Chapter 168: The victory of "Street Fighter" against "Dallas Superman" in the semi-finals gave Xiao Tianming and the others hope of qualifying.
The weather in the afternoon was very good! It was cloudless, with an occasional cool breeze blowing through. This kind of weather was very suitable for outdoor competitions.
After the first four rounds of competition, many groups have already decided on the qualifying teams. Xiao Tianming’s group is one of the few that still has huge suspense. Before the game, several predictions were made about the outcome of the game.
possible final outcome.
There are three teams that may qualify. If the "Street Fighters" win against the "Managing Big Three", they will beat the "Dallas Superman" by a small score with a record of three wins and one loss; if the "Managing Big Three" win by two goals or
If the "Street Fighter" wins by more than two goals, it will also have a record of three wins and one loss, beating the "Dallas Superman" by a small score; if the "Management Big Three" wins, but the advantage is less than two goals, the "Dallas Superman"
It will take advantage of the small points and squeeze out the "Big Three Management" to qualify.
Faced with these three outcomes, the school forum immediately gave the latest odds.
"Street Fighter" is favored by the vast majority of people, and the odds have unknowingly surged to the first place; "Dallas Superman" is in second place with a slight advantage; and the rest are the least favored by people.
The “Big Three of Management”.
"It seems that we are the least favored among the three teams that may qualify." Xiao Tianming joked with a smile.
"Then we'll pull off an upset that we can't win without, and surprise them." Yu Ji smiled calmly, saying he had no pressure.
Xiao Tianming twisted his waist and asked Yu Ji and Han Qiang to do preparatory exercises while waiting for the game to start.
Because this game is related to the qualifying spots in the group, and Xiao Tianming is a famous figure in the school, this game has attracted much attention from teachers and students in the school. For this reason, the school radio station also specially sent a reporter to cover the entire game.
Follow-up interviews.
When the reporter appeared in front of Xiao Tianming with a microphone, Xiao Tianming was stunned for the first time. He did not expect that the reporter interviewing him was Dongfang Yi. Originally, he was thinking about how to send the reporter away. However, now
No.
"Tianming, you didn't expect it to be me, did you?" Dongfang Yi greeted everyone and asked Xiao Tianming with a smile.
"I really didn't expect it. Aren't you from the education department?" Xiao Tianming asked Dongfang Yi with a smile.
"I am a student in the Department of Education and a member of the radio station." Dongfang Yi smiled sweetly at Xiao Tianming. Compared with when she hosted the freshman party, Dongfang Yi now looks more generous and mature. There is also a little less shyness in her smile.
A little more aura.
"That's it! I thought you were poached by the media department." Xiao Tianming smiled and said half-jokingly.
"The teacher in the Media Department had this idea, but I declined the teacher's kindness. Compared to being a reporter, I prefer to be a teacher and teach children who have no books to read." Dongfang Yi explained with a smile, "Tianming
, I want to interview you. See if you can..."
"Now that you're talking, can I not give the Oriental Reporter some face?" Xiao Tianming readily agreed.
Dongfang Yi was very happy when she heard Xiao Tianming agreed so readily. She quickly turned on the microphone and started the interview.
"Dear listeners, our reporter Dongfang Yi will now bring you an interview with classmate Xiao Tianming, captain of the 'Big Three' and a popular figure in the school. First of all, I would like to ask classmate Xiao Tianming a question: Do you have confidence in the upcoming focus battle?
"?" Dongfang Yi was very devoted to her work and quickly stepped into the role of a reporter. She asked Xiao Tianming with a professional smile on her face.
"If I say I have no confidence, I must be lying to you. Our team's strength is not favored in this group, but now it has reached this point. It is impossible to have no confidence." Xiao Tianming's answer made Dongfang Yi
Feel very satisfied.
The three-minute interview passed quickly. Finally, Dongfang Yi expressed her blessing to Xiao Tianming's team.
"Let's play! I hope this is not our last game." Xiao Tianming led Yu Ji and Han Qiang into the venue.
At the same time, the three members of the "Street Fighter" also entered the venue. Compared with Xiao Tianming's team, they looked much taller and stronger. In view of their performance against the "Dallas Superman" in the morning, they won most of the audience from the beginning.
support.
"Perhaps we can end this hugely disparate game early." Player No. 2 of "Street Fighter" said arrogantly.
"Then it depends on our strength." Contestant No. 3 agreed to Contestant No. 2, with a look of disdain on his face.
At the beginning of the game, Xiao Tianming took the initiative to invite possession of the ball. Compared with the previous games, Xiao Tianming's skills became more and more proficient after several actual games. Therefore, when Xiao Tianming faced the opponent's No. 3 defense, he did not have the slightest clue.
Hard work.
"Come on, Xiao Shuai! Let me see how fast you are." No. 3's eyes burst out with absolute confidence.
"Then you watch!" A sneer appeared at the corner of Xiao Tianming's mouth, and his body suddenly jumped forward. Xiao Tianming used a beautiful turn to easily remove the defense of No. 3, ran towards the basket, and pushed No. 3 from a distance.
The number was left behind.
"Second brother, hurry up and make up the position. Don't let him easily score a layup." No. 1, who was standing at the three-point line, hurriedly shouted to No. 2.
No. 2 heard No. 1's shout and hurried back to hold Xiao Tianming. Unfortunately, he was still a step too late! Xiao Tianming jumped high, and No. 2 hurriedly not only failed to stop the basketball from flying into the basket, but was fouled. Enter
The ball was valid and Xiao Tianming continued to serve.
Xiao Tianming still took the initiative to ask for the ball from Han Qiang and singled out the opponent's No. 3. No. 3 learned the lesson from the first time and deliberately opened a distance when defending Xiao Tianming to prevent Xiao Tianming from directly using his speed to break through him like he did just now.
He had Zhang Liang's plan, and I had a ladder. Xiao Tianming adopted a back-up style this time, and beat No. 3 step by step. The strong pressure released from Xiao Tianming forced No. 3 to retreat step by step. No. 3
I originally wanted to rely on my height and strength advantages to beat Xiao Tianming, but I didn't expect that now I was overwhelmed by Xiao Tianming's strength and was defeated. For a moment, I even forgot how to defend.
Xiao Tianming took advantage of No. 3's hesitation and threw the basketball to the basket with a center-style hook. Unfortunately, Xiao Tianming's shooting skills were not as powerful as his layup skills. After the basketball bounced on the basket a few times, it fell from the basket.
It bounced up and down.
"Third brother, why are you standing there, grab the rebound quickly." No. 1 shouted to No. 3.
Relying on his advantage in position and height, No. 3 jumped into the air and grabbed this crucial rebound.
Although Xiao Tianming did not score the second goal, Xiao Tianming's two consecutive strong attacks still shocked his opponents in a cold sweat, especially No. 3 who was defending Xiao Tianming. No. 3, who had just vowed just now, was fooled by Xiao Tianming and was completely helpless.
Confidence.
However, the "Street Fighter" is not a vegetarian. Seeing Xiao Tianming's sharpness and unstoppable strength, the "Street Fighter" immediately adjusted his tactics and replaced the man-to-man tactic with a shrinking defensive tactic. He gave up marking the ball carrier and adopted a zone
Defense.
This tactic of "Street Fighter" is very effective against Xiao Tianming's personal breakthrough. It compresses the defensive area and prevents Xiao Tianming's strength and speed advantages from being used, which temporarily reverses the disadvantage on the field. In terms of offense, "Street Fighter" uses "
tank
"Tactics", taking advantage of their height and strength, holding high and high, making Yu Ji and Han Qiang, who were at a disadvantage in height, miserable. Unknowingly, the "Street Fighter" was already in the lead. Xiao Tianming could only rely on Yu Ji and Han Qiang.
Han Qiang competed with the mid-range shot from the outside.
A few minutes of fighting were consumed with only 28 seconds left. The "Street Fighter" was 1 goal ahead and had the ball.
Xiao Tianming and the others must first defend against the opponent's attack and then score the ball in order to drag the opponent into overtime.
Since the "Street Fighters" were leading the score, they were not in a hurry to attack. The basketball was constantly being passed back and forth in their hands, and Xiao Tianming and the others had no good way to intercept the ball, so they could only wait for them to take action.
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12 seconds! The "Street Fighter" finally takes action! No. 1 passes the ball to No. 3. No. 3 makes a beautiful turn and throws the ball past the defending Han Qiang, and throws the ball toward the basket. If this ball is scored,
The "Street Fighter" will widen the gap to two goals, and Xiao Tianming and the others will have to take the risk of shooting a three-pointer in the next attack. Only by making a shot can the opponent be dragged into overtime.
"It seems that they are in danger." Zhao Zhongguo, who was watching the game from a high place, shook his head helplessly, turned around and stopped watching. Although Xiao Tianming's early elimination would save him a lot of trouble, but
Not eliminating Xiao Tianming with his own hands was ultimately an irreparable regret for the proud and arrogant Zhao Zhongguo.
"Wow! It's actually sealed!" "Is this still a human being?" "Oh my god! I love him to death!"
Just when everyone thought that the ball would definitely go in, a figure came out, jumped quickly to the basket, and slammed the basketball on the basket before it fell. This figure turned out to be Xiao Tianming, who was flying from the outside.
!
Xiao Tianming's thinking was always one step ahead of his opponent. When everyone was still immersed in the incredible block, Xiao Tianming jumped up again, grabbed the rebound, and passed the ball to Yu Ji near the three-point line with a shout:
"Jizi, catch the ball!"
Yu Ji caught the basketball, took a step forward, and shot the ball before the opponent could cover the ball.
With a "bang", Yu Ji threw the ball in. The whistle sounded at this time, and a beautiful goal turned the score into a tie again. The two sides had to enter overtime.
In the overtime, Xiao Tianming and his team completely took the initiative with their physical advantage and gradually widened the gap. In the end, Xiao Tianming ended the two-minute overtime with a mid-range shot and won the game with a four-goal advantage.
With the victory in this game, Xiao Tianming's "Big Three Management Team" achieved a record of three wins and one loss, beating the "Dallas Superman" by a small score to win first place in the group and successfully qualify.
"Xiao Tianming, it seems that I still underestimated you! I'm waiting for your challenge!" Zhao Zhongguo flashed a cold light and walked off the balcony.