As for stopping Akashi Asuka's attack, this task is even more difficult.
Frontal defense is too difficult. Akashi Asuka is different from other 'Generations of Miracles'. He has never been keen on fighting alone. When encountering problems, shouldering them together is the most common choice.
So in this case, Midorima couldn't stop him in a one-on-one fight, and multi-person zone defense could easily cause loopholes in other people's defensive positions. It would be extremely difficult to defend Akashi Asuka head-on.
It is also not a simple matter to stop Akashi Asuka's attack by defending the remaining members of Zhengbang.
Because Xiudoku can't even meet the most basic requirement now, that is, not only can they not stop Akashi Asuka, but it is also difficult for others to defend him.
The entire first section.
Zhengbang's offense has almost formed a routine. Taking the midfield as the standard, Zhengbang's offensive tactics are to advance all the way through continuous passing until the ball is sent to Akashi Asuka outside the three-point line.
However, even with this seemingly simple tactic, Xiude failed to stop it several times in a row.
Because Zhengbang’s foundation is too solid.
Originally, due to the special training method, Zhengbang's basic movements such as passing, catching, and footwork were simpler than ordinary people's movements.
Now go one step further.
Every time Zhengbang started to advance, even if Xiude's defensive players saw the movements of Zhengbang's players, their reaction would still be half a beat slower.
"For the time being, let's open up the situation on the offensive end and use our new formation!"
Nakatani Renliang thought for a while with a headache, and then issued the order.
The second quarter of the game begins.
Xiude took the lead in attacking. This time Xiude did not stop at the midfield, but once again tried to enter Zhengbang's half-court defense.
"You still haven't given up? You're a first-year brat."
Kasuga Ryuhei stepped forward to defend Takao Kazunari, and Takao Kazunari grinned.
"Senior is indeed a senior. I am convinced now. But I am the only one who loses. I never thought that Xiude would be defeated in this game!"
call out!
As soon as he finished speaking, Takao Kazunari suddenly threw the ball from behind, passing the basketball from a blind spot into the hands of Midorima Shintaro.
Kasuga Ryuhei was stunned for a moment, then sighed helplessly.
"Eagle Eye... is really a tricky skill!"
After receiving the pass, Midorima Shintaro immediately launched an attack. He accelerated towards Akashi Asuka's left side without any false moves.
Akashi Asuka decisively chased after him, but the moment he just started, he suddenly seemed to have hit something and was forced to stop.
And in this moment of hesitation, Midorima Shintaro had already found an opening and shot a three-pointer.
Whoosh!
43:42.
Akashi Asuka looked at Shintaro Midorima in the distance in surprise, then looked at his side and said: "You really trust him enough! Ohtsubo-senpai, are you even willing to give up the basket?"
The person who suddenly appeared and blocked his position was none other than Shutoku's captain and center - Taisuke Otsubo.
In order to create enough space for Midorima Shintaro to shoot, this top center player in the country was actually willing to sacrifice his own value to cover Midorima.
This was almost impossible to happen in Xiude in the past.
"Hmph! As long as we can win the game, what does it matter? Besides, isn't it the responsibility of the seniors to pave the way for the juniors? That guy Iwamura probably has the same idea as me!"
Taisuke Otsubo snorted coldly.
Akashi Asuka did not refute, because it was indeed the case. In a sense, whether it was Masakuni, Hidetoku, or several other teams joined by the 'Generation of Miracles', the seniors in the team were all surprisingly reliable.
Showtoku stepped up his attack, but this did not have much impact on Masabon's progress. Soon, Masabon counterattacked with a three-pointer from Akashi Asuka.
46:42.
Then Xiude launched his second attack.
In this attack, the frequency of passes between Xiude and each other increased again, and the players' positions changed more frequently.
"I see, is this a new formation with Midorima as the core and the other four players taking turns to cover? It seems that this summer, it is not just our team that has changed!"
Off the court, the official coach Ikken Matsumoto sat on the floor habitually, stroking his chin and thinking.
Showtoku's new formation seems to have high requirements for the other four assistants, but in fact the real key lies in the main attacker, namely Shintaro Midorima.
Because of this formation, if there is not enough tacit understanding and cooperation between the main attacker and the four assistants, it will be difficult to operate smoothly.
in other words.
Now Shintaro Midorima, like Atsushi Murasakihara, has perfectly integrated into the team.
Even compared to Atsushi Murasakihara, Shintaro Midorima's bond with the team is deeper and closer.
This 'alternating cover formation' is undoubtedly a great enhancement for Shintaro Midorima, because it allows him to significantly reduce the energy spent on both offense and defense, thus focusing more energy on pure shooting.
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The three-point battle begins again.
As three-pointers continued to fall into the basket like positioning missiles, many spectators and a group of members of the 'Generation of Miracles' were almost in a state of confusion.
Even because Akashi Asuka and Midorima Shintaro's three-pointers were so smooth, many people even felt in a trance, feeling that they were not watching a formal game, but watching a game screen.
The sound of the friction between the basketball and the block kept reaching my ears. Just when everyone was about to adapt, suddenly...
Bang!
The sound of blacksmithing echoed over the stadium.
In the current silent situation, this sound is no different from morning bells and evening drums, which suddenly wakes everyone up.
"Is the iron being struck?"
"Who is it? Midorima or Akashi?"
"It's Akashi. Akashi's shot was wrong. It seems that Midorima is better in this three-point battle!"
Following a series of exclamations, the spectators outside the court soon discovered that the person who made the missed shot was Asuka Akashi.
At this time, the score on the court was 69:68.
So far in the battle between Akashi Asuka and Midorima Shintaro, both sides have each shot 22 three-pointers.
Shintaro Midorima scored 22 goals.
Akashi Asuka made a mistake on the 22nd ball.
The sound of the strike not only shocked the spectators outside the court, but also woke up Tsutomu Iwamura and Taisuke Otsubo under the basket.
"rebound!!!"
Players from both sides yelled at the same time.
Tsutomu Iwamura and Taisuke Otsubo, who were under the basket, also jumped up at the same time to compete for the rebound.
Taisuke Otsubo's height is more advantageous, but in the previous slot, Tsutomu Iwamura grabbed the best position. Compared with Taisuke Otsubo's lack of precautions, Tsutomu Iwamura knew that Akashi Asuka still can't hit the target with every shot.
, so there is always a trace of vigilance in my heart.
So in this competition, Tsutomu Iwamura took the lead in grabbing the rebound and slammed it back into the basket.