The two teams started an offensive and defensive battle like squeezing out toothpaste.
Gonzaga played a zone defense, and Duke used small-area running to form more and less attacks. Finally, the shooter finished. Gonzaga played man-to-man, and Duke used continuous screens to break through.
On the offensive end, Lu Yu's offensive firepower has also dropped a lot. When faced with layers of attacks, Lu Yu distributes the ball to his teammates again and again, but his teammates' offensive efficiency is always a little bit behind.
So this is also the reason why Duke University can catch up with the score little by little.
Duke University was able to flank Lu Yu because they firmly believed that the Gonzaga team, except for Lu Yu, could not pose much of a threat to them.
Gonzaga, however, could not flank anyone from Duke. Duke's strength was too balanced and they could score at every point.
Mark Foyo knew that at this point in the game, both sides' cards had been revealed. If it weren't for Lu Yu's continuous outbursts, Gonzaga would not have been able to gain such a big lead at the beginning of the second half.
What he has to do now is to maintain this advantage with his teammates.
Zone defense!
The situation at this time has returned to the opening stage, and the zone defense continues. However, the zone defense at this time is a passive zone defense. The zone defense at the beginning of the game can put constant pressure on the opponent, and the zone defense at this time is a last resort choice in order to maintain the score advantage.
The opponent is also familiar with this defensive tactic, so the defensive pressure is even greater.
The bet is on the touch of Duke's outside shooter.
It's a pity that their touch came back in the second half.
When they regained their touch, to use Coach Du's words: Twenty points is nothing!
There was only one minute left in the game, and Duke actually caught up to only four points.
97:92
This score is rare in NCAA games, because the attack time of NCAA games is longer, and both sides almost pushed their offense to the extreme in this game. Although both sides defended very fiercely, no one could guard the other with every move.
A five-point difference.
But the ball is in Duke's hands.
Coach K called the last timeout, and he was going to arrange a wave of offense.
On the other side, Mark Foyou also said loudly to the players: "The opponent will definitely try every means to score this goal. For us, whether we score or not, there are still two attack times, that is,
He said, there is only one attack left for us, so if we can defend this goal, we will have a greater chance of winning the game. If we cannot defend it, we must score the next attack, you know?"
Mark Foyo's eyes were bloodshot, but he knew that the players had tried their best. Casey Green's wrists were swollen by his opponent, and Lu Yu's physical strength had reached its limit. It was thanks to Lu Yu that the fight ended like this.
of dedication.
Players come on the field and the last minute determines life and death.
Duke University serves the ball from the sideline, the players run around in circles, and after layers of screens, the basketball is finally handed over to Jay Williams.
Jay Williams dribbles with his legs crossed, and Lu Yu follows his rhythm by taking a small step back every time he takes a small step forward, because Lu Yu knows that he cannot think about stealing the ball at this time.
A hasty steal will cause the opponent to end the attack in the shortest possible time if he fails to steal it.
Jay Williams obviously didn't want to waste more time, so he directly called a screen and started another continuous pick-and-roll. This time, Lu Yu chose to bypass Battier and continue to pursue the defense.
Followed by Boozer's cover.
Jay Williams accelerated his breakthrough, and at the moment Lu Yu retreated, he threw the ball away.
Battier caught the basketball from outside the three-point line and was preparing to shoot.
At this time, he found that Lu Yu, who had retreated, pounced on him at some point. Battier immediately passed the ball in, and Boozer headed over Casey Green for a layup.
Casey Green doesn't dare foul anymore.
If you commit a foul and send your opponent to the free throw line, it is tantamount to sending your opponent to score.
Hit the board!
The basketball passed over Casey Green's fingertips, hit the top of the backboard, bounced twice, and finally fell into the basket.
All the Gonzaga fans in the audience were silent.
94:97
Duke entered the final minute of this game with only three points remaining.
Mark Four immediately called a timeout.
Gonzaga's next attack must score no matter what. If it fails, the game may be dragged into overtime by the opponent.
They definitely don't have the energy to play overtime with Duke!
But after calling a timeout, he began to hesitate again.
Who should play this ball?
The physical strength of the team members has been exhausted to the limit.
Especially Lu Yu, he was almost forced to compete.
Blake?
Can he score?
Can he withstand the pressure and make this shot?
Mark Four doesn't know.
"Coach, I'll shoot." Lu Yu said, breathing heavily.
Um?
Mark Foyou was stunned for a moment. He looked at Lu Yu and saw Lu Yu's calm eyes.
He also calmed down. He picked up the tactical board and drew a sideline ball tactic. The tactic had only one purpose: to hand the ball to Lu Yu.
Zhang Weiping took a few sips of water before gradually calming down: "I wonder if Gonzaga will choose to score two points or three points?"
Sun Yiping said: "Compared with two points or three points, I am more concerned about whether Lu Yu will shoot this ball."
Also, can Lu Yu make the shot?
If you get in, you can kill the game.
If you don’t score, you may be dragged into overtime by your opponent!
Or be defeated by the opponent's three-pointer.
All eyes are on Gonzaga's final drive.
Gonzaga served, and Casey Green stood outside the line. Lu Yu held his knees with both hands, panting, and sweat kept flowing down his face.
The referee's whistle blew and everyone started running. Lu Yu provided a cover for Blake Stepp, Blake ran behind Zach Goode, and Lu Yu also detoured behind Zach Goode.
Jay Williams follows Lu Yu.
Lu Yu suddenly pointed to the top of the arc and said: "I will kill the game here.
Jay Williams was furious. This was complete contempt. Lu Yu actually told him where he would throw the ball. It was obvious that he couldn't guard him. Jay Williams had never been so insulted.
, his eyes were red.
Black suddenly ran out and Black was empty.
All Duke University players were immediately startled, and everyone pounced on Blake.
However, Casey Greene did not pass.
"It's Lu Yu. It's Lu Yu who is coming to make the final attack." Sun Yiping shouted loudly.
Lu Yu rushed out from behind Zach Goode like a sharp sword and caught the ball firmly in his hands. He took a deep breath and accelerated directly to break through Jay Williams.
Jay Williams quickly retreated.
Lu Yu stopped suddenly and pulled his forward body back.
Jay Williams secretly yelled that it was not good. He had no time to think about why Lu Yu could pull back at such a fast speed.
He saw Lu Yu standing at the top of the arc where he pointed before, preparing to take a three-pointer. This is the position. If it goes in...
He didn't dare to think about it.
Don't let Lu Yu make a shot in a pair!
Anger and malice emerged from the bottom of his heart. He rushed forward and blocked Lu Yu with his right hand, but pushed Lu Yu's waist with his left hand...
Lu Yuteng was in the air, all his energy focused on shooting. He shot it, and at the same time he felt a huge force coming from his waist, and his whole body was pushed out without warning.
The fans screamed.
In front of the TV, the remote control in Jessica's hand fell to the ground, and Anne Hathaway's face turned pale with fear.
Lu Yu wanted to maintain his balance, but Jay Williams' attack was too harsh. Lu Yu wanted to protect himself. When his body fell to the ground, he used his right hand to support his body without his head touching the ground.
