Chapter 13 Using Foul Tactics
Compared with the despair on the Kansas side, the Memphis side was extremely excited. Obviously, in the remaining 2 minutes, it would be difficult to catch up with the 7-point difference, let alone take the lead.
One side still has the ball.
Return from the timeout and the game continues.
At this time, there are still 2 minutes and 03 seconds left before the end of the game!
Memphis was preparing to serve, but at this time the University of Kansas adopted a full-court press!
The ball was still served, and Rose caught the ball in the backcourt, but soon Chalmers made an intentional foul!
"Kansas has adopted foul tactics. Are they planning a last-ditch effort?" the on-site commentator said excitedly.
For Kansas, they are indeed using foul tactics, because if they don't do this, it will be almost impossible for them, who are 7 points behind, to catch up with the 4-point difference with about 2 minutes left.
The purpose of the full-court press is to wait for an opportunity to steal when the opponent throws a baseline ball. If it cannot be intercepted, it will directly foul and prevent the opponent from consuming time. The NCAA's attack time is 35 seconds. If the University of Memphis is allowed to play slowly
, then with the remaining time, they can definitely play for 35 seconds in each round.
Since Kansas only had 8 fouls in the second half, Memphis' Derrick Rose, who was fouled, will take "11" free throws.
The NCAA's "11" free throws are different from the NBA and FIBA rules, that is: if the first free throw is scored, it will get another free throw opportunity. When a team's number of common fouls in a half reaches 10,
For every foul (including 10 times), the opponent will directly get 2 free throw opportunities.
This means that if Rose misses the first free throw, he will lose the opportunity to make the second free throw. Under this rule, it is beneficial to Kansas, which implements foul tactics, to some extent.
Of course, if Rose makes the first free throw, then this special "11" free throw will be no different from an NBA free throw.
"Now, it's time to test Derek's free throw. Let's see what the psychological quality of the strongest player in the semi-finals is like!" The on-site commentator was very good at adjusting the atmosphere and creating topics.
The fans of the University of Kansas seemed to have stopped breathing. To be honest, the fate of the team is no longer in their control. Half of it is in the control of the opponent. If Ross makes two free throws, then the number of points they will be behind will reach
With 9 points, the game was almost decided in advance.
The whole court fell into silence, and everyone's eyes were on Rose on the free throw line!
Rose walked to the free throw line. He was also under a lot of pressure because once he missed the free throw, he would have no chance to make a second free throw. Of course, it was also because he was not good at free throws so far in this game.
Rose took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing, aimed at the basket, and shot the free throw...
The eyes of the fans at the scene almost followed this free throw, and the big guys on both sides who were responsible for grabbing rebounds under the basket had their arms twisted together.
"Pa--" Rose's free throw missed and hit the back edge of the basket!
"Rebound-" Coach Self yelled from the sidelines!
At this time, a big white bear flew up, hugged the ball, and then protected the ball. He was the only white one among the rebounders, how conspicuous he was!
Dorsey and others prepared to counterattack, but failed to seize the ball at the first opportunity. They did not fight hard. They were leading the score and should not take the initiative to foul, allowing the opponent to stop the clock and easily get a free throw opportunity.
Cowan passed the ball to Chalmers, who quickly dribbled the ball across the half court. For Kansas, time is money now. No Kansas player present will be stupid enough to play the 35 seconds of attack time.
If you really do that, if you want to win, the day lily will be cold.
Chalmers rushed forward desperately, and he couldn't stop. As the team's main defender, he is really good at defense, but throwing the ball has never been his specialty. Before, it was mainly senior Russell Robinson who did this.
At this time, in this situation, he was a little at a loss, but he was also a good man. Since he couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, he was determined and did it himself!
Chalmers faced the defensive player and forced a 3-point shot... The ball was like a cannonball, bombing towards the opponent's basket!
A crisp sound of iron striking dashed the expectations of Kansas fans!
Fortunately, it was a long rebound. Arthur got it and passed it to Xie Kai, who was outside the 45-degree three-point line on the left.
Without any hesitation, Xie Kai raised his hand and was about to shoot. Like a conditioned reflex, CDR jumped up high. Unexpectedly, this was a fake move!
Xie Kai passed by CDR, did not rush inside, took a step laterally, and shot a 3-pointer - he knew very well that the team needed to score at this time, and 3-pointers were the most effective way to chase points!
The ball hit! The point difference was narrowed to only 4 points! Kansas's attack only took 9 points and 7 seconds!
It all happened so fast that everyone at the scene was unable to react.
The on-site commentator reacted very quickly. He immediately shouted excitedly: "3-pointer! Kane made a golden 3-pointer! God, this Oriental is so amazing!"
Fans of the University of Kansas felt that the home team was pulled back from the abyss of defeat by Xie Kai, a yellow man! What happened to Xie Kai today? He felt like he was ke yao, and his self-confidence was soaring!
The score difference between the two sides was instantly reduced to 4 points, and the suspense of the game returned! The 3-point shot was really powerful. Judging from the score difference between the two teams, as long as Kansas scored another 3 points, the outcome of the game would really be determined.
It’s hard to say.
——Of course, the premise is that Memphis is still so unreasonable to take free throws!
At this time, there are 1 minute and 51 seconds left before the end of the game. Theoretically, both teams still have no less than two offensive opportunities {if Kansas continues to foul tactics}. If Kansas continues to foul tactics
Next, Memphis can grasp them all. Even if Kansas can still hit consecutive 3-pointers, if they want to make up the 4-point difference, they still need to hit 4 3-pointers! But they have to hit consecutive 3-pointers when the opponent is strictly guarding them.
4 points and 3 points, this difficulty...
Therefore, the initiative is still firmly in the hands of the University of Memphis, as long as they do not commit suicide.
The University of Memphis continued to serve from the baseline, while the University of Kansas continued to press the ball.
This time, the ball didn't reach Rose's hands, and it was CDR who caught the ball.
Xie Kai stole the ball fiercely, but failed. He immediately fouled on the spot!
Only 13 seconds have passed. At this time, it will be CDR who steps to the free throw line!
The on-site commentator said: "The pressure on the scene is on CDR. Can he not be affected by Derek's missed free throw just now and seize this key free throw?"
Because Kansas did not have 10 fouls at this time, "11" free throws were still executed.
cdr stood on the free throw line. Under the attention of everyone in the audience, he still acted softly and missed the free throw...
Chapter completed!