Chapter 24 I can't keep a low profile
In the first five minutes of the first half, Wu Huang only took action once, but he took advantage of Fields' height disadvantage and got three assists.
The Pittsburgh coach saw that Emperor Wu jumped up again and passed the basketball into the basket, and finally couldn't bear it anymore and asked for a timeout.
"He can't let him pass the ball to the basket easily. His pass is not tricky. You can block his passing route." Pittsburgh head coach Dixon was preparing to double-team this Chinese. Although Wu Huang has not scored yet, this kid is too thief in playing basketball. Letting him continue to make assists like this is even more dangerous for Pittsburgh.
Emperor Wu was afraid that the other party would double-team him as soon as he came up, so he sluttyly blocked himself with a small grass, letting his teammates take the lead to attract attention, and he was shooting coldly in the back to fire the hidden arrow, trying to look low-key and lack of presence.
But he still performed too conspicuously, and he got four assists in five minutes, which was not hidden.
The double-team at the University of Pittsburgh, whether it is the timing or the ferocity, is above the three teams he has played against. Once Wu Huang holds the ball and enters the attack range, he will immediately feel that there are enemies in front, back, left and right, just like five defenders are double-teaming him. It is no exaggeration to describe it as a net.
Wu Huang was cut off three goals by the University of Pittsburgh in the next five minutes. He had never seen such a strong defense. The University of Southern California was also defeated by a wave of Pittsburgh. A 4-minute scoring drought made the score gap directly reach 13 points.
At the 10th minute and 34th second in the first half, the score was 9:22. The University of Southern California played ten minutes in the first half, and the score had not exceeded 10.
Floyd called a timeout again. He tried to calm his tone and said to the player: "Don't be nervous. Each attack will take 35 seconds to pull the formation apart. Players on both wings should take the initiative to respond to Hugo. It is impossible for their defense to leave no loopholes. Find it calmly."
Wu Huang also knew that choosing double-teams would definitely miss someone, but Pittsburgh's rotation speed was very fast, and the pass opportunity was fleeting. He needed the movement and cooperation between his teammates and needed his teammates to run and respond to him. However, the two of their main players were not present at the second and third positions. Nathan and Edmund had limited help to him. Their three-point shooting percentage was less than 30%, and their running position was not smart enough. They could not attract defense at all. Instead, they could double-team him without fear.
The University of Pittsburgh's inside replacement was also very timely. Wu Huang broke through with the ball several times, but instead fell into a tighter siege. Only then did he realize that he was still fighting alone!
Gibson is a little embarrassed now. His shooting has always been bad. His offensive end is good at pulling down after pick-and-roll, or a second attack after grabbing the frontcourt rebound, and a direct impact on the basket after running empty-handed. However, these three offensive methods require the help of point guards, but he cannot provide too much help for Wu to get rid of defense. There is no single point in the inside of the USC that can pull out the shooting.
"Now no one helps me to open up the space, no one helps me attract defense, and no one supports me. I am not Kobe, Isn't it difficult for me to be able to play 1-5?" Wu Huang really wants DeRozan to come up and help him. Although this kid's three-pointer is a scam, the threat of mid-range shooting and holding the ball is very high, and he can completely share his defensive pressure. But now Floyd doesn't let the little black guy play, so Wu Huang can only find a way by himself.
"My solution is to die a group, it's better than killing me!" Wu Huang rested for five minutes off the court and saw that the team's score difference had been widened to 20 points. He immediately knew that it would be difficult for the University of Southern California to end the comedy today, but he might not be so tragic.
Emperor Wu didn't know why he had such selfish thoughts, but then he became clear-headed. This is human nature.
The situation is now so bad. What he needs to do is to use his personal abilities to drive the entire team. So after he reappears, he has to use his scoring to alleviate the team's offensive embarrassment.
At the 5th minute and 50th second in the first half, the score was 14:34, and the University of Pittsburgh led by a full 20 points.
Dejuan Blair is like a beast at this moment. He picked and rolled it up and then went down. After receiving the pass, he jumped and knocked it away from Gibson. He dunked the ball into the basket with both hands, making it a wonderful two-plus one.
All the fans were ignited by this fierce dunk, and the entire stadium fell into a burst of madness, and the tsunami-like cheers filled the entire stadium.
Many Trojan players were a little dizzy by the huge sounds on the scene, which was a sign of being beaten up.
After Emperor Wu came on the court, he saw his teammates' dazed expressions, and subconsciously glanced at the corner of his mouth, and thought to himself that they were rare and strange.
The atmosphere of the NBA Finals is much more fanatical than this kind of game. What is this little thing for him now?
When Emperor Wu thought so, he didn't realize that he was just a freshman who had never even played in the NCAA Championship. It was a bit strange to have such an idea.
Wu Huang also encountered this kind of unfavorable situation in high school. If no teammates come forward to help, he would show his personal ability. At least he should see that he is capable and losing has nothing to do with him. So he must score as soon as possible. The problem with the University of Southern California is that no one scores, and Wu Huang must first solve this biggest problem.
The scoring opportunity came soon. De Juan missed the free throw, Gibson grabbed the rebound, and Wu Huang immediately reached out to ask for the ball.
"I'll increase my speed, and see if anyone can keep up with me?" Wu Huang decided to speed up from the backcourt this time, not giving the opponent time to expand the defense line, let alone time to double-team him.
However, soon, Emperor Wu was embarrassed to find that he finally started at full speed, but Fields was not slower than him in speed, and he wanted to use his 178cm body to interfere with his dribble, which was too presumptuous.
With a "swapping" sound, Wu Huang suddenly stopped suddenly after passing the midfield, changed direction quickly, and then accelerated the breakthrough again...
Although Fields' speed was not slow, he could not react to such an emergency stop. If it were Emperor Wu, the ball would definitely not be strong. However, Fields was stubborn and forced to brake. As a result, the sneakers could not offset the huge inertia, and he was thrown out by himself. In the eyes of the fans, he was shaken away by Emperor Wu.
However, after being delayed by him, the entire Pittsburgh team returned to defense, and Wu Huang was blocked near the free throw line, so he had no choice but to jump up and pass the ball back to his teammates.
"Are you too active?" Wu Huang also had to admire that the University of Pittsburgh's resilience and defensive enthusiasm are the best university team he has ever seen. No wonder their performance has been getting better and better in recent years. With such an attitude, how can they not achieve results?
After Wu Huang handed over the ball, he quickly circled along the bottom line and returned to catch the ball.
This time, his ball-holding position was even further out, and he was already a little close to the center line. He didn't believe that the University of Pittsburgh would double-team him.
The University of Pittsburgh really dared not follow him. Emperor Wu's speed just now scared them. If he pressed the defense line so far, the vulnerability in the rear was too big and the front and back would be easily fatal by Emperor Wu's first pass, and it would be difficult to prevent him from breaking through.
Gibson and Barnard pulled to two steps outside the three-point line this time to cover Wu, and it was also a double cover. This is a way for the University of Southern California to break double-team.
Wu Huang began to accelerate from a long distance. The players at the University of Pittsburgh could not judge his breakthrough route. After hesitating, Wu Huang was able to accelerate by using his teammate's cover. Then he did not go deep into the basket. He found a chance near the top of the circle and immediately shot. The basketball drew a beautiful arc and landed straight into the basket!
Chapter completed!