Chapter 38 Hibbert: I'm stupid!(1/3)
On the bench of the University of Texas, Barnes looked solemnly on the court.
This adjustment to the lineup was a last resort. He only hoped that Lin Ying could persist for a few minutes.
After all, Hibbert has already played a lot of time on the court, as long as he persists until he comes off the court.
Texas' possession of the ball.
Williams controlled the ball to the frontcourt and passed the ball directly to Lin Ying on the right three-point line.
Although the lineup has been adjusted, the University of Texas still plays the triangle offense.
Georgetown University is guarding man-to-man at this time.
Before the game, Thompson III focused on Lin Ying. Hibbert knew that Lin Ying had three points, so he extended his defense.
Lin Ying made tactical gestures after seeing this, and the University of Texas played a standard low-post triangle tactic.
Williams moved to the right corner and Durant sank to the basket.
When Durant was about to move into position, Lin Ying directly lobbed the ball in.
The one guarding Lin Ying was Ewing Jr. who had just been substituted.
Little Ewing has good talents, especially his physical fitness, which he inherited from his father's excellent genes, and his jumping ability is at a historical level.
But he plays like a power forward, with a height of 2.03 meters and a weight of 109 kilograms.
Coupled with his wingspan of 2.13 meters, this is enough for the NCAA.
But against Durant, all his advantages turn into disadvantages.
After Durant caught the ball, he quickly turned his back and wiped the board.
Little Ewing couldn't interfere at all, and he couldn't even keep up with his speed.
Just like Julian Wright back then, he looked at Durant like a monster.
The basketball wiped off the board and fell into the net bag, earning two points.
These two points helped Texas University break its scoring drought.
18 to 12.
The score difference has been narrowed a bit.
This tactic of the University of Texas was quite successful, but Thompson III's expression on the sidelines seemed very calm.
Compared to defense, he looks forward to offense more.
If Hibbert can beat Lin Ying on the offensive end, tonight's game can be won in advance!
In fact, not only Thompson III, but everyone at the scene was focused on Lin Ying.
This is already the third big man sent by the University of Texas tonight.
Even if it is a wheel battle, this is the last wheel.
If Lin Ying can't restrain Hibbert, the University of Texas will lose the inside line tonight and will most likely have to answer here.
But when Georgetown University advanced into the frontcourt, almost everyone was stunned for a moment.
Because the University of Texas switched to a 2-3 zone defense again!
It’s so real!!
The live camera silently showed Barnes on the sidelines.
Barnes's expression was still rather sad, but Springman beside him looked confident.
All tactical matters were arranged by Springman.
Let Lin Ying fight Hibbert in the low post?
Unless you have no choice but to do so, you must be a fool!
Hibbert also looked unhappy after taking his position.
Moreover, he was even more disdainful towards Lin Ying.
Oh, I don't even dare to confront him head-on.
Then, he did not stay in the high position but directly sank to the inside position.
So what about the 2-3 zone defense? Can a 2-meter-long inside man stop him?
Even if there is another Durant to help defend him, he is not afraid at all!
Seeing Hibbert reaching out, Rivers hesitated and turned to look at Green.
Seeing that Green didn't react, he also lobbed the ball in.
The biggest problem at Georgetown University is probably the lack of a qualified leader.
Green's personality makes him incapable of being a leader, and even though Wallace has experience, he doesn't have the ability, so in the end, Hibbert seems to be the team leader.
Well, Hibbert is the boss...
The ball was fed in, and Hibbert directly lowered his center of gravity and drove it in hard.
"boom!"
There was a physical confrontation.
Lin Ying felt his chest was hit hard.
No wonder Wendell was crushed so miserably. Such a 120+kg heavy center was too violent to play in the low post.
However, he did not lose his defensive position.
Although there is a difference in height and weight, one of the reasons why he can play inside is because of his excellent strength.
Hibbert pushed it but didn't move, and his heart immediately beeped.
It’s okay if Pittman can’t move, but Lin Ying doesn’t even move?!
He was unwilling to take a deep breath and hit it a second time.
"boom!"
This time Lin Ying was pushed back half a step.
The breath he was holding was knocked out.
Good guy, it’s really hard to resist with 20 kilograms more weight.
However, Hibbert had no chance to take the third down, because Durant came from the weak side to help defend.
The purpose of the 2-3 zone defense is to help protect the basket. If Hibbert can comfortably play one-on-one, then this zone defense has no meaning.
Hibbert was double-teamed. Under normal circumstances, with his height and vision, he should have passed the ball to the outside.
But he didn't do that. He wanted this position and it would be too embarrassing to pass the ball out like this.
He chose to take a step toward the free throw line, turn and hook.
No matter what, he has to put the ball into the basket first.
His movements were a bit slow, but because he was turning toward the free throw line, Durant, who was assisting on defense, could not interfere.
But the moment he took action, his eyes widened.
Because he saw a black shadow flying up in front of him.
Lin Ying!
Lin Ying predicted Hibbert's choice and jumped in first!
At this time, the physical data of the two people was pulled out.
Lin Ying is 2.01 meters tall (maybe he is a bit taller this year and has not been measured), and his wingspan is 2.20 meters.
Hibbert is 2.08 meters tall and has a wingspan of 2.26 meters.
If they stand one-on-one, Hibbert's reach is higher than Lin Ying's.
But the current situation is that Hibbert shoots with a hook, and he is not a straight-arm hook like Yao Ming, and his height is automatically reduced.
In Lin Ying's case, he blocks shots with a straight arm, and by taking off a little earlier, his height will automatically increase.
Of course, what's more important than that is that Lin Ying is faster!
React faster and jump earlier!
The result is that Hibbert's shot was before it reached its highest point.
"boom!"
Lin Ying slapped him in the face and knocked him back!
"what.happen?"
Hibbert...a little confused!
The audience was also dumbfounded.
To be continued...