no shortcuts in basketball

Chapter 22 "Choice"

Sandek called a timeout, and the players gasped after sitting down.

Looking at the players in front of him, Sandek's eyes are also quite helpless, the strength gap between the two sides is all-round.

He holds the tactical board and doesn't even know what adjustments to make.

The bench of the Devils was exceptionally quiet at this moment.

"Guys!" Seeing this, Xu Yong stood up from the bench and pointed to the opposite half, "They are like us, they don't have an extra pair of hands or two legs, and there are more than 30 minutes in the game, we still Have a chance, play defense and rebound well, we can do it!"

His words were sonorous and powerful, but this time, the members of the Devils did not respond to him.

Although the game only lasted more than 9 minutes, the Bruins hit them in all directions.

On the offensive end, they couldn't score at all. Harden's breakthrough couldn't cause damage. Harden and Xu Yong's pick-and-roll didn't work. Can't help it.

The gap in strength between them and the Bruins was so great that they felt it was impossible to win.

It has nothing to do with confidence or morale, it's just that you can't beat it, just like the big and small kings on the poker table are bigger than the flower cards.

Xu Yong looked at Harden, and he knew that Harden needed to stand up and agree at this time.

Harden and Xu Yong looked at each other and lowered their heads.

He tried hard, just like he tried hard to train with Xu Yong, but he knew it couldn't be done.

Seeing this, Xu Yong also knew that it would be useless to invite Doug Rivers.

No matter how thick the chicken soup is, it can't make the person who has fallen down stand up again.

"Coach, I can stay on the field all the time, my physical fitness is fine." He turned to Sandek and said, since it doesn't work, he chooses to do it.

Harden raised his head and glanced at Xu Yong when he heard the words, but didn't say anything.

Seeing the firmness in Xu Yong's eyes, Sandek nodded.

UCLA isn't without its weaknesses. They have four elite players but a relatively weak bench, which is why they rank behind Kansas in the survey.

If the score can be brought closer during the transition from the bench, there may still be a chance.

Pause back, and the game continues.

Before playing, Xu Yong called together the five players who were going to play.

"Don't have any psychological pressure. The worst result is to lose the game, and the loss is not because of you, but because we didn't start well, so relax, focus on the game, and do the best you can do .”

At this time, those who played with Xu Yong, except for Shipp who went down to rest and came up again, the rest like Eric Boateng, Ty Albert, and Cooksix were all substitutes. When the team was 16 points behind, the psychological pressure can be imagined.

But Xu Yong's words relieved their psychological burden.

Just like what Xu Yong said, the worst thing is to lose, not to mention they are not a wealthy family, and they have nothing to lose. If that is the case, then there is nothing to be afraid of!

On the Bruins side, Collison is the only starter on the field at this time, and the remaining four are all substitute players.

It's not that they underestimate the enemy, but that their game strategy is like this. In the main stage, the score is opened, the substitute comes up for a period of time, and the main player can reap the game when he comes back.

And now with a 16-point lead on the field, they don't need to make changes at all.

Just like they didn't study the Devils too much, and they can also play an advantage. When facing opponents who are obviously weaker than themselves, not making changes is the best game strategy.

"Steve, it seems that we didn't choose a good match." In the stands, Marion glanced at the score and then turned his head and said.

Nash nodded with a wry smile. Although what he said earlier was not unreasonable, the strength gap between the two sides is indeed too large.

Speaking of which, although the Devils have won three consecutive victories, only the University of Arizona is among the top 25 teams in the polls.

"Why do I feel like they haven't given up yet?" Stoudemire said at this time, and he saw the five Devils players gather together.

At this time, Nash also noticed that Xu Yong continued to stay on the court, and then subconsciously looked up at the score.

The 16 point difference in the NCAA is basically equal to more than 25 points in an NBA game. It is still very difficult to reverse.

But the NBA's largest reversal has been 36 points, and the Devils are not completely out of chance.

After all, "anything is possible before the final whistle," and there is still a lot of time left for the Devils.

On the field, the game continues.

Come up to the Devils for the ball.

Xu Yong played a pick-and-roll for Albert, and then went down after the pick-and-roll.

His current ball handling is not fully developed, and it is a better choice to use his pick-and-roll quality to create opportunities.

The Bruins' reaction from the bench was a bit slow. This ball was an opportunity, but Albert did not pass the ball in, but chose to shoot directly.

"when!"

The basketball smashed out of the frame, but his shot didn't make a hit.

But at this moment, a figure rose into the air, pointed directly at the basketball that popped up, and put the ball into the basket.

It's Xu Yong!
He rolls very close to the basket.

And what he said to Sandek is that his physical fitness is not to be brave. Under the high-intensity training, his physical fitness has also improved invisibly.

"My problem." During the retreat, Albert apologized to Xu Yong. The pass just now was a better choice, but his style of play made him prefer to score.

"Do what you are good at." Xu Yong did not blame him, but encouraged him.

Albert nodded vigorously.

After the Bruins advance to the frontcourt, they still play UCLA air cuts, but they are completely different from the starting ones.

Collison's last cut layup was blocked by Cooksix, and the rebound was also picked off by Boateng.

The Devils finally defended a positional battle!

However, although the offense of the Bruins' substitutes was mediocre, their retreat speed was very fast, which did not give the Devils a chance to counterattack.

This is also what Bruins coach Ben Howland asked them to do. He didn't expect this group of substitutes to continue to open the score. If they can hold the point difference, it will be considered a success.

This time it was Boateng who gave Albert a pick-and-roll, and Albert continued to shoot from mid-range after the pick-and-roll, but unfortunately he still didn't.

Anyone who has played the game should know that when the team is behind by a large score, the basket is like a cover for the team that is behind.

After the ball bounced, it was a long rebound, and then a figure rushed over to grab the rebound.

It's Xu Yong again!

Rebounding and defense, this is what he mentioned on the bench and teammates in front of him.

Moreover, after Xu Yong saw that he got the rebound and was put on defense, he stuffed the ball to Albert again.

After receiving the ball, Albert chose to hit the basket, facing a difficult pull-bar wiper for the defense.

The ball was too difficult, and his core strength was insufficient. After the confrontation, he lost his balance and fell to the ground.

"beep!"

The referee's whistle sounded, signaling a defensive foul by the Bruins.

Albert did the killing.

"boom!"

And after the referee blew the whistle, the basketball hit the backboard, rebounded...and fell into the net bag!

This is still a 2+1!

Before Xu Yong went to pull, Albert himself jumped up from the ground and punched the air excitedly.

Long drought meets rain!So cool!
Xu Yong came up to bump his chest to celebrate with him at this time, he directly reached out and hugged Xu Yong, and then patted Xu Yong's back hard.

If it weren't for Xu Yong's trust and passing, his performance would have stayed at 2 for 0 shots after he came on the court!

At this time, some members of the Devils' bench got up to celebrate.

Including the cheers of the fans resounded at the scene.

Under Xu Yong's leadership, the Devils used their actual performance to restore the confidence of the team and the fans!
(End of this chapter)