Chapter 12: Once again in a desperate situation
The on-site commentator quite agreed with Coach Self's timeout: "The game is getting anxious at the moment. For Kansas, which is lagging behind, some changes need to be made to have a chance to break the situation. Who will be the one in Kansas to step up?
Where is the person who breaks the situation? Is it Mario, or is it Brandon? Is it Kaneshe?"
Kansas coach Bill Self looked a little serious. He said to Mario Chalmers, who was playing point guard: "Why don't you suddenly stop passing the ball to Kane? Now he has the best touch, so he should shoot. Is this the truth?
Don’t you understand?”
Chalmers certainly knew this, but he couldn't explain that it was because Xie Kai was under strict guard, or because they didn't believe that a yellow man like him could maintain such a fiery touch in such adversity.
"Coach, I understand!" Chalmers still respects Coach Self, who has a high reputation in the team, and will absolutely obey the coach's arrangements.
Coach Self didn't talk too much about tactics during the timeout. At this point in the game, it's unrealistic to use any sophisticated tactics. When it comes to bayonets, it's all about who's there.
Who is more resilient and can persist to the end? And, at this time, who can really stand up and score points.
——In a basketball game, defense is very important, but in the final analysis, you still need to put the ball into the basket. This is an eternal truth under the rules of the game.
Before taking the field, coach Self asked Xie Kai: "Are you still in good shape? Can you withstand the pressure?"
Xie Kai nodded seriously and said: "I will try my best!"
Coach Self smiled. He liked Xie Kai's short and direct answer, which was far more genuine than promising a lot.
The game continued, and it was less than 5 minutes before the end of the game. The University of Kansas was still 5 points behind its opponent.
Kansas offense!
Chalmers dribbled the ball across half court.
The University of Memphis is in the lead, so they are not as fierce on the defensive end as they were when they were chasing points. Firstly, their physical fitness is gradually bottoming out. Secondly, coach Calipari asked the players not to foul easily.
Don't give the opponent a chance to get to the free throw line to easily chase points.
Xie Kai moves without the ball in the frontcourt, but CDR is still clinging to him.
"I said Chinese boy, what's the use of running like this? They won't pass the ball to you!" CDR seized the opportunity and started to use mind-attacking tactics to distract Xie Kai. It would be best to let them internalize
If you start a dispute, the other party will become more confused.
Xie Kai did not catch him, but still frequently used cover to look for opportunities.
The University of Memphis is man-marking, and they don't want to give the opponent an easy chance to take a shot, but the intensity of the defense is actually not that great.
Kansas didn't find a good shot, so Chalmers responded to the coach's instructions and passed the ball to Xie Kai outside the 3-point line on the left wing.
Xie Kai held the ball, and CDR immediately began to provoke: "Come on, let's challenge each other, I welcome you very much! I want to see how capable you are!"
Xie Kai called for a pick-and-roll, and Cowan on the inside came out to cover.
CDR sneered: "Coward!"
Cowan's tall figure was like a wall, blocking the thin CDR tightly.
CDR originally wanted to bypass the screen, but his teammate Dorgil did not switch defense in time and stood in a position that was neither up nor down.
At this moment, Xie Kai took the ball and took a step to the right. Without much preparation, he stopped suddenly, pulled up and shot...
The on-site commentator blurted out: "What is Kane going to do? Does he want to shoot a 3-pointer directly?" In his opinion, as a role player, Xie Kai is too bold. This is simply an all-or-nothing style of play. Once he misses,
, the rebound will most likely be obtained by the University of Memphis.
Xie Kai clenched his fists confidently before the ball even entered the basket!
CDR turned around in disbelief and watched Xie's 3-point ball fall steadily into the basket!
3-pointer!
The fans at the University of Kansas jumped up from their seats and cheered immediately, as if they had agreed in advance.
The point difference was once again narrowed to only 2 points!
The pressure is once again on the University of Memphis!
Coach Calipari, the head coach of the University of Memphis Tigers, was dissatisfied with Dozier's defense. He yelled at him: "Why don't you switch defense?"
Dorgil's brain was indeed short-circuited at that moment. If it had been when Xie Kai shot consecutive 3-pointers just now, he would have decisively switched defenses. Even if he was passed by the opponent, he would have pounced on him without hesitation. But in the last few rounds,
Here, Xie Kai didn't even get a chance to attack, so he somewhat forgot about the hot-touched Chinese boy just now.
Xie Kai passed by CDR and said softly: "The coward scored 3 points!"
cdr was so angry that he almost vomited blood!
Coach Bill Self felt that the decision to let Xie Kai get an offensive opportunity at this period of the game was quite wise. This young East Asian man with average physical fitness has unimaginable explosive power in his body, that kind of desire for victory, and that kind of wisdom in assessing the situation.
, so impressive.
At this time, with 3 minutes and 34 seconds left before the end of the game, the University of Memphis still leads the University of Kansas 53:51.
The University of Memphis is feeling heavy pressure. The opponent does not have any good stars, but it seems that everyone has the possibility of making a shot. It is really impossible for such a team to find a snakehead when defending!
Although Xie Kai hit another 3-pointer, the coaches and players at the University of Memphis were unwilling to use a double attack on this man unless it was absolutely necessary.
Rose was still awesome and hit a pull-up jumper to open the score to 4 points!
The University of Kansas made a mistake...
The University of Memphis counterattacked, and Antonio Anderson scored 21 from 198!
The point difference widened to 7 points! Almost instantly!
The University of Memphis bench celebrated wildly. Everyone felt that the team was close to winning the first championship in team history.
The on-site commentator also felt that the situation was over for Kansas: "At this time, there are only 2 minutes and 14 seconds left before the end of the game. Does Kansas still have a chance?"
The University of Kansas called the team's last timeout of the game!
The timeout ends and the game continues.
The University of Kansas quickly served. Chalmers received the ball and quickly rushed to the 3-point line. Under the cover of Cowan at the top of the arc, he moved laterally and tried to shoot a 3-pointer. However, the opponent did not give him this opportunity at all and directly switched defense.
Dorgil relied on his height and wingspan advantage and a "break through as you wish, don't even think about shooting" attitude to firmly lock in Chalmers, who is 185cm tall.
Chalmers did not force the shot and tried to find Xie Kai, but failed to find an opportunity to pass the ball. He did not dare to take the risk and passed it to the nearby Rush.
Facing Antonio Anderson's defense, Rush changed direction, moved half of his body, and made a pull-up jumper for a 3-pointer - but no!
There was a scuffle under the basket, and Dorsey finally got the rebound!
Memphis immediately requested a timeout!
Chapter completed!