Versatile Point Forward

Chapter 79
Speaking of the backcourt combination of Memphis and UCLA, the configuration is almost exactly the same, both are sharp knife + pitcher combination.But Calipari didn’t think so. He specially went to watch the last UCLA game against Xavier University, but was surprised to find that UCLA’s shooting guard Ye Feng also had the ability to organize offense. The starting point guard Westbrook is very different, but there is no doubt that they are all masters.On the other hand, it is true that Rose has a strong breakthrough ability, but Roberts is indeed a pure shooter with a very high assist rate. It can even be said that his high score was made by Rose, which is worse than the opponent's backcourt a lot.

And now Holland's instructions to the players, he quickly realized that this is to shift the focus of offense from the inside to the outside.Facing the joint attack of Love and Shipp, the Tigers were a little overly nervous and had to attack the ball holder among them. Even if Dorsey's defensive strength could allow him to entangle Shipp tightly, but as a defeat With the existence of talented insider Beasley, it is impossible for them to allow a player to defend Love individually. Love's skillful inside footwork and precise mid-range jumper also proved this point.So outside one-on-one?
Calipari frowned, Westbrook could say that Ye Feng couldn't handle it one-on-one.In addition, the team's shooting guard is a defensive loophole, and the opponent only needs to pass the ball to the player he is defending. No matter Westbrook or Ye Feng, there will only be one situation when facing Roberts—— Strong crush.Of course, as the head coach of a team, especially the head coach of the NCAA, watching food and eating is their basic quality. Two bad cards, and relative to other good cards.

However, it is indeed a troublesome thing to hide Roberts on the defensive end. Moreover, the Bruins' perimeter defense ability is also quite good, so Calipari will not be able to find a good way for a while.While he was thinking hard on the bench, the Bruins beat his team relentlessly on the offensive end. Just like he had worried before, when the shot was transferred to the outside, Westbrook and Ye Feng often uses screens to exchange defenders, which makes there always be someone between them to face Roberts, and this person is often the one holding the ball.

Under the deliberate targeting of the Bruins, the Tigers' perimeter was almost sieved.Roberts himself was a white shooter, and his face was even paler at this time, because the two animals on the opposite side had no intention of letting him go, and bullied him to death when they caught him.Anyone who has played ball knows that the physical strength consumed on the defensive end is far more than that on the offensive end. After all, you are active when attacking, and you become passive when defending. Responding to the other party's actions, how about pre-empting and then controlling others?
Another very obvious effect of consuming Roberts' physical strength is to reduce his shooting percentage.Unless it's some freak who has turned shooting into a stress response, for most people, the most obvious manifestation of physical weakness is a drop in shooting percentage, and it's the kind of ball that hits the front of the rim.Roberts' performance proved this theory very well. He has missed three consecutive shots and was taken away by Love for defensive rebounds, which was unimaginable in previous games.Of course, they hadn't encountered beasts like Ye Feng and Westbrook in the previous games, and Roberts could only bear this loss.

Seeing that Roberts' performance was far below standard, Calipari had no choice but to call the first timeout of the game.After appeasing Roberts, he did not hesitate to send Donal Mark, the first substitute on the back line. This guy is an extremely fast defensive player, although replacing Roberts will make the team's offensive burden It's completely on Rose, but Roberts can't change in this case.Since it has become a loophole that the opponent can take advantage of, and has been beaten to the point of exhaustion, it is better to get off the court early and rest, and then put on the battle after recovering enough energy.Besides, although Mark didn't score many points, he was quite reliable on the defensive end.

Sure enough, Calipari's substitution was immediate, and the Bruins' outside offense quickly stagnated, and Westbrook began to look for opportunities again and again.But standing in front of him was Rose, an equally excellent point guard, with an ugly face. The opponent accurately saw through his fake moves, and always maintained a very aggressive defensive posture, which even made him feel that he had already was completely seen through.Just when he was in a dilemma, a familiar voice came from the weak side: "Russell, you idiot, pass the ball quickly and wait to be intercepted and counterattacked?"

While guarding the ball, Westbrook looked towards the reputation, where Ye Feng was jumping anxiously.It's no wonder that he, who has always been calm, started yelling at his teammates. Westbrook wasted a lot of time in the process of entanglement with Rose, and now there are only 10 seconds left in this round.He couldn't help but be thankful that the NCAA round time is 35 seconds, and it would have been called a 24-second violation in the NBA.Westbrook's eyes lit up, and he quickly passed the ball to Ye Feng.

After Ye Feng received the ball, he looked up at the timer. There were only 8 seconds left. Mark standing in front of him was staring at the basketball in his hand like a bulldog.But how could Ye Feng be cowardly?The one defending him is just the backup guard of the Tigers, what should I do if I'm scared now?Do you still want to be a superstar?It is obvious that the arrow is on the string and has to be launched, so don't be cowardly and just go up and do it!Ye Feng made a decision in a split second, and immediately started to speed up. When passing by Mark, he secretly pushed him with his shoulder.After seeing Ye Feng's small movements, Mark was obviously a step slower, but he quickly recovered his senses and followed Ye Feng closely to interfere with him.

Suddenly Ye Feng slowed down, Mark secretly rejoiced: I can finally catch up!But when he appeared in front of Ye Feng again, Ye Feng directly dribbled the ball forward, then retreated half a step with both feet, and then leaned back to shoot.Seeing Ye Feng's actions, Mark felt like cursing others. He was only 1.96 meters tall, while Ye Feng was already 2.03 meters tall. In addition, he used the combination of step-back + jumper, Instantly opened the distance between the two.Mark could only watch helplessly as the basketball flew out of Ye Feng's hands, drew an arc and then fell into the basket.

Rose, who had been marking Westbrook, looked at Ye Feng expressionlessly, and said nothing, but motioned Dorsey to drive the baseline.In Rose's view, there is nothing surprising about this. He has long believed that Ye Feng is an equal opponent to him. If he is so easily handled by Roberts' substitute, he has no need to prove anything to him on the court. .But now it seems that I still need to go against him by myself!Ross said secretly in his heart.

As a talented defender, Rose has his own pride, and he thinks this game is a good opportunity to establish his reputation.After all, the two sides played against each other only in the regular season, but now they have reached the final four. Almost all basketball fans in the United States have set their sights on San Antonio. If they don't take the opportunity to defeat their opponents, how long will it take to feel their presence?So he didn't give in, but actively approached Ye Feng after receiving the ball from Dorsey.Originally, Mba Moute suggested that Ye Feng could switch defenses, but Ye Feng refused. Of course, the shame of being killed must be washed away by himself.

To be honest, Rose's breakthrough is a bit like Westbrook's. They all rely on their strong physical fitness to make all kinds of incredible moves, and then walk away when the opponent is caught off guard.But Ye Feng himself is a master of breakthroughs, he easily guessed the next move that Rose will do next, and every time he strikes first, he prevents Rose from feeling like he's going to collapse.However, after a short period of entanglement, Rose still broke through Ye Feng's defense by turning around with the ball in front of the continuum, but Ye Feng still gritted his teeth and followed, hoping to disrupt the opponent's shooting rhythm.

As if he heard footsteps coming from behind him, Rose smiled disdainfully, made a quick stop near the free throw line, and then leaned forward to throw the ball into the basket again before Shipp came to help. basket.Ye Feng's face was serious. He originally wanted to block the ball from behind when the opponent made a shot, but he didn't expect Rose to be very experienced at such a young age. Instead of using a conventional shooting posture, he let his body lean forward instead. Also escaped Ye Feng's defense.

In fact, if it is from the front, Ye Feng can completely block Rose's shot, but there is a caveat when blocking shots from behind, that is, the hands cannot be pressed down, so what's the point?In the final analysis, Rose's leaning forward is the same as Ye Feng's leaning back just now. They are all to gain more shooting space for himself, but he can't make a downward movement when blocking the shot from behind, and he suffers a hidden loss invisibly. , still no reason.

Seeing Rose turning around and running back to his own half without stopping, Ye Feng narrowed his eyes, "Is this going to confront me head-on?"Who is afraid of whom?I'm afraid that I will smash all your so-called self-esteem to you outside the three-point line later!I lost last time, so this time, I will show you what a quick shot is.Maybe you don't know how far my shooting range can be?Really want to see what kind of expression you will have when you witness my shooting skills?
(End of this chapter)