Basketball Myth: Super Guard

Game start.

Both sides came to the field.

Syracuse University is still Jefferson, Butler, Qin Hao, Holbert, and Felton.

Michigan State's starting lineup is center Plitter, power forward Udu, small forward Douglas, shooting guard Arman, and point guard Turner.

Several players are juniors and seniors, and they do not have very famous roles. Most of them have no draft prospects, but their strength should not be underestimated.

In fact, many ncaa junior and senior players are very strong, and may be more powerful than those players who showed their talent in their freshman year and became famous at a young age, but their talent is not as good.

After all, after playing for two or three more years, where is the age advantage, the game experience is more abundant, the mind is more mature, and the ncaa game is more suitable.

"Snapped!"

First jump ball, Michigan State got the ball.

Guard Turner attacked with the ball, came to the frontcourt and asked for a pick-and-roll, and then made a sudden point. Several Michigan State players moved quickly and ran a tactic. In the end, the shooting guard Arman got a three-pointer. Side bottom corner three-pointer hit.

3:0, Michigan State takes the lead.

Syracuse University counterattacked. Felton came to the frontcourt and passed the ball to Qin Hao. Opposite Qin Hao was small forward Douglas, a black player. He is a senior this year. He has rich experience and excellent awareness. He is especially good at defense. Hao tried to break through, but he was not able to break through the first time.

"Huh?" Qin Hao was a little surprised.

Although he did not go all out for this breakthrough, the speed did not burst out with all his strength, but it was still very fast, but he was not able to pass Douglas.

"The defense is very strong." Qin Hao secretly said, without reluctance, the "run-and-gun tactic" needs to be played fast, and the ball needs to be moved quickly, so Qin Hao immediately points the ball.

However, Michigan State's defense is excellent, and the rotation is very fast.

They do not rely on the ability of one individual to defend, but rely on the strength of the team, a balanced lineup configuration, a rigorous defensive system, and the tacit understanding between players.

boom!

Butler's 3-pointer was a hit.

Yudu jumped up and grabbed the rebound. He was not good at offense, but he was a very good defensive player. His excellent wingspan gave him excellent blocking and rebounding abilities. It's an internal gate.

Jefferson tried his best, but he couldn't get Yudu.

Michigan State Strikes Back...

In a blink of an eye, more than three minutes passed, and the score was 7:2, with Michigan State leading by 5 points.

"Today, Syracuse University's offense is a bit rough. It's been more than three minutes, and Syracuse University has only scored one goal."

"The main thing is that Michigan State's defense is too strong, everyone is rotating, they work well with each other, and the defense is also very strong. Syracuse University does not have a very good offensive opportunity."

"As expected of the number one seed in the Central and Western District..."

There are also some discerning people in the audience, and they have already seen the clues. Michigan State's offense is actually not that sharp, but its defense is very good.

"In more than three minutes, we only scored one goal. This scoring efficiency is not good." Butler frowned and looked at Qin Hao.

Qin Hao gestured to Butler, butler understood. After coming to the front court, Qin Hao signaled his teammates to pull away. He started singles, and Douglas stood in front of him, but when Qin Hao changed direction, Douglas's reaction was still half a beat slower. .

"Too soon." Douglas sighed.

Qin Hao's first step was too fast. When he burst out with all his strength, Douglas still couldn't stop it. Qin Hao broke through. Michigan State's insider responded immediately and stepped forward to delay.

At the same time, Butler made a counter-run outside the three-point line and suddenly rushed to the inside along the left baseline. Qin Hao attracted the inside player and then hit the ground to pass the ball. The basketball passed through the defender and fell into Butler's hands. Getting the ball is a layup.

Swish!

7:4, Syracuse University trailed by 3 points.

"It's okay." Coach Fox nodded secretly. The team only scored two points in more than three minutes. At such a time, the core players must stand up. Qin Hao and Butler did not disappoint him.

It's just that this doesn't fundamentally solve the problem. Michigan State's defense makes it difficult for Syracuse University's "run-and-gun tactics" to play, and the hit rate is not high.

Although Qin Hao and Butler can still score, it is not easy to score.

For a time, Syracuse University was suppressed.

......

"Whoosh, whoosh..."

In a blink of an eye, there were only three minutes left in the first half, and Syracuse University was 8 points behind. Coach Fox called a timeout, and the players came down, all gasping for breath.

Under the tight defense of Michigan State University, the Syracuse University players consumed a lot of physical energy, and the team played very poorly in the first half. The more difficult it was, the easier it was to feel tired.

"Let me tell you." Coach Fox spread out his tactical board. "Our problem is still in offense. It's not enough to rely on Qin and Jimmy to score. Everyone has to score. We need to run more, don't wait for the ball, and just run. If you have a chance, you must be resolute..."

After some arrangement, the pause is over.

Watching the players on the court, Coach Fox frowned. Michigan State's strength was somewhat beyond his expectations, especially the defense. Whether it was a starter or a substitute, although there was no star, he was not weak, and the defense was even more so. rigorous.

I have played 17 minutes in the first half, but my side has never been able to gain the upper hand.

In the ncaa game, the 8-point difference is not a lot, but the more serious situation is the current situation. The "run-and-gun tactics" cannot be played, the rebounding is completely at a disadvantage, the inside line cannot gain the upper hand, and the sharp outside shooting has been lost. Heads up...  

"It's no accident that Michigan State can win the 'Big Ten' championship and be named the top seed in the Midwest." Coach Fox sighed.

In the last three minutes of the first half, Qin Hao made frequent breakthroughs, using his own attraction defense as much as possible to create scoring opportunities for his teammates.

But the effect is not good.

The team has been at a disadvantage, playing poorly, and Holbert, Felton, and Jefferson feel cold.

In fact, it's not just them. Under the high-pressure defense of Michigan State University, even Qin Hao and Butler's hit rate today is not as good as before.

For a while, it was difficult for his teammates to regain the touch, and the shots were shot again and again. Qin Hao could only do it by himself. He found a physical confrontation against Youdu on the inside of the strong attack, and then hit the board.

After that, Qin Hao gave Butler the ball. Butler feinted with the ball and didn't make a three-pointer. He made 0 of 3 three-pointers today, so he chose to break through, hit the inside line, and forced his shot when the opponent's inside line blocked.

Although the ball failed to score, it caused the opponent to foul. Butler hit the free throw line and made two free throws.

When the first half ended, the score was 32:39, and Syracuse University was 7 points behind, and the 33 points at halftime was also Syracuse University's lowest halftime score this season.