Chapter 54 Hot Derby
The NCAA champion is no easier than the NBA champion.
It’s a very simple truth. After all, college only lasts four years, and many people even don’t finish four years of college.
It is undoubtedly extremely difficult to win the NCAA championship in four years.
What's more, the NCAA tournament uses a single-game knockout match with a certain victory or defeat.
This undoubtedly greatly increases the difficulty.
After all, if one is in poor condition or the other performs incorrectly, it is very likely to ruin the game.
This is because of yourself and because of your opponent.
For example, the opponent is in a very good state today, and someone is in a hot state, killing a team by one person.
This situation has not been seen before.
In such a situation, it is really difficult to win the NCAA championship.
What's more, UCLA is only a single-core team. Although Capono is good, it is still a bit bad.
Not to mention anything else, as long as Capono's three-pointer is killed, there are not too many things he can do.
However, UCLA is not without opportunities.
Originally, this year, Anthony also led the team with a single core and led Syracuse University to win the championship.
Last year, Syracuse University's situation was no better than UCLA, because of the arrival of Anthony, which changed drastically.
This situation is very similar to UCLA, because a player suddenly raised the team's limits.
Since Anthony can lead the team to win the championship, why can't Chen Mo?
Even UCLA's tactics are clearer, and the running and bombing tactics are more distinctive and easier to win.
With the referee kicking off, the focus of this Los Angeles derby is just the beginning.
Hollins rarely won the jump ball, which is normal, after all, there will be times when they miss it.
It can be seen that the University of Southern California has put in full force today.
In such a crazy derby atmosphere, they naturally knew that once they lost the game, they were sinners.
As long as you win these two Los Angeles derbys, even if the results of this season are average, you will probably be forgiven by fans.
As soon as the game started, Nick Curtis tried hard to win the jump ball.
Let’s take a look at the lineup of the University of Southern California today, point guard Desmon Famar, point guard Derek Craven, small forward Eric Craven, power forward Lori O’Neal.
Well, there is another group of players who have basically never heard of, so it is probably not a big trouble to cause.
Nanca chose the pick-and-roll tactic as soon as he got older, and the purpose was naturally to involve Hollins.
In UCLA, the heavy responsibility of protecting the basket and rebounding is largely on Hollins.
So, if Hollins can be attracted to the outside, it will be very helpful for Southern California's offense.
Unfortunately, this is already a thing of the past.
At first, UCLA did have these flaws, and when it was a last resort, the team could only adopt pseudo-joint defense.
However, as the team's tactics become more and more perfect, Chen Mo's role in the defensive end is becoming more and more important.
Chen Mo can help protect the basket, and can also share the pressure of rebounding with Capono.
Just now, Desmonfamar and Hollins formed a one-on-one and directly chose to make a breakthrough.
However, just as he was about to hit the basket, Chen Mo suddenly came out of the slant.
Faced with the blockade that covered the sky and the sun, Famal had to take the initiative to raise the arc and threw the ball out very uncomfortable.
Without any accident, the ball bounced out of the box and Capono had already protected the rebound.
The inside defensive system formed by Chen Mo, Hollins, and Capono has already shown some results.
Although this system is far from being invincible in defense, it is barely enough. For UCLA, there are only so many expectations for defense.
Capono passed the ball to Cedric, and UCLA directly launched a counterattack, which is the feature of UCLA.
However, as more and more people study UCLA's tactics, there are fewer and fewer opportunities to easily fight back.
Look, Capono just grabbed the rebound, and the USC players retreated immediately.
It seems that the opponent's head coach has emphasized this point a lot. He cannot completely prevent fast attacks and cannot play with UCLA at all.
Cedric is very calm. Although he is an impact player, he is not so brainless.
Seeing that there was no chance of a fast break, he naturally stabilized the ball and prepared to fight a position.
It just so happened that Chen Mo followed from the backcourt, and Cedric passed the ball naturally.
When Chen Mo saw that he was less than two steps away from the three-point line, the defensive player just stepped on the three-point line.
The one who defends Chen Mo is Eric, a small forward from Southern California, a tall and thin small forward.
It can be said that this type of player is the most suitable to defend Chen Mo.
Although the strength is insufficient, it is not a disadvantage to face Chen Mo, and the speed is completely up to standard.
However, Eric was just a substitute before, and this game was mentioned as starting to defend Chen Mo.
Chen Mo observed Eric and felt that he was in good condition today. He didn't make any adjustments and made a three-pointer.
"Swish!"
The ball hit the net and hit a three-pointer.
"boom!"
Cheers suddenly sounded at the scene, as if this three-pointer at a very long distance was also exciting.
For other teams, those who boost the morale of fans are often dunks, and violent dunks.
However, it is a bit different in UCLA. Every time Chen Mo's super long three-pointer and incredible three-pointer are also widely popular among fans.
I have clearly seen Chen Mo do this many times, but every time it is so passionate.
It turns out that three-pointers can be so passionate!
This is the most direct feeling of three-pointers. Although the range is very small, it has changed a little bit.
Looking back at the attack from Southern California, this time, the shooting guard Derek finally made a mid-range shot.
However, facing UCLA's offense, although the players of Southern California actively defended, the effect was not great.
Even in positional warfare, Chen Mo's organizational ability is becoming more and more ease.
In addition, the teamwork is becoming more skillful, and the passing and receiving balls are becoming more and more smooth, and the viewing is very enjoyable.
Chen Mo used Hollins' pick-and-roll, and Craven was afraid of Chen Mo's three-pointer and chose to chase and defend from behind.
Chen Mo directly chose to make a breakthrough, while the center Nick Curtis of the USC had to help defend, but Chen Mo came to record the wonderful story of the relaxed freehand style.
Hollins jumped high, an all-connect dunk was staged as scheduled, once again raising the atmosphere of the stadium to the highest point.
It is still the same as the United States. It is very active in the United States, but it is obviously impossible to defend against UCLA.
In other words, it is not realistic to prevent Chen Mo and cannot limit Chen Mo, that is, it cannot limit UCLA.
He was 11 points behind in the first half, and even if Chen Mo left the court for a break, the score was still expanding.
When there were only 4 minutes and 37 seconds left in the second half, Southern California officially surrendered, after all, the score was already more than 20 points behind.
The rapid offense of running and bombing tactics is very effective in terms of abuse and opening up the score.
The game is not over yet, and the Poly Arena has turned into a sea of joy. UCLA fans are so happy.
Chapter completed!