super heavy artillery

Chapter 134 The Second Best of the Week

People are always changing themselves.Either to adapt to the environment, or to adapt to the role.

In this game, An Luo was changing himself from the very beginning.Since he joined the UCLA Bruins, it is the first time that he has participated in the team's offense so frequently since the beginning of the game.It is also the first time to give up three-pointers in a row and rush to the inside to score.

In the 2 minutes before the timeout, he swept all UCLA's scoring and sent a steal.The efficiency of both offensive and defensive ends is simply frighteningly high.You know, among the thousands of players in the NCAA's 32 first-level leagues, at least half of them averaged less than 7 points per game!
Back from the timeout, UCLA continued to put pressure on the opponent on the defensive end.It is obvious that the other party has begun to notice Prince's point.They started handing the ball to their small forward to single him out on Prince.If you don't help defend, you can just eat, and if you help defend, you can divide the ball.

It's a rogue style of play, but it's a good tactic if it works out.Fortunately, with the help of An Luo and Alex, he didn't suffer too much.

On the defensive end, Colorado surprisingly did not specifically target An Luo, and they strengthened their defense against other players.It feels like he is forcing An Luo to play singles.For An Luo's defense, he also choked three-pointers and let him go inside.

It has to be said that this is a relatively clever strategy.If it's clear, I'll let you attack the inside line alone, and I'll admit it!If I can't make it, I protect the rebounds, organize the ball well, and fight back.If you can fight again, won't you be tired?
In fact, An Luo is really tired of attacking with the ball.When playing off the ball, although it seems to be running all the time, the physical exertion can be discounted.

However, An Luo's efficiency is still very high.

In the 12 minutes he played in the first half, he played singles with the ball many times.He shot from inside and outside, scored 20 points, and caused great damage to Colorado.Moreover, under the special "care" of the opponent, he still used his mobility to create some opportunities for his teammates.

During the intermission, Alford made a special statement about the defense against Colorado's starting three players.In the first half, he has been arranging An Luo and Alex to assist in the defense, although it seems that the effect is not bad.But it cannot fundamentally solve this problem.This is also the key reason why UCLA kept leading in the first half, but could not widen the point difference.

Ever since, Alford tried a different lineup.He moved Prince to the second unit, then moved Alex to the three and brought Jock Goloman off the bench to the starting lineup.This guy used to be a substitute for Alex. He moves very fast and has a good ability to protect the frame. He has a very stable mid-range and can shoot three-pointers.Coupled with a height of 211 cm, both offensive and defensive ends can make some contributions.And put Prince in the second team, facing the opponent's substitute, he can not only play his offensive power perfectly, but also will not become the team's breakthrough.

In fact, it was not Alford's whim to come up with this lineup.In the previous training match, he noticed it.It's just that Prince has been performing very well and has not encountered any situation of being targeted, so he has not taken any action.This game finally made Alford make up his mind.

At the beginning of the second half, Colorado's personnel did not change much, and it was still the same starting lineup.After all, they played well in the first half.So it should be fine to continue playing like this in the second half.But soon, they realized something was wrong.

Alex's defense was much better than Prince's.The speed of movement is not inferior, and the height has an advantage. A pair of long arms are firmly wrapped around the opponent's small forward, and it is very difficult to break through or shoot.

After trying for two rounds, Alford was relieved.The strength of the opponent was strangled to death.

But the head coach of Colorado is uncomfortable!The attack on his side cannot be launched, and the opponent's attack cannot be prevented.He looked at the players in his hands, shook his head helplessly, and sighed slightly, feeling a bit like "a clever woman can't cook without rice".

Under such circumstances, it only took 10 minutes for UCLA to open the score to more than 20 points in the second half.Colorado took the lead in withdrawing its main force, disarming and surrendering.Alford also replaced his main force after the next round.Only Holiday was left with the second team players like Prince to finish the rest of the game on the court.

In the end, UCLA beat the visiting University of Colorado 87:63 at home, harvesting the second victory of the week.

An Luo performed extremely well in this campaign.As the possession of the ball increased, he showed his offensive ability with the ball that is not inferior to the three-point shooting. He shot from inside and outside, and scored a total of 38 points with free throws!This is not the first time he has scored so many points, but his efficiency is the highest.

He played 22 minutes, but made 10 of 6 field goals, 12 of 7 mid-range shots, and 10 of 6 free throws.The hit rate is maintained at 40%, which is a great spectacle.If the free throws are a little stronger, and two more hits, it will be [-] points!

In addition to scoring, there are 4 assists, 2 steals, and 3 rebounds.It can be said that An Luo, who played as a core player for the first time, handed in a perfect report card to Alford.

After the game, An Luo followed Alford to the press conference.

An Luo was still joking with the reporters the whole time, he didn't care how these guys planned themselves, he came here just for these flashing lights.

After finishing the two games this week, An Luo and others can relax for a few more days.But they can't rest completely, and Alford requires these guys to maintain the right amount of training at all times.Because, next week's game has a different meaning for UCLA.

On Monday, the awards of the Pacific Twelve School League this week were announced.An Luo, without a doubt, won the best player of the week.In the week of his return, UCLA won both games. An Luo averaged 31 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals per game.Such data, not to mention the Pac-[-], can be regarded as the best player in the entire NCAA.

With a record of complete victory, UCLA once again surpassed the University of Maryland and rushed into the top three of the rankings, second only to Kansas and Oklahoma.In fact, UCLA was already in third place the week before the Chinese New Year, but Arizona fell back after one win and one loss.

An Luo was not surprised that he won the best of the week again.It's not the first time anyway!

(End of this chapter)