Before Barkley finished speaking, the stadium was filled with the cheers of University of Texas fans.
Deafening and overwhelming.
Durant's shot was like Cupid's arrow that pierced their hearts.
At this moment, they looked at Durant with only one feeling:
You are the most handsome in the world!
After Durant landed, he excitedly waved his fist, then turned around and gave Lin Ying a high five on the top of his head.
Now, he has the chance to help the University of Texas reverse the score!
Self reached out and called a timeout!
It would be inappropriate not to call a timeout to interrupt the University of Texas' offensive momentum at this time!
But after he finished shouting, he reached out and touched his jaw hard.
You can see that he is in a very bad mood now.
He predicted the tactical intentions of the University of Texas early on, but the result was that Durant scored 10 points in a row over Kansas!
At this moment, he also deeply understood the words:
If you have talent you can really do anything!
Of course, there is also the true power of the triangle tactics version 2.0.
It's not like Barkley said just give the ball to someone to shoot.
If it were that simple, someone would have done it long before Phil Jackson.
Retreat temporarily, Durant's free throw.
Kansas fans did their best to create all kinds of noise interference.
Durant adjusted his breathing, shook his shoulders habitually, and then shot the free throw.
“Swish!”
There was no suspense and the basketball went into the net.
41 to 40!
The scene was filled with cheers from the University of Texas fans.
After a long period of chasing points, they finally overtook the score!
Now, it's time to win the game in one go!
"Defend! Defend!"
The arena was filled with deafening cheers once again.
But before the shouts died down, Qianmos took advantage of Wright's screen and hit a bank jump shot near the free throw line.
The University of Kansas takes the lead again!
Like Ford at the University of Texas, Chalmers left the NCAA with a string of records.
He is also a legend in the NCAA!
At this time, Self walked to the sidelines and kept directing the players' defensive positions.
Durant received the ball again in the low post and attacked in the same way.
This time his shot missed.
However, Lin Ying rushed into the inside in advance and jumped high to grab the frontcourt rebound, and then got up again to cause Wright to commit a foul!
He can do more than just pass the ball and shoot three-pointers!!
Lin Ying went to the free throw line, and the Kansas fans on the side once again made a lot of noise.
Moreover, these interference sounds were mixed with whistles and some insulting words.
It's all the same as when the two teams first met in Lawrence.
Lin Ying adjusted his breathing and made two free throws, helping the University of Texas to overtake the score again!
His mentality is much better than last time.
After seeing Lin Ying make both free throws, Self couldn't help but shook his head.
Judging from the details, Self's current reaction shows that the game has completely entered a white-hot stage.
The trend of the game in the second half of the second quarter also illustrates this point.
The last time the two teams met, Barnes and Self were unwilling to give in to each other and neither was willing to replace the main players.
But this time, the tense situation made them dare not put the substitutes on easily!
No one knows whether the one or two minutes of substitution will directly lead to a collapse.
The result was that both teams began to miss shots frequently in the final minutes of the game due to physical reasons.
With 40 seconds left in the game, the University of Texas led Kansas by 1 point, 57-56.
A point that can be ignored, but can also determine victory or defeat!
Kansas called their last timeout.
At this time, not only the fans on both sides, but even Barkley and Smith in the commentary booth became a little nervous.
From the previous commentary, it can be seen that their main purpose for coming here tonight is Durant.
I didn't expect to see such a wonderful game.
For them, the game is worth it no matter who wins in the end.
Of course, as a commentator, guessing the winner is inevitable at this time.
"I think the University of Texas can win because they have Kevin Durant, the 'Light of Texas.'"
Barkley spoke first this time.
And by the way, he also gave Durant a nickname.
Durant has scored 37 points so far, with 29 points in the second half alone, almost accounting for all of the points for the University of Texas in the second half.
Although his shooting percentage dropped in the last few minutes due to physical problems, his efficiency of 12 out of 17 shots in the second half was simply explosive.
In a game decided by one goal, the team with superstar players is obviously more likely to win.
"I think Kansas has a better chance. Times like this test the team's execution and discipline."
There is certainly no way Smith and Barkley support the same team.
Otherwise...where would the show effect come from?
But what he said makes sense. Execution and discipline directly determine whether offensive opportunities can be created at critical moments.
Although the University of Texas has Durant, if Durant cannot catch the ball or is double-teamed after catching the ball, he will not be able to play a role.
Back from the timeout, Kansas' offense.
At this time, Qian Moss controlled the ball and moved forward.
Although there are still 40 seconds in the game, the NCAA has a 35-second offense period. If nothing unexpected happens, this will be Kansas' last offensive chance tonight.
As the lagging side, they are under much more pressure than the University of Texas.
Self stood on the sidelines rubbing his hands back and forth, which is a movement that people only make when they are extremely nervous.
Qian Moss controlled the time in the frontcourt, and when there were about 20 seconds left in the offensive time, he began to organize the offense.
In a double pick-and-roll tactic, Qianmos took some time to get rid of Lin Ying who was switching defense, then broke through to the basket and passed the ball to Cowan.
Cowan took the ball and shot it off the backboard from close range.
The ball hit the backboard and bounced into the net.
57 to 58!
The University of Kansas has taken the lead!
As Smith said, Kansas' execution and discipline played a role in the critical moments.
Chalmers broke through on the strong side, Wright moved to the weak side, and then the two attracted the defense and passed the ball to Cowan for the finish.
The person who finally finished was Cowan, who hadn’t taken a shot in the second half!
If people were not confident in their team's execution ability, most people would not dare to make such an arrangement!
The moment the ball went in, Self was the first one to wave his fist excitedly and swear.
This is a way to vent all the tension in my heart at once.
This is like kicking the ball, and all the pressure is passed to the University of Texas!
In fact, after Cowan scored the goal, many University of Texas fans on the sidelines unconsciously put their hands to their heads.
Heaven and hell are just a moment away.
The University of Texas also called their last timeout.
The big LED screen on the scene began to show the wonderful shots of Durant's scoring tonight.
If the team needs a hero tonight, Durant must be the best choice.
In fact, on the Texas University bench, the focus of Springman's tactical arrangement was also how to successfully get the ball to Durant.
As long as the ball is successfully passed to Durant, it will be considered a tactical success.
As for whether Durant can make the shot, that depends on God's will.
After the tactics were arranged and before going on the court, Springman patted Durant's shoulder meaningfully.
This kind of life-and-death situation will bring unprecedented pressure to anyone.
Especially if a failed buzzer beater causes the team to lose the game, the pressure will last for a long time, perhaps even a lifetime.
But he who wears the crown must bear its weight.
This is also what Durant has to bear.
Durant nodded vigorously, his eyes determined.
The effort he has put in over the past two months to avenge Kansas is unimaginable.
Now that he has a chance to complete this revenge with his own hands, he certainly won't want to miss it.
At the same time, Lin Ying was looking at the field thoughtfully.
When Durant walked over, he saw Lin Ying in a daze and bumped into his shoulder.
"What's wrong?"
"fine."
Lin Ying turned around and saw that it was Durant and shook his head.
What he was thinking about in a daze was not suitable to be discussed with Durant.
"Don't worry, I'm here."
Durant thought he was nervous and said with a smile.
Lin Ying nodded.
After the timeout, there are only 9 seconds left in the game.
Texas University's frontcourt ball.
For the first time, the arena was quiet.
There were only a few seconds left and the score difference was still 1 point. Unless there was a foul free throw, this shot would basically determine the outcome.
At this time, fans from both sides were extremely nervous and couldn't even shout.
The person serving the ball from the sidelines is Lin Ying.
It seems that the University of Texas is planning to pass the ball directly to Durant.
This is also the safest way when time is short.
"beep!"
The referee blew the whistle and the University of Texas began to run.
Durant was not arranged to directly receive the ball, but let Augustine run out first and make a fake catch.
Then, Durant made his second shot from the other sideline with the help of Wendel's pick-and-roll to the top of the arc and outside the three-point line!
Lin Ying's pass was also passed earlier, and Durant successfully received the ball outside the three-point line!
I have to say that Springman's tactical arrangement was quite good.
First he faked a shot, and then when he was one point behind, he arranged a three-point tactic.
This tactical arrangement was something Self had not expected.
but!
Durant didn't get a direct chance to shoot!
Although Self failed to successfully judge the tactics of the University of Texas, he guessed that the University of Texas would let Durant take a shot in the end.
So Cowan, who switched defense, didn't care about the others at all and chased Durant directly to the three-point line at the top of the arc.
Time began to move forward.
Durant did not hesitate, and with a "small against big" three-threat fake shot and real breakthrough, he directly passed Cowan.
Although his current ball-handling ability is definitely not that great, it is completely enough to play against Cowan in a mismatch.
But just as he took the time to get past Cowan, the defense on both wings had already shrunk towards him.
At this moment, "Du Youyingli" appeared.
If he takes one more step forward, he will be greeted by at least a double-team.
He now has two choices, either look for an opportunity to pass the ball to other teammates with better chances, or just shoot.
He chose the latter.
First, his passing is really not that good now, and the probability of a passing error is obviously greater than the probability of a good pass.
The second and more important point is that he is ready to bear the pressure!
Don't shirk responsibility, this is what he must do as the core and captain of the team!
Before Kansas' double-team formed, Durant made a quick stop and shot from mid-range!
This scene caused Barkley in the commentary booth to drool.
Just like the previous turn and fade away, this kind of emergency stop in the mid-range during a high-speed breakthrough is not normally something a tall man of nearly 2.10 meters can do.
Durant completely overturned their perception of big men.
Just after Durant jumped, the spotlights on the sidelines flashed.
Behind the cameras, reporters are ready to record this classic moment.
There are no focus games in the NBA today. Durant's crazy performance tonight has allowed him to break his own NCAA single-game scoring record.
After the game, I'm afraid that big media like TNT and ESPN will rush to report on this game.
By then, this final decisive moment will have the chance to become the picture they want!
Just at this moment, a hand entered the field of view of these guns and cameras.
Julian Wright!
It wasn’t just the University of Texas players who worked up a sweat this past summer!
He was able to make significant progress in the new season thanks to hard training.
Durant showed off his talent before, and this time he also showed his talent.
His movement speed, wingspan and jumping ability are also top-notch among NCAA big men!
Durant didn't expect Wright to come up so quickly, and was forced to raise his shooting point in the air.
This allowed him to avoid Wright's block, but interference was inevitable.
The ball flew over Wright's fingertips and headed toward the basket.
At this moment, everything around seemed to be still, only the spinning ball in the air attracted everyone's attention.
After passing the highest point, the ball begins to fall towards the basket.
As the ball got closer to the basket, the emotions of the fans on the sidelines changed in two completely opposite ways.
There is despair in the eyes of the University of Texas fans, while there is excitement in the eyes of the Kansas fans!
Durant's shot was obviously short after being interfered by Wright!
Victory finally belongs to the Kansans!
"when!"
The ball finally hit the front of the basket and bounced out!
Durant's buzzer-beater missed!
Barnes lowered his head and dared not look.
But at this moment, a gleam of light flashed in Springman's eyes.
Immediately afterwards, there was a burst of commotion at the scene.
Because the next second after the basketball hit the hoop, a figure leaped up quickly and pointed at the bouncing ball.
The timing of this order cannot be said to be very timely, it can only be said to be... just right!
After the ball was touched, it seemed as if the command had been re-entered and flew straight towards the basket.
At this moment, the emotions of the fans on both sides of the stadium were immediately exchanged.
Kansas fans looked desperate, while University of Texas fans had red faces and were having an orgasm!
“Swish!”
The ball was put into the basket!
It wasn't until the ball went in that the fans noticed who made the tip-in.
Lin Ying!!