Basketball Dragon

Chapter 26 Fearless
The opponent has an orthodox center forward, and Warrick can't reach the 5th position, so Li Hai has no need to change his position in this game.

He and McNamara led the backcourt of Syracuse University to fully blossom, using COSCO shots to firmly control the situation throughout the game.

At 83:71, Syracuse University won its first victory steadily. McNamara scored 37 points, allowing Li Hai to score 20 points and double assists.

On March 3th, the battle to enter Sweet Sixteen ushered in again.

At Syracuse University, Li Hai is not the only one who has NBA dreams, they are all eager for more opportunities to perform.

Their opponent is the University of Maryland, a team that plays somewhat similarly to them.

"With you here, we will definitely win." Xia Weiliang cheered Li Hai up, waving her fists.

After the two confirmed their relationship, apart from basketball, Li Hai's life had another sweetness.

At the beginning of the game, both sides were very fierce, and McNamara's instability appeared again. He didn't shoot as much as he did in the previous game, but this time he became a blacksmith.

On the contrary, Warrick has no strong opponents in the interior and has become active again.

The University of Maryland has a lot of points, most of which are outside shots, and can only rely on the team's overall defense. At this time, Li Hai's role on the defensive end cannot be fully utilized, and he can only try to help the team maintain stability on the offensive end. firepower.

"Believe in your teammates, and take the shot bravely when there is an open spot." Coach Boyehan stood on the sidelines, still calm and didn't say much in the face of the tense score.

At the end of the first half, the two sides fought to a 36:36 tie.

In the second half, the University of Maryland strengthened its defense against Warrick, who was feeling hotter, causing Warrick's shooting percentage to begin to decline.

Li Hai knew that it was time for him to stand up.

Jamal Smith, who was defending him, was physically strong and stuck to him very tightly. Li Hai leaned against the opponent to catch the ball at the top of the arc, and then turned around to face the basket with a simple tentative step, relying on speed and strength to reach the opponent. side.

Jamal Smith pulled without hesitation, and the referee whistle sounded.

"I know you're capable, but I won't let you pass. You won't score today." He whispered in Li Hai's ear.

After serving the ball, Li Haihai received the ball from the line and made a simple fake move, relying on his physical advantage to rush the opponent, but unexpectedly, the inside player from the University of Maryland rushed over and fouled him again.

The opponent actually used foul tactics against him, Li Hai was not angry, but tore open the opponent's defense time and time again.

At this time, he can have enough physical strength to support this tough style of play.

The free throw rules in the NCAA game are somewhat different from those in the NBA. When a team accumulates 7 common fouls in the half court, the opponent will get a "1+1" free throw opportunity for each foul, that is: if the first free throw is scored, the penalty will be repeated. Get a free throw opportunity.

Many college players are not very solid in basic skills. It is very likely that they will not score the first goal, and this attack will become almost like a mistake.

Moreover, the clock will not be stopped for free throws in the last 2 minutes of NCAA games, so many teams will use these rules to formulate tactics.

The current strategy of the University of Maryland is obvious, which is to prevent Li Hai from having a chance to make a good move.

Soon, Li Hai was standing on the free throw line, and the spectators supporting the University of Maryland behind the basket made various moves, trying to interfere with his free throw.

These tricks may work for many players, but not Lehi.

His unremitting shooting practice every day keeps his free throw percentage at a very high level.

The first free throw, hit steadily.

The second penalty was still hit steadily, without giving the opponent any chance to take advantage.

The commentator complained: "Well, No. 25 of Syracuse University is Chinese. They seem to be good at this. Big men like Yao Ming are also very accurate in free throws."

Using fouls to interrupt the game non-stop, not only Syracuse University was affected, but when it was the University of Maryland's turn to attack, their touch became a little troublesome.

And Syracuse University played a new trick again, Craig Firth mentioned the high post, Li Hai stood in the low post to ask for the ball, followed by a textbook low post single, and then turned around and made a hit.

After Li Hai stood up, the competition gradually changed from being anxious to one where Syracuse University had the upper hand.

At the last moment, he completely controlled the game.

At 79:70, Li Hai's performance was impeccable.

After the game, he was interviewed by a reporter. The blond-haired female reporter complimented her and asked deliberately, "Which one do you think is better, this year's Orangeman team or last year's Orangeman team?"

This is a question with a trap. If Li Hai says that this year's team is strong, the other party will question whether he is stronger than Anthony. If he says that last year's team is strong, it will definitely hurt the team's confidence.

Li Hai showed a simple and honest smile facing the camera, "I only know that we won the NCAA championship last year, and this year, we will still win the championship."

Last year he had the confidence to call out the championship because he knew the history, but this year he dared to call out the championship because of his fearless courage and the confidence he earned through hard work.

Even if he is labeled as raving, he doesn't care. If he doesn't even dare to think about it, how can he go all out? He just wants to win, he just wants to be the champion.

On March 3, in the third game of the final stage, their opponent was the University of Alabama.

After defeating the University of Maryland, the content of Li Hai's interview was published in the newspapers. Many people thought that the words of winning the championship were overreaching. When he played, Li Hai felt booed for the first time.

"Huang Piboy, go back, this is not a place for you to run wild."

"In a short while, you will be defeated in despair. The University of Alabama must win."

Compared with the opponent's fans, Syracuse University's fans were less supportive. Li Hai is not American, which made some fans feel less belonging.

McNamara was very angry and wanted to scold the audience. Even if he didn't deal with Li Hai very well, they were close teammates fighting side by side on the court.

Li Hai stopped McNamara with a smile. He could tell where the blood should be spent, "If they win the victory, they will shut up."

The game started with the referee's whistle, and when Li Hai received the basketball, Kennedy Winston, the top killer of the University of Alabama, was already standing in front of him.

"Syracuse boy, I don't know which team will win the championship, but it must not be you, because I will stop you here."

"Really, then you have to stop me first."

Li Hai's body swayed like a pendulum, and Kennedy Winston felt that someone had reached his side.

"How is it possible, so fast." When he turned his head, he only saw a figure flying towards the basket.

(End of this chapter)