Chapter 16 "Refrigerator" (Part 2)

Defense, a seemingly simple word, but it is very complicated when you really study it.

There are too many technologies involved in single defense, assist defense, follow defense, joint defense, etc.

The one-man defense (Tony Allen) is the one with the strongest skills. Whether it is the explanation given by the system or the effect of the use in the previous game, it focuses on this aspect.

Skill is this skill, but how much ability can be exerted depends on the person who uses it.

Just like Tony Allen has the best body in the NBA, if he comes to the NCAA, almost no one can score in front of him, but Tang Tian can't, he can only limit most of his opponents at best.

However, what makes Tang Tian stronger than Tony Allen is that he was a coach in his previous life, and he was an NBA godfather-level coach. He is more familiar with the movements and tactics of players on the court than anyone else.

So in fact, there is an implicit thing in defense, reading, or judgment.

For example, judging your offensive habits, judging your choices, judging the intentions of pick-and-roll people like just now.

After watching it off the court for a while, Tang Tian actually knew more about Washington State University's style of play than Kahon.

On the defensive end, he insisted on keeping 2-3, and on the offensive end, he played without the ball around Thompson.

So all these pick-and-rolls are for Thompson to run out of space to serve, so naturally there is no such thing as picking the ball. When he passes the pick-and-roll, he doesn't have to think about other people at all. Squeeze it, it's that simple.

Reading is in place, judgment is accurate, and defense can naturally be in place.

Thompson was forced to feel very uncomfortable. He has high ball intelligence and top off-the-ball ability, but his offensive ability with the ball is limited, and he is at a loss when facing a pressing defense.

Seeing that the 35-second attack time was approaching, he could only choose to reluctantly shoot.

But this ball is different from the previous three-point chase with the head on. This is not a problem of difficulty, but it is completely out of angle.

"beep!"

The ball is shot, and when the attack arrives on the sideline in 35 seconds, it is directly a three-point non-stick.

There was an uproar at the scene.

This Thompson's previous fiery touch was instantly lowered?

The bench of Kangda burst into cheers.

Finally, Thompson didn't make another three-pointer. If they make another point, their mentality is estimated to be broken.

UConn's offense, while Washington State University was a little confused, Walker passed the double team with the ball like lightning, and quickly hit a layup to score.

4 to 9, Kangda continued to chase the score.

Bernard stood up from the bench at this time, and the situation seemed to be a little unfavorable for Washington State University after Tang Tian came on the court.

Washington State University's offense, the same tactics, this time the teammates made three pick-and-rolls for Thompson in a row, and one pick-and-roll was more determined than the other, but without exception, they were all squeezed or robbed by Tang Tian.

Just as Bena felt, Tang Tian was a loach that couldn't be caught at this time!

Thompson ran to the top of the circle to receive the ball, and Tang Tian's high-pressure defense came up for the first time.

He had a feeling of being trapped in a cage, indescribably depressed.

He's not stupid. He has made a shot once and already knows that he has no chance. This time he chose to pass the ball.

With his back against Tang Tian, ​​he looked at the guard who came over and passed the ball bent over.

"Snapped!"

But at the moment when he passed the ball and shot, Tang Tian directly broke his ball!

The individual defensive bag has a certain probability of stealing the opponent. Thompson was forced to miss the opportunity at this time, and the choice of passing the ball was completely within Tang Tian's expectations.

After Tang Tian stole the ball, he immediately gave the ball to Walker, who was not far from his side. Walker rushed to the frontcourt and scored a layup against the chasing Washington State University players, causing the latter's thugs to foul. .

2+1!

Walker roared at the audience excitedly after scoring.

cool!

It was one of the coolest shots he's played since the opening game.

Benard cursed in anger at this time, it is the least cost-effective choice to pay 2+1 for this kind of ball.

The player who fouled was scolded by him and bowed his head, but his anger did not disappear.

In fact, what made him really angry was not this defensive choice. It was already very hard to catch up here. It was Walker's personal ability not to commit a crime. What really made him angry was the offense.

This damn Tang Tian, ​​defended much better than he imagined.

Thompson opened with three three-pointers in a row, and his hands were on fire, but he was pressed down by Tang Tian abruptly, and there was a low-level pass error just now!

Walker added a free throw, and after scoring 7 points in a row, he has helped University of Kang catch up to 7 to 9.

"Dengdeng!"

"Come on! Cougar!"

"Dengdeng!"

"Come on! Cougar!"

The live DJ felt that the momentum was not right, and now he directed the audience to cheer for the main team.

The cheers of more than 30,000 people were like a rainbow, and they rushed to the face.

Washington State University's frontcourt offense was still a continuous pick-and-roll for Thompson. This time, they went directly to four pick-and-rolls, and the power forward circled around for two consecutive pick-and-rolls.

This time, it took a lot of effort and finally blocked Tang Tian.

Thompson ran to the top of the circle to receive a pass from the guard.

"boom!"

Missed three points.

After being prevented by Tang Tian for two consecutive rounds, his hand has completely cooled down.

Oriarch scored a defensive rebound, and Kangda pushed back again. This time, Lamb took the lead and scored a frontcourt layup after receiving a pass from Walker.

9 flats!

After a 9-0 offensive by Washington State University, the University of Connecticut came back from a pause and returned a 9-0!

Bena reached out and called a timeout.

If this is not called a timeout, the game may have to spend halftime.

Tang Tian received heroic cheers from his teammates when he was on the court. During this period, Kang Dana was able to take off, and he was too critical to Thompson's defense.

"Unbelievable, his performance exceeded my expectations. He was like a refrigerator, which directly froze Thompson's hand."

"If you do this, McHale may have to charge you royalties." The commentator said with a smile.

It can be clearly felt that after Tang Tian defended Thompson, the views of the two commentators on him have obviously changed.

After coming back from the timeout, Bernard did not adjust his strategy, but used pick-and-roll more frequently. Thompson's continuous off-ball movement was also very physically exhausting. Although he also successfully got rid of Tang Tian and gave some opportunities, his hit rate was not high.

On the other hand, on the University of Kang's side, Walker is getting better and better, not only making frequent breakthroughs that he is good at, but also hitting mid-range jumpers.

As a result, at the halftime, he personally scored 20 points, and such an explosive performance also helped the University of Concord to lead the opponent with a score of 43-30 in the first half.

In addition to the 3 three-pointers scored in the opening, Thompson made 1 of 9 shots under Tang Tian's defense and felt cold.