Hayward's idea was good, but he didn't expect another result. If he didn't score against Li Kaiming, it would be another story.
Li Kaiming and Kemp once again implemented the delaying strategy to prevent him from facing Shanghai Ward alone.
But this time Hayward was determined to hit Li Kaiming, and when he failed once, he let Andrew Smith cover for the second time.
Hayward was already going crazy. The second screen was again resolved by Kemp's early positioning. He finally couldn't help it. Before Li Kaiming and Kemp could react, he suddenly pushed the ball. He slipped through the gap between the two of them!
The choice of this ball is very thrilling. If you are not careful, you may be intercepted by Li Kaiming or Kemp.
But luck was on Hayward's side this time. He successfully rushed into the penalty area before Li Kaiming and Kemp closed the door, and then faced Witherpoons, who came over, and twisted his body to take a shot.
This time he didn't even pass the ball, he had to go to the basket himself even if there was help on defense!
Witherpoons' height is here, Hayward is stronger but not improved, but the referee at the bottom line gave Hayward a chance to save himself and called a blocking foul on Witherpoons!
The number of fouls has not yet reached, so the 1+1 free throw rule is still implemented.
Hayward made a solid shot of the first free throw.
73:72!
For the second free throw, Hayward adjusted on the free throw line for a long time. It was almost 10 seconds before the free throw violation was reached, and then he took the shot slowly.
Hit again!
73 square meters!
The entire audience shouted Hayward's name and shouted MVP!
Hayward performed extremely well tonight. He has scored 22 points so far. He is the best player at Butler University and has a high shooting percentage.
The most important thing is that when Li Kaiming hit consecutive hits in the fourth quarter, Butler University relied on Hayward to respond to Memphis' goals!
He deserves the MVP shout from the audience!
There is 1 minute and 30 seconds left in the game!
The two sides have fought until they ran out of ammunition and food, and both Memphis and Butler University only had one timeout left.
At this time, it is no longer possible to make any eye-catching adjustments in tactics, or to suddenly find the opponent's shortcomings and beat them to death. The current style is to try to defend on the defensive end, get backcourt rebounds, and attack on the offensive end. Give the ball to the best player.
This is the most charming moment in a basketball game and the moment that best reflects personal heroism.
If you defend yourself and make a shot, you are the best player. If you are guarded by the opponent or cannot score, you are a weakling!
This is competitive sports, cruel and real.
Butler University still chose to weakly double-team Li Kaiming, with Andrew Smith as the main defender and the two forwards as assists.
Others in Memphis passed the ball around, but still couldn't find a suitable opportunity to take action.
Butler's zone defense looked even more terrifying at this time.
It's almost airtight.
In the end, the ball came to Williams' hands. Conventional tactics were not enough, so star players played in singles!
Facing Butler's zone defense, it is not the wisest to choose to break through directly, because no matter which angle you break through, you will face a double-closed attack.
So at this time, another person is needed to disrupt the opponent's defensive arrangement.
This task belongs to none other than Li Kaiming.
There are three people at Butler University who are paying attention to him, and every move he makes will tie down Butler's nerves.
Pastner shouted instructions from the sidelines and asked Li Kaiming to catch the ball near the free throw line.
Butler University's response was also very timely. It changed the 2-3 zone defense to a 3-2 zone defense and put three people on the line. No matter which direction Li Kaiming breaks out from, there will be someone to help defend.
But no one else in Memphis is a freeloader. The two players on the line at 45 degrees moved as far away as possible to create a singles opportunity for Li Kaiming.
Li Kaiming received the ball and faced Andrew Smith, the two defenders of Butler on the left and right sides, and the two forwards in the corners. Everyone's eyes were focused on him!
He took a deep breath, and when the air in his chest was completely exhaled, facing Andrew Smith's defense, he suddenly pulled out!
His first few shots made Andrew Smith afraid to let him go, so this time he stood slightly forward so that he could directly interfere with Li Kaiming's shot.
Therefore, although Li Kaiming's move this time was somewhat unexpected, he still subconsciously reached out and pounced on him, and successfully interfered with the former.
Of course, this kind of interference is what Andrew Smith thinks he is well prepared for.
However, this level of interference seems a little immature in front of Li Kaiming, who has the legendary [Key Shooter] badge.
Smith thought he tried his best, but he couldn't prevent it even if he tried his best.
There are many people trying their best in the world, but only a few can achieve their goals.
Li Kaiming scored again!
75:73!
Pastner on the sidelines clenched his fists fiercely, his hands trembling with excitement.
In the commentary box, Koslov no longer wanted to talk at all, but Sharp beside him had a little excitement on his face, "At the critical moment, Li Kaiming seems to be stronger. Is Memphis really going to win today?"
The audience is still chanting Hayward's name.
This time Hayward chose to play a duo with Matt Howard. These two are undoubtedly the core players of Butler University. Their pick-and-roll should be the team's strongest move.
If you don't switch defense, you'll take the opportunity to rush in. If you switch defense, you'll hit the wrong position.
Howard and Hayward's cooperation was obviously much more skillful. The first pick-and-roll between the two achieved their goal, allowing Howard to face Williams.
Hayward was not greedy for credit, passing the ball to Howard and causing him to play out of position.
The miserable Williams was pushed inside by Howard again. Andrew Smith took the initiative to leave the penalty area in order to make room for Howard.
So Li Kaiming had to stand on the edge of the penalty area near Smith, while paying attention to Howard next to him.
Feeling that the distance was almost there, Howard suddenly turned around and flashed past Williams. In front of him was the most tightly defended basket in Memphis.
Li Kaiming immediately returned to the penalty area and directly let go of Smith to help Williams defend Howard.
His height and wingspan came into play again. Howard's layup hit the backboard due to his interference, and was finally picked up by Li Kaiming.
The audience on the sidelines shook their heads and sighed.
This time, Butler University followed suit and refused to give Li Kaiming any space, letting him stand outside and watch his teammates play.
Under Butler University's strong zone defense, this shot was still completed by Williams, but this time he did not score.
There are still 50 seconds left!
The score difference is 2 points!
Hayward and Howard still used pick-and-roll tactics, but this time Hayward held the ball and Howard cut inside.
Howard's inward cut allowed the Memphis players to take shots, and Hayward on the outside took advantage of this gap and immediately hit a jump shot!
75:75!
The two sides tied again!
There are 36 seconds left, an attack opportunity!
Pastner used up the last timeout and still had one attack round left. It was his turn to operate!
[First update, thank you all for your votes~]
