felt that Wade was very willing to take on such a role, otherwise how could he get out of averaging 2 blocks per game.

Hart broke into the penalty area and encountered Maynard's supplementary defense. He glanced around and saw that the passing route was blocked, so he could only rely on Maynard to force a layup.

Maynard didn't make any foul moves, and straightened his arms to interfere.

The moment Hart shot, Wade jumped out from behind him, and a volleyball cap sent the rising basketball racket flying.

Li Xuan started quickly, grabbed the basketball first, and immediately threw it forward.

Dinard, who had already run under the center line, received the basketball, rushed to the basket, and scored the ball with a civilian layup.

7: 2!

Marquette University played very well at the beginning, quickly established the lead, and took the initiative on the court. The next game will be played more easily.

(End of this chapter)