Chapter 31 Assistant Coach
4-2, Georgetown University once again took the lead.
Kahon got up and walked to the sidelines at this time, his expression was not relaxed.
Originally, he hoped to use Tang Tian's speed advantage to make up for defense, and Tang Tian also played very smartly, but because there was an absolute gap in the confrontation with Monroe, he did not achieve the expected effect.
Kangda's offense, Walker still failed to make a jump shot at mid-range after breaking through, and Monroe collected defensive rebounds.
Monroe has too much deterrent power in the penalty area, which forces Kang Da not to break through, and can only focus more attacks on medium and long distances.
But it just happened that Walker didn't feel very good in this game.
Looking back, Monroe landed directly to the low post, receiving the pass from his teammate to hit Ori Archie with his back.
After turning continuously, Ori Archie was too disadvantageous in the battle, and the interference he received was very limited.
The ball hit the board and entered the frame, Georgetown University led 6-2.
The scores did not rise quickly, but because of Monroe's existence, the score difference was still slightly widened.
This is like a grinder, without sharp edges, but it can smooth and remove things bit by bit.
After about ten minutes of the first half, Georgetown led Kang University by 8 points 17-9.
The scores are not much, and the score difference is not big, but I just can't catch up.
Since the opening, Georgetown University has been so overwhelmed by Kang.
Kang shouted for a pause, and Kahon held the tactical board and didn't say anything for a while.
He prepared a lot before the game, including Tang Tian playing in the starting fourth position and assisting defense 2-1-2, but in the face of the absolute strength gap in the inside, these things failed to work.
"Old man, why don't you join Monroe?" Oli suggested when he saw that Kahon didn't say anything.
"Monroe will pass the ball." Kahon shook his head.
If he is just a strong inside player, he has a hundred ways to deal with it, but Monroe, like Georgetown's seniors, Ewing, and Mooning, are all-around centers who can attack and pass. If you double-team him, then the entire Georgetown offense will be completely alive.
The best way to defend Monroe is to have someone who can withstand it, but unfortunately Kangda does not have one now.
Oli's opinion was refuted, and Kahon didn't say anything. Kang Da's suspension seemed to be wasted.
"We can play three-pointers." Tang Tian said at this time.
His words immediately attracted everyone's attention.
The coaches are discussing tactics. Players generally cannot interrupt, and they are usually the core of a team like Walker.
However, most of the eyes that looked at Tang Tian at this time were not blame, but questioning.
In the past, Tang Tian has shown more or less coaching talent to Marquette University or Washington State University.
"Did you mean to create a new tactic?" Kahong understood what Tang Tian meant.
Although he didn't say anything before, he actually considered it, but because he was not skilled in the new tactics, it was quite risky to put them on.
Tang Tian nodded. Monroe was strong in the inside line, and he could not defend from outside the three-point line. When Monroe ruled the penalty area, the three-point tactic was the best choice.
However, Kangda's only stable three-pointer is Tang Tian, Walker and Lamb are unstable, so they can only play new tactics if they want to play.
"But this still cannot solve the problem of defense." Ollie reminded.
"Three points are always one more than two points, right?" Tang Tian said with a smile.
After hearing this, Kahon nodded. In this situation, it was just a chronic death if he didn't try it. If he could make a three-pointer from the outside, Kangda would have a chance to get the initiative back.
After the timeout, neither team made any adjustments to the lineup.
"It seems that Kahon has no choice but to use Monroe." The commentator couldn't help but say after seeing Kang Da not making a substitution adjustment.
"It's hard to cook without rice," the commentator sighed from the side.
The situation was unfavorable, and the DJ on the spot also began to drive the audience to cheer for the home team.
"Dingdeng!"
"Come on! Connecticut!"
"Dingdeng!"
"Come on! Connecticut!"
The audience's shouts were still useful, and it was obvious that Kangda's players on the court had improved a lot.
Tang Tian gave Walker a pick-and-roll in the frontcourt, and Walker broke the ball and faced the opponent's power forward.
Georgetown University did not assist in defense and allowed Walker to break through. They had absolute confidence in Monroe.
But at this moment, Kangda launched a second wave of tactical offensive.
Tang Tian moved along the three-point line to the right bottom corner. Lamb, who was originally at the high position of the right wing, suddenly came over to make him a pick-and-roll without a ball.
This block blocked the players who replaced Tang Tian.
This tactic was launched very suddenly. Georgetown University was a little unresponsive. The defender didn't follow, and Tang Tian was already an open space when he fell to the bottom corner.
Walker swung his hand and passed the ball.
Tang Tian took the ball without hesitation and shot directly.
As soon as the ball was shot, the audience's eyes were immediately attracted.
This is the first time Kangda has played a three-pointer tactic since the opening game. Whether he can make the game is very important.
"Swish!"
A crisp sound echoed in the stadium.
Tang Tian’s open three-pointer was directly hollowed into the net!
A burst of cheers suddenly broke out at the scene.
This three-pointer is so quenching!
Kangda narrowed the gap to 5 points in a moment!
Tang Tian clenched Walker when he returned to defense.
The three-point skill of the open space is dead, but the human being is alive. Although his off-ball running position is not as good as Thompson, he can still get a chance with tactics.
You should know that even Nowak, after he was in the Knicks, head coach Mike D'Anthony designed his tactics for him, he also reached the peak of his career.
This ability takes tactics, but with tactics, it will cause damage.
Not to mention that he ran much faster than Novak.
Kahong couldn't help but stretch out his hand and clench his fists at this time. Tang Tian did not only do well in the training class, but also could do it great when he arrived at the stadium!
In Georgetown University's offense, Kang University still did not double-team and allowed Monroe to play singles.
Monroe hit the basket and was directly blocked by Ori Archie's foul.
Because the foul was between 7 and 9 times, Monroe was directly sent to the free throw line and executed a 1+1 free throw.
The scene was full of disturbances.
Monroe dribbled the ball and took a deep breath before taking action.
"Bang!"
His free throws in the season are only more than 60% of his free throws, which is not stable.
Ori Archie grabbed the defensive rebound, and Georgetown's offense was equivalent to returning in vain.
Cheers from the fans at the scene burst into tears.
After returning from the timeout, they saw the possibility of the team's development.
Walker pushed the ball to the frontcourt and reached out to make new tactical gestures.
Kahon arranged more than one tactic during the suspension, in order not to let the opponent find out at once.
Lamb started to insert from the right bottom corner, and Tang Tian and Ori Archie made a double pick-and-roll for him.
After a tangle at the basket, Lamb finally ran out after trashing his power.
However, just when Georgetown's defense was attracted by Lamb, Tang Tian suddenly turned around and ran to the 45-degree angle of the right wing.
At this time, no one noticed him at all. When he ran to the three-point line, there was another big open space!
Walker passed the ball in the first time.
Chapter completed!