Chapter 41: The Distressed Brother Saves the Distressed Brother
Coach K held his hands seriously and suddenly felt that he was a little underestimating the influence of the Chinese center on the defensive end. Before the game, Okafu vowed to make sure that he could do it. Indeed, Okafu performed well when facing Lin Sen, but what he didn't expect was that the old fox on the opposite side would go the other way and let Lin Sen defend the outside.
The score difference, which was originally 10 points ahead, was only 5 points in an instant under Lin Sen's outstanding defense several times in a row, and Duke finally entered the second half with a 5-point lead.
"Jarel, have more singles to create opportunities for the outside line, and Justice, I not only need your defense, but also your lethality. You were invisible on the offensive end in the first half!" Coach K's criticism was very harsh. Those who didn't know thought that Wisconsin was leading by 5 points.
Since the locker room on this side has become like this, 5 points behind, the locker room in Wisconsin led by the hot-tempered Bo Ryan should naturally be even more popular, but the facts are completely opposite. I have never seen the hot scenes in the past. In the last game, Bo Ryan showed his other side.
"We did a good job, we were just 5 points behind, and it was very promising to win the championship. Lin, you need to strengthen your shooting. What I am curious is that you didn't make a single shot in the first half. This made the double team on the opposite side a little unscrupulous."
Lin Sen scratched his head with a headache. Ten minutes of use, using it too early is not beneficial for the game. Winning first is not considered winning. This is an eternal truth in competitive competitions.
Bo Ryan commented on almost everyone, but only one person was missed, Decker, one of the former core members of Wisconsin who was defended by Winslow in the first half.
This is very uncomfortable. There are only two reasons why you don’t scold you. Your performance is excellent, which makes me unable to pick on it. Obviously, this is definitely not the former, so there is only one explanation left. Your poor performance has already made me not expect it.
Decker, who used to never want to be criticized, wanted to shout at Beau Ryan this time: "Call me quickly! I'm so bad at it, why don't you criticize me?"
Unfortunately, the next Beau Ryan has turned to the tactical explanation and lineup matching of the second half, completely ignoring Decker's eager eyes.
The only good news is that Decker is still starting in the second half. He looked at Lin Sen with a little resentful look. Lin Sen in the first half had already played himself on the defensive end after returning from the timeout. Lin Sen, who is also one of the brothers in distress, has gone away, leaving Decker alone sad.
"Lin, you have to help me in the second half!" Decker's little eyes have already explained everything. As the best pick-and-roll player of this team, Lin Sen may be the most helpful to Decker on the offensive end.
Linson started his shooting system at the beginning of the second half, partly because of Decker's request, which would make their pick-and-roll more quality, and this was his chance to play the most consecutive time in the second half.
In the first round, Decker waved to the ball, and he wanted to hit his performance to the coach to see that he was still the core of Wisconsin. I thought Linson's high pick-and-roll allowed Decker to finally not face Winslow, which gave him a headache, but Duke's defense would rather give Linson a chance to open than give Decker a space to break through.
It cannot be blamed for doing this. Lin Sen didn't even make a mid-range shot in the first half. Because Lin Sen's outside line gave Wisconsin several 1V1 times, they also made adjustments in the half.
However, in Lin Sen's eyes, this is a contempt for him! He did not hesitate to catch the ball and directly fired the bullseye without hesitation. Although Decker did not score, he at least gained an assist. Does the double-teaming of the opponent also show his tactical status?
"WOW! Here comes again! Lin's three-pointer in the game!" Obviously, the Four Heroes of Fengchen also read the last interview with Lin Sen. They still remember the joke that Lin Sen only made three-pointers for the first time in the game. James has already complained jokingly. His three-pointer has never been outstanding. He knows that he has just reached the level above the level.
"So, do Lin trains three-pointers during training? I think I should reduce my three-point training in the future?" Wade naturally took over this joke. If James' three-pointers can only be considered ordinary, then Wade's three-pointers are bad. Breaking through the top three-pointers at the history level has always been a headache. This is also the four years he and James have formed a team, and the Heat team is full of all kinds of three-point shooters.
The expression of the old coach K on the opposite side became even more serious, and his brows frowned. He only guarded against the Chinese center for one round, and he taught himself a profound lesson with a three-pointer.
Fortunately, after Duke's midfield request, Winslow made a very resolute attack on the inside after coach K's midfield request. This time, Lin Sen's defense did not move. After having a physical confrontation in the air, Winslow toughly carried Lin Sen away, so that the space in front of him became clear and then completed the attack and easily wiped the board and scored.
When Linson hit the second three-pointer again, Duke completely gave up his decision to not change defense after the pick-and-roll. Winslow only needs to change defense. Decker would be much more comfortable when facing Matt Jones. In terms of wingspan and explosive power, Matt Jones and two big guys who are about to be selected for the first round or even lottery are not at the same level.
He insisted on breaking into the inside, and at this time the disadvantage of the small lineup in the frame protection was reflected. When Decker reached the inside, no one could stop him. Decker, who had been guarded for the whole game, naturally would not show mercy. He would never dunk and never make a layup.
Lin Sen's long shot not only allowed him to score 6 points as soon as he came on the court, but also pulled his brother Decker, who was also at the bottom of the valley. Decker's physical strength was maintained intact in the first half. In the second half, he naturally turned upside down in the inside after getting the opportunity.
Chapter completed!