Braised Eggplant with Minced Pork
Chapter 68 You Can't Escape Me
"Go! San Diego State University!"
Williams wasn't the only one who thought so. San Diego State University fans thought so too. They saw a chance to win from the team's performance in the first half, and they cheered for San Diego State University as soon as the second half started.
The cheers echoed in the arena, and the momentum was like a rainbow.
"Connecticut has made a very risky adjustment." The commentator on the sidelines couldn't help but say when he saw UConn's starting lineup in the second half.
Bringing in a bench player on the edge of the roster when the game is anxious is a very risky attempt, no matter what the consideration.
If they don't perform well, they are likely to be killed directly.
San Diego State University's offense, Franklin broke through to the basket with the ball, and Majok's jump block directly hit his hand and was called for a foul.
The fans of San Diego State University cheered, while the fans on UConn's side were in turmoil.
Ollie shook his head as he watched from the sidelines.
When Calhoun said he wanted to put Majok on the court, he was the first to object. Not enough experience, too many fouls, basically no offensive ability... He could find a hundred reasons why Majok couldn't play.
But now Calhoun is still the head coach after all, and Majok was finally put on the court.
But from the first round, it can be seen that Majok really can't play in this level of competition.
"Ater, don't jump, just stand still. Let him score if he scores. If he doesn't, you grab the rebound." Tang Tian took the initiative to pull Majok aside and told him.
Players with good jumping ability like to block shots. This seems to be their nature. Even though Calhoun repeatedly told them during the halftime break, it is difficult to change the habit for a while.
Franklin's free throw, with the boos of UConn fans, made one of two free throws, helping San Diego State University narrow the score to only 2 points.
UConn's offense, Walker continued to be marked by Leonard, Lamb broke through to the basket with the ball and was pressed down by Wright, but the referee did not call a foul.
San Diego State University attacked to the frontcourt, still Franklin's breakthrough, Majok's jump block gave him pressure, Franklin threw the ball to Wright in the air.
Wright didn't rush to shoot, waiting for Majok to land before shooting. Majok jumped up and went straight to meet him. He deliberately looked for confrontation, and after the confrontation, he exaggeratedly raised his hand.
The referee blew his whistle, indicating Majok's defensive foul.
"Old man..." Ollie couldn't help but say at this time. Majok had already committed 2 fouls in one minute on the court, which was exactly the same as he predicted.
Calhoun also felt that Majok couldn't play. When he was about to replace him, he saw Tang Tian pulling Majok and saying something, and finally decided to wait and see.
"Don't jump! You've already committed two fouls. If you commit another foul, you'll have to leave the court, understand?" Tang Tian really wished he could become Majok at this time. If he had this jumping ability, he would have subdued Wright long ago.
Unfortunately, he wasn't, so he could only try his best to guide Majok. For UConn, this was their only way now.
"If he wants to shoot, just stretch out your hand. It doesn't matter if you can't really defend it. The important thing is that you control the rebounds, and then don't foul, and keep yourself on the court, understand?" Tang Tian raised his voice when he spoke.
Majok nodded, he really had a good temper.
Wright's free throws, he made both free throws despite the boos.
33 to 33, San Diego State University has tied the score.
The situation is very unfavorable for UConn.
UConn's offense, Walker reached out and made a tactical gesture.
Tang Tian and Lamb ran crosswise from both sides, and the running of the two disrupted the inner defense of San Diego State University. Walker took the opportunity to break through to the basket, Leonard chased closely from behind, and the inner line of San Diego State University was also shrinking inward.
Tang Tian took advantage of Smith's screen to fall to the bottom corner, and the opportunity for an open position was fleeting.
Walker had a telepathic connection and threw the ball with a flick of his hand while moving.
Tang Tian caught the ball and shot directly.
He was full of energy as soon as the second half started, and the arc was almost perfect after the ball was shot.
"Swish!"
With a crisp sound, Tang Tian's open three-pointer was a hit.
The UConn fans at the scene suddenly burst into cheers.
San Diego State University had been chasing points one after another to tie the score, and this three-pointer was quite crucial!
After Tang Tian scored, he also slapped Walker hard.
It could be felt that the confidence of the UConn players on the court had returned a lot.
San Diego State University's offense was still Franklin's breakthrough with the ball. This time, Majok finally didn't jump again, but stretched out his hands to give interference as Tang Tian told him.
Franklin's reluctant shot went wide of the basket.
Wright then reached out under the basket to grab the offensive rebound.
But at this moment, a figure flew over his head.
Majok!
Whether it was Calhoun or Tang Tian, the only thing they told him to do was to grab rebounds.
Now that there was a rebound, he finally didn't have to suppress his urge to jump.
With one hand, he directly picked the melon from the top of his head, grabbing the rebound over Wright's head.
UConn, protected this defensive rebound!
Calhoun's expression softened a little when he saw this. Indeed, as Tang Tian said, relying on jumping to grab rebounds hard is also a way to grab rebounds.
UConn pushed a defensive counterattack, Walker accelerated the fast break and甩开 his opponent, and directly drifted to the frontcourt and scored on the board.
UConn fans cheered.
After being chased by San Diego State University for three points in a row, they returned a wave of 5 to 0!
Leonard wanted a position in the low post, and Tang Tian was working hard to prevent him from entering the penalty area.
After playing in the first half, he also figured out Leonard's current offensive strength.
After Leonard received the ball, he turned around and was blocked by Tang Tian from entering the penalty area. He could only choose to turn around and shoot on the board. Tang Tian reached out to give interference.
"Bang!"
Leonard's shot hit the board and bounced high on the front edge of the basket.
Wright then blocked Majok, grabbed the defensive landing point, and judged it very accurately. He raised his hand and prepared to take down the offensive rebound.
But at this moment, Majok jumped up from behind him again, grabbing the ball before his hand touched the basketball.
UConn fans cheered when they saw this scene.
There was no position, and there wasn't a very good angle, but he just relied on jumping to grab the rebound hard!
Wright's expression was a little dazed at this time.
He had all the advantages of grabbing a rebound, but in the end he failed to get the rebound. This was completely unreasonable.
Majok held the ball over his head according to Tang Tian's request, and Wright jumped a few times but couldn't get it.
He really just couldn't jump over...