rpbooks Chapter 140 Competition Area Finals
Chapter 140 Competition Area Finals
Chapter 140 Competition Area Finals
On March 3, the final of the Pac-12 Championship was held at Paley Field, home of UCLA.
Competing with UCLA for the championship is the University of Oregon!
The team, which defeated UCLA and USC in the last week, continued its good form in the regional championship, defeating the University of Utah and the University of Arizona in succession, and once again stood in front of UCLA.
However, they also know that the UCLA they are facing this time is not the one they faced a few days ago.But they are in a very good state now, and they can completely compete with the complete UCLA.
For UCLA, the University of Oregon is a strong opponent, but not as strong as their own level.In this season, they could have double-killed each other, but due to Alford's preservation of strength, they lost a game to each other.
I have to say that the words of causal loop are quite reasonable.If UCLA goes all out, the University of Oregon may not even make it to the divisional tournament.But they let the water go, and they met again in the final.
If they lost to the opponent, their behavior of releasing water should be used as a negative lesson by countless people!
Therefore, UCLA must win, and the win must be beautiful enough!
Alford was a very cautious man.Before the game, he carefully studied the video of the University of Oregon's recent game. He needed to find out why the opponent kept winning.
The so-called: Know yourself and know the enemy, and you will never be imperiled in a hundred battles.When Alford met the University of Oregon for the first time, he studied it thoroughly.In his original conclusion, the University of Oregon did not have such capabilities.
So this change is important.
But in the end, he found, there was nothing unusual about the University of Oregon.It is nothing more than that, like all teams, the strength of defense has been strengthened, and then the offensive ability of some players has been stimulated to a greater extent.
If there are more obvious differences, there are still some.Chris Boucher and Dillon Brooks, two players on the inside and one on the outside, have been outstanding during their recent winning streak.
特别又是狄龙·布鲁克斯，在最后3砍下28分，外加5个助攻、2个篮板和1个抢断。并因此而获得上一周的十二校联盟的最佳球员。
But Alford wasn't too worried.His strategy was to put Chris Boucher on singles and lock up Dillon Brooks.This is due to UCLA's tough perimeter defense.When it comes to restrictions on the opponent's outside players, his own team ranks second, and no one dares to recognize the first among the more than ten teams in the entire Pacific Twelve School League.
At the beginning of the game, the University of Oregon players encountered a very tough defense from the UCLA players.Although Alex was in charge of Dillon Brooks' defense, An Luo was always watching him.As soon as Brooks catches the ball, he will double-team him immediately.It doesn't matter even if the player in the second position that he is marking is emptied.
This is what UCLA has done most successfully.Facing An Luo and Alex, two elite defensive players, Dillon Brooks was completely at a loss. Not only was he unable to play on the offensive end, but he also made frequent mistakes.There were 10 turnovers in the first 5 minutes of the game.That's more turnovers per game than he's averaged all season.
This is what the UCLA players have done very successfully.In Alford's words, as long as Brooks is not allowed to score, others can do whatever they want!
Tony Parker, as usual, stuck the opponent's center from getting close to the basket.Most of the time, the rebounds were grabbed by Jock and Alex.It's hard work, and while it's not always clear how many rebounds he can grab in a game, UCLA will definitely have a lot fewer rebounds without him.
Because of these missteps, UCLA quickly built an advantage.
这场比赛安洛在进攻端表现得并不太活跃。他在前10分钟之内，只出手4次。三分线外2中1，中距离2中1，拿到5分。可能是把精力都放到了防守端了吧。
Since An Luo focused on defense, he was exhausted physically.So, he played 10 minutes in the first half.
With Prince's pick and hit, UCLA's lead was stretched to 10 points.Against Oregon's bench, he played resolutely.That's what Alford needs of him.
But the University of Oregon responded quickly.Chris Boucher scored consecutively inside, bringing the score closer again.Moreover, when UCLA made the last attack before halftime, he caused an offensive foul by Prince and got a free throw opportunity.Although it was only two free throws and one hit, the point difference between the two sides was shortened to within two rounds.
In fact, in this game, Chris Boucher is the key to the University of Oregon's ability to bite the score.He propped up the team's offense after Dillon Brooks pressed the goods, relying on precise mid-range to score continuously.
During the intermission, Alford looked dignified.Although UCLA is still in the leading position, the game did not go as he expected.The most important of these is An Luo's performance, he is a little dissatisfied.
"Ann, I have to tell you that you haven't completed the task I entrusted to you." Alford has always said one thing, and will not save face for anyone.Therefore, he said to An Luo: "As a leader, I appreciate your focus on defense. But that's not the whole of the game. You have to play your best role to score. Your ability, in the first half Not playing at all! I need you to score, whether it's from the three-point line, or go to the paint. Your scoring will take the pressure off us on the defensive end, you understand?"
"Then, let's rearrange the arrangement. In the second half, Ann, you play the first position. Aron, you play the second position, responsible for double-teaming the opponent's third position with Alex."
"Ann, I need you to score! Are you white?"
"I see! Steve." An Luo nodded, and he also felt that he focused too much on the defensive end in the first half.It's not his usual style.But Alford arranged for himself to double-team Brooks, which involved his attention!
However, he didn't need to worry so much in the second half.Then it's time to fire up!
At this time, the atmosphere on the bench at the University of Oregon was not bad.In this game, except for Dillon Brooks who was suffering alone, the lives of the others were quite good.Especially Chris Boucher, he made 12 of 8 shots and 3 of 2 free throws in the first half, scoring a game-high 18 points with a very high efficiency.
In fact, this must be thanks to Brooks, who involved UCLA's defensive strength and allowed Chris to frequently get the chance to end the offense.
(End of this chapter)