Chapter 4: Watching the game on the bench (middle)
"Beautiful!" Even the opponent Chen Junhao couldn't help but cheer secretly. Collins' goal was really beautiful, and it was really impossible to tell that this inconspicuous defender had such a beautiful throwing skill. From this, Chen Junhao inferred that the opponent in front of him also likes to attack the inside and can score in the inside line with many players. If you consider it a little deeper, he should have a very good breakthrough and offense and defense. But he has not yet performed it so far.
Power forward Dior has excellent high-level support, ace forward has stable shooting ability, and Collins' fast movement and excellent inside offense ability, Indiana's tactics are centered on these three people. The Indiana University basketball team in front of him seems to be a clone of the Utah Jazz back then, with simple and simple tactics but infinitely powerful.
"Well, a pretty good opponent!" Chen Junhao praised secretly, "Is such an opponent interesting?"
"Missourcing three shots at the beginning, Indiana is in good shape today." The live commentator never stopped talking, "Missouri will have a hard fight today when he meets Indiana. Now it's Missouri's turn to attack, and see how they counterattack. Anthony has not taken any moves yet. I wonder if this means they still have enough energy?..."
As if at the request of the commentator, he just said Anthony, and the ball from Missouri was passed to Anthony. Indiana was showing a man-to-man defense, and Davis was against Anthony.
Receive the ball with your back to the basket.
What would he do? Should he turn around and break through after shaking, cut into the inside and score a layup? Or turn around and make a back shot? Or step back and make a three-pointer? The shadow of the famous tree, Anthony is almost the number one striker in college basketball in the United States, and he has to be a little nervous when facing such an opponent. Collins on the outside also shifts the double team when he sees Anthony taking the ball.
Nothing is right.
When the ball was received, swayed left and right, "Bang!" The basketball hit the ground and bounced up. There was no defense on the outside. Chen Junhao received the ball, raised his hand and jumped up, "Swoosh!" The perfect arc passed through the basket accurately, and scored a perfect goal!
"Beautiful goal!" the commentator cheered loudly, "Jack's three-pointer was quite accurate, Indiana was too nervous Anthony ignored Jack's three-pointer. This time they were taught a lesson."
"The two sides were three-headed and three-pointer at the beginning. The two teams, which are famous for their offense, have a wonderful scene. Today's game may be a goal battle!" Another commentator continued.
After Chen Junhao made three-pointers, the players on Missouri laughed at Collins: Idiots, they dare to look down on Jack. Isn’t it a quest for death to leave a gap for Jack to catch the ball? Jack’s lethality outside the three-point line is stronger than Anthony.
The ball was caught, shot, and the ball was completed in one go. Chen Junhao did not hesitate at all. As a professional player, he certainly knew when he could be humble and when he had to be decisive. With powerful power forwards like Mike Carman and Anthony, the leading scorer in the United States, Chen Junhao's attack area was actually only outside the three-point line.
Anthony ran over and celebrated Chen Junhao and praised: "The shot was beautiful."
"Thank you, the ball was passed very well."
"Jack, do you still remember? I said in front of the reporter that you are the number one shooter in the NCAA? Don't let my words become empty talk. Duke's weak man made thirteen three-pointers, why do you have to surpass this number today, right?"
Chen Junhao laughed: "Thirteen three-pointers in one game? How can you complete it so easily? You look down on me too much."
Anthony laughed and said, "I have confidence in you. Come on, I will give you a chance to pass the ball and assist you, just like you did." After that, he turned around and returned to the inside defense without waiting for Chen Junhao to answer.
Thirteen three-pointers in a game? Chen Junhao's heartbeat was really a heart-wrenching goal. Unfortunately, this is Missouri's Jiangchuan team when he was participating in the high school league in China. After a secret smile, he cheered up his spirits and prepared to defend.
The game marked the first and only lead of Indiana in the game. A 100% shooting percentage is impossible after all. Missouri is still in the joint defense, while Indiana's three-man combination is still very exquisite. But the opportunity comes out and can accurately throw the basketball into the basket to score. Indiana's two consecutive offensive failures established Missouri's lead.
When Missouri attacked, the mercury-like attack easily tear open the opponent's defensive formation again and again. Kaman, in the inside, was a steel brazing inserted into the opponent's heart, firmly occupying the position under the basket, dunking, shooting, hooking, turning around, and knocking the defender head forward. Kaman, who was definitely not very big, performed like a giant under the basket at this time, making his opponent's defense weak.
Although Mike Carman's performance was very exciting, when Anthony was on the court, Missouri's offensive core was always Anthony. He rushed left and right with light steps, either stopped and jumped, cut into the inside, or the basketball flew high into the sky and then fell vertically into the basket. His figure was scattered across the court, and his opponents were quickly defeated.
Missouri has these two powerful and efficient attack points as point guard Chen Junhao, and it is quite easy to do things. Most of the time, there is no need to be an open space or a particularly good position. As long as the ball is successfully passed to the two and using their powerful singles ability to score, Missouri's attack will be invincible. Even if there is a mistake, it doesn't matter that the inside double tower composed of Paul Pierce and Mike Carman ensures Missouri's rebounding advantage.
There are very few outstanding places in Chen Junhao in this game. Although he has completed his responsibilities as a point guard on the court very well, it can only be described as being just right. Only a considerate expert can truly realize the role of Chen Junhao's presence on Missouri.
In the eighth minute of the first quarter, the score on the court was 22:17. Smith replaced Chen Junhao and replaced the substitute point guard Pique Charlton. Charlton is a junior. He is also a very capable player. Before Chen Junhao came to Missouri, he was the team's main point guard. Now that he has the opportunity to perform on the court, he will naturally work hard to perform.
Replaced Chen Junhao, the two Missouri's absolute attack main players Anthony and Carman were still on the court, and Chen Junhao did not make much achievements in offense when he was on the court. After the substitution, Missouri's offense should not have any impact, but in fact, almost all the audience quickly realized the difference between the situation on the court and just now.
When Chen Junhao was on the court, Missouri's offensive rhythm was very fast. After a quick dribble passed the half, he handed the ball to Anthony or Carman's hands several simple passes, and then the attack ended in their hands. A ten seconds before and after an attack could almost be done. Now Anthony and Carman's attack power is still strong, but the operation of the basketball has lost its smoothness just now. No matter how strong his personal attack ability is, the basketball must be passed to the hand to be useful. Anthony himself has a considerable ability to dribble and break through the ball and can personally take the ball from the inside, while Carman in the inside is a traditional inside player. He almost loses the value of his existence after leaving the inside.
After Charlton came on the court, he worked hard, actively ran and broke through actively, and cooperated with the screen. The occasional pass was extremely exquisite, but the overall effect was still not as good as when Chen Junhao was on the court just now. Anthony's best scoring area was about 45 degrees outside the right penalty area, which is almost a fact that the entire college basketball community knew. When Anthony appeared in this area, his opponent was always on high alert and tightened his tights. When Carman stood at the basket, the Missouri ball was often far away on the other side of the court, and the passing route was heavily obstructed.
After several failed catches, Anthony made a quick decision and immediately took the initiative to go out to receive the ball. He received the ball, accelerated and swung over a defender and stopped immediately. He raised his hand and had already shot the basket! "Go and stop him!" The coach of the Indiana Cyclone team shouted loudly on the sidelines. In fact, he didn't need to shout, two Indiana defenders had already rushed over.
"Bang!" The floor ball bounced up and returned to Anthony's back, passing the ball!
Mario received the ball and jumped. "Bang, buzz..." The ball's basket turned and fell into the basket.
Success in the offense.
There was a cheer in the stadium, and the commentator even cheered loudly: "Beautiful, Anthony's beautiful pass. What a wonderful assist!"
It's really beautiful, but Anthony doesn't like this kind of beautiful performance. He is a striker and a natural attacker, and passing and assisting has never been his hobby. This feeling of being forced to pass the ball especially makes him hold his breath.
"Damn it, this feeling seems to be back to last season." Anthony cursed in his heart while running back to defend.
Even without Chen Junhao's presence, the game still has to continue. Although he is not happy with this situation, Anthony, the leader of the team, has the responsibility to stand up without hesitation, either score on his own offense or create opportunities for his teammates.
The offense and defense were transferred, and it was Indiana's turn to attack this time.
Charlton's defense is quite good, and he is quite experienced in one-on-one defense breakthroughs. However, Missouri's triangle joint defense is not good. Indiana easily swung over with an outside line, and Davis dribbled the ball and cut into the inside line. He finally couldn't help but attack in person after several consecutive attacks. So far, he was not at a disadvantage in the duel between him and Anthony, which gave him confidence.
Anthony, who retreated to the penalty area line, faced Davis directly. After dribbling with two cross steps, Davis directly bullied himself and cut in. Anthony stepped forward and stepped back repeatedly, spreading his arms but did not go forward to block it. At this time, any stopping action might be called a foul.
"Bang!" After another bounce, the basketball returned to Davis' hand and jumped up in the air. He held the ball in both hands and swung a windmill out of the air to avoid Anthony's seal. Finally, he threw the ball with his left hand and sent the ball into the basket.
"Beautiful!" The commentator couldn't help but cheer, and the audience outside the court suddenly burst into cheers in an instant. Even the opponent was deeply impressed by the goal.
"Fuck!" Anthony cursed inwardly and said annoyed, "Pass the ball to me." The opponent's wonderful goal is a failure against the defender, especially the defender is Anthony.
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