Rick Pitino had a lot of ideas.
He made a decisive statement before the game, one of which was to put pressure on the UCLA players.
As a student of the bishop, he knew very well:
When the team's paper strength was not as good as the opponent's, playing psychological warfare was also very effective.
The two teams were now playing in the Neutral Arena.
If they went to Louisville for a home game, Rick Pitino might even turn off the air conditioning in the stadium.
Apart from playing psychological tactics, Rick Pitino was also trying to confuse his opponent on a tactical level.
The most important thing was…
He even indirectly belittled Old K's coach.
Duke's loss in the last game was due to a serious lack of players.
Another reason was the team's tactical choice.
Rick Pitino's statement of Old K's identity card was naturally a way to belittle Old K's tactical choice.
As expected of the disciple of the Cardinal.
He didn't know what level his coaching ability was at, but his speech before the game was definitely of a high level.
"As far as I know, Rick Pitino was on the phone with the Celtics 'general manager, Danny Ainge, before the game!”
As the two teams warmed up, the commentator on the sidelines started to talk about gossip.
"Danny Ainge seems to be very interested in the UCLA rookie Chu Han. He asked Coach Rick Pitino to help him test Chu Han's level over the phone.”
"Then, Coach Rick Pitino said," This test might eliminate UCLA!”
The two shoutcasters almost laughed out loud.
It had to be said.
Coach Rick Pitino was really confident.
Whether it was his pre-match speech or the various rumors.
Confidence was written all over his face.
The pre-match warm-up between the two teams quickly ended, and the starting players of the two teams stood on the field.
UCLA was still the same.
Trident on the outside and a tool on the inside.
In Louisville, Chu Han didn't recognize many people.
Gorgir Gion, the tough player inside, was probably the only one who was relatively famous.
The center forwards of the two teams stood in the middle line, and the referee threw the ball high.
The next moment, the Louisville center defeated his opponent and helped the team take the first offensive ball.
Coach Rick Pitino, who was on the sidelines, gestured to his players.
What he meant was that they would fight according to the tactical arrangement.
We can win!
Just like the commentator had said.
No matter what, Rick Pitino's face was always full of absolute confidence!
Louisville's point guard Russ Smith quickly carried the ball across the court.
Faced with Chu Han's defense, the scoring champion of Louisville's previous knockout rounds decisively chose to pass the ball.
Payton Shiva stepped forward and scored a long two points, helping the team open the scoring.
Attack and defense switch.
UCLA attacked.
After Chu Han passed half the court with the ball, there was only one defensive player in front of him!
"Louisville didn't double team Chu Han?”
"Interesting. Did Coach Rick Pitino really make some arrangements?”
The two shoutcasters couldn't understand.
Double-team against Chu Han should be the tacitly agreed tactic of each team's coaching staff, right?
Why was there still a change on Pitino's side?
Did Louisville really come prepared?!
The fans in the stadium were also looking forward to it.
They also wanted to see what kind of drugs Louisville was selling!
Rick Pitino, who was on the sidelines, looked serious.
The Louisville players on the field were ready.
After that.
Chu Han, who was holding the ball, didn't hesitate at all. He shook off the defenders with a vigorous stride and rushed into the penalty area. Facing the two defenders 'shrinking defense, he folded the lever in the air and put the ball into the basket.
The entire process was as skillful as he had done countless times before.
There was not the slightest bit of hesitation.
“ＷＴＦ？”
The two commentators on the sidelines, as well as the fans, were dumbfounded.
This was…That was it?
Was there a mistake in the script?
What about Louisville's hidden tactics?
Where was the killer move?
What about the variable?
Just this?
The camera focused on Rick Pitino, who was still expressionless.
But in reality.
This was all a superficial phenomenon.
Rick Pitino's heart had long since stopped beating!
What confidence, what hidden killer move, what variable, it was all an act!
Pitino displayed psychology to the fullest.
He wanted to use this trick to lure Chu Han into thinking that there was an ambush in Louisville.
At least in the opening stages, if this move worked, Chu Han would reduce the number of solo players on the offensive end and give the ball to his teammates more.
As long as Chu Han reduced the number of offensive rounds, Louisville could quickly pull apart the points gap and establish an advantage that could not be reversed even if he realized that something was wrong!
He never thought that…
Psychological tactics were completely useless against Chu Han!
He didn't buy it!
In fact.
Chu Han was initially worried that Louisville might have a special tactical arrangement.
However, he was not afraid.
Coach Rick Pitino's confidence was fake.
Chu Han's confidence was not fake!
The first attack had exposed Louisville's mask. Chu Han did not hold back on the offensive end and decisively started killing!
Louisville, which had been hoping to win through psychological warfare, quickly submitted to Chu Han's absolute strength.
Coach Rick Pitino turned into a clown.
Chu Han shattered his mask and personally put on a new mask of pain for Pitino.
In the end, UCLA defeated Louisville without a fight and advanced to the quarterfinals!
"UCLA will be facing the biggest dark horse of the NCAA Tournament this season, Wichita State University!”
"Is it the dark horse that continues to advance and eliminate the No. 1 seed, UCLA?”
"Or will UCLA continue to maintain its unbeaten record this season and make it to the final four?”
"Let's wait and see!"
After the match ended, the two commentators had already started to warm up for the next match.
The favorite to win the championship versus the dark horse of the tournament!
This topic was really hot!
What was interesting was…
After the game, the media wanted to interview Coach Rick Pitino. They were too curious about Louisville's thoughts on playing today.
However…
Pitino declined the post-match interview.
Returning to the locker room alone, the Louisville manager dialed a recent call.
"Danny, if possible, you must take down Chu Han.”
As soon as the call connected, Pitino said quickly,""He will be an important cornerstone for the reconstruction of the Celtics!”
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