Two days after the finalists are decided, the ACC League playoff finals are about to begin, and the outcome will be determined by one game.
The playoffs are also called championships, symbolically speaking, winning the championship and getting the pennant.
For a non-famous team like Wake Forest University, this championship is very important.
For this reason, before the game, head coach Prosser did not talk about tactics, but poured chicken soup like crazy.
"In 1997, Wake Forest also reached the finals, successfully won the final championship, and reached the Elite Eight in the following March. At that time, Wake Forest had your senior Tim Duncan.
8 years, 8 years of waiting, now Wake Forest University now has Chris Paul, it’s time for us to win the championship, Wake Forest University will be proud of you in the future. "
"We didn't win anything in the regular season, but it's not important. If we win the playoffs, we can cut the net. This may be the most shining memory in the NCAA arena for most of our players in their lives. I don't want you to have any Pity!"
"Our opponent is Duke University. During the regular season, we defeated them twice. I hope this time will be no exception."
On the other side, Duke's prewar mobilization was tit for tat.
"You can't walk into the same river twice!" Coach K shook his head, his voice cold.
“On the basketball court, you can defeat a team twice.
I don't hope there will be a third time. We have destroyed the strongest opponent in the ACC. I don't want us to be the postman, sending a big gift package to Wake Forest.
Christmas is over and we don’t need to play so-called Santa Claus. "
“The regular season has become a thing of the past, it’s nothing, the playoffs are the stage to determine the winner.
We were the champions of the championship last season, but the championship of last season was lost from our hands. This season, we have to get back what we lost..."
March 5, Chartreaux, Time Warner Center Arena.
Neutral arena, located in the home arena of the Bobcats.
The ACC League is about to begin. Mike, the Jazz scout, Josh, the Hornets scout, Harris, the Bucks... all flocked to this arena and entered the upper stands.
Entering March, the NBA regular season is coming to an end. Everyone knows who is swimming naked and whose team is the worst.
Moreover, they all have a common need, that is, the team needs a main point guard.
Add the Bobcats to this list, and the off-court stage becomes lively.
Su Bei entered the arena, stepped on the smooth floor, and couldn't help but touch the floor. At this moment, even if he can't enter the NBA in the future, he can still brag that he once touched the NBA floor.
only……
On the floor, the Bobcats team logo in the center of the arena has long been replaced by the ACC logo, and the NBA logos on both sides of the court have also been replaced by the NCAA logo.
At this time, players from Wake Forest University and Duke University lined up on the basketball court. The lights suddenly dimmed, and the exclamations in the arena gradually weakened, and finally it became quiet.
The cheerful voice of the host, mixed with the cheers and boos of the fans and audience, first introduced the players of Wake Forest University.
"Eric Williams!!"
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“Chris Ellis!!”
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"Su Bei!!"
Su Bei took two steps forward, and the circular beam of light hit him. All the eyes on the scene fell on him. As he waved, the cheers and boos on the sidelines were like a tide. Following his gesture, they came one after another.
Finally, the appearance of Chris Paul, son of Chartreaux, pushed the momentum to its peak.
Then came Duke's appearance.
Daniel Ewing, Shafri Randolph, Sheldon Williams…
In the end, JJ Redick's handsome appearance was also astonishing and even surpassed Chris Paul. Especially the female fans at the scene, the crazy screams of high scores were the strongest.
With Chris Paul curling his lips, the gorgeous entrance ceremony ended and the game officially started.
Wake Forest University starts with center Rick Williams, power forward Chris Ellis, small forward Kyrie Arthur, shooting guard Su Bei, and point guard Chris Paul.
Duke University's starting lineup includes center Shafri Randolph, power forward Sheldon Williams, small forward Lee Melchio, shooting guard JJ Redick, and shooting guard Daniel Ewing.
"Shafri Randolph beat Eric Williams on a jumper, Duke got the opening possession, and Daniel Ewing advanced..."
Su Bei became the busiest person. Just after the game started, JJ Redick began to run without the ball non-stop, counter-running, turning back, rushing...
In the end, with the help of Sheldon Williams' cover, he successfully passed Su Bei, received the ball in the left corner, lifted the ball, and saw Kyrie Arthur rushing towards him. JJ Redick actually chose to pass the ball and cut it to the air. The one who got inside was in the hands of Lee Melchio.
"The last one to fire...
It turned out to be Lee Melchio. He hit the ball from close range and put the basketball into the basket, giving Duke the first victory. "
“It’s not surprising that Duke scored first, but it’s strange that JJ Redick, the best shooter in the NCAA, would choose to pass the ball.
It seems that after losing to Wake Forest University in the regular season, Duke University, coached by old coach K, changed their style of play in this game. "
After NBC commentator Blake Jack finished speaking, he asked Michael Jordan next to him: "JJ Redick passed the ball. What do you think of this?"
There was no expression on Michael Jordan's face.
This season's regular season, the University of North Carolina is going strong. It was originally thought that one of the teams in the playoff finals would be the University of North Carolina.
In addition, Time Warner Arena is a newly built arena. He also wants to take advantage of NCAA basketball to attract popularity for the Bobcats.
What he didn't expect was that he asked NBC radio in advance for a guest commentator, but the University of North Carolina fell in the semifinals. The one who defeated the University of North Carolina was its archrival Duke University.
JJ Redick is a player from Duke University and a mortal enemy of the University of North Carolina. He naturally doesn't have a good look on his face. He said lightly: "JJ Redick doesn't shoot, but chooses to pass the ball and use his skills that he is not good at." way to play the game.
Duke University is very thoughtful. After the old coach K lost to Wake Forest University in a row, he realized the shortcomings of JJ Rekedi. His shooting could not kill the opponent... I think they care too much about Wake Forest as an opponent. Duke When the university plays like this, it loses its own style.
JJ Rekedi's team play is very commendable, but personally, he escapes, he is just an ordinary player, nothing more! !
if……"
If you are a true superstar, you should face the defense and shoot the damn basketball into the basket.
“Okay, let’s see how Wake Forest responds.
The Su Bei player, like JJ Redick, also messed up the opponent's defense without the ball, and he also used the cover of his teammates to get out of the gap..."
"Chris Paul passed the ball...no, it was a fake pass that was really sudden. With just a feint, Daniel Ewing's defensive hole was wide open!!"
Chris Paul went straight to the penalty area. Shafri Randolph came to help defend, but Chris Paul's eyes lit up and his body attacked his arms.
"Shaverick made a timely defense, oh, he fouled, he fouls so easily, and Chris threw the basketball to the basket...
The referee's whistle sounded, a foul was committed, and the basketball was scored at the same time.
Chris Paul responded with 2+1! ! "
"Moreover, Kerry Paul, who mainly passes the ball, actually played very aggressively in this game. Like JJ Redick, his offensive style may have changed."
At the beginning of the game, the stars of Wake Forest University and Duke University immediately began to compete tit for tat.
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