I'm really not a 3D player

Chapter 40 Advancing to the Top 16 Sweets

Seeing the Wildcats approaching the score, the Sun Devils still couldn't find any way to limit it.

Harden originally wanted to apply for a rest, but he thought that the situation on the court was so anxious, and the performance of his teammates was so eye-catching. It would be impossible without him.

If he rests, the Wildcats will [-]% overtake the score, and all the previous efforts will be in vain, so they can only grit their teeth and continue to persevere.

When the Sun Devils attacked, Harden asked his teammates to come forward and play pick-and-roll in order to save energy.

Since there is no way to pass the ball out, attack in the most energy-saving way.

"This group of shameless guys dare to target me, then I will hit your weak points."

After the pick-and-roll, Harden got his wish and faced Curry.

"Baby face, suffer death! Let you see how powerful I am!"

Curry on the opposite side looked dazed, feeling that the little fat man was consumed and dizzy.

"Little fat guy, I'm not called Baby Face, I just look a little cuter." After Curry explained, he concentrated on defense.

The outside world thinks that he is thin and has poor defensive ability.

The junior is not convinced and wants to prove that he is an underrated defender.

In fact, Curry's defense is not that bad. He will work hard every time he defends. It can be said that he is not at a disadvantage against players in the same position.

When Harden saw the baby-face opposite him calling him "fatty", he couldn't bear it anymore and vented all his previous depression and aggrievedness.

No longer saving energy, he used his back to attack the primary school students and used all his strength to push Curry towards the penalty area.

When Harden came to the edge of the penalty area, he didn't continue to go deep, worrying that the Wildcats would not talk about martial arts and double-team.

While he'd love to see the Wildcats double-team, he's unsure of getting the ball out of the paint.

Curry knew that the fat man in front of him was going to end the attack, so he was ready to interfere at any time.

Harden squeezed Curry away and immediately stepped back for a jumper.

After being squeezed away, Curry immediately rushed to interfere.

The basketball bounced off the rim and fell into the net.

Harden's key jumper helped the Sun Devils temporarily stabilize the situation.

"Baby face, you have seen how powerful I am!" Harden said triumphantly, then turned and left.

Curry shouted at Harden's back: "Little fat man, stop pretending, I can hear your breathing, don't hold on anymore, go down and rest quickly!"

Harden, who retreated, frowned and clenched his hands.

"Damn it! We're still discovered, so we can't just let me pretend to beep!"

Harden returned to his defensive area depressed, and the goal just now was not good.

Looking back, the Wildcats still look for Harden to attack.

Through an off-ball screen, Sun Yi faced Harden again.

"Little Fatty, do you still have the physical strength to defend?" Sun Yi asked.

"Damn guy, don't worry about it, I will guard against it." Harden said viciously.

Sun Yi turned sideways and began to play back, and always paid attention to Harden's sudden steal.

After pushing his back two or three times, Sun Yi felt that Harden behind him softened.

"The stamina is so bad?!"

Sun Yi complained in his heart, then increased his intensity in the back attack, came to the mid-range area on the right, and turned over to shoot a fadeaway jumper.

Harden didn't jump up to interfere, but just stretched out his hand symbolically. He really couldn't jump up, and wanted to save his energy for the offensive end.

Swish!
Hollow into the network!

"Strike! Only 2 points away. The morale of the Wildcats is high. Now all the pressure is on the Sun Devils." Breen analyzed the situation on the court.

In the next round, Harden used the pick-and-roll to face Curry again.

This time, the little fat man still wanted to crush Curry with his body, but he was bullied by the elementary school students.

Curry came with a evacuation stool, leaving Harden nowhere to rely, and staggered and failed to control the basketball.

Naturally, Curry would not let go of such a good opportunity. He rushed up to snatch the ball, then rushed to the frontcourt, came to the three-point line and chased him to shoot a three-pointer.

"Shh!"

The basketball is hollow into the net and hits steadily!
"Beautiful counterattack! The Wildcats overtook the score." Miller said excitedly, feeling that this is the deterrent that a three-pointer should have.

For the rest of the first half, Harden didn't hold the ball, allowing his teammates to attack independently.

How can the other 3D players of the Sun Devils attack with the ball? They always shoot against the defender after receiving the pass.

Not to mention, they made a few blind shots and hit two or three difficult three-pointers from the outside to extend the team's life.

The Wildcats have been looking for Harden to play in isolation. It's no use hiding him. They are determined to beat him.

The players of the Sun Devils didn't dare to step forward to double-team. They had seen Sun Yi's passing ability before.

Going forward and double-teaming will only allow that guy to lead the team in scoring, which is something the Sun Devils cannot accept.

But they didn't expect that Sun Yi would not get the badge bonus when he entered the three-point line, and his passing ability would be greatly reduced.

It's not to blame the players of the Sun Devils, it's just that Sun Yi himself hides it too well.

In the game, he rarely passes the ball without confidence when he enters the three-point line, making it impossible for opponents to grasp his specific strength.

Moreover, the outside world still believes that Sun Yi has the ability to shoot three-pointers and thinks he is an excellent 3D player.

It can only be said that Sun Yi hides too well, rationally using his own advantages and covering up his shortcomings.

In this way, as Harden's physical strength declined, the success rate became lower and lower.

The Wildcats seized Harden's offense and scored frequently, further widening the point difference.

At the end of the half, the score on the big screen was 41 to 34, and the Wildcats led by 7 points entering the second half.

"James, can you still play?" Sun Devils head coach Pella looked at his favorite student distressedly and asked with concern.

The tactics of the Wildcats were too insane and rogue, so Harden had to take the move.

Look at how much he has lost weight, how much nutrition will be used to make up for it!
"Coach, I can still hold on!"

Harden doesn't want to give up either. After all, he has declared his participation in this year's draft and will not be able to come back next year.

It can be said that this is the last game he played in March Madness.

He really wants to win and lead the team to the next round.

After the short 15-minute intermission, the second half began.

As soon as the second half came up, Harden made a step-back jumper and scored two points, narrowing the point difference.

"The Sun Devils haven't given up yet. Their star player James Harden is working hard to catch up with the score." Brin explained excitedly.

He didn't want this wonderful game to end just like that.

Immediately afterwards, the Wildcats still caught Harden and beat him, not giving him a chance to breathe.

Sun Yi and Curry took turns playing Harden in singles, with a very high success rate.

Seeing that the point difference is getting bigger and bigger, Harden still hasn't given up.

After the pick-and-roll, Harden faced Curry again.

After consecutive dribbles under the crotch, Harden made a forward change to the right, shook Curry's center of gravity, quickly pulled the ball back, adjusted the dribble behind his back, changed direction and rushed into the penalty area to the left.

After getting rid of Curry, Harden came to the basket, pulled the lever to avoid interference from the big white side, and threw the ball.

This can be regarded as Harden's last stubbornness, even though he is defeated, it will be glorious.

But he failed to see the basketball enter the frame, but what he waited for was a big hand.

Clap!
Harden's layup was mercilessly slapped on the backboard by Sun Yi who returned to defend.

Sun Yi shattered Harden's promotion dream with an iconic pegboard hat!
After landing, Sun Yi vigorously passed the ball forward.

Curry, who was on a fast break, received the pass, came outside the three-point line, and hit a three-pointer, completely killing the game!
Standing under the basket, Harden was hit with some doubts about his life. He did not expect that the Wildcats would make this move.

Isn't it not double-teaming and assisting defense? !
The simple Ha Xiaopang was played again.

In the following games, Harden was in no condition and was too physically exhausted. He was taken off the court to rest with about 5 minutes left in the game.

Curry, Sun Yi and others also took off the field to rest.

In the end, the Wildcats defeated the Sun Devils with a score of 75 to 60 and successfully advanced to the top 16.

"Let us congratulate the Wildcats for advancing to the top 16. They have brought us a wonderful game. I believe everyone still has more to say."

"Indeed, this game was very exciting. Through this game, we recognized Sun Yi, Stephen Curry and James Harden, these new stars with great potential. I believe they will have great achievements in the future."

"This is the end of this game, we will see you in the next game."

In the live commentary booth, Brin and Miller were doing finishing work after the game.

At the same time, the best player of the game was displayed on the big screen at the scene.

Sun Yi won this honor without any suspense.

在上场的32分钟内，获得了24分8篮板8助攻4抢断2盖帽的全面数据。

After this game, Sun Yi's draft ranking will definitely be improved.

This is March Madness, if you fight well, you will become famous!
(End of this chapter)