Chapter 69 Is it worth it? It is worth it!(2/2)
Barnes poured cold water on Durant.
Allowing Durant to play injured is already his biggest compromise.
Going into battle despite being injured and still focusing on attacking, it is impossible for him to do something that has a high probability of causing a second serious injury.
How could Durant care about what Barnes added later? Just being able to play is enough for him to be happy.
The three returned to the locker room together, and Barnes went on to say something that would keep Durant on the court.
He didn't give the players anything to think about, and then planned the game for the second half.
The starting lineup has been adjusted and the style of play has also changed.
Lin Ying wanted to say something, but after listening to Barnes' arrangement, he chose not to say anything.
Compared to Steve Kerr, Barnes is obviously more worthy of the title of coach.
After Barnes and Springman left, Durant asked Pittman for some painkillers.
Because he lost so much weight, Pittman's joints sometimes hurt and he carries painkillers with him.
Facts have proved that Springman's experience still works.
Although Durant was stepped down, because Noah is not a professional, this step is not serious.
And taking painkillers is considered normal.
Curry has done something like this before in history.
After taking the painkillers and drinking them with water, Durant stood up and took a few steps back and forth.
This scene was witnessed by all the teammates in the locker room.
Their eyes burned with strong fighting spirit.
For Durant's efforts, they must win this championship no matter what!
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"We still want to say that that kind of action should not appear on the basketball court. Even if you win the championship and create history in that way, so what?
Fans will always remember how you won this championship, and there will be stains on your championship trophy that will never be erased.
Fans may even feel that they should wear the final championship ring on their feet.
After all, you win the championship with your feet."
Over at the live broadcast booth, Yang Yi was still talking about what happened in the first half.
Because of Lin Ying, the University of Texas is naturally the target of Chinese people's support. Yang Yi must say this from both a personal and commentary perspective.
At this time, the players returned to the field one after another for the second half.
"Is Durant ready to continue playing?"
It was at this time that he saw Durant warming up with others from the University of Texas.
"It should just be a layup. If I can make it, I should make it in the first half."
Ma Jian on the side spoke.
He is an athlete and can't think of a reason for Durant to play with an injury.
You must know that after this game is the draft.
According to the current situation, Durant is guaranteed to be second even if he cannot be the number one pick.
But if he is seriously injured, it is not impossible to fall out of the top five or even the top ten.
Michael Porter Jr. in history is the best example.
He was the MVP of the McDonald's High School Game and the top pick in the 2018 NBA draft, but fell to the 14th overall pick.
Yang Yi nodded. He also felt that Durant was unlikely to play in the second half.
However, it all became different when the warm-up was over and the players on both sides came on the field in the second half.
When seeing Durant wearing a jersey on the field, the entire University of Phoenix Stadium was boiling!
After experiencing the initial shock, Texas fans cheered like a war cry.
What news could excite them more than seeing Durant play again!
No, it’s touching!!
"I don't know how to describe it in words. I can only say that Durant deserves everyone's respect at this moment!"
Yang Yi was already stunned. Ma Jian on the side reacted and spoke.
"If the University of Texas can win today, Durant's name will be engraved in the history of the NCAA!"
Yang Yi also sighed after coming back to his senses.
Durant's choice is so abnormal and incredible!
In fact, let alone Yang Yi and the others, Donovan's eyes were even bigger than Tongling.
Is Barnes crazy?
Let players play injured in this kind of game?!
Is an NCAA championship more valuable than a player's future value?
Donovan's idea is actually fine, but he probably never imagined that Durant himself asked to play!
Social media in the United States and domestic fans are also in a frenzy.
What Yang Yi said was conservative.
In fact, regardless of the final outcome of the game, Durant's performance has already won him the respect of countless people.
"Kenny, don't stop me, I will be Du Chui from today on!"
Barkley begins!
In the second half, there were no personnel changes at the University of Florida.
The lineup of the University of Texas has been adjusted, Augustin, James, Durant, Lin Ying, Wendell.
The reason why Barnes did this is also easy to explain. Durant is injured and the mobility of a small lineup is no longer applicable.
He agreed that Durant would play, which meant that he would start a physical battle with the University of Florida.
Green used Richard's pick-and-roll to break through the basket.
There was no sympathy in the arena, so Green took the opportunity to hit Durant out of position.
Durant is injured, which is the best breakthrough.
Durant really can't keep up.
Painkillers can only relieve the pain, but cannot heal his injuries.
If you twist your ankle, your movement speed will definitely slow down.
"boom!"
However, Green failed to score the final layup.
Because the moment he took action, Lin Yingxie came to defend him!
With a big block, Lin Ying directly pushed Green's ball onto the backboard!
If you want to take advantage of others' danger, you must first ask me if I agree!
Durant took advantage of the defensive rebound, and the University of Florida's first attack in the second half was blocked!
And it’s not that Green didn’t pass the ball, the rest of the University of Texas also defended it very tightly.
Because of Durant, the morale of the University of Texas is extremely strong!
Augustin advanced to the frontcourt, Texas University played a triangle offense, and Lin Ying dropped to the low post to play the triangle.
Durant was covering James on the off-ball side at this time.
Lin Ying singled out Horford. He deceived Horford with a fake pass and turned his head. Then he turned towards the baseline and slipped past Horford.
Before Horford could react, he pulled a green onion and jumped directly from the other side of the basket.
"Bang!"
It’s a two-handed reflex slam dunk!
Durant is injured and playing, but he must try his best!!
31 to 37!
The University of Texas re-extended its lead to 6 points!
The Texas fans at the scene had completely gone crazy.
"The University of Texas still has a chance!"
Yang Yi couldn't control his voice trembling at this time.
Chapter completed!