Chapter 103 Evolution of Walker
Kangda fans whistled.
They saw Walker who was different on the defensive end in the second half, and the familiar Walker who was on the offensive end finally appeared!
Coach K was relieved when he saw this.
Irving's performance in the second half was not as good as the first half, which was closely related to Walker's full pressing. Now Walker has to score and defend, and his physical strength will definitely not be able to keep up. Walker is the absolute core of Kangda. When he runs out of his energy, cannot attack or defend, it will be easy for Duke to win this game.
Duke's attack, Irving took the ball to the frontcourt.
At this moment, Kangda's fans burst into whistles.
Coach K was also stunned at this time.
The defender in front of Irving was not Walker or Lamb, but it was Tang Tian!
It turned out that Kangda's lineup adjustment at Orland's last moment was to allow Tang Tian and Irving to compete with each other!
Let the fourth position guard against the first position?
Coach K is a little confused about Kahon's operation. Although Tang Tian has good defensive ability and can defend both at the third and fourth positions, Irving is at the first position and is known for breaking through dribbling.
It's like using a hammer to hit a mosquito, it's completely out of tune!
Singler also has an advantage against Lamb, but Irving chose to attack by himself.
Continuously changing directions in advance, Owen broke into the ground in one step.
However, he soon discovered that he underestimated Tang Tian. Tang Tian had a prediction and stepped back and grabbed a position in advance.
Although there is a gap in speed, this prediction successfully makes up for this gap.
A burst of cheers from Kangda fans broke out at the scene.
No matter what number they are, Tang Tian is invincible in their eyes when he defends. This confrontation between the two sides completely verified what they think.
Irving didn't stop the ball. After pulling the ball back from his crotch, he directly changed directions from the inside and outside.
The distance was too close, and Tang Tian was flashed by Owen.
Sure enough, although Tony Allen's individual defensive skills have improved speed, the weight gap still makes it difficult for him to defend Irving's breakthrough from close range.
This is also something he needs to consider after the draft. In the NBA, should he gain weight and play the swayman on the front line or lose weight and play the swayman on the front guard.
After being passed by Owen, Tang Tian did not give up on defense and still chased after him.
Irving passed Tang Tian and rushed to the basket and took a quick move.
Tang Tian jumped up from behind the cover.
Irving dodged the lever in the air.
Tang Tian’s closure was not just a simple closure, but also stretched out his hand to cover Irving’s angle of attack.
Irving's ball has a very large pull-up range. After all, he just recovered from injury and was lower than when he was normal. After the ball was shot, it hit the edge of the basket and bounced out.
Ori Archie took the defensive rebound.
Kangda fans cheered again.
Although Irving was passed by, Tang Tian was still Tang Tian. He chased and defended him to the basket, but he still defended Irving!
Coach K's expression was also stunned.
Tang Tian, can he really guard against Irving?
This answer is no, but if Owen only breaks through, Tang Tian’s restrictive effect on him is indeed very obvious.
"Kyrie, shoot more shots." Coach K's reaction was really fast. When Irving retreated to halftime, he reminded him.
Kangda's offense, the same tactics, Irving squeezed past it in advance this time and refused to replace it, while Ori Archie's pick-and-roll failed.
Walker directly signaled Oriarch to go back and face Owen with a focus.
Irving beat him so many times before, and it's his turn to return one.
Before the game started, just like he showed when communicating with Tang Tian, he felt that he was not as strong as Irving.
But until now, Irving is still very embarrassed by his defense!
The lowered change of direction suddenly started to explode, and Irving followed Walker, but after the confrontation, he was directly knocked away by Walker!
The referee did not sound a whistle, this was a normal physical confrontation.
Walker used explosive power and confrontation to squeeze through Irving to the inside, and avoided Plumley's assisted defense layup and scored!
After scoring the goal, Walker roared to the sky and veins swelled up on his neck.
Finally, he passed Irving too!
The cheers of Kangda fans at the scene were deafening. Walker was passed by Irving again and again in the first half, to defending Irving in the second half, and now he successfully beat Irving in the opposite direction. This was simply an evolution in one game!
The stronger the opponent can motivate the stronger yourself. This famous saying is not a lie!
The scouts on the scene couldn't help but whisper at this time. In addition to seeing Walker's progress, they also saw something on the spiritual level, which is a temperament that only a team leader would have.
I may be weaker than you, but I will do my best to defeat you!
When Walker returned to defense, Tang Tian and Walker slapped hard.
"Kenny, I suddenly feel that what you said makes sense." Barkley turned to Smith at this time and said.
Smith looked at him in confusion.
"This UConn is indeed unique, this Kemba Walker, and this Don, they are all full of energy, they are players who have the opportunity to create miracles," Barkley said.
Smith nodded with a smile. His eyes were still very accurate when looking at the players. Barkley had been bickering with him for most of the time, and now he admitted this.
Irving continued to play singles against Tang Tian in the frontcourt, and a Sam Gordon continued to pass Tang Tian, but Tang Tian was also chasing him behind him like before. He took the basket and took action in advance to avoid Tang Tian's interference, but Ori Archie directly covered his attack!
The emotions of Kangda fans at the scene were completely ignited. Although they were at a disadvantage in terms of numbers, their emotions were obviously more excited than those of Duke fans.
The difference between 20 points is only 4 points in a blink of an eye, and Irving is even blocked!
The dark clouds that enveloped their heads in the first half had dissipated, and they saw the dawn of victory!
Duke's sideline ball was sent out, and Irving turned around and changed direction.
"Bang!"
This time, Tang Tian seized the opportunity, rushed out and broke the ball in Owen's hand!
I often stand by the river, so how can I not get my shoes wet!
Irving can beat Tang Tian seven or eight times now, but the remaining two or three times are likely to be cut off!
After Tang Tian steals, he throws the ball to Walker on the outside. Walker turns around and passes Smith and rushes forward. The two of them run from the backcourt to the frontcourt.
Walker hit a low-handed layup in the frontcourt, and Smith jumped to block.
Walker directly changed hands and pulled the rod in the air, avoided it before taking action.
"Bang!"
Smith slapped Walker in the arm.
The bottom line referee sounded a whistle, indicating that the thug was fouled.
Walker's trolley ball hit the rebound after swinging in the air, and then rubbed it into the net bag.
2+1!
Walker was knocked out of the field by Smith. When he used the buffer to protect himself, he turned around and saw the ball in, and jumped up from the ground and jumped excitedly.
Chapter completed!