Basketball Dragon

Chapter 31 The Determination to Win

Li Hai's passing is very comfortable. This is his strength. He has a very high level of breakthrough, shooting, and passing. It is very difficult to guard him.

Warrick jumped high, caught the ball with both hands and smashed it into the hoop.

Without a muscle stick to tangle with him, Warrick can turn the game into a slam dunk performance.

"You don't need to pounce on him, just put pressure on him." The old coach K taught his disciples face-to-face tips on the sidelines.

Luol Deng felt a little upset when he was easily rushed over. He should have used his height advantage to cover the opponent.

Chris Duhon passed the ball to JJ Redick, JJ Redick had a bad chance, lobbed the ball to Luol Deng, and Luol Deng sat with his back against Lehi, and he was going to Call back one.

Pushing inside twice, Luol Deng found that Li Hai's strength was stronger than expected, he immediately turned around, took two steps sideways, pulled up and threw.

He has a height advantage, and few people can interfere with such an attack.

But as soon as the basketball left his palm, Li Hai slapped the ball down.

Luol Deng was full of disbelief, but Li Hai jumped on the spot, what kind of jumping ability is that.

After successfully defending, Li Hai made a long pass, and McNamara ran to the frontcourt to catch the ball and completed a layup.

He clapped his hands and encouraged: "Everyone works hard, we will definitely win."

When the team is in difficulty, they must use their own performance to lead their teammates to work together. This is what a leader on the court should do.

"It's okay, with me behind, you can restrain him, we all believe in you."

"It's a decisive shot. I will grab the rebound under the basket. I am not afraid of physical confrontation."

"Believe in our teammates, we can definitely do it, we are the defending champions, we are not afraid of anyone."

Li Hai fought desperately inside, assisting in defense, grabbing rebounds, scoring, supporting... He tried his best to help the team, and he was particularly conspicuous in the dark and hard center of the basket.

He encourages and trusts his teammates. After two years of training and playing together, they already know each other very well. If they play their basketball, victory will smile at them.

Luol Deng has already decided to participate in the draft this year. Although he is only a freshman, he feels that there are not many challenges in the NCAA. He never thought that Li Hai would make him feel so uncomfortable.

Excellent technique, excellent strength, excellent jumping, the key is the will to win, which moved him very much. Such an opponent also made him ignite.

"Lee, you are indeed a great guy, but it will be our Duke who will enter the finals."

Luol Deng received a pass from Du Hong at the 45-degree position and made a complete mid-range shot, overtaking the score that had just been overtaken by 1 point.

Li Hai didn't reply. He was not a taciturn player when confronting others. It was just that his ankle couldn't bear it under constant confrontation. There was still a slight gap between five days and a full recovery. There was no problem with walking, but he kept The jumping and rebounding still has some influence.

Syracuse University's offense, McNamara's three-pointer hit the basket and bounced high, missing a little.

Warrick desperately competed with Sheldon Williams. As a big man, he was a little thinner. He didn't like to be crowded with muscular sticks, but now he was desperate.

Li Hai's efforts infected every teammate, and they were all doing their best.

The strength was still a bit short, Warrick didn't fully jump up, and when the ball was about to be taken by Sheldon Williams, Li Hai flew over from behind.

He flicked the ball with one hand in the air, picked out the basketball, and threw it to McNamara.

With firm eyes, McNamara made another three-pointer and the ball hit the net.

"Hakeem, good block, Gerry, I knew you'd make it."

Warrick smiled shyly, but McNamara responded loudly, "Of course, just pass the ball over, and you will see how much you score."

By this time, the physical strength of both sides has been exhausted, and neither side can easily score. The willpower and concentration of the players have become more important.

After Luol Deng realized that it was not easy to play Li Hai in singles, he strengthened his off-ball running. At this time, he is still the best weapon for Duke. Of course, it is still Redick. As long as one of them has a chance, Du Hong The basketball in your hand will be passed in an instant.

Redick caught the ball and made a fake shot. Nichols was tricked. Redick patted the ball to make adjustments. The shot that deceived the defender was a sure thing for him, but when he shot, he found that Nichols stretched out a hand before his body came over.

He was affected a little bit, and the ball he threw was also a little bit off.

Under the basket, Warrick is already full of energy. He doesn’t jump, and Sheldon Williams can’t get the offensive rebound. Li Hai will definitely not rush to the backcourt. Holding Luol Deng, he couldn't exert his strength.

The basketball bounced out, and Li Hai jumped up first among several people and stretched out his hands.

The rebound was under his hand, and his right foot was a little soft when it landed, but he stood firmly.

Luck advanced quickly, and he left behind the other three players under the basket. With Syracuse University's lineup, the fast break was like a gust of wind, and Duke University only had time to retreat three players.

Four-on-three, Li Hai faked a pass, and when the defender hesitated, he used the Eurostep to squeeze past Daniel Ewing and JJ Redick.

JJ-Redick couldn't help pulling, but after Li Hai rushed up, the pulling didn't have much effect on him at all, the goal was scored, and another free throw was added.

Li Hai also made a steady free throw, and all the pressure was shifted to Duke University.

"Defend, defend..." He took the lead to stand in his position, his voice very contagious.

Coach Boyihan looked at the disciples on the field with a calm expression, and felt very comforted in his heart. It seemed that he had finally waited for good luck at this age and met a gratifying player. The critical moment was not for him to say anything.

Redick hit a three-pointer. As Duke's top shooter, he can throw the ball even if the defender is not out of position.

But Li Hai retaliated afterwards. When he didn't take many outside shots before, he decisively hit a three-pointer. This ball seemed to hit the hearts of Duke University players, which made them a little frustrated. .

"The game is not over." Redick once again faced the defense and forced a shot, but this is obviously not his characteristic.

This time it was Warrick who received the rebound, and he immediately passed it to Lehi.

Time was running out, Duke University pressed the audience, and Li Hai rushed through the defense without any mistakes, cutting off the possibility of the opponent's comeback.

(End of this chapter)