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Chapter 162 Dream Comes True, Baylor, Frustrated Jerry

"Why do you want to ask me out?"

Peyton looked at the woman in front of him in surprise, Ossana Graves, the daughter of an Alabama steel tycoon, who is currently studying at the University of California.

"Our alma mater was eliminated by that West Virginia University in the semifinals. I was a little disappointed and could only rely on the NCAA finals."

"This year's final is West Virginia University vs. Seattle University. I remember that Seattle Baylor is the player you selected, isn't it? It should be a wonderful game, maybe we can avenge us?"

Payton gave Ossana a deep look. The NBA is far less influential than later generations. People who don't care about basketball can hardly know that they have chosen Baylor.

And a person who doesn't care about basketball knows this, so it's conceivable what she cares about!

Payton tentatively asked: "Do you like basketball?"

Ossana shook her head: "To be honest, I prefer baseball, but now I have learned how to play basketball, how about it, do you want to accept my invitation?"

Saying that, Ossana stared at Peyton with burning eyes, expecting his reply.

Meeting this gaze, Peyton's heart moved.

He shook his head, and under Ossana's disappointed gaze, he said, "As a gentleman, I think I should be the one who extended the invitation to you, Miss Graves, would you like to accept?"

Ossana smiled: "Of course."

……

The 1958~1959 NCAA finals are about to begin.

"You look nervous?"

Payton playing basketball with Baylor
The course is in Payton's estate, which is a standard course.

After Baylor was selected by the Lakers, he became Payton's friend, and when he played in California, Payton would invite him over.

"It's not really nervous, it's just more important. West Virginia University is a hard bone. I thought they wouldn't be able to break through the University of California. Unexpectedly, that Jerry West scored 13 points in the last quarter."

After Baylor said, he easily faced Payton's defense, threw a blow and fell back hollow.

Payton shook his head and tossed the ball to Baylor.

"I remember they also beat the Kentucky Wildcats, that's how they got revenge for you."

That game had a lot of influence, after all, the Wildcats were last year's champions, and Jerry West is this year's ray of hope.

And there are some bloody legends in the game.

West showed his tenacity in a game against the Kentucky Wildcats, in which he was accidentally shot in the nose. Despite the serious injury, he chose to breathe through his mouth and continued to play, scoring 19 points in the second half to lead the team Win and be portrayed as a hero by the media!

"I hope to take revenge myself!"

Baylor said, turned around and hit a jumper.

Payton was a little anxious: "Damn it, it's already 9-0, don't you know let me be one?"

Baylor smiled helplessly: "It's you who have been interfering with me with words, and I subconsciously invested more attention."

Snapped!
Payton finally intercepted the first ball.

"Elgin, I trust you, Jerry can't stop you."

Payton said it, turned around quickly, dribbled and layup quickly.

Swish!
"9 to 1!"

Peyton put his hips on his hips and laughed, "Ergin, don't be careless?"

"of course."

Baylor's eyes became more serious, and he seized the opportunity of Peyton's back and jumped high.

Snapped!
Big risk!

Payton threw the ball to Baylor helplessly: "I used to play with others because I relied on my physical talent to take advantage, but now I am forced by you."

Baylor smiled: "Boss, you are still young, I am at your age, far inferior to you, the future is yours."

Pull it out directly!

Swish!
A beautiful arc across the air, the basketball smoothly into the basket.

Peyton akimbo: "Damn it, I still want to give you some encouragement, it seems that your vicious dog is not worth it at all."

Baylor smiled: "Well, my boss, I must admit, playing with you made me relax a lot."

"Hmph, I hope you can relax like this on the court."

"Don't worry, this year's champion will only be Seattle."

……

"It's so lively!"

"Football is more lively, but I have no feeling for it." Payton said with a shrug.

Ossana smiled: "Everyone has their own hobbies."

"By the way, can the Chiefs win this year?"

"Of course, I trust Elgin."

Ossana plays with taste: "What if I don't win?"

"Then I'll kick his ass!" Payton said as a matter of course.

"Hee hee, I also hope they can win. The Golden Bears managed to break into the semi-finals this year, but were eliminated by the Mountaineers. I hope the Chiefs can avenge us!"

"Don't worry, all right, the game is about to start."

Today's NCAA finals were unexpected.

West Virginia Mountaineers, Seattle Chiefs, these are NCAA offensive teams.

The core of the two parties, Elgin Baylor and Jerry West are both the top scorers in the NCAA.

In the eyes of the outside world, the outcome of this game will ultimately depend on which team's offense can be smoother. Who can score more points, Baylor or West?
There is no doubt that no matter who wins, it will be a scoring show from the outside world!

But when the game started, it exceeded everyone's expectations.

The Seattle Chiefs, which has always been recognized by the public as a bombardment offensive team, showed extreme pressure at the beginning of the game.

The core of the team, Elgin Baylor, took the lead in the charge, fought hard to defend, did the dirty work, and the whole team united as one.

At this moment, this offensive team seems to have become one of the best defensive teams in the NCAA.

Generally weak teams encounter this kind of posture strength, and they have to hand in their guns in less than halftime. Even a strong team like the West Virginia University Mountaineers, without defense, after one and a half quarters, Also behind by as much as 10 points.

Jerry West was high on the right wing and he tried to move to the left wing.

Baylor started with him first to ensure that he was within his control at all times. As long as he made a move, he would be able to react immediately to keep up.

The center has no chance to screen outside, catch the ball, and shoot from the high post. He can only wait for Jerry West to move.

Jerry West finally started running. The penalty area without the center was very open. He passed under the basket, received the ball from the right wing to the left wing, turned around, jumped up, and leaned back in the air. Baylor followed up. The wingspan and good bounce give Jerry West high-intensity interference.

The shot hit the iron, and the teammate grabbed the rebound and gave it to Jerry West.

Jerry West called the center again, borrowing the center's steel body, West's offensive choice is very reasonable, first let Baylor hit the pick-and-roll, and then bully the opposing guard's defensive lack of spirituality, a long-distance two-pointer Fly out of the palm of your hand.

Strike again!

Peyton slapped his hands and glanced at Ossana beside him, "West feels bad tonight!"

Osana analyzed with great interest: "It should be that the intensity of the Chiefs is too high."

Payton laughed: "Yes, you do understand basketball very well, and your analysis is correct."

21 is better than 31
Jerry West started pressing Baylor upfield, just like the Seattle Chiefs did.

But without the cooperation of the whole team, who can defend a top scorer one-on-one?

Baylor can't do it, and neither can West.

Baylor glanced at Jerry West playfully, then turned around at full speed, accelerated, and quickly passed Jerry West's defense.

The brainless frontcourt press will lead to this kind of evil result. Once the opponent breaks through, the front will briefly form a 5v4 situation.

For a well-coached team like the Seattle Chiefs, 5-on-4 is no different from sending points.

Baylor dribbles out and stops, jumps, and shoots.

He doesn't even look at where the ball lands, just turns around and walks away.

"Shh!"

21 is better than 33
"The game has reached the most dangerous moment, West Virginia University needs to improve its offensive success rate!"

"Simple shots have to be grasped, especially free throws. They missed too many free throws."

In fact, 7 free throws were wasted.

Even if West Virginia University makes all the free throws, it is now 5 points behind the Seattle Chiefs. Moreover, which team in history can maintain a 100% shooting rate under this kind of confrontation?
Jerry West slapped the ball and sprinted upfield, giving him a chance to pick up the tempo as the Chiefs didn't press them upfield on the possession.

West's offense is simply two words, bold and unrestrained.

He has no offensive dead end, and like Elgin, he is an all-around scorer.

Once the touch comes, he is the most dangerous enemy.

This round, he gave up the perimeter shot, dribbled from the high post on the left side to the free throw line, and then used his innate agility to get rid of Baylor, dribbled the ball to the outside of the paint area on the right side, and hit the board with a gliding jumper. hit.

"We're not going down here!" West yelled.

Baylor bent over, picked up the ball, and threw it to a teammate.

"Guys, let's be more active!"

Baylor held up the index finger of his right hand and shouted loudly.

Baylor didn't take the shot, and with his height and location, he was in the hot zone.

A shot at Jerry West was fine.

However, in that case, tactics will not work.

He has become more mature, and now, he is more superstitious about the power of the team.

Just like the support given to him by the team, he also chooses to believe in them, and the moment a top scorer loses his edge, he is the most dangerous shooter.

The hidden edge is terrifying.

Looking at West on the opposite side, he seemed to see his former self, a sharp self.

"Sorry, I'm sure about this championship."

The Seattle guard cuts out suddenly, and Baylor swipes the pass without looking.

The moment he got the ball inside, he hit the ground to Baylor who cut inside.

Baylor didn't even touch the ball, and just dodged it, making it fly to his teammates behind him.

West Virginia University's internal and external defense has completely collapsed here. Through quick transfer of the ball, the Seattle Chiefs destroyed West Virginia University's proud defensive system.

Power forward Steve barked and dunked violently.

"That's the answer!" he growled.

Payton laughed: "I like this striker, his passion can infect everyone."

"So are the Lakers going to draft him?"

"Haha, why not?"

"He is Elgin's best helper!"

……

21 is better than 35
"Wait, what are they trying to do?"

This time it's not a press.

Because all five of the Seattle Chiefs stayed in the frontcourt.

It's a full-court press.

"These lunatics!"

The Mountaineers coach rubbed the soles of his feet. He wondered how the Seattle Chiefs would have the audacity to put a full-court pressure on West Virginia.

Don't they know that as long as there is a gap for Jerry West, the full-court press will not only be ineffective, but a waste of energy?
Unless, they don't intend to give Jerry West a crack.

Jerry West tried to catch the ball and blow up the damn press. Baylor's close defense, 196 cm height and 208 cm long arms coupled with agility that didn't fit his body at all, unexpectedly defended against West Virginia. It was difficult for Wang to catch the ball.

West Virginia can only let the point guard get the ball, and theoretically, he can dribble the ball across the court, but the Seattle Chiefs are a pack of mad dogs right now.

Mountainers' chief assistant coach: "I've never seen anyone defend West like this."

They seem to see team defense first Kentucky Wildcats.

Do not!
Even more nervous, the Wildcats don't have the talent of the Chiefs. Their players are mediocre plus a team, while the Chiefs have explosive talent and a team.

Just standing here and watching, they can feel the breathless oppression.

There was something unspeakably ferocious about Baylor's defense against Jerry West.

No matter how Jerry West goes, Baylor is always by his side. His figure is enough to cover Jerry West's sight, and his body is far stronger than Jerry West.

Confrontation, agility, speed, nothing is lost.

"Can you hold on to the end like this?" Jerry West roared.

"Thanks for caring!"

What surprised Jerry West was Baylor's response, there was no disturbance in his breath.

With such a defensive intensity and such a frequency of confrontation, can he still control his breath?
"Beep!!!"

The referee blew his whistle, and the first foul of the tight end occurred.

It doesn't matter, they don't care at all.

"That's how to prevent the death of these sons of bitches!"

Chiefs fans yelled that they couldn't wait to be on the court.

Everyone has been looking forward to this championship for too long.

After losing in last year's finals, the fans of the Chiefs thought that the team was about to sink, but they did not expect that Baylor stayed and became more mature visible to the naked eye.

He can be the best defensive player, even do some dirty work, and can tear a line of defense when the team needs it.

Become the deadliest assassin!
No one expected the Seattle Chiefs to make such a full-court press.

Fast, strong confrontation, defense like a mad dog.

The five men's full-court press made it difficult for West Virginia University to dribble the ball across the half court, but McGee dribbled the ball in one step in the half court.

Baylor's pincer forced him back, and the damn kick went right behind the half-court line.

The referee blew his whistle again, this time it was a return violation!

"NiceD!" (nice defense)
Baylor exhaled softly, ignoring a stunned Jerry West, and walked to the sidelines, ready to serve.

"Guys, what's the answer?"

Steve muttered, "Is there any need to say that?"

Afterwards, Baylor sent the ball to his teammates and shouted, "Weibo, tell them what the answer is!"

With Wei Bo's explosive power, the pick-and-roll is unnecessary, but this pick-and-roll forced the center to go online and delay.

The Seattle Chiefs are now leading by 14 points. Their purpose is very clear, which is to turn the game into garbage time within three quarters by virtue of an order of magnitude more than their opponents.

Therefore, before that moment comes, every attack must go all out, with the murderous intent of fighting to the death, and the momentum alone will suppress the opponent.

What is the answer?

nonsense!

Dribbling the ball under Wei Bo's crotch, he didn't go in the direction of the pick-and-roll, but turned to the opposite side of the pick-and-roll. Jerry West, who was facing him, didn't expect this at all, and hit Steve on the spot.

Like an arrow shot to the sun.

Wei Bo's speed exceeded Ratliff's expectations. He was too fast and too determined.

"BOOM!!!"

Hesitation is a big taboo in defense, and hesitation is the reason for the background board. The power forward of the Mountaineer team was slow to help defend, so Wei Bo rode on top of his head and scored a goal that made the Seattle Chiefs' arrogance climb to the top. Bloody dunks.

Wei Bo roared, venting all his emotions.

At this moment, he is no longer the defeated general of last year!

"We are the answer!!!"

The terrifying momentum spread throughout the audience, even the diehard fans could not see hope, the Seattle Chiefs team looked like a demon army from hell.

"They are vengeful demons!"

"The king from hell shall regain his crown."

The mountain people asked the coach for a timeout. If there is no timeout, the players on the field will be defeated by the opponent.

However, can a timeout offset the shock brought by these people?

The silent arena says it all.

Even the audience dared not speak out, lest this group of angry enemies would be even angrier than before.

"We're not here to lose!" the Mountainers coach yelled, hoping to arouse the blood in the players.

"You have to be tougher than them!"

Their last hope is the core of Jerry West.

Others can be crushed, they can't.

As long as they still have fighting spirit, this game is not over.

A score difference of 16 points is not the end.

The mountain team's timeout is effective, at least, they delay the time when the point difference widens.

At the end of the first half, the West Virginia University Mountainers trailed the Seattle Chiefs by a full 20 points.

The Seattle Chiefs refused on-site interviews, and only when they entered the player tunnel in awe-inspiring manner did the scene regain some vitality.

"Is the game over?"

A fan asked his companion.

"Not yet." The companion responded stubbornly.

The fans said blankly: "How do I feel that I have already lost?"

……

"Elgin, are you still physically strong?"

In the halftime lounge, the Chiefs coach asked.

"I can play the second half," Baylor told the Chiefs coach.

Baylor doesn't crack jokes or brag for no reason at times like this.

Chiefs coach: "I might need you to play the third quarter."

Baylor said: "I can't ask for it, I am always at your service."

He had good physical strength, coupled with the coach's beautiful rotation, the Seattle Chiefs played a ten-man rotation.

Although Baylor's physical strength is exhausted, it is not serious. If the victory or defeat of the game is bet on the third quarter, he can play a full quarter of the game.

"Guys, if we want to win this game, we need to give more enthusiasm than in the first half."

"This will be a section that determines victory or defeat. Use all your strength and let the world see who is the king of the NCAA!"

"Yesss!!!"

The 15-minute halftime break ended quickly.

In order to restore the feel, both teams will return to the scene to shoot 5 minutes in advance to find the feeling.

24 is better than 44
This is the score now, just look at the score, West Virginia is hopeless, and look at the rest of the game, enough to make them comeback.

They have West, this terrifying tough scorer, not long ago, he also led the team to complete a 12-point comeback in the final quarter.

For them, this game is not yet desperate.

The whistle blows and the game continues.

West Virginia won the opening jumper, so the Seattle Chiefs had the opening ball in the second and third quarters.

The point guard serves for Baylor, but Baylor doesn't pick it up. Instead, he lets the ball roll on the ground. He keeps his pace and keeps up with the ball.

It's both clever and dangerous, since shot clock doesn't start until a player makes contact with the ball.

Doing so saved the team at least six seconds of attack time; the danger is that it is easy for the opponent to steal the ball.

This is a huge temptation, but Raja Bell has been standing still and not daring to move rashly.

It was halftime before Baylor picked up the ball.

He is the player most feared by West Virginia University fans. In the knockout rounds of March Madness, Baylor averaged 28 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists per game, including two 40+ games. Many times, he just scored 20 points hastily, spent the game, and ended up clocking out in three quarters.

He is recognized as the uncrowned king this year!
Now, he is about to be crowned.

West Virginia has never been able to fix that, no matter who plays the defense.

Now, he looked murderous again.

The opponent's guard Colin defended cautiously and did not want to make any mistakes. He cared too much about Baylor's shooting, even if the opponent was just a slight flip as a preparation for shooting, he could shake him up.

The moment Colin was shaken, the scene instantly heard the voice of "NONONO", because they knew what consequences Colin's pointless take-off would cause.

Baylor shot the ball quickly, avoided Bell's body, stopped suddenly on the right side, collected the ball and jumped up, and the basketball was shot out of his hand like a bullet.

24 is better than 46
"Elgin's 12th point tonight."

"He held back his individual offense tonight, but led the way with the toughest defense, and the Seattle Chiefs played an amazing offensive and defensive quality."

Baylor is not the only one who wants to carry the team on his shoulders. Jerry West has realized that if he doesn't take over the game, his end will be failure.

Jerry West sped like crazy around the touchline, a bold and clever move.

It is not easy for Baylor to exert too much pressure in this position. As long as there is illegal contact, the sideline referees are not just for nothing.

Jerry West broke through the defense with his speed, reached the frontcourt safely, jumped up and dunked to score 2+1.

Mountaineers fans roared and cheered for their heroes.

West completed a three-pointer.

27 is better than 46
Then, Baylor passed the ball inside. It was a good opportunity, but he didn't make it.

West Virginia University couldn't counterattack, and the Seattle Chiefs basically gave up the impact on the rebound. As long as they didn't score, they pressed the opponent's ball holder in place.

Jerry West was attacked by Baylor and another guard again. The purpose of the two was very clear, the rest could explode, and Jerry West must hold down.

No matter how unwilling West is, it is impossible for him to find a crack under the talent and teamwork.

……

……

Halfway through the third quarter, the Mountaineers fell behind by 26 points.

This is a game that was completely defeated from pre-match preparations, to game response, and lineup depth.

Just watching this game, I am afraid that no one believes that the Mountaineers can compete with the Chiefs.

West tosses the ball aside hard and returns with obvious emotion.

A 26-point margin is enough to make any team give up, no matter how strong they are.

No matter how strong a team is, it will suffer disastrous defeats.

The difference is that the championship team's fiasco always occurs in the regular season, because they treat this kind of innocuous game will show a casual attitude.

And those quasi-championship teams that are on the verge of failure always have big problems on the road to the championship.

Baylor dribbled the ball slowly, and the opponent who lost 26 points was unwilling to give up. Their spirit of persistence to the end is touching.

Baylor won't be moved, he'll just think they didn't play hard enough that this group isn't desperate after 26 points.

Show mercy?stop here?Make them a few rounds?

That is impossible.

Baylor's breakthrough first penetrated the opponent's defense line, rushed to push away the power forward who was trying to make up the defense, strode into the paint area, took off toughly, maintained a good layup feel, and scored on the board.

46 is better than 72
"Baylor has no intention of letting go."

"Yeah, he's going to keep attacking until the Mountaineers take off all the main force."

"The best way to respect an opponent is to give it your all, and Baylor showed his respect for this game."

The sad and angry Jerry West once again dribbled the ball across the half. He was about to leave the sideline, but Baylor suddenly gave a fierce confrontation.

"Beep!"

Absolute defensive foul.

Baylor raised his hand. This was his third personal offender. Jerry West's momentum suddenly weakened a lot. He was so angry that he continued to swear at Baylor.

Baylor stared at him sarcastically, and the Mountaineers delivered the ball.

Jerry West glared at Baylor ferociously, gesturing to scatter, and he wanted to fight one-on-one.

Baylor stabilized his center of gravity and took a step back. Jerry West's offense had no dead ends.

Jerry West was full of murderous looks, holding the ball with his left hand, making a big change in front of his body like a blizzard, and Baylor in front of him was like an experienced old dog, and he couldn't shake him away this time.

It doesn't matter, Jerry West's murderous intent is getting heavier and heavier.

Once again, when the ball reaches the left hand, his center of gravity is lowered and he tilts to the left. The reason why his big change of direction is so unstoppable is because the moment he pulls the ball to the left, it is easy for people to have the idea that he wants to break through to the left. So deceiving.

Baylor is betting he'll go right-handed, so no matter what, his defensive options won't change.

Jerry West's ball landed, flashed past his rival in front of him, stepped to the free throw line, and jumped up.

The lightning-like phantom came from the left side, and then the opponent jumped into the air with a faster bounce speed. Even if he habitually leaned back when shooting, he could not avoid the fate of this shot.

"boom!!!"

"Baylor rewarded West with a big pot!"

With Jerry West standing dumbfounded, Baylor picked up the blocked ball, launched a counterattack, and finally made it through.

The point difference reached 31 points.

Jerry West just stood there, and then heard Baylor say coldly: "Young man, the future is yours."

The suspense of the game disappeared at this moment.

Baylor blocked West and the point difference widened to 31 points.

There are only 3 minutes left in the third quarter. Just like the strategy that the Chiefs set at the beginning of the game, the game will be won in three quarters.

……

"This year's champion is the Seattle Chiefs."

"The mop of the Final Four is Elgin Baylor!"

"we are the champion!"

Looking at the Chiefs players holding the trophy high in the stands, the fans at the scene cheered.

Mountaineers players and fans are sad.

Jerry West had tears in his eyes. In this game, he scored 32 points, accounting for more than half of the team's points.

But like Baylor last year, he fell on the way to the championship.

Baylor held up the trophy: "This is for you, Seattle!"

"Thank you to my family, friends, teammates..."

A string of names was spoken from within.

All the way down to the last few.

"Thank you, my boss, Mr. Chris, without you, I wouldn't be able to make it this far!"

Payton raised his hand and shouted: "Elgin, this is just the beginning, more than one championship, change another place, you can get one, two, three, four and more..."

"Ready? Take your talent to the NBA, to the Los Angeles Lakers?"

"my pleasure!"

(End of this chapter)