Different from previous intra-league games, there will be a small press conference after each game of the "Crazy Three".

The losing and winning teams will participate one after another.

Of course, what is different from NBA games is that because of the attention paid to the games, there are not many reporters present at many games.

So many times this kind of press conference is just a formality.

Of course, that doesn't apply to Texas' game tonight.

When Georgetown University entered the venue, it was almost full.

By the time the University of Texas arrived, not only were the seats full, but there were also many reporters standing at the back.

This scene seems very real.

This game was originally a focus of the first round, but now it has become an upset. Why don’t the reporters sharpen their heads and dig in?

Then, they witnessed a scene that had never been seen in NCAA history.

The number of people who came to the press conference at the University of Texas...

1,2,3,4,5,6……

That huge group of people, the whole team came!

The press conference hasn't even started yet, but reporters can't help but rush to take photos.

This wave is absolutely amazing!

Of course, there were only a few seats on the stage. Except for Barnes, Durant, and Lin Ying who were sitting down, everyone else was standing behind them.

The reporters took pictures again.

Barnes sat in the middle, flanked by Lin Ying and Durant, and behind him were other University of Texas players.

This scene looks very much like Vito Corleone and his family members.

Then this press conference also proved a truth: there is a reason for debuting in the C position!

It stands to reason that Durant easily scored 20+10 and Lin Ying scored a triple-double. They will be the focus of reporters.

But because Durant had previously criticized reporters at a media conference, and Lin Ying didn't seem to talk much, Barnes ended up becoming the focus of questions from reporters in the audience.

The following are the minutes of this press conference:

Question 1: Why are you all here as a team?

If the difficulty of reporters' questions is divided into four levels: ABC and D, this question belongs to level D.

There is no difficulty, just curiosity.

Barnes' answer was also straightforward: This was Kevin's idea. He said that winning tonight was the result of the entire team, and I support his idea.

Seek truth from facts, restore some of Durant's image in front of the media, and also show the harmonious atmosphere of the team.

Question 2: Did you ever think before the game that you would win by a big score tonight?

This question is a C-level question.

There are pitfalls, but you can avoid them if you pay attention.

Barnes's answer is close to the standard answer: No, what we face tonight is one of the best teams in the NCAA this year. They are very good in terms of personnel configuration and tactical ability.

This wave is teaching Lin Ying and the others another lesson.

If the previous lesson of losing to Kansas in the league finals was called "Don't be discouraged by defeat", then this lesson is called "Don't be arrogant by winning."

And even if you win, if you praise your opponent after the game, doesn’t that mean you praise yourself?

Question 3: Who do you think performed the best on the team tonight?

This difficulty level jumps to B.

In terms of performance, Lin Yinghui is the best candidate, with amazing triple-double data.

But the core of this team is Durant, and his performance tonight was not bad either.

This kind of question, which may sow discord among the players in the team at any time, is level C in difficulty.

The reason why it was promoted to level B was because Lin Ying's triple-double had a "brushing" element in it.

Barnes' answer: Lin, there is no doubt that his matchup with Hibbert tonight will determine the outcome of the game.

If it were another team, it would probably be a struggle for a while, but Barnes won't have such troubles.

Because he is very aware of the relationship between Durant and Lin Ying.

You can believe that Durant will have trouble with the coaching staff, but it is definitely a rumor that there is a conflict between the two of them.

And he was smart enough not to mention data, only about matchups.

In fact, Hibbert was completely dominant before facing Lin Ying, but after facing Lin Ying, he suddenly withered.

That was also the most important watershed in the game.

This was even more obvious in the second half. Lin Ying's presence made Georgetown University afraid to play Hibbert.

Question 4: You will face the University of North Carolina in the next round. They are one of the most prestigious teams in the NCAA. Do you think the team can win?

This is another level B difficulty question.

If you answer yes, it will give people a feeling of being a little bit floating.

Moreover, when North Carolina heard the hatred, they automatically started to stir up hatred, and by the way, you also gave yourself a wave of poisonous milk.

But if you answer no, then your team’s morale will be lost.

Not to mention normal public occasions, right now your team members are standing beside you.

This is also a common tactic used by senior journalists.

Barnes' answer: We haven't had time to think about our opponents in the next round. Now I just want our players to celebrate. As I said before, we defeated the most powerful team in the NCAA.

One, it's worth celebrating.

This wave of operations is actually the ultimate answer to "My best friend and I will swap souls, who do you choose?"

I choose to find another girlfriend!

When you are faced with a question where the answer is wrong, choosing no answer is the correct answer.

Meeting minutes recorder: Lin Ying.

That’s it? What about the A-level difficulty questions?

How can there be an A-level!

A-level difficulty is basically about picking up troubles.

This has nothing to do with Barnes or the University of Texas. No one would ask that question.

…

Houston.

The Rockets defeated the Raptors in a game that just ended.

Yao Ming had 23 points and 12 rebounds, his first 20+10 since his comeback. McGrady scored 24 points against his old team.

"MM" scored 47 points together, and "Streetball King" sent out a game-high 9 assists.

Just with this title, "Basketball Pioneer" can sell out of stock.

However, there was still suspense in the game. TJ Ford of the Raptors performed well, scoring 18 points, 8 assists and 2 steals. The three statistics were the highest on the team, leading the team to keep the score tight.

"Yao, UT wins!"

Alston, who had just returned to the locker room and was reading the news on his cell phone, couldn't help shouting.

Among the teams that the Rockets bought before, Yao Ming's team has the highest odds.

According to those odds, the University of Texas will definitely get a first-round trip.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a huge hit.

"It seems I have a good eye."

Yao Ming said with a smile.

The team won the game and he performed well, and he is in a pretty good mood now.

"That Chinese player named Lin got a triple-double, incredible!"

Alston continued.

Yao Ming was also surprised when he heard this.

Although he had watched Lin Ying's games and taught Lin Ying some inside skills, to be honest, he didn't think Lin Ying could play that well.

"It looks like I will have a chance to see him in the NBA next season."

But he quickly continued.

Since Wang Zhizhi also returned to China last year, he has been "alone" in the NBA.

But Yi Jianlian, Sun Yue, and Lin Ying all have the chance to enter the NBA next season, and that feeling is quite good.

And after saying this, he took out his mobile phone from the closet, read the news, and then sent Lin Ying a text message.

…

Away team locker room.

I won't be happy if I lose.

But Ford was in a pretty good mood at this time.

Not all players will say "data is meaningless if you lose".

You hear a lot of this because of "survivor bias", and it is precisely because what they say is special that it is reported by the media.
To be continued...