professional shooting guard

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At this time, the old coach K decisively used up the last timeout.

He wants to arrange an offensive tactic to ensure a split.

The players from Duke University returned to the bench with dignified expressions.

In the last 50 seconds, the success or failure of the entire season may be at this moment. Even Zhang Zifeng, who has always been a big heart, looked heavy.

Everyone knows in their hearts that this may be the most critical shot. If you make a shot, you still have a chance.

Miss the shot, and Duke's season is over.

Who will bear this pressure and responsibility?

Zhang Zifeng stood up firmly and said: "Coach, I feel very good today, let me come. Everyone cover for me!"

Seeing Zhang Zifeng stand up again, Parker, who was originally silent, stood up by a ghost and said, "Let me do it. I am the boss of the team, so I should be allowed to take this responsibility!"

Old K watched Zhang Zifeng sweat profusely, and he was panting while speaking.After thinking about it again and again, I still believed Parker.

"Parker, I need you to hold the clock and attack from the high post when the shot clock is running out. If the opportunity is not good, pass the ball. Get it!?"

Seeing that old K still trusted him in the end, Parker felt relieved, nodded and said, "Don't worry, leave it to me!"

Old K drew on the tactical board with a marker pen, "Parker, you start from this side, Jefferson, you come out to help cover. Jack, you go to the bottom corner on this side, Cook, Hood, when Parker is restricted, stand Here to help create space for Jack to shoot. OK?"

All players nodded.

Old K stretched out his hand, "One, two, three, Blue Devils!"

"Blue demon!"

The significance of this game is significant for Mercer University, it is not just a championship.

If the team can defeat the mighty Duke University, the players' confidence will be greatly increased, and then they can hit the team's best ranking in history in one go.

In the same way, Smith also hopes that the team can use a wonderful defense to kill the opponent at the last moment.

Coach Smith at Mercer University is also telling the players: "This goal is very important. The Blue Devils will definitely try their best to score this goal, and everyone will try their best to prevent this goal. We worked hard the whole game. The outcome depends on the defense. Parker and Zhang Zifeng are the key opponents, and I guess one of them must be the one who made the shot. Glenn and Dennis are the two most responsible. If you defend, Mercer University will win. come on!"

"Yes!" Mercer University players shouted in unison.

The referee blows his whistle and the two players step onto the field.

At this time, it would be a lie to say that you are not nervous. Looking at the players on the court, Old K can only pin his hopes on them.

After all, the game depends on the players to determine the outcome!
The game restarted, and the atmosphere of the Blue Devils fans was not as boiling as before the game.

Although the score is only 2 points away, Duke University still has the ball, but the Blue Devils fans are still worried.

Especially Parker is holding the ball at this time, although Parker just scored a goal, but Parker's performance tonight is really unsatisfactory.

Also nervous was Mercer coach Smith.

Coach Smith's heart was in his throat, and his palms were full of sweat.

But fortunately, his players did not show impatience.

Coach Smith nodded, as long as he doesn't lose, it doesn't matter even if it's overtime.

He could see that the guy from Duke University had a problem with his physical strength.

Without that guy, with Parker in today's state, Duke University is not a concern.

Playing overtime, the balance of victory will definitely favor Mercer University.

This goal is the most critical goal of the game, because it is related to the victory or defeat of this game.

Parker concentrated, he did not forget his thoughts before the game.The best way to continue to be the leader of this team is to prove your strength!

As long as you score the winning goal, everyone, including the fans, will only forget your poor performance before, and will only remember your winning goal.

The old coach K made a gesture of pressing his palm down, signaling his players to attack slowly.

Don't worry, there is still time, take your time and ensure the success rate.

Facing Glenn's defense, Parker didn't rush to attack, pressing time.

Teammates opened up space for Parker with 35 seconds left on the 10-second shot clock.
Parker moved, and Glenn in front of him opened his arms.

Parker did a crotch and started shaking, Glenn was unmoved.

At this time, Jefferson ran to the high position and made a high pick-and-roll for Parker.

"Parker rushed into the restricted area!"

The narrator's yell made Mercer fans tremble, and they knew what it meant.

However, in the next second, the commentator Wharton yelled again: "Zhang Zifeng ran to the bottom corner! Will Parker pass the ball?"

Blue Devils fans are worried because Parker has missed too many of these shots tonight.

Kostic also blocked from the other side, but he and Glenn double-teamed Parker.

Parker jumped up and threw the basketball to the hoop, and the ball drew a beautiful arc in the air...

Will it be Duke tying the game, or will Mercer have a good chance of overturning No. 3 seed Duke?

With the attention of the audience, the ball spins and falls towards the basket.

Parker smiled, he felt the ball had it.

Just as he was about to clenched his fists to celebrate, God made a joke with him.

The ball hit the inside edge of the rim, then rolled twice and slid out.

Seeing this scene, Parker was stunned.

All the Blue Devils fans slumped on their chairs in an instant, making disappointed voices. "0~NO!"

The fans of Mercer University immediately boiled!
Zhang Zifeng rushed to the penalty area from the bottom corner when Parker shot.

Although he knew he couldn't compete with those tall guys, Zhang Zifeng rushed in without hesitation.

Maybe, there will be a few balls flying farther, or just flying towards you?
Opportunities are only given to those who are prepared.

Zhang Zifeng rushed forward, but Dennis didn't let it go, trying to get stuck.

The two collided with each other, Zhang Zifeng fell off the field, and Dennis also fell to the ground.

At the last critical moment, the referee whistled very cautiously, and would not blow the whistle unless it was a serious foul.

The whistle didn't sound, Krstic beat Jefferson to grab the rebound and passed it to Glenn immediately.

Old Coach K shouted loudly, "Foul!"

Parker was still in a daze, unable to react for a while.

Glenn dribbled the ball straight upfield, and Jefferson chased after him desperately, but couldn't catch up at all.

Glenn made a layup and Mercer University led by 4 points.

When the old coach K saw it, he was always mild-mannered and furious instantly.

With just over 20 seconds left, Duke trailed by 4 points and fell into the abyss just one step away.

Duke served, Parker looked in a trance at this time, Cook did not dare to pass the ball to him.

As soon as Zhang Zifeng ran over from the frontcourt to catch the ball, he dribbled the ball and accelerated.

At this time, how could Dennis let Zhang Zifeng easily dribble the ball to the frontcourt.

Dennis clung to Zhang Zifeng, trying his best to interfere with Zhang Zifeng.

Zhang Zifeng dribbled the ball to the front court with difficulty and rushed to shoot a three-pointer.

It's a pity that under the interference of Dennis, the ball was hit.

Seeing the ball being grabbed by Glenn, Jefferson immediately fouled.

penalty!

Under pressure, Glenn made two free throws.

With 14 seconds left and six points behind, Duke had no timeout left.

Serving from the backcourt, Cook took the ball to the frontcourt, Zhang Zifeng caught the ball and carried Dennis on his shoulders, and made a three-pointer.

It's a pity that the last effort also failed, and it was just three non-sticks.

Seeing Bryan pick up the rebound, all the players on the Blue Devils' bench were disappointed.

At this moment, the Blue Devils fans covered their mouths, and the faces of loyal fans covered in blue paint were full of tears.

Lost!

At this time, the fans of Mercer University stood up, stretched their necks, raised their arms, and waited for the next second of cheers.

When the game whistle blows!

No. 3 seed Duke University lost 71-77 to No. 14 seed Mercer University, creating the biggest upset of this tournament.

Thunderous cheers erupted in the auditorium of Mercer University!

The cheers from the Mercer University fans could not be contained!
"YES! YES!" The coach of Mercer University also rushed onto the field at this time, hugging his players tightly.

Looking at the opponent's celebration and the sad eyes of the Blue Devils fans, Zhang Zifeng endured the pain in his heart, stepped forward to pull Cook up, comforted him, and then patted Jefferson on the back.

Seeing Parker standing on the sidelines, Zhang Zifeng and him looked at each other wordlessly, and walked off the stage sadly without saying anything.

Mercer University fans used their sharp boos and wild cheers to make the Duke University Blue Devils, who had been going through the motions before the game, sadly walk into the player tunnel.

When Zhang Zifeng walked into the player tunnel, he turned around and glanced at the big screen. The score on the screen made him feel extremely dazzling.

The cheers from the Mercer University fans let Parker know that his own era of the Blue Devils might come to an end at this moment.

On March 3, Duke University walked into the player tunnel with its head bowed and frustration.

(End of this chapter)