I’m Really Playing Basketball

Chapter 72 April Fool's Day, Here Comes!

After defeating the University of Maryland to advance to the NCAA finals, Chen Xiao and Marquette University were waiting for their opponents in the finals.

It's not fake waiting, it's real waiting, sitting in the stands of the Georgia Dome and waiting for the result.

Duke University and the University of Kansas are played in the semifinals after Marquette University and the University of Maryland, and it is still the same venue, both in the Georgia Dome.

Chen Xiao and players from Marquette University witnessed Duke University beat Kansas University to advance to the final from the stands.

"The game is over, 90 to 70. Congratulations to Duke University for winning the semifinals and successfully advancing to the NCAA Finals!"

"Another big victory of more than 20 points. This is Duke University's five consecutive games in the NCAA National Championships. This is the first time in the NCAA National Championships!"

"Dear audience in front of the TV and at the scene, we are witnessing the birth of perhaps the most powerful team in NCAA history, and this most powerful team is moving towards their throne under our watchful eyes!"

Listening to the crazy voice of the CBS commentator and the excited shouts of the fans, although the expressions on the faces of Chen Xiao and his teammates were calm, they were very MMP in their hearts.

Is this when we don't exist?

Because Marquette University and Duke University were not in the same division, this game was the first time Chen Xiao and Marquette University watched a Duke University game live.

After watching the entire game, Chen Xiao could clearly feel that the entire arena, from the reporters, to the commentators, to the DJs or the audience, all took Duke University as a natural championship team.

"These people are not afraid of being slapped in the face!"

"Maybe in the eyes of these people, no one can slap them in the face."

Unlike the players who were indignant, Tom Klein could understand the determination and madness of these people.

Duke's path to the cut has been insane.

From Winthrop University in the first round, to the University of Notre Dame in the second round, Indiana University in the third round, the big dark horse Kent State in the fourth round, and the University of Kansas in this game. Win the opponent by at least 15 points.

Moreover, the points lost in each game will never exceed 70 points. The strength of both offense and defense is terrifying.

In the history of the NCAA National Tournament, perhaps only one team has played as much as Duke this season.

That was UCLA led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1967.

That year, UCLA led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also beat their opponents by at least 15 points in each game.

However, there were not as many participating teams in the NCAA National Championships as there are now. Including the finals, UCLA played a total of 4 games.

Now, Duke University has played five games.

Therefore, for many media and reporters who like to make big news, they do have reasons to shout these words.

What's more, this season's Duke University deserves such an evaluation.

"Even if they are not the strongest NCAA team in history, they are one of the strongest teams in history!"

Tom Klein gave his professional evaluation of Duke University.

If it is Marquette University that has not yet completed its transformation and still has concerns in its heart, it must be very psychologically stressful to meet such a strong Duke University.

Marquette University was indeed almost collapsed by the pressure of Duke University before.

But now...

"Don't say one, even if this team is the strongest team in history, I will overthrow them!"

As the head of Marquette University, Wade is still as domineering as ever.

And Chen Xiao...

"Brother Luo, why do I feel that Jay Williams has been looking at me? Didn't you know each other before?"

Asked by Chen Xiao, the always elegant Ron Howard blushed a little in embarrassment.

Of course, it was fleeting, and Chen Xiao didn't notice it either.

"After so many years, he may have forgotten it."

Can this be forgotten?

Chen Xiao blinked her eyes in doubt.

"For him who has always been high above me, I'm just one of the countless basketball dreams he destroyed."

The content of this sentence is very humble.

But the look on Ron Howard's face was not humble at all. On the contrary, both his tone and expression were full of fighting spirit.

After so many years, I can finally stand in front of him again!

"Brother Luo, don't worry, at the end of the next game, he will definitely get to know you again."

The game between Duke and Kansas is over.

After the game, all Duke players paid no attention to the University of Kansas they defeated.

As if these Kansas players didn't exist.

Starting with Jay Williams, all the Duke players are watching the Marquette players on the sidelines.

This is the first time the two teams have met in an arena.

The two who had been friends for a long time finally saw each other in their dreams.

In the dream, the opponent who has been smashed to pieces so many times is standing in front of him alive, which is still very exciting.

The final of the two teams will have to wait until April 1, 2 days later.

But this does not prevent the two teams from using their eyes to confront each other for a round.

This season's NCAA is a pattern of Ssangyong hegemony. It can be said that the two teams hear each other's names and hear their ears callous.

Especially Duke University players, this season, they have been disgusted by the media with Marquette University.

Therefore, although the two teams have no complaints in recent days, they have no hatred in the past.

But the exchange of fire in the eyes was quite intense.

"Duke players are looking at Marquette players on the sidelines. Will this be the next prey of the greatest team in history?"

"Let us wait and see on April 1, two days later!"

Prey your sister!

Wait and see your sister!

Hearing the CBS commentary next to him and the intense booing from the audience, Chen Xiao and the players from Marquette University quickly realized that it would be unwise to fight against players from Duke University in the air.

Surrounded by their people, can this be played?

Of course not!

"See you in two days!"

Chen Xiao glared fiercely at Jay Williams, who was not staring at Ron Howard, who was staring at him with his big talking eyes, and then left here with Wade and the players from Marquette University.

"Jay, that kid with the Eye of God just glared at you."

"I'm not blind."

This little cockroach!

Let's strangle this little cockroach and Wade's smelly cockroach in the next game.

The eye-to-eye exchange between Duke University and Marquette University, the audience at the scene and the audience in front of the TV were very happy.

Many viewers can't wait for the Marquette-Duke playoffs to begin.

But for the University of Kansas players on the scene, Duke University's behavior of directly passing them is definitely a humiliation.

"These guys are so arrogant!"

"So what about arrogance? You think Marquette and that funny beast can beat them?"

Roy Williams looked at the aggrieved players under him and finally shook his head.

He's a North Carolina native who wants to beat Duke more than his players.

"Boys, remember, if you want to win respect, you must have the ability to show it. Whether it is in the NCAA or in the NBA in the future, it is the original sin!"

After Roy Williams finished speaking, the faces of the University of Kansas players who were still aggrieved just now turned red.

Losing a game by more than 20 points, they took the lead to earn respect.

It's no wonder that Duke University players look down on them, and they can't complain that all the media in the United States are staring at Marquette University and Duke.

If you don't have the strength to be humiliated, you deserve it. This is the reality of competitive sports!

Of course, Chen Xiao, who left with his teammates, did not know that this game allowed the University of Kansas players to understand the reality of competitive sports.

It was already late when Chen Xiao and the players from Marquette University returned to the hotel.

After all, I finished watching the game between Duke and the University of Kansas, and at the end I watched the players from Duke University face to face.

After playing a game and watching another game, the players are a little tired physically and mentally.

Tom Klein directly ordered the players to rest early, there are no other activities tonight, and there are no other activities.

If you want to celebrate, wait until you win the championship.

Of course, just because Chen Xiao and the Marquette players didn't celebrate didn't mean the others didn't celebrate.

After Chen Xiao and the players from Marquette University reached the NCAA finals, the Milwaukee fans went crazy.

how many years.

Why is it so hard being a Milwaukee fan?

NBA teams have been struggling for so many years, and NCAA teams have also been struggling.

Now with Marquette University reaching the NCAA finals, it is finally a dream to return to the top.

Regardless of the current odds of Duke University and Marquette University, even if there is only a 2% chance of winning the championship, what's the matter?

"Now we are the only team in the NCAA that has won all games this season!"

I have to say, this sentence is quite embarrassing.

Duke University can be offended badly.

Although Duke University is invincible this season, the unexpected loss within the ACC league is definitely the biggest stain of their season.

I could have won the championship with a complete victory, but in the end I just lost a game because I underestimated the enemy. Do you think it is uncomfortable?

Of course, in addition to Milwaukee fans, basketball fans in China are also quite curious.

Although CCTV has been popularizing the NCAA recently, the foundation of the NCAA in China is too weak.

Most Chinese basketball fans still know little about the NCAA.

However, there is a Chinese player who is the boss (the team's scoring leader) leading a college team that is about to win the national championship, which still makes them very curious.

Although the national championship does not sound as cool as the NBA's world championship.

But no matter what, because Chen Xiao led the team to the NCAA finals, Chen Xiao's domestic reputation has risen to another level.

With Marquette University and Duke University in the finals, the eyes of the nation are on the April Fool's Day matchup between the two teams.

Experts predicted one-sided before the game. Although there is no suspense about the outcome of the game, there are still many things to watch in the game.

for example……

"I don't know if our giant panda will cry when he loses the first official match and the first championship match of his career, hahahaha, I'm looking forward to it!"

Looking forward to being beaten by Jay Williams?

Are you guys going too far!

I've said it all, I'm super fierce now, why don't you believe it? !

"Ding, congratulations to the host for leaving the court with a full foul for the first time in a D-level official game, achieving the achievement 'Evil Man', rewarding the host with 200 basketball experience and 200 career value."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for committing consecutive fouls and leaving the field in a D-level official game, achieving the achievement 'Big Villain', rewarding the host with 300 basketball experience and 300 career value."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for participating in a D-level official game and winning, rewarding 50 basketball experience points and 20 career points, ding, congratulations to the host for winning 36 D-level games in a row, and rewarding 360 career points. "

Fouled out for two consecutive games, Chen Xiao also achieved two achievements.

However, these two achievements seem to be neutral achievements, only rewarding basketball experience and career points, without wingspan, height or experience cards, which are rewards without rewards or punishments.

Fouls are indeed a neutral statistic. For the sport of basketball, it is difficult to say that fouls are not good or that fouls are good.

Although these few games did not reap super rewards such as wingspan and height experience card career points.

However, with two achievements and consecutive victories, Chen Xiao's professional level was still raised.

Name: Xiao Chen

Age: 19

Height: 1.93 meters

Armspan: 2 meters 05

Weight: 85 kg

Occupation: Basketball player

Occupation level: LV22 (12350/13850)

Remaining career points: 1

Basketball experience: 32000

Basketball skills: none

Props: 11 scoring experience cards (official game), 2 stealing experience cards (official game), 3 mid-range shooting experience cards (official game), 5 backcourt rebounding experience cards (official game), hidden training props.

A level up, and a little more career points!

For this career point, Chen Xiao has been looking forward to it for a long, long time!

There is no doubt that, of course, priority should be added to CIC!

personal attributes

Speed: 70+ (70)

Explosive power: 85+

Bounce: 70+ (70)

Flexible: 70+ (70)

Balance: 60+ (60)

Stamina: 70+ (70)

Strength: 60+ (60)

Traverse: 70+ (70)