Chapter 14 The Three Points Machine

"Then why did you choose Kangda as your opponent?" the reporter asked.

Kangda is in a normal state now, and Benar’s previous words are more like saving face for himself. There is something in the reporter’s question.

"We need such an opportunity, we have to prove the strength of our team, and at the same time, this is also an opportunity to show the strength of the pac-10 league." Benner replied in an airtight manner, and he was obviously well prepared before the game.

"Do you think the team has a good chance of winning tonight?" the reporter asked.

"Of course, even though the opponent is very strong, but we are also good, we have the best shooting guard Klay Thompson." Bernard said of Thompson when his face was full of pride.

"Yeah, Klay is a great scorer, but as far as I know, Connecticut has had a very good defensive rookie lately, and guys like Jimmy Butler and Dion Waiters are completely limited by him. ' the reporter reminded.

"I know, Tang Tian, ​​his defense is very good, but we have prepared a countermeasure. He can't stop Klay's performance, and we also know that he has obvious weaknesses." Bernard seemed very confident.

"You mean he hasn't gotten too far?" the reporter asked tentatively.

"Look, you already know, it's not a secret." Bernard said with a smile.

The reporter smiled knowingly.

The interview was very short. When the wave was over, there was a long whistle from the sidelines, and the players of the two teams returned to the half court one after another.

The game started immediately, and the drums and cheers came out at the same time. The decibel was twice as big as the home of Kangda.

Playing in such a high-pressure environment is really a little unbearable for the hearts of ordinary people.

The starters of the two teams appeared one after another.

On the Washington State University side, Thompson starred the moon, and on the University of Connecticut side, Walker dominated.

Tang Tian did not start, and he was still sitting on the bench, but unlike before, he was almost next to the vacant seat at this time, and he was the top player in the team's rotation.

"beep!"

With the referee's whistle, the ball is thrown into the air, and the game officially begins!

Auriarch jumped to win the opponent and gave Kangda the opportunity to take the lead in attacking.

"Defense! Defense!"

At the beginning of the scene, the DJ drove the audience to shout, and the huge shouting shook the eardrums a little.

Walker held the ball, and Washington State University directly placed a 2-3 zone defense.

In zone defense, players defend not against people on the field, but only for the area.

Depending on the focus of defense, zone defense is divided into 2-3/3-2/2-2-1/2-1-2 and so on.

Because the NCAA does not have a three-second defense rule, many teams use zone defense in games.

The reason why Washington State University has been able to rise rapidly this season, in addition to Thompson's excellent offensive performance, is also a very important reason for doing well in zone defense.

The 2-3 zone defense they put on at this time focused on interior defense.

The key to breaking the zone defense lies in the pick-and-roll. Walker beckoned, and Auriarch quickly mentioned the three-point line as a pick-and-roll.

Walker used the pick-and-roll to get to the high post, but the help defender was quickly in place.

It can be seen that the Washington State University zone defense is not dead, but full of flexibility.

However, Walker's ability is indeed the top class in the NCAA, throwing his hand through the wall and giving the ball to Lamb on the outside.

Lamb had the opportunity to open a three-pointer, and he directly chose to shoot.

"boom!"

The shot was a little off, and the basketball eventually bounced out of the basket.

Lamb had the 3, but it was clear his 3 wasn't consistent.

Washington State University controlled the rebound, and after the guard pushed the ball to the frontcourt, he directly greeted the tactical movement.

Thompson started running around various pick-and-rolls without the ball.

Washington State University's insiders are not tall, but they move fast enough. After a few pick-and-rolls, the University of Concord's defense obviously can't keep up.

Thompson went around the right 45-degree angle to have a chance, and the defender made the first pass.

Thompson shot directly after receiving the ball.

Bend your knees, jump up, straighten your arms, and pull your wrists.

Thompson's shot is quite smooth, just like a textbook.

And the speed of the shot is very fast, and Kangda's defense is completely too late.

"Shh!"

The basketball is directly hollow into the net.

Washington State University takes the lead!

The cheers erupted instantly.

This is their beloved Klay Thompson, and every night will set off a rain of threes, shooting opponents' scalps tingling.

The first shot at the opening was hollow, and it seems that he had a very good hand tonight.

Returning to the defensive end, Washington State University is still defending the 2-3 zone defense. It seems that Bernard is sure that the three-pointer outside the University of Concord is not good.

Walker took advantage of Oriarch's pick-and-roll breakthrough to continue to encounter help defense. He scored the ball to Smith who was open, and Smith took the ball and then made a three-pointer.

"boom!"

Still iron.

Kangda opened with two empty three-pointers and failed to score!

Kahun's face was a little unsightly at this time.

There is no problem with the method of breaking the zone defense of Kangda, but the problem is that the open shot cannot be made, and even the top coach is powerless.

Washington State University collected the defensive rebounds again and attacked the frontcourt with almost the same tactics.

Kangda's help defense has been in place, but Auriarch's movement speed is still slow, and Thompson got a chance in the bottom corner.

Washington State's attention was all on Thompson, and the guard made the first pass.

The opportunity this time was not as good as the last time. Thompson caught the ball and Auriarch struggled to make up the defense.

However, Thompson is obviously more than a spot-up pitcher. After catching the ball, he faked a shot and tricked Oriarch into the air, then took a step to the side and then shot.

The ball swirls across an arc, and the trajectory is very positive.

"Shh!"

Another crisp sound echoed in the stadium.

Thompson's second three-pointer shot and went in!

In the opening game, he scored two three-pointers in a row!

It feels hot to the touch!

After the goal, Thompson was also a little excited, and he reached out and made a three-point gesture during the defense.

The cheers from the scene erupted again, and the momentum became more and more amazing.

A dunk can detonate the scene, as can a continuous three-pointer!

In the offense of Kangda, Walker suddenly accelerated after borrowing the pick-and-roll this time, and squeezed through the emergency stop shot after the defense.

A hard-fought defense by a Washington State University player.

"boom!"

The ball is too difficult, the ball bounces high on the back edge of the basket.

Kangda's attack is still not in!

There were constant cheers.

After Washington State University got the rebound, it directly pushed the defensive counterattack. It was Thompson again, who went to the frontcourt to receive a pass from his teammates, and chose to directly chase a three-pointer in the face of Smith's defense!

Smith's defense on this ball is completely in place, and Thompson is shooting with confidence, a strong shot against the defense!

The ball passed Smith's defense in a whirling arc in the air.

"Shh!"

Still in!

Thompson scored three three-pointers in the opening!

The place totally exploded.

This is a three point machine!