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Chapter 112

Chapter 112

Two days ago, maybe the Aztecs of San Diego State University made a mistake and defeated the strong team, making it to the second round, or maybe they thought they couldn't beat Duke University anyway.

After they won the first round, the whole team happily went to the bar to celebrate.

then……

Several players, as well as their head coach, ate some unclean food and were hospitalized with gastroenteritis. They were bound to miss the game.

Among the hospitalized players are their main center, small forward, shooting guard and point guard.The game against Duke University basically depends on the bench lineup.

Originally, Duke University was strong, but now several generals and the head coach of the opposing team are hospitalized, and now everyone no longer doubts that Duke University can successfully win this game.

Even several major gaming companies immediately stopped betting on this game after getting the news.

When everyone thought Duke could win easily, the form of the game was surprising.

On March 3, the second round of the Southern Division began. Duke University played against San Diego State University.

San Diego State University starters: point guard: Livingston, shooting guard: Terry Kyle, small forward: Malik, power forward Thomas, center: Shepard.

Duke University: Cook, Zhang Zifeng, Winslow, Jefferson, Okafor.

With the referee's whistle blowing, Okafor and San Diego State University center Shepard jumped the ball in the middle circle.

Facing Okafor, the current top center in the league, Shepard lost completely.

Okafor easily grabbed the opening jump ball for Duke, and Cook quickly advanced halftime after receiving the ball.

When Zhang Zifeng ran to the front court, he found that except for Okafor who ran to the penalty area to get a position, Jackson and Winslow were still behind and did not keep up.

After seeing the two opponents double-teaming him in front of him, and seeing Okafor and Shepard's fight for a bounty, Okafor grabbed a good position.

Zhang Zifeng had no choice but to pass the ball to Okafor.Okafor singled Shepard in the paint with his quick pace and length.

0:2

Offensive and defensive transition, probably because San Diego State University players feel that it is impossible to win anyway, so let it go and play!

With a relaxed mind, they showed a very good competitive state.

Thomas mentioned the high post and set the pick-and-roll for Terry Kyle.

Zhang Zifeng was blocked and Jefferson had to switch defenses.

Jefferson was slow to make up the defense, and Terry Kyle made a jumper without hesitation.

2:2 level.

Seeing it, Zhang Zifeng patted and shouted to Jefferson, "Amelie, keep up and don't give the opponent a chance to shoot easily. It's a championship now, we have to work harder and put more pressure on the opponent!"

Jefferson yelled angrily, "I know how to play, I don't need you to teach me!"

Hearing Jefferson's unhappy tone, Zhang Zifeng was also somewhat dissatisfied with the other party's attitude, but he knew that this was not the time to lose his temper.

Zhang Zifeng suppressed himself and ran forward.

Duke University attacked, and just after halftime, Zhang Zifeng received the pass, but he was not satisfied.

The timing of Cook's pass was terrible.Just after halftime, the ball was passed.

Zhang Zifeng got the ball, Terry Kyle pushed up, Zhang Zifeng was standing on the center line, there was no suitable breakthrough space at all.You can't even retreat, otherwise it will be a violation.

As a last resort, Zhang Zifeng had no choice but to pass the ball, but when Zhang Zifeng just passed the ball in his hand.

Malik jumped out and broke the ball.

Malik took the lead after getting the ball, and Zhang Zifeng frantically chased after him.

San Diego State bolted toward Duke's halftime effort.Zhang Zifeng quickly followed Malik.

Malik noticed that Zhang Zifeng was following closely behind him.

Malik jumped up and stretched out his arms, Zhang Zifeng's big palm was already flying close.

Malik didn't choose to shoot. He avoided Zhang Zifeng's block and threw the ball directly to the backboard!

Zhang Zifeng is wondering that such a shot is impossible to score.

Could it be that he put too much pressure on him, and he made a mistake!

When Zhang Zifeng heard the screams of the fans, he suddenly felt someone running behind him.

boom!

Zhang Zifeng heard the sound of a slam dunk!

Terry Kyle caught Malik's rebound ball in the air, then completed the relay in the air, and smashed the ball into the basket hard!

4: 2.

Zhang Zifeng picked up the ball and shouted to Cook, "Quinn, you can't pass the ball like this, it's hard for me to handle the ball like this!"

Cook said blankly, "Aren't you a basketball superstar? Can't you handle this?"

After speaking, Cook sent the ball and ran to the frontcourt, not birding Zhang Zifeng.

Zhang Zifeng was a little helpless and annoyed.

Zhang Zifeng didn't know why some Duke University players became like this today when they were fine before.It was as if the players had gastroenteritis, not the San Diego players.

Zhang Zifeng took the ball to the frontcourt by himself and called Jefferson to pick and roll.

Relying on Jefferson's pick-and-roll, Zhang Zifeng found a chance to make a shot near the mid-range.

But I didn't expect that Jefferson's pick-and-roll effect was very bad, and he didn't block Terry Kyle at all.

Terry Kyle easily bypassed Jefferson and caught up with Zhang Zifeng.

When Zhang Zifeng jumped up, he realized that Terry Kyle and Thomas had double-teamed him.

Zhang Zifeng's shooting was seriously affected, hit the iron!

At this time, Okafor completed the rebound beautifully above Shepard's head, and then directly made a small hook in the penalty area, and the ball went into the basket.

4:4 level.

But turning around, San Diego State University succeeded in another attack.

Terry Kyle and Malik cooperated in the high pick-and-roll, Terry Kyle cut inside directly after the pick-and-roll, and Malik handed the ball to Terry Kyle who cut inside.

Zhang Zifeng was blocked and couldn't keep up, Winslow was a step slower to make up the defense, and Terry Kyle dunked in the paint!

San Diego State University's offense this time was very good, but what Zhang Zifeng couldn't stand was that Winslow was not active at all in defending.

Zhang Zifeng looked at San Diego State University's smooth offense. On Duke University's side, Okafor was very active, but Jefferson and Winslow were very bad. They didn't run actively and were a little listless. look.

Zhang Zifeng was angry, he felt that his teammates didn't take the game seriously at all.

Although the previous Duke University's defense was not top-notch, at least the players were working hard and trying their best to reduce the opponent's shooting percentage.Instead of running inactively like now, the defense is also slow.

If San Diego State University's strength had not been greatly compromised, Zhang Zifeng believed that based on the performance of Duke University in the first half, they would definitely lose by more than 20 points, instead of 37-26 at the end of the half, Duke University was only 11 points behind.

The commentator Breen commented at halftime, "Duke University is completely out of shape tonight. They gave their opponents too many opportunities to score easily. They seem to suddenly not be able to play in this game. They have no cooperation, no passion, and no team spirit. .Except for Zhang Zifeng and Okafor, the others seem to have added iron to the soles of their feet and cannot run. If Duke University is still in this state in the second half, I have to say that they will repeat what happened last season this season and lose an upset. Already!"

As soon as Zhang Zifeng entered the locker room, he slammed the sports drink in his hand at the cabinet. "What kind of ball are you playing? Justis, you are not sleepwalking! Amelie, is your foot hurt? Quinn, can you even pass the ball? I can beat you into such a bird!"

When Winslow heard Zhang Zifeng's anger, he was also furious.He slammed the door of the cabinet and shouted, "Aren't you very powerful? You are so powerful, why do you need us, you can handle everything by yourself. The strongest shooting guard Jack!"

Hearing Winslow's sarcastic words, Zhang Zifeng was about to step forward and yell at him.

Old Coach K shouted majestically, "I hope you all sit down and think about what you are talking about. This is worse than losing. You all forget why you worked so hard all the way!"

As soon as Old K made a sound, everyone was stunned. Although they were still on fire, they didn't dare to make a sound again.

After inspecting the players, Old K said: "Jefferson, Winslow, Cook, you don't have to play in the second half. Winslaw, Hairstone, Jones, you go!"

At the beginning of the second half, after changing players, Duke University seemed to be a different team, and the players moved a lot more actively.

San Diego State University, which had a smooth offense in the first half, seemed to have changed under the strict defense of Duke University. The offense was bumpy, and the offense was violated several times.

San Diego State University's offense had problems, but Duke University launched a brave counterattack.

Jones dribbled the ball across half court and handed the ball to Zhang Zifeng on the outside.

At this time, Terry Kyle posted it, but Zhang Zifeng didn't care too much about his defense.

He beckoned to Winslow.Vince Law came over and made a high pick-and-roll for Zhang Zifeng. Zhang Zifeng didn't waste such a good opportunity. Before Thomas came up to defend, Zhang Zifeng stopped for a three-point jumper!

Thomas had no time to defend, Zhang Zifeng had already thrown the ball to the basket!

Swish!

The ball went into the net with precision.

After Zhang Zifeng hit a three-pointer, they chased the score to 37:30!

In the next round, Zhang Zifeng and Okafor performed a pick-and-roll cooperation. After Zhang Zifeng made a breakthrough, he attracted the attention of the San Diego State University players.

At this time, Okafor took the opportunity to make an air cut, and Zhang Zifeng passed the ball with one hit!

Okafor got the ball, scored in the middle, overwhelmed Shepard for a dunk.

After Zhang Zifeng blew the offensive horn, they played a 14-0 climax and overtook the score.

At 16 minutes and 24 seconds into the second half, Zhang Zifeng hit a three-pointer, turning the score into 45-65. Duke University led by 20 points, completely ruining San Diego State University's hope of a comeback.

San Diego State University surrendered.

At halftime, Duke won 50-68.

数据方面，张子枫砍下全场最高的23分，外加5篮板6助攻3抢断2封盖的全面数据。

Okafor had a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds.

Duke University defeated San Diego State University to advance to the Sweet 16, where they will face the University of Utah in the conference semifinals.

The team won, but all the Duke players were low quality.

After hastily applauding the fans, he got into the player tunnel and left the field.

Back at Duke University, Old K dismissed the other players, and called Zhang Zifeng into his office alone, "What do you want, tea or coffee."

Zhang Zifeng sat down and said, "Does the coach also drink tea?"

Old K shrugged and said, "Very rarely, mostly coffee."

Zhang Zifeng said, "Let's have coffee!"

"Okay!" The coach made two cups of coffee, one for Zhang Zifeng and one for himself.

Sitting on his chair, the coach held the cup and said, "Jack, you should also feel that there is something wrong with the atmosphere of the team during this time!"

Zhang Zifeng nodded and said, "Yes, coach, you have seen this game. They don't seem to have much energy, and they are always not excited enough in the game!"

"Then do you know what caused this?" Old K asked.

Zhang Zifeng shook his head and said, "I don't know the coaches, and I'm also very confused. I tried to motivate them during the game. But it didn't work."

Old K looked at Zhang Zifeng and said seriously, "Jack, you haven't found out where the root of the problem is? You are the root cause of the team's current atmosphere!"

"Me?" Zhang Zifeng shouted in disbelief.

(End of this chapter)