Chapter 21 Five consecutive victories and the first move

It is not uncommon for one person to defend one player, but it is very surprising that a person like Stephen's attack was under three players. In the mind of head coach Benjamin, Stephen's importance has been improved one level again, and in the team's system, it has changed from important to very important.

But in this game, Brooks was the one with the most eye-catching data. He scored 27 points, 11 shots, and four free throws. The only one who can compare with him was Cooper's 16 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks.

Stephen still had zero points, but he ranked third in the team in the last game. Although the data of eight rebounds, three assists, three blocks, and three steals was not conspicuous, it was not considered embarrassing, because it was not that he failed to make a move, but that he did not take any action at all.

After winning both sides away, the Trojans of Southern California have achieved four consecutive victories in the beginning, tied the best start in history, and won another game, breaking the record and creating the best start in history. Benjamin couldn't help but think so.

The fifth game was against the Washington State Cougars at home. It used to be similar to the University of Southern California, but after adding several excellent players and winning several consecutive games today, Benjamin was full of confidence and no longer took Washington State seriously. Especially after hearing that Washington State University did not recruit any famous freshmen this year, it made him feel confident.

The game did develop as Benjamin imagined at the beginning. For safety reasons, Benjamin did not directly adopt the one-to-one and four-small formation in the previous game. It was still a traditional lineup. Stephen still appeared in the starting lineup. Before the game started, Stephen received a call from his aunt, saying that he would come to the scene to cheer for him, right in the south stand.

Stephen made up his mind that no matter how many goals he had to score in this game, even if he dunked or ended with zero points, it would be embarrassing to be in front of his aunt. So at the beginning of the game, Stephen kept looking for opportunities to attack, but because others were used to him not attacking, there were very few opportunities to give him the ball. Even if he was handed over to him, he would have to connect it and there was no chance to take action.

Stephen is not willing to force himself to shoot or dunk. He is not worried that he will annoy the coach because of this. It is just that he knows the significance of this game to the team, so it is not good to waste opportunities at will.

Seeing that the team was falling behind more and more, the coach of Washington State University could not sit still. With a wave of his hand, he changed into a newcomer named Kyle Viver. He was less than two meters tall and looked very strong.

However, he replaced the opponent of Nick Young. The coach did not give instructs, and Stephen would not take the initiative to switch positions with Nick Young to defend. Unexpectedly, this guy performed extremely comprehensively after he came on the court.

He scored, rebounded and assisted, and stole one from Nick Young, making a one-stop dunk. Seeing this, Benjamin couldn't sit still and immediately issued instructions off the court to ask Stephen to deal with this guy.

Stephen didn't feel strange. After Benjamin finished his game, he made a special talk to him and explained his position in the team. He was a full-time defender, no matter where the forward guard is, any player with a strong body, Stephen will defend. At the same time, he hopes that Stephen can develop offensive skills as soon as possible. If he has a little offensive ability, he will be stronger than none. At least the opponent dares not give up on your defense and attack others. In this way, the team will be like four-for-five when attacking, which is very disadvantageous.

Although offense and defense do not conflict, Stephen has always thought that if he shows himself in the offense, it will indeed affect his concentration in defense, especially the guy in front of him can pass a good ball. This is how defense is. It is difficult to achieve both sides when defending the ball but not the attack.

After this guy made a two-pointer, Stephen secretly smashed his head and couldn't think about attacking anymore. He just walked away a little while, and this guy seized the opportunity.

But when attacking the other way, Stephen saw that Nick Young missed the long shot, and the rebound bounced towards his own direction. Kyle Viver on his own side went to attack Nick Young, with no one defending him, or try to shoot a ball. While thinking about it, Stephen jumped in the air and caught the basketball.

Why don't I try to shoot like this? After receiving the ball, my body has not started to fall. Suddenly this idea appeared in Stephen's mind. Yes, my height is now parallel to the basket, and it is not far from the basket. It should not be difficult to send the ball gently. When I thought of this, Stephen's hand had already pushed forward, and the ball seemed to have not stopped in his hand, and flew towards the direction of the basket.

Nick Young and Gabu Pruitt both prepared shooting actions on the outside. As soon as Stephen swung the ball over, he immediately shot. However, when he saw Stephen himself, he made a move. He was surprised to extend his hands to catch the ball, and his mouth was wide open. It was not that Stephen did not catch it, but the two of them had such thoughts at the same time.

Stephen still didn't master the strength of his attack. The ball landed a little behind and slightly hit the rebound, then rebounded back and hit the outer circle of the basket again. Then he bounced back and forth twice, and finally fell into the basket unwillingly.

At this time, Stephen fell to the ground. After seeing the ball enter, he felt a sense of ecstasy. I could finally score a goal, and I could finally score a goal. Thinking of this, Stephen was frantically tearing his jersey, and at the same time turned his body to swing his fists tightly at the position of the South stand, biting his teeth tightly, and a clattering sound occurred in his throat. He was not controlling himself strongly, and he would definitely make a beast-like whistle.

Nick Young and Gabu Pruitt also ran over excitedly, one rubbing Stephen's hair hard, and the other hit Stephen with his fists.

"This ball is very average. Why is he so excited about this?" A fan who was pulled over by a friend to come over to watch the ball for the first time asked to his friend in confusion.

"I don't know either. This is his first goal, probably, I didn't see him scored in the last home court." His friend didn't know much, and responded vaguely.

However, at this time the commentator was already explaining Stephen's excitement. This was the first goal Stephen scored in several games. Many people thought that no offensive ability finally scored a goal. It was understandable that his teammates were also so excited. However, it proved how united and harmonious the Trojans are, and this is also one of the reasons why the Trojans have won consecutive victories this year.

Although Kupad was also very excited by Stephen's attack, he did not dare to come over and attack Stephen like Nick Young and the other two, but he wanted to participate. He kept pulling Stephen's jersey from behind, looking like a clumsy person who could not express his feelings.

After turning around, the opponent missed the shot, Stephen grabbed the rebound again, and immediately threw it to Gabu Pruit to launch a fast break, and he also threw it away and followed him. If this were the case before, he would not have participated, but today he was particularly motivated.

Gab Pruitt ran wildly with the ball, Nick Young was parallel on the other side, and the opponent's players were also chasing him desperately. When he felt that the opponent was about to catch up with him, Gab Pruitt threw the ball to the side, and Nick Young didn't stop after taking over and just made a layup.

Unfortunately, he thought that the foolproof layup would have fallen out due to excessive force. As the ball was about to fall, a figure suddenly soared into the sky, holding the ball with both hands and pouring the ball into the basket again. Only a blur was seen under the light, but judging from such a powerful performance, there would be no one besides Stephen.

This guy doesn't go in, and it's going to end as soon as he goes in? Nick Young thought without resentment, but Stephen was just a tip-off. Thinking of this, Nick Young let down his resentment, but he had certain expectations that he would probably have less chances to score in the future.

As expected, Stephen seemed to have found confidence and tricks for offense all of a sudden. On the next attack, Gabu Pruitt saw Stephen running to the basket, and his heart moved. The ball in his hand immediately threw it high. It seemed to be shooting but the direction was a bit wrong. At this time, Stephen raised up again and reached out and dunked the ball into the basket.

He scored three goals in a row and scored six points, which surprised everyone who had watched Stephen's game, but there was a sense of inexplicable excitement in his heart. This guy is really strange. He didn't score a few games without scoring. This goal was out of control and scored three points in a row. And the opponent who was still defending on the defensive end did not score a single point.

Even many professional commentators were talking nonstop beside him. In the past, when Coach Benjamin put Stephen, a guy who couldn't attack, and he was the starting lineup, they had always complained. Although Stephen's defense also amazes them, the scores in basketball games are more important. Defense is important, but players who have no effect on the offensive end are really not valued by them.

In this way, Washington State University dare not ignore Stephen as much as it was at the beginning, but their strength was just a little different from that. In addition, Stephen suddenly broke out, there was even more no way. Although they strengthened their defense against Stephen, they had no effect.

Stephen seemed to have found inspiration for offense all of a sudden. Although the opponent paid great attention to his tip-off defense, Stephen did not know how to attack by himself. If he couldn't shoot, we dunk.

During this attack, after Stephen got the ball, he was originally going to pass the ball, but suddenly he saw that from his position to the basket, there was only Kyle Viver, the defender, and both of their inside lines were on the other side. Stephen suddenly turned around and used his own strength to squeeze Kyle Viver away, and in two steps, he rushed to the basket. Before the opponent's defensive player came, he exerted force and his waist and abdomen were tightened and thrust. His body had already reached mid-air. He heard a loud bang and the ball fell to the ground. Stephen's body was still shaking on the basket frame.

This was Stephen**'s first goal to complete the offense and the first time he scored in a sports game. Such a hot and intense performance naturally aroused bursts of cheers and screams.
Chapter completed!