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Chapter 40 Trailing by 8 points at halftime

Before playing, Chen Xiao glanced at the scoreboard, 8:3.

Stepping onto the field, neither side chose to make substitutions.

Chen Xiao observed that Dawson, the good guy who gave him two hats in a row, turned red. It seemed that he was sprayed by the opponent's coach Tom Izzo. Of course, Green might not have done it.

Duke served from the backcourt, and Austin took the ball steadily across the frontcourt.

Chen Xiao didn't choose to step forward to pick and roll, but dragged Payne to the low position on the left side of the basket.

After Austin passed the ball to Seth at a 45-degree angle on Chen Xiao's side, he pulled away at the top of the arc.

Meep and Dawkins pulled apart on the other elbow and corner, respectively.

Chen Xiao leaned against Payne behind him, and opened his right hand.

While catching the basketball with one hand with his right hand, while observing the situation on the court, he found that Green did not choose to double-team, but was on Chen Xiao's side of the line connecting Chen Xiao and Mason.

And Michigan State guard Aslin who followed Seth also took a step in.

The intention is obvious. If Chen Xiao hits the ball and hits back, then there may be a three-person double-team in an instant.

Without hesitation, Chen Xiao turned over on the spot and took off with one foot, hooking the ball high with his right hand.

Turning over and hooking without a back kick is actually easy to be affected by the opponent's forward confrontation and affect the balance, thus being seriously disturbed.

But the second-year student Payne, who was underweight, and his strength and confrontation were far behind Chen Xiao's, Chen Xiao's ability to fight was steadily overwhelmed by Chen Xiao.

It may also be the boost effect of the skyhook badge, Chen Xiao felt that the shot was just right.

"Shua" Chen Xiaoyou, who scored the fourth point of the game, returned to defense leisurely.

Duke opened with a 10:3 spurt.

Only the trio of Payne, Green, and Aslin were left looking at each other.

"Adrian, for the next ball, stay closer to the inside and continue to apply pressure. Press his waist with your hands and push him with your knees. Don't give Chen Xiao a chance to make a move so easily." Green opened and closed his mouth wide, giving instructions to Payne, who was still a little immature.

Listening to the team leader imparting experience to him, Payne nodded while serving.

Green dribbled the ball across the half court himself, organizing and dispatching at the top of the arc.

Several of Michigan's forwards and guards failed to run open opportunities after crossing.

Instead, Payne signaled a pass from the waist on the left side of the basket.

Why, you want to call one?Chen Xiao muttered in his heart.

From muttering to muttering, seeing that Green really hit the ball into Payne's hands, Chen Xiao didn't dare to slack off and waited for Payne's next move.

I saw Payne throwing the ball and exerting force backwards at the same time, but Chen Xiao remained motionless.

Payne's first push was probably more of a test, and he continued to push twice, but he couldn't squeeze Chen Xiao's straight chest away.

Looking at Payne who is working so hard in front of him, Chen Xiao just wants to say, work harder, don't embarrass Michigan State.

Seeing that Payne hit the top three times in a row, he felt some reaction force and staggered a little. Chen Xiao avoided Payne's back and took out the basketball.

Seeing only Green at the three-point line in front of him, Dayao's classic behind-the-back dribble suddenly appeared in Chen Xiao's mind, but the steady Chen Xiao still remembered his poor dribbling attributes in time.

Chen Xiao stopped to protect the ball, avoided Payne who was trying to get the ball back, and handed the ball to Rivers who came to catch it.

Chen Xiao, who originally wanted to continue digging inside, saw that Payne chose to go around and cut off the passing line. Michigan's guards also increased their confrontational intensity. It was more difficult for Rivers and Curry to lob the ball.

So Chen Xiao gave up his position and moved to the three-point line.

When Rivers saw Chen Xiao appearing in a pick-and-roll, he pulled the ball back. After Chen Xiao stood still, he suddenly accelerated with nitrogen and completely threw off the blocked Michigan guard Wood. At this time, Chen Xiao and Rivers exchanged defenders.

Chen Xiao easily broke free from Wood on his body, rushed to the basket, and pointed to the sky with one hand.

With a sound of "bang", Chen Xiao completed the empty catch.

"It's a good pass, it's so sudden." Chen Xiao pointed to Rivers who sent the second pass.

Duke 12:3, the point difference is about to reach the double-digit mark.

Michigan State called a halt to the game.

"This game is not optimistic for Michigan State. Duke University made a lot of shots in the beginning, and they haven't lost a goal so far.

Even more desperate, the Spartans could not find a way to attack.Except for Dawson's three-pointer, they have been blocked 2 times and made 2 turnovers since the start. "The commentator Breen concluded.

“It reminds me of the Duke-Ohio State game we were casting together last week. It’s the same thing, the situation is at risk of getting out of hand within 10 minutes of the game.

Michigan State should reduce the penetration to the inside and rely more on screens for long-range shooting. They should replace more players with three-point ability during this timeout. "Van Gundy Jr. advises trailing Michigan State.

As a veteran coach, Van Gundy Jr. turned into a commentator, and he still knows the ball.

After the timeout, Michigan State replaced Austin Thornton and Travis Telles, who both shot more than 40% of their three-pointers, and replaced Aslin, who was average in three-pointers, and Dawson, who had no three-point ability and gave Chen Xiao two consecutive caps.

Also put on a more stocky center Derek Nix.

Duke also made its first substitutions since the opening game, with Meep for Maipe and Dawkins for backup guard Tyler Thornton.

Michigan State's first offense back from a timeout has had a nice change.

They chose to play the corner tactics, Wood controlled the ball at the top of the arc, the two new shooters stood in the bottom corner and prepared to catch the ball, Green and the Knicks were in the elbows on both sides of the free throw line. Five people stand in a V shape.

First, Green stepped forward to pick and roll. After Wood broke through along Green's side to attract the attention of Maipu and Rivers, he distributed the ball to Green, who had already bounced to the other side at a 45-degree angle. Chen Xiao wanted to defend forward, but was entangled by the Knicks' large tonnage and failed to make up the defense in time.

Green still pouted his butt and shot a three-point jumper.

"Boom" hit a three-pointer.

At 12:6, Michigan State narrowed the gap by 3 points.

Green, who successfully hit the three-pointer, made a three-point gesture and jumped back.

Seeing Green's excited look, Chen Xiao had reason to suspect that he was fooled.

However, the three-point shooting rate is there, and it still cannot be released.

In the next first half, Michigan State showed what it means to be patient, running tactics for at least 20 seconds per offense, in order to strive for a good shot opportunity.

After a poor performance in the opening game, Green exploded, able to shoot suddenly and organize at the top of the arc, scoring 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the half.

Halftime Duke 38:30 Michigan State.

As Van Gundy Jr. said at the end of the half, "Michigan State trailed by 8 points at halftime, which is definitely an acceptable point difference.

In this game, facing the Giants standing at the basket, the Spartans could not easily break through and score.They can only rely on arrows to projectile, and it is not easy to have the current situation. "

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