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What made Maryland coach Gary Williams feel even more unprepared was that the opposite center was not only flourishing on the offensive end, but also on the defensive end, just like his 40-year-old wife.

The players in Maryland didn't know much about Li Kaiming's frame protection at the beginning, thinking that the latter was the kind of inside line with strong offense and weak defense.

But when they turned their heads, Li Kaiming's big hats made them wake up immediately. They instantly realized that this guy is not only a duck to water on the offensive end, but also good at the center's job-protecting the frame and rebounding!

Originally, according to Gary Williams' arrangement, their defensive focus today should be Memphis' outside line, because according to his understanding, Memphis basically relied on outside line firepower in the regular season to get the second place in the C-USA league. The range of shooters dominated by Elliott, Williams, Robert Salley and Weatherburns can be spread all over the half court!

So he safely formulated a strategy to strangle Memphis' outside line, but everything he expected was turned into a bubble because of that Chinese kid!

Li Kaiming hangs up their inside line by himself. Their starting inside line, Jordan Williams, is still rated as a four-star center on ESPN, which means he has a chance to be selected, but he is powerless in front of Li Kaiming. Like my little friend!

And the root cause of their backwardness is also the same.

In the locker room, Gary Williams thought hard, but in the end he could only think of one way to limit Li Kaiming, and that was the familiar double-teaming tactic!

However, there are also different types of double-team tactics, and there are specific double-team tactics for players with different styles of play.

If a player has outstanding one-on-one ability, double-team him before he catches the ball to prevent him from catching the ball and one-on-one.

If a player is destructive inside, then double-team the moment he receives the ball, because this can disrupt his offensive rhythm.

If you encounter a master who is good at breaking through, then double-team near the penalty area, which is the famous closing tactic, and set a checkpoint directly near the penalty area. As soon as the former breaks through, two defenders will immediately step forward at the same time, one on the left and one on the left. Right jams him so he can't get close to the basket.

In the view of Gary Williams, Li Kaiming is undoubtedly a combination of the latter two, with great destructive power inside and powerful breakthrough layups.

Therefore, he immediately gave the Maryland players the tactical publicity of double-teaming.

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At the beginning of the second half, as soon as Li Kaiming stepped onto the court, a tsunami of cheers erupted in the arena, mixed with shouts of "mvp".

The on-site commentary also smiled and said, "It seems that the audience at the scene were conquered by Li Kaiming's performance in the first half, but I believe Maryland will not sit still. The second half will be a great test for Li!"

Vazquez came up and threw a three-pointer, which made Gary Williams's heart settle down a little.

Fortunately, we still have to chase!

The Tigers attacked, this time when he came to the frontcourt, Li Kaiming frowned, because he found that no matter where he ran, there were at least two people around him staring at him, even if they didn't come up directly to double-team, but they didn't give him a double-team. How much space to leave.

Seeing Maryland's frenzied tactics, even Pastner, who was next to the Memphis bench, sweated for Li Kaiming.

Gary Williams is such a bad old man, he is determined to strangle Li Kaiming to death!

The on-site commentator had a sharp eye, and he could see Maryland's intentions at a glance, "As expected, Maryland double-teamed, and it seemed that there was a little room for Li to catch the ball, but I'm afraid that once Li catches the ball, In an instant, two people double-teamed the past!"

The commentator was experienced and seasoned. Li Kaiming, who received the ball for the first time, also realized that if he hadn't been the longest player in the game, he might not even be able to see where his teammates were!

All in front of his eyes are the hands of Maryland players flailing their teeth and claws!

After passing the ball several times, it came to the hands of Willy Kemp in the bottom corner. Although Kemp's breakthrough ability is not good enough, his shooting skills are still quite superb, so he immediately made a three-pointer!

Bang!

Sorry, it's broken!

Gary Williams is beaming, it works!

He is already mentally prepared not to let Li Kaiming shoot if he is killed, and if he has the ability to let your teammates shoot me to death!

But Pastner was a little worried. The most capable person in the team was strangled to death. What should we do now!

Turning back, Maryland handed the ball to Vazquez, who dribbled to Elliott Williams outside the [-]-point line for a sudden drive to the right.

But Williams is not a vegetarian, and he reacted instantly, blocking the only way for Vazquez.

The next moment, the two collided, but it was not an uncontrolled collision. Vazquez's ball protector's arm exerted force, hit Williams' chest, and then blew the ball and took a step back to the right, blinking. Withdrew more than one meter away in no time!

For professional players, a space of more than one meter is a huge open space, especially if it is still within the three-point line!

Vazquez immediately jumped up and sent the ball into the basket before Williams' defense came!

38:46!Maryland approached the score within 10 points!

And most importantly, Vazquez's personal score has reached 16 points, surpassing Li Kaiming by 1 point!

Pastner on the sidelines was about to call a timeout to change tactics, but saw Li Kaiming on the field shaking his head at him!

He was startled. Although there were many doubts in his mind, he still pressed the preparation to call timeout.

For him, Li Kaiming has created countless impossibilities, so this time, he still chooses to believe in the former!

Gary Williams on the other side of the court was puzzled.

We have even scored 5 points, and the point difference has returned to within 10 points. Why didn't Pastner call a timeout?Did it hang up?

Although he was astonished, he didn't make any reaction, but chose to stay the same in response to all changes!

In the Tigers' offensive round, this time Li Kaiming did not stay inside the three-point line, but ran to a 45-degree position outside the three-point line with two followers after a pick-and-roll!

This made it difficult for the two defenders in Maryland. Is it a bag or not?

The opposing center ran beyond the three-point line. Logically speaking, their defensive strategy was effective, allowing him to get out of his most comfortable zone.

But the coach issued a death order, even if Li Kaiming went to the toilet, they had to follow, but the professionalism of the players made them think that there was no need to double-team.

Li Kaiming's operation immediately shut down the two of them on the court!

The two looked at each other, to wrap or not?

Then they nodded in unison, Bao!

Then he rushed beyond the three-point line in an instant, and covered Li Kaiming with his hands at the same time!

Just when the two of them were still complacent and guarded against the most powerful person on the opposite side, they saw Li Kaiming, who was under the cover of the two of them, suddenly grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth!

Just when the two of them were still wondering, there was a loud dunk sound from behind them!

boom!

At the same time, Maryland coach Gary Williams roared angrily, "fxxk! You two trash, whoever is going to protect the basket!"