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Chapter 15 He's at odds with Anthony
As referee Larry Rose tossed the basketball into the air, the NCAA Finals officially began!
Channing Frye leaped powerfully, overpowering Craig Foss and passing the ball to his teammate.
The University of Arizona has possession!
Jason Garnard directed his teammates to take their positions, and as soon as Li He landed, Carmelo Anthony clung to him like a leech.
boom.
boom.
The two constantly used their bodies to block and collide, displaying great passion.
Although Carmelo Anthony's defensive attitude has been criticized throughout his career, his defensive ability is still quite good when he gets serious.
With a height of 2.01 meters and a stamina of 105 kilograms, he was able to defend various positions during his college years.
"Carmelo, I'm going to shoot a three-pointer," Li He suddenly said.
The next moment, he forcefully shook off Anthony's hand and circled to the right at a 45-degree angle.
It was a simple getaway, and Jason Garnard followed up with a pass.
Li He received the ball at the three-point line, and Anthony, not to be outdone, desperately came over to help defend.
Seeing Li He's shooting posture, Melo stretched out his arm to block the shot!
As a result, Li He feinted and sent Anthony flying!
"Oh...Hansen Lee was so calm on that shot!"
"That damn feint completely fooled Cameron!"
"A completely open opportunity, yet Hansen Lee didn't rush to shoot. Instead, he glanced at Cameron? His eyes seemed full of provocation!"
"Such a formidable competitive spirit!"
"Hanson Lee has taken a three-pointer!"
"God!"
"I knew he wouldn't miss such an easy three-pointer!"
At the start of the game, Li He contributed a three-pointer, helping the Arizona Wildcats get off to a good start.
Li He remained unusually calm after scoring, and instead of celebrating, he quickly returned to defense.
"Cameron, to be honest, you should have been given the nickname Charles Barkley, because the way you took off just now really looked like him."
"You're really annoying," Anthony scoffed.
"Thank you for the compliment."
Carmelo Anthony, feeling cheated, demanded the ball from his teammates in the next possession and took control of the offense.
Facing Li He at mid-range, he created a triple threat, shifting the defender's focus.
Li He's physical attributes are abnormal; his 2.21-meter wingspan is a huge advantage on the defensive end. However, Anthony's one-on-one skills are no joke either.
The probing step, the rebound, the mid-range shot – the movements are fluid and seamless.
The basketball flew past Li He's fingertips and landed steadily in the basket.
"Hey, man! The game has only just begun!" Anthony sneered.
Li He did not respond and quickly took his position. During this positional attack, Anthony stayed close to Li He and did not let him get away easily.
The two pulled and tugged each other to the outside of the three-point line.
Anthony relaxed his defense slightly because Li He was still half a meter away from the three-point line!
Iguodala broke through but had no chance, so he passed the ball out, and Li He received it without hesitation!
He took the shot from half a meter away from the three-point line!
The shot came so suddenly that Anthony didn't even have time to react.
but.
The basketball traced a beautiful rainbow in the air and landed perfectly in the hoop!
"Hanson For Threeeeee...!"
"That was an NBA-level three-pointer from way beyond the arc."
"Cameron's defense was still careless; he didn't expect Hansen Lee to shoot so decisively!"
"That damn three-point shooting ability is every guard's dream!"
After scoring, Li He finally spoke, saying to Anthony in a leisurely tone:
"That's right, the competition has only just begun."
In the opening rounds, the fierce competition between Li He and Anthony made this final even more exciting.
Anthony is no pushover either, and he will continue to demand the ball and try to isolate Li He in the next possession.
This turnaround shot went slightly wide and missed.
After Channing Frye grabbed the rebound, the Wildcats quickly launched a fast break, and Iguodala made a layup!
A quick 8-2 start!
"The Wildcats got off to a great start, especially Hansen Lee, who continued his excellent form!"
"I'm really curious how many three-pointers he'll make in this game?"
"Six or seven?"
Jim Nantz didn't continue, because eight three-pointers would break the single-game record in the Finals!
The current NCAA Final Three-Point Record is 7, set by Glen Rice in 1989.
But considering Li He's outstanding performance in recent matches and his good form at the start of the game.
Jim Nantz added weakly:
"Hmm... with Hansen Lee's shooting ability, he might break the record of 7 three-pointers in the finals."
He then said forcefully:
"The Orange team has called a timeout!"
Jim Boehheim was the last person to want the University of Arizona to have such a smooth start.
But he adjusted quickly.
After the timeout, Anthony temporarily abandoned his one-on-one duel with Li He and instead used a more threatening defense to attack.
The method is simple: use a screen to attack the inside.
He drew a foul on Luke Walton in the first round and made both free throws.
"It seems the Orange team has found a way to counter Cameron; his impact is still very strong!"
"The interior defense built by Luke Walton and Channing Frye seems unable to withstand this kind of impact!"
"The Orange Team is on fire!"
After Syracuse University adjusted their tactics, they responded with a 6-0 run, bringing both teams back to level terms.
As Iguodala and Jason Garnard missed their shots, Syracuse University continued to attack the paint, further widening the score gap!
"The Orange Men seem to have found a way to counter the Wildcats!"
"They're using their most passionate hustle and relentless offensive rebounding to break through the Wildcats' defense!"
"How should the Wildcats deal with this?!"
With 13 minutes and 22 seconds remaining in the first half, Syracuse University led 18-25.
Anthony contributed a well-rounded stat line of 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Li He has already scored 11 points.
Unfortunately, Jason Garner, limited by his height, was targeted in the finals, while the young Iguodala couldn't offer much help on offense, and Luke Walton, being a more functional player, had to focus more on defense.
The pressure on the offensive end fell entirely on Li He's shoulders.
With Gerry McNamara hitting a three-pointer, Syracuse University took a 28-18 lead over Arizona.
Coach Lute Olsen immediately called a timeout!
"Oh...this match is really unpredictable!"
"The Wildcats got off to a fantastic start, but the Oranges pulled off an amazing comeback!"
"Cameron had a fantastic game today! He was an all-around player, contributing on both ends of the court and dishing out 3 assists!"
"The Wildcats now need someone to step up and share the offensive burden!"
"Basketball is a team sport; you can't win a game by relying solely on Hansen Lee's offense!"