"Kevin, don't you think Kansas has a chance to beat us?"
Lin Ying tried to save it.
"No, no, it's absolutely impossible, we will definitely win!"
Durant immediately refuted Lin Ying, and even reached out to touch Lin Ying's forehead.
No fever?
What nonsense are you talking about? Of course the University of Texas wins!
"And if you see if UNLV can win, we can definitely win too. UCLA is much harder to beat than Kansas."
Durant didn't notice why Lin Ying asked that question at all. He was completely immersed in joy now.
In fact, it wasn't just Durant. After UNLV won, the office was filled with cheers from his teammates.
Hey, I just hope that Durant’s poisonous milk is only aimed at other teams and is ineffective against his own team!
After the cheers of the players ended, Barnes made some summary of the game and then talked about the arrangements for tomorrow's game.
The most impressive thing about the past game, besides UCLA's downturn on the outside, was UNLV's use of zone defense.
In the past two games, the University of Texas did not use zone defense, but they gave up after a few rounds because of the accuracy of their opponents' three-point shots.
Can't all their opponents be accurate?
Then regarding the arrangements for the next game: a smaller lineup and faster play.
The team members were not surprised by this arrangement.
Because after entering the Crazy Three, the proportion of their positional battles has significantly decreased, and the corresponding number of defensive counterattacks has increased.
In addition, Barnes has been training with a small lineup in the past few days.
This is completely expected.
After laying out all the tactics, Barnes left Lin Ying alone.
"We need to hit something they don't think of."
From the way Barnes opened his mouth, we knew that facing an opponent who was always at a disadvantage, they had to come up with some unique moves.
…
A day later, Denver was still empty.
The lively scene was even more lively than yesterday.
If UCLA and Kansas are equally popular, then the University of Texas is far more popular than UNLV.
One is Durant, and the other is Lin Ying.
Things are rare and valuable. When a yellow man appears in the NCAA, he will receive extra attention, not to mention that Lin Ying plays so well.
In addition, the previous dunks on Wright and Jordan "will lose in every game".
Although Lin Ying has not yet reached the first round of the draft, his popularity is already among the top rookies.
…
Charles and Barkley were in an SUV heading to the stadium.
The two were chatting about the game in the back row.
They paid attention to the University of Texas because of a big12 regular season game, and they have been connected with the University of Texas all the way.
Especially in the last show, Barkley's Jordan's Law came true, and the show's effect directly exploded.
The effect was comparable to when he kissed a donkey's butt.
It seems that he also has enemies with Chinese players, first Yao Ming and then Lin Ying.
"Charles, has Michael forgiven you?"
It's not live broadcast now, so Smith doesn't have to worry about the effect of the show.
But when asked about this, he still couldn't help but want to laugh.
The program was effective, but Jordan was angry with Barkley.
It’s normal to think about it, who wouldn’t be happy if they were consumed?
Even if the person consuming you is your best friend.
"It's done, the price will be heavy."
Buckley had a look of pain on his face.
He couldn't say the price, but it probably included how many meals he had to treat Jordan to, how many times he had to go gambling with him, and how many times he had to brag about him in subsequent shows.
But then again, before North Carolina lost the game, Jordan didn't take it seriously.
But after North Carolina lost, the nature of Barkley's wave was even worse than his history of publicly criticizing Jordan for nepotism.
After all, this directly turned Jordan into a tool man.
With Jordan's usual narrow-mindedness, most people would have been blacklisted by him.
But there is no way, his relationship with Barkley is too good.
Friendship is sometimes similar to love, with a "honeymoon period".
But in the long run, this may not be a bad thing for them.
As the saying goes, one learns from every experience. It is uncertain whether Barkley will publicly criticize Jordan in the future.
"Who do you like more in tonight's game?"
Knowing that Jordan and Barkley were fine, Smith changed the topic.
"I like the guys at the University of Texas. They continue to surprise people. It's a little crazy to say it. I think they have a chance to win the championship."
There was light in Buckley's eyes when he said this.
"Charles, are you doing this because the University of Texas is costing you?"
Smith said with a smile.
Barkley was slapped in the face a lot of times, and even more times he was given poisoned milk.
This wave of milk is full, and it seems that the resentment is very deep!
"No, no, Kenny, I'm serious."
Behind the scenes, in front of Smith, he had no need to hide his true thoughts.
Smith smiled and nodded.
He believed it.
"Then you will support the University of Texas during the live broadcast?"
Smith continued.
Live streaming is different from making a show.
Most of the time they need to be a supporter of two teams on the field, one is team A and the other is team B.
This is just like when you read a novel, you need to look at the protagonist and villain.
Only with different positions can there be conflicts and interesting things.
"No, no, I like to support teams I don't like."
Barkley's next words made Smith laugh.
It’s important for people to be self-aware, and Barkley knows his own poisonous milk properties very well!
…
With one hour left before the game, the Kansas players were resting in the locker room after training.
From Chalmers to Rush, from Julian Wright to Cowen, the faces of every Kansas player show immense confidence.
"UNLV is really lucky!"
Rush couldn't help but sigh.
Three consecutive rounds of upsets, especially the one that just ended yesterday is simply outrageous.
UCLA made 2 of 21 three-pointers. It would be a shame not to buy a lottery ticket with this probability.
"Aren't we more lucky than them?"
Chalmers said with a smile.
Rush was stunned for a moment and didn't react.
He didn't wake up until he saw Chalmers laughing loudly, and then slapped his thigh suddenly.
This wave of Chalmers is in the atmosphere.
"What's the meaning?"
Darnell Jackson on the side looks like a not very smart kid.
Chalmers and Rush laughed and said nothing, but Russell Robinson next door was a good guy and explained it to Jackson.
Kansas' opponents in the first two rounds are not very strong. If there is no upset, they should face the University of North Carolina and UCLA in the next two rounds.
Neither of these two teams is easy to beat.
Not to mention being frustrated, he is better than them, at least he is on the same level as them.
But now, the University of North Carolina was first upset by the University of Texas, and then UCLA was defeated by UNLV.
In one season, two unpopular teams are concentrated in the same division, which means that all the strong enemies on their way forward have been eliminated in advance.
Or to put it another way, the Midwest Division was originally a death zone, but now the only favorite team to win the championship is the University of Kansas.
They are unlucky, who is lucky?
And who will they play next? Their old rival, the University of Texas!
They won the big12 finals so easily, and less than half a month has passed since then.
How much can the University of Texas change?
As long as they perform stably and don't make low-level mistakes like UCLA, they will win naturally.
Once these two dark horses are slaughtered, we are guaranteed to be the final four!
While we were chatting, head coach Self came in.
The first thing he did when he came in was to warn the team members not to take it lightly.
"Strategically, we must despise our opponents, but tactically, we must pay attention to our opponents."
I didn’t expect this old man to be a reader of "Selected Works of Mao"!
But the one who knows the players best is the head coach. The University of Kansas under Self's coaching can be in the championship competition all year round, and his level is definitely not low.
"Can you believe that Lin Ying has practiced low-post offense in half a month? I don't believe it, but he did it."
Seeing that the condition of the team members was not what he expected, he spoke again.
As soon as these words were spoken, the players from the University of Kansas became focused.
They felt that a team would not change much in half a month, but now Self tells them that there has been a change.
This is the most effective reminder.
"We lost to them in the regular season, didn't we? After we beat them once, they showed us their amazing improvement over two months and then beat us.
Although the time was shorter this time, Lin Ying's low post attack was already a warning that our opponent was no weaker than North Carolina or UCLA we might face.
Or do you think that those who can reach the top 16 simply rely on luck?
Their ancestor was Superman or Thor, who saved the universe?"
Self crackled, not as emotive as Barnes, but he got to the point.
He even didn’t forget to have some humor at the end.
The team members laughed after hearing this.
But in the laughter, you can feel that their eyes become focused, and the contempt slowly disappears.
"Come on, boys! Four years ago I failed to lead the team to the championship. Now I place all my hopes on you. I believe you can do it!"
When Self said something like this again, the eyes of the University of Kansas players were full of fighting spirit.
…
There were only about 45 minutes left before the start of the game, and the two teams entered the field one after another to start warming up.
Before the warm-up started, Lin Ying did some warm-up stretching exercises on the sidelines.
The University of Kansas arrived a little earlier than them and was already warming up on the court.
Their condition and feel look very good.
Especially Rush and Chalmers, who are already strong players, they can't make any outside shots.
This is not a good sign for the University of Texas.
He unconsciously turned his head to Durant, who was also stretching beside him.
Having said that, the poisonous grandma may not be you, or it may be the opponent with the reverse buff?
Durant didn't know what Lin Ying was thinking, so he smiled warmly and innocently at him.
Fine!
It doesn't make any sense to think about that now.
We have all reached this point, and the Elite Eight are just around the corner.
Even if God wears a Kansas jersey tonight, we can only fuck God!
The training is almost in progress and all the fans have arrived.
The coaches of the two teams gathered the players together to start making final preparations.
Over at the commentary box, Barkley and Kenny Smith's commentary routine has begun.
"Charles, which team are you supporting tonight?"
"No question about it, Kansas, man, I know this Texas team just beat North Carolina, but trust me, they have no chance tonight!"
"Not at all?"
"Not at all! Just half a month ago, Kansas defeated them easily. Do they have any reason to lose to an opponent who has a great victory within half a month?
Impossible! The only possibility is injury. If there were no injuries, Kansas would never lose!"
"Charles, you are so sure! Remember the NBA motto: Nothing is impossible!"
"How about we make a bet?"
…
The effect of the program comes as it comes.
But while the two were chatting, there was suddenly a violent commotion.
The source of the sound was quickly found.
That was put on the big LED screen..."Little Melon" Anthony!
When Anthony was reminded by the person next to him that he was on camera, he smiled at the camera.
This smile is so sweet!
When the cheers started, the players on both sides unconsciously raised their heads and looked at the large LED screen.
When Lin Ying saw that it was Anthony, there was some disbelief in his eyes.
Anthony actually came to watch their game?
This is definitely a surprise!
However, this also made Lin Ying more impressed by Anthony's "casual" character.
You must know that NBA superstars have daily schedules.
The most exaggerated one is Yao Ming who just entered the NBA.
People who have watched "Yao Next Year" should be particularly impressed.
Yao Ming went to an All-Star Game and walked from one room to another without stopping.
And what translator Colin said, he had no private life for 6 months.
So Anthony just met them face to face and dropped his original schedule to support them.
There is no other word to describe it other than casual.
"Snapped!"
"Snapped!"
Just then the lights began to turn off.
It's time for the opening ceremony.
The battle between the University of Texas and the University of Kansas is about to begin!
Chapter completed!