Although Memphis' fast break was interrupted immediately, the players were not in a hurry. Kemp dribbled the ball unhurriedly and observed the situation from outside the three-point line.
Even if the fast break fails, Memphis will not be afraid of falling into the position battle.
After the game against Maryland, Pastner had two days to design tactics. As a young and promising coach, Pastner would not let go of this rare opportunity.
Although in his mind, he has completed his mission after passing Maryland, but as an individual, he wants to keep winning. No one doesn't like to win the championship!
The University of Michigan is relatively balanced. There are no particularly outstanding players in the five positions. All the players are united and perform their duties, arming Michigan into an indestructible fortress.
Led by the famous coach Tom Izzo, the Michigan team is like a sophisticated and huge war machine, sweeping all obstacles in front of it.
Therefore, it is extremely difficult to find Michigan's weaknesses. Fortunately, Pastner is young and energetic. After staying up for two nights and watching film with the coaching staff, he finally had an epiphany.
Don't get me wrong, this video is referring to the Michigan State University game tape.
Although Michigan is relatively balanced overall and seems to have no weaknesses, the lack of weaknesses is actually their biggest weakness.
None of their stars can stand up and make the final decision at the critical moment!
And there are two such people in Memphis!
Therefore, Pastner had formulated a strategic goal before the game, to maintain the point difference as much as possible in the early stage of the game, and at the decisive moment of the game, he would hand the ball to Elliott Williams and Li Kaiming to let They give full play to their offensive talents!
As for how to maintain it before the decisive moment and prevent the opponent from widening the point difference, that is another question.
Pastner chose to trust the wisdom of his players...
When Li Kaiming heard the coach's arrangements in the locker room before the game, he instantly felt bad.
Is this the fucking trick you came up with after watching movies for two days and two nights?
However, Memphis players are also well-trained professional players. Although the coach is unreliable and has not figured out how to deal with Michigan during regular time, due to their accumulated training over time, some tactics have already been engraved in their bones.
For example, now, Kemp subconsciously waved towards Li Kaiming, meaning to ask him to come up and cover.
Li Kaiming quickly stepped forward to block his defender. Kemp took advantage of the gap and suddenly plunged into the three-point line, instantly attracting the attention of the two opponents.
Li Kaiming, according to his daily drills, took a step outside and stood outside the three-point line at the top of the arc.
Kemp broke through and reached the free throw line. At this time, he was flanked by his original defender and Li Kaiming's opponent, one man at a time.
I have to say that although this guy can only throw three-pointers in offense, his passing skills are really good. It is not an exaggeration to call him the first traditional point guard in the C-USA League.
I saw him in the crowd. With a flick of his right wrist, he hit the ground beautifully, and the basketball spun and flew out of his hand!
Then it accurately fell into the hands of Li Kaiming outside the three-point line, and it passed right into his open hands.
After receiving the ball, Li Kaiming took off and shot a three-pointer with graceful posture!
Although the three-pointer with 40 attributes is a bit unsatisfactory, there is still no problem in dealing with NCAA-level gaps.
Moreover, Tom Herzog, who was guarding him, was a 2.13-meter center. At this time, he had already retreated to the penalty area in the face of Kemp's breakthrough and had no time to defend him.
Even if he could move his several hundred kilograms of body and rush over, Li Kaiming would have already landed completely at that time. Would he rush over to serve as a backdrop?
Just when everyone thought that Michigan was going to be severely punished by Li Kaiming on the first ball, a little man less than two meters suddenly pounced from the side at a 45-degree angle!
This figure was so fast that he threw himself in front of Li Kaiming almost in the blink of an eye, and stretched out his arms to block the latter's sight!
This person is none other than Dream Chaser Green!
Grass!
Li Kaiming cursed in his heart. At this moment, the ball in his hand also flew out.
Under Green's timely interference, his 40 three-point attribute was really not enough. He knew it was gone as soon as the ball was released!
Bang!
The basketball hit the neck of the basket hard, then bounced high and was collected by Herzog under the basket.
Seeing this scene, Tom Izzo next to the Michigan bench beamed. Dream Green played a role twice in a row in the first round. It was worth his while to make a bold change and put him in the starting lineup.
The on-site commentator was also experienced and discovered Tom Izzo's purpose in one round. "This Dream Chaser Green was sent here, probably not to target Li Kaiming!"
Seeing Li Kaiming shooting, Dream Green showed his big white teeth at him, "You still shoot three-pointers at this level? My grandma can throw it more accurately than you!"
It was a bad start right from the start. Pastner on the sidelines felt his heart tighten for a moment, and couldn't help but sweat for Li Kaiming.
Li Kaiming did not quarrel with Green. He just glanced at the latter with a smile and then quickly returned to his own half.
Green, on the other hand, felt uncomfortable all over after being stared at by Li Kaiming's half-smiling gaze, and the trash talk on his lips stopped.
Looking at Li Kaiming's back, he was a little confused. With his fearless character, why did he feel trembling in his heart after being glanced at by this Chinese boy today?
As the game continued, Green put aside his doubts and participated in the team's offense.
Green is a very important part of Michigan's lineup. He is not only the team's free man on the defensive end and can help any teammate to cover up defense, but he is also an important setter on the offensive end and helps the team move the ball. important hub.
Although this guy's shooting is not very reliable, his awareness of air cuts is very good, and he also has the ability to handle the ball during air cuts. It is by relying on this unique skill that he can survive in the NCAA where there are so many experts. .
When Michigan attacked, point guard Lucas came to the frontcourt with the ball, faced Kemp's defense, and reached out to direct his teammates to move.
Dream Green on one side came up to cover, blocking Kemp's defensive line, and then quickly moved down the line. He and Lucas had already perfected their cooperation. Seeing that Green had already cut into the penalty area, Lucas immediately threw the ball into the air. throw!
Li Kaiming, who was standing in the penalty area, saw this clearly. He immediately ran a step forward and blocked Green's path to the basket.
But the moment Green got the ball, he neither put the ball together for a layup nor stopped the ball to find someone. Instead, like playing volleyball, he flicked the ball with his hand and the basketball flying towards him changed direction and flew towards the basket. go!
Seeing this scene, Li Kaiming felt a little awe-inspiring in his heart!
There's no way this guy is throwing it around, right? There must be a scam!
As soon as he turned around, he found that Herzog, who was ambushing on the edge of the penalty area, had taken off, and then slammed the ball into the basket!
2:0, Michigan won first!
Seeing this scene, Pastner's face instantly darkened.
Li Kaiming's frame protection seems to have been cracked by Michigan!
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