Who will be the role players now that everyone's been reborn?

Wake Forest University's midweek regular season game started, and the opponent's roster was quite mediocre, with no one who could compete.

However, their head coach was Bob Knight, a legend synonymous with victory. Under his command, the Texas Tech Red Fleet unexpectedly battled Wake Forest University, considered "North America's number one," until the final two minutes, with the outcome far from being a foregone conclusion despite the disparity in skill!

Even with 58 seconds remaining, Texas Tech's star player Jarius Jackson picked Chris Paul on a roster spot and hit a pull-up jumper, giving Texas Tech a 76-75 lead over Wake Forest.

Well done!

"58 seconds left, we will beat North America's number one!!!" Bob Knight celebrated passionately on the sidelines, as if victory was beckoning to them.

They sensed an upset was coming!

Meanwhile, the Wake Forest University players showed no signs of panic, or even fear of losing.

Turning back, Chris Paul dribbled the ball up the court, gestured to his teammates to create space, and said he wanted to decide the outcome with a one-on-one battle.

Seeing this, Bob Knight instructed Jarius Jackson to pressure and entangle Paul, while Paul, unable to shoot, dribbled in and immediately directed the team's second star, Martinzeno, to double-team him.

However, facing Texas Tech's double-teaming tactics, Chris Paul used what wasn't his strongest move, but it was the most dazzling and reasonable move of the game: a behind-the-back pass while running!

On the left wing three-point line, Chen Dong received the ball, and he was completely open.

Twist your waist!

Kick your foot!

Jump!

Shot!

Chen Dong launched a graceful pull-up three-pointer, the basketball arcing through the air as if it had eyes, before disappearing into the basket.

Swish!!!

"What great luck!" Chen Dong shook his head. "The pull-up three-pointer is my weakest scoring method!!!"

And yet, I was completely bewildered?

"..." Upon hearing Chen Dong's words, Martin Zeno, who witnessed the three-pointer, felt that the shot was not only extremely damaging but also extremely insulting.

Insults are mental attacks, which can be absorbed by oneself, but their extremely high damage has driven Texas Tech to the brink of despair.

At this moment, with Wake Forest University's offense completed, the score became 76-78, with Texas Tech trailing by 2 points, and they had 35 seconds left, meaning they only had one offensive possession.

As a team whose strength is not on their side, Texas Tech seems to have plenty of time on the offensive end. They could easily run down the clock and finish with a game-winning three-pointer to defeat Wake Forest University. In fact, this is a pretty obvious tactic, as they don't have a superstar on their roster capable of executing that decisive shot.

The three-point strategy is a difficult problem!!!

Trying to score two points is also a disastrous choice.

Wake Forest University would definitely agree to play overtime, and with the stronger Wake Forest University, the chances of winning overtime would be 99%.

"We have no choice. If we want to pull off an upset against Wake Forest, we have to take some risks." Bob Knight made the decision with an unquestionable tone. He continued, "So, let's use three-pointers to decide the outcome on our last possession!"

"Jarius, this ball is yours. Your teammates will set a screen for you. If there's an opportunity, shoot. If not, set two screens and then put that damn ball in!!!"

Upon hearing Knight's command, Jarius Jackson nodded emphatically, knowing that his moment had arrived!

After the timeout, Jarius Jackson dribbled the ball up the court, and Martinzeno executed an outside pass and cut, blocking Chris Paul's tight defense, but was then closely guarded by Chen Dong. The first play didn't go through, and Texas Tech's interior players moved up to the high post to continue setting screens. However, Wake Forest University completely abandoned defending the two-point offensive zone, with all five players on the court defending the three-point line without distinguishing between the outside and the inside.

With time running out and no space or opportunity for a three-pointer, Jarius Jackson wavered. He instinctively passed the ball to center Kenny West, who was open under the basket, and West slammed the ball in with both hands.

After scoring, Kenny West himself was completely dumbfounded.

What happened to the promised three-point strategy?

Why did they still need a two-pointer in the end?

Off the court, Knight looked extremely grim, but he knew that things could change in an instant on the court, so he could only sigh and say, "Overtime it is!"

Basketballs are round, the game isn't over yet, and it's still uncertain who will win!

Overtime began, and Wake Forest University launched their attack in the very first minute.

In the frontcourt, Paul broke through Texas Tech's first line of defense with a pass and cut to Chen Dong on the perimeter, dribbled the ball to the free-throw line, and took a shot.

Swish-!

The closer Chris Paul brings his offensive line to the basket, the greater the offensive threat he poses.

His mid-range game and his breakthroughs are nuclear weapons that Texas Tech can't solve.

After scoring, Paul turned to defense. His defense still has many shortcomings. His 183cm height makes him less threatening in blocking and interference. Fortunately, his close marking makes up for these shortcomings.

Facing Paul's close-range attack, Jarius Jackson chose to pass the ball to the team's second-leading scorer, Martinzino, who, despite Chen Dong's block attempt, opted for an unreasonable, hard-hitting shot.

Snapped--!

"A brilliant block!" Prosser almost jumped up when he saw it. Chen Dong's three-pointer, Chen Dong's defense, and Chen Dong's playmaking and passing were all pieces of the puzzle that led to victory. He was growing to like Chen Dong's all-around and practical performance more and more.

Paul caught up with the out-of-control basketball and immediately launched a counterattack. Jackson tried to stick to him, but Paul faked him out with a crossover dribble. What surprised him even more was that Paul calmly passed the ball to Chen Dong on the wing.

Catch!

Pull it up!

Shot!

With a flick of his wrist, he launched another unreasonable three-pointer.

"An unconventional three-pointer during a fast break!" the commentator roared in disbelief. "It's in!!!"

Chris Paul set up the ball, and Chen Dong hit a three-pointer.

Wake Forest University's outside shooting duo, one responsible for assists and the other for scoring, combined to kill any suspense in the game!

The home fans in the stadium cheered, finally able to relax and applaud.

When Chen Dong returned to defense, he brushed past Paul.

"Chris, that pass was beautiful."

"Make my shot so that I can make it as soon as I lift my head."

Texas Tech's chance to pull off a stunning upset against Wake Forest University has vanished. From then on, the gap between the two teams became increasingly apparent, and the game became a one-sided affair. Their head coach, Bob Turner, watching Chen Dong running tirelessly across the court, remarked, "Wake Forest's roster isn't just about Chris Paul, a lottery pick potential superstar point guard. Chen Dong's immediate impact—his three-pointers, his defense, his playmaking—might justify a championship contender using a lottery pick to draft him. He'll definitely bring a surprise to the team that selects him!!!"

Om-!

The buzzer sounded, signaling the end of the match.

With a score of 90-82, Wake Forest University emerged victorious, defeating Texas Tech by 8 points in overtime and securing their 11th consecutive preseason win.

Chen Dong scored 19 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 3 steals, continuing his outstanding performance as a well-rounded player. Chris Paul contributed 21 points, 10 assists, and 5 rebounds, showing no signs of being affected by his one-game suspension from the ACC for his "cannon punch" in the previous game. He continued to play with the same immediate impact as the 05 NCAA's top point guard, leading Wake Forest University to continue their terrifyingly invincible performance.