Chapter 10 Victory and promotion! The three of us are really strong!
After the 15-minute intermission, the two sides changed sides and fought again.
As soon as he came up, Taj Gibson succeeded in getting inside and completed a two-handed dunk under the basket.
Then Nick Young used an air cut behind the screen to score a layup.
After halftime adjustments, the USC players regained their fighting spirit.
As soon as the second half started, the USC players showed a strong desire to chase points!
‘March Madness’ is the stage that every NCAA player dreams of, and no one will give up easily after entering this stage.
"USC's offense improved in the second half, but their bigger trouble may be on the defensive end!"
As the on-site commentator said, the biggest problem in Southern California is not the lack of firepower on the offensive end, but the helplessness of the two players Durant and Chen Yan on the defensive end!
Texas offensive possession.
Damian James took the initiative to move to a high position to cover Chen Yan.
In fact, the quality of this cover was average. Nick Young had already bypassed Damian in advance, but Chen Yan still used his speed advantage to grab half of his body and accelerate into the inside!
In the penalty area, a 1v1 situation formed between Chen Yan and Taj Gibson!
If he was pulled to the outside to defend Chen Yan alone, Gibson would have no confidence at all. Chen Yan has the speed and ball control, and can kill him in 100 ways.
But the situation is different now. The two are fighting in the penalty area.
Gibson is a dynamic role player. He is very confident in his jumping and explosive power. If Chen Yan hits the ball hard, he will teach him how to behave in his own way!
One step outside the penalty area, Chen Yan shifted into gear and accelerated again!
First, take the first step to the right!
At the moment when Taj Gibson moved to the left and prepared to take off to block the shot, Chen Yan quickly took the second step in the opposite direction!
Chen Yan throws out the skill [Mesmerizing Step]!
The Tajibsonians were dumbfounded and didn't know where to move. They were frozen in place as if they were under a petrification spell!
By the time he was released from the petrified state, Chen Yan had already scored two points with an easy layup!
"Wow!! Find a new way! Chen Zhan showed his steps like a ghost!"
"Unparalleled action! Chen penetrated the Southern California defense like a dazzling light!"
The two commentators sang and sang together, saliva flying!
Chen Yan's style of play is the one that fans love most. It's hard for anyone who has watched him play not to like him, and the commentator is no exception.
"Chen! When did you learn this trick?"
Durant came over excitedly and high-fived Chen Yan. He had never seen Chen Yan use this move during training.
"Does this still require learning? Isn't it just a three-step layup?" Chen Yan replied with a smile.
In Chen Yan's opinion, the so-called Mizong Step and European Step are basically Z-shaped three-step layups, but they are just a little more confusing.
"Teach me next time!"
"Okay, it's a small matter."
Many of Durant's skill sets were not developed in college, but Durant is very easy to learn and has continued to improve himself every year after entering the league. This is why he was so unsolvable on the offensive end in his previous life.
Back to USC's offensive possession.
Gibson and Nick Young played a pick-and-roll and then moved forward. Damian James ignored Gibson and flanked Nick Young with Chen Yan.
"Pass the ball!"
Gibson yelled, and the basket was completely empty at this time!
But Nick Young said that I dunked the pass button before the game started. How do you ask me to pass it?
Against the defense of two people, he just shot backward!
"Clang!"
How graceful the movements are, how sweet the iron sound is.
This is because Gibson has a good temper. If it were other teammates, they would probably hang up and take a shower!
The ball hit the front edge of the basket and bounced directly into Du Xiaoshuai's hands.
Xiaoshuai turned around and found Chen Yan immediately.
Chen Yan took the ball and strode forward to counterattack, with Damian James following behind him. Nick Young was the only one from Southern California to defend in time.
2 vs 1 for the whole game!
Chen Yan said that the ball can be passed, but it is not necessary.
Facing Nick Young's defense, Chen Yan collected the ball directly and started!
At the moment when Nick Young's center of gravity shifted to the left, Chen Yan quickly pulled it back and at the same time took a larger second step!
Passing through Nick Young's body, Chen Yan scored a backhand layup!
He wasn't even given a chance to foul!
Chen Yan used the same steps as in the last round!
The only difference is that Taj Gibson was petrified on the spot, while Nick Young spun around in a circle because of his staggering steps!
"Oh oh oh! Nick Young was shaken to the spot and danced!"
"You can't blame Nick Young...at least he looked like he was trying his best on defense this round!"
"Chen's stride was too big and his explosiveness was so strong that the defensive players had no time to react."
"I saw such a naughty step twice in two rounds?"
Inside the stadium, fans excitedly discussed Chen Yan's extraordinary performance just now.
Many people have never seen Chen Yan play before, but after this game I believe that all the spectators in the stadium will remember this name!
The USC head coach quickly called a timeout.
During the pause, Chen Yan himself couldn't help but look up at the replay on the big screen above, admiring the ghostly steps just now.
It’s not that he is narcissistic, this step is really cool, both ornamental and practical!
No wonder Wade would use this trick as his trump card!
It smells so good!
After the timeout, Texas' offensive continued unabated.
Durant, who had not exerted much force in the second half, hit jump shots one after another. On the NCAA court, Durant was unstoppable in one-on-one situations.
Usually in order to restrict Durant, opponents will adopt double-team tactics.
The University of Southern California also formulated a strategy to double-team Durant before the game, but the appearance of Chen Yan disrupted their tactical arrangements.
Chen Yan's presence prevents opponents from double-teaming Durant, and Durant's shooting also opens up room for Chen Yan to break through.
The two complement each other, and even if they don't cooperate directly on the court, they are a very compatible pairing. Head coach Rick Barnes sees this.
If nothing else happens, Rick Barnes will put Chen Yan into the starting lineup for the next game.
"Broken ball!"
As the commentator shouted, Chen Yan intercepted Southern California's lateral transfer ball with a flying dive, and launched a quick counterattack!
The one responsible for defending Chen Yan now is Southern California point guard Gabby Pruitt. Nick Young was more or less psychologically affected by Chen Yan's beating.
One step beyond the three-point line, Chen Yan suddenly stopped and dribbled the ball behind his back!
Directly shook Gabby Pruitt three meters away!
"Pitch one!"
At this moment, Durant's voice came from behind.
Durant knows that three-pointers are not Chen Yan's strong point, but now he has a huge lead, and there is no problem in losing one.
In fact, even if Durant didn't call Chen Yan, he still decided to try a three-pointer. After all, it was absolutely open.
Although Chen Yan [73]'s three-point attribute is not high, it is not completely incapable of shooting.
Chen Yan didn't make any adjustments, collected the ball, kicked his legs, and pressed his wrists!
Take one step directly from the three-point line!
All of Chen Yan's attributes are based on the NBA. The NCAA's one step beyond the three-point line is actually the distance from the NBA standard three-point line.
"Whoa!"
The basketball drew an arc in the air and then fell into the net, with water splashing everywhere!
"What a great shot! Chen knocked away his opponent during a fast break and then made a long-range three-pointer!"
"It seems like he's already starting to enjoy the game!"
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In the last 2 minutes and 01 seconds of the second half, Nick Young finally had one of the few show-off moments in the game.
After two consecutive crotch turns, he moved to the baseline and succeeded in a silky turnover jump shot!
Chic!
Handsome!
But it's no use, because Southern California is now 27 points behind, and Texas fans are already in the stands eating popcorn and chatting about their next round opponent.
But Yang Shaoxia didn't care about that and yelled directly at the camera: "No one can guard me!"
Durant and Chen Yan, who were already resting on the bench at this time, burst out laughing when they saw this scene.
Nick Young is a guy who has a sense of joy, and even though he has lost like this, he still wants to show off.
Is this just happy basketball?
The final score was 77-50, and the University of Texas defeated the University of Southern California!
The score difference of 27 points was something that no one expected before the game.
Chen Yan played 28 minutes in the game, making 14 of 18 shots, including 1 of 1 three-pointers, 4 of 6 free throws, and scored 33 points!
In addition to scoring, Chen Yan also contributed many wonderful shots, providing a lot of material for this year's top ten goals in March Madness.
Durant scored the second-highest score in the game with 29 points, and also had 7 rebounds.
Together, these two scored 62 of the team's 77 points. This firepower output is outrageous!
Apart from them, there is no other player in the team who scores in double figures. DJ Augustin's 6 points is already the third highest score in the team...
As soon as the game ended, DJ Augustin put one arm around Chen Yan and the other around Durant, and shouted at the camera: "The three of us are really strong!"
DJ-Augustin was very excited. He said he would never forget this wonderful night when he scored 68 points with Chen Yan and Durant!