Successfully reached the semi-finals of the league championship game, and they are only two games away from becoming the league champion.
The other three games also ended the next day.
USC beat Arizona State 78-72, and Stanford University beat Oregon State 65-59.
The game between UC Berkeley and the University of Washington was the most intense. The two teams had to go through overtime to decide the winner. Washington State won the game 90:87.
The league championship semifinal matchup lineup is released, and it will face Washington State two days later, and USC will face Stanford University.
USC head coach Bob is still full of confidence in the league championship game after the game.
"We did lose to him in the regular season, but that doesn't mean we'll lose to him again in the championship game."
"In the final analysis, the loss of the last game was lost when Nick Young was defended to death. He is the offensive kaleidoscope of California. It is impossible to be defended by the same player from the same team in two consecutive games."
"To be honest, Nick Young did a lot of extra training after that game, just to get used to Zhang Jun's physical talent and defensive habits, and respond."
"We are ready for a decisive battle with the team. Of course, I don't know if they will be lucky enough to reach the final of the league championship game."
training hall.
The players have heard USC's arrogant remarks after successfully reaching the semifinals.
Ba Moute said angrily: "That defeated team is clamoring for a decisive battle with us every day, and they don't weigh their own strength."
Love agreed and said: "I heard that Nick Young's draft ranking has dropped to 20th because of the final game of the regular season. On the other hand, Brother Jun directly rushed to No. 5 in the United States, so where did he come from? You have to get used to Brother Jun." talent and defensive habits."
Aaron Afflalo reminded his teammates: "Don't underestimate any opponent, they are all strong teams at the NCAA level, and they have the possibility of defeating their opponents with the following gram."
"But that Nick Young and USC really owe a shot."
This morning, the iconic Royce Hall auditorium was splashed with garnet red paint by some USC students and graffitied on it with the words Bears.
This incident made the entire student body feel angry.
The team color of the Bruins is sky blue, and the team color of USC is garnet red. For decades in Los Angeles, the two teams have been the strongest competitors, and they are dubbed red by local fans. blue camp.
Every year when the NCAA comes to a key game, fans on both sides will have various actions to belittle their opponents, but this time the painting incident is really too much.
Zhang Jun remembered that the Royce Hall auditorium was the place where he and Blake Lively listened to the bells and the Christmas Gospel on Christmas Eve, and it was there that Blake Lively promised Zhang Jun a request.
Now he heard that the Royce Hall auditorium was spray painted, and he was naturally furious.
"I will beat Nick Young and USC until they never want to meet me!"
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The day of the league championship semifinals.
Before the start of the game, coach Alford reminded Zhang Jun repeatedly: "The core of the University of Washington is Spencer Hawes, the 10th-ranked giant in the United States. You also know how powerful his ability to protect the frame is in the previous games." .”
"Be careful not to be blocked by him inside."
Zhang Jun still has a fresh memory of the previous game. The University of Washington is a rare team in the NCAA that played a large and a small lineup. The last time they played against each other, the outside guns were all open, and they almost fell off the horse.
The four players outside the University of Washington are all shooters with strong athletic talents and generally taller heights, and they also performed well on the defensive end.
In short, this is an opponent that should not be underestimated, just like the NBA Magic team in the previous life, relying on Warcraft Howard to lead the first and fourth juniors directly to the finals.
Game start.
Undoubtedly, Zhang Jun encountered an extremely motivating defense when he first came up. Compared with the previous University of Utah team, Washington University's players are more physically talented and good at confrontation, and the defensive pressure on Zhang Jun is completely incomparable.
"Pull away! Pull away!"
But no matter how other players get open opportunities outside the three-point line, the University of Washington players will never leave Zhang Jun one step away.
Coach Alford arranged a pick-and-roll tactic after the inside double towers cover. This tactic is also a catching tactic specially designed for Zhang Jun.
In the past, as long as this tactic was used, it was always unfavorable, and Zhang Jun could almost always get the ball. At most, the position of receiving the ball was divided into good and bad.
However, the University of Washington has 4 flexible outside lines, and they switch defenses every pick-and-roll. No matter which player is changed, they can physically match up with Zhang Jun, and they can also rely on flexible footwork for 3 defenses and 4 defenses to prevent more.
So the double-teaming of Zhang Jun is still there.
"No, Zhang Jun can't catch the ball!"
Sid wiped his sweat nervously and said.
Alford had expected this scene a long time ago, and he also designed many tactics for Zhang Jun to catch the ball, but he never expected to meet such a wonderful team as the University of Washington.
"Their lineup is really flexible, and they are not afraid of our tactical changes at all. Zhang Jun always has two players with outstanding defensive capabilities hanging in front of him."
"He couldn't catch the ball at all."
Darren Collison quickly transferred the ball to an open teammate on the outside. The moment Love received the ball, he was about to make a shot, and the University of Washington's assistant defense player immediately rushed over.
The transfer of people is very fast.
"How can you fight this!"
"It's an offensive team that combines inside and outside. Now that the offense is blocked, it is impossible to win this game."
Just when everyone present was suspecting that they were about to encounter this team that had defeated them ~www.mtlnovel.com~ Zhang Jun suddenly mentioned beyond the three-point line.
Darren Collison was stunned, and Love was a little at a loss protecting the ball.
Zhang Jun shouted: "The inside line is empty, attack me!"
Alford was taken aback when he heard this, and tried to remember when this tactic was used in his mind, but he couldn't remember it.
Finally, he came to his senses and shouted: "I remembered! It's Zhang Jun and Le Fu's cooperation!"
on the pitch.
Love had already returned the ball to Darren Collison, and he moved quickly into the penalty area and suddenly turned his back for the ball.
At this time, Zhang Jun still has two defenders on the perimeter, which means that the court is still in a favorable situation of 4 offenses and 3 offenses.
Although the average height of the University of Washington is good, it is not qualified for the power forward position because of its excessive pursuit of flexibility and height and weight.
Love played a good low-post attack against the University of Washington last time, so this time, Zhang Jun is going to copy it.
Darren Collison grounds the pass to Love.
The latter suddenly exerted force after receiving the ball, Yiku!
Just one touch from Love sent the defender behind him back a step.
Swish!
Love made a steady hit with the small hook.
"Good shot! Love!"
Alford applauded excitedly off the court and said.
Love received such warm encouragement from the coach for the first time this season, and he couldn't help roaring excitedly.
Sid said with a sigh of relief: "You let him lose weight all season, and he finally lived up to expectations."
"Now Love is much lighter, and his strength has not weakened. He is already a qualified power forward."