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

Wake Forest University used Chen Dong's defense to try to prevent David Lee's jump shot offense from winning, but the "three big men in the paint" that Donovan equipped David Lee with were like a magic pill, giving David Lee's "jump shot" an unlimited supply of bullets.

Sometimes, even blacksmithing can be fatal!

Clang!

In the 9th minute of the second half, David Lee's jump shot missed again, and Brewer jumped up and pushed the ball back down.

Swish-!

With the University of Florida going on an 11-5 run, the score difference was completely erased.

While the game may seem to have returned to the same pattern, the tide has actually turned in favor of the Alligator team, which has stronger physical attributes.

In the tactical battle between Prosser and Donovan, it was clear that Donovan, with a better hand, had the upper hand.

Cheers erupted from the stands; the Alligators fans felt victory was assured.

Undoubtedly, the four first-round picks led by Taurean Green are likely stronger than the four utility players led by Paul.

It's not even a possibility, it's a certainty!

Moreover, David Lee, who has been eating hamburgers for two more years, is slightly stronger in terms of immediate combat ability than Paul, who is in his second year.

With Procell still without any backup plans, Wake Forest University is starting to be viewed negatively, and their 13-game winning streak is about to end.

In the eleventh minute of the second half, Paul chose to force his way through the game. He dribbled between his legs repeatedly, shifting Green's defensive focus, then suddenly changed direction and accelerated, driving into the three-point line. Before the double team could close in, he pulled up and shot.

Strike the weakest point with the strongest point!

Clang!

Paul, facing Tyronn Lue's defense, was unable to dominate Taurean Green like Iverson had.

Paul playing shooting guard?

Bad review!

The basketball bounced off the rim and flew out.

With the University of Florida in complete control of the game and Wake Forest University struggling to survive, Chen Dong stepped up, throwing himself into the paint and successfully dribbling the basketball away.

Wake Forest University also has a very strong roster!

里克威廉士有2米08，克里斯埃利斯2米05，陈东也有2米01的身高，克里斯保罗则是1米83。

To be fair, the four big men and one small man lineup at Foshan University didn't have an absolute advantage in terms of height and talent.

Moreover, no matter how you look at it, Horford, Brewer, and Noah are all first-year rookies with high potential, but their immediate impact is questionable.

Paul regained control of the out-of-control basketball, but was tightly guarded by Green. He then performed a back-to-the-basket dribble, followed by a crossover dribble to change direction, easily forcing Green back.

Without pausing after creating space, Paul immediately drove to the basket, penetrating into the three-point line. Reaching the same spot, Paul pulled up, and in the same manner, launched a shot. The basketball, like a swallow returning to its nest, swished through the net with a clean swish.

Practice makes perfect!

Without any celebration, the unassuming Paul immediately threw himself into defense.

His later entry into the NBA, where he was selected multiple times to the All-NBA First and Second Teams with his 183cm height, was not solely due to his dirty tricks. Rather, it was achieved through a combination of his aggressive defensive attitude and other top-tier physical talents, all while employing his dirty tricks.

Taurean Green didn't dare to face Chris Paul directly. He had just dribbled past half-court when he passed the ball to David Lee, who was outside the three-point line.

Chen Dong immediately clung to David Lee, completely unfazed by his feints and shooting motions. His relentless defense prevented David Lee from finding his offensive rhythm. With no other option, he forced his way through the three-point line and used a turnaround fadeaway jumper to test Wake Forest University's basket.

"Rebound!"

The moment David Lee released his shot, Chen Dong shouted loudly. Sure enough, such a difficult shooting posture tested not only Chen Dong's defense but also his shooting skills. A shot that would inflict a thousand damage on himself before even scoring eight hundred points on the enemy would be a miracle if it went in.

Clang!

The shot went astray.

With Chen Dong's reminder, Rick Williams and Chris Ellis then made their mark. Although their physical talents were not as good as Horford and Noah's, their solid low-post fundamentals allowed them to successfully use the "boxing" skill to shut down Horford and Noah.

Just when Brewer thought he could grab the offensive rebound, Paul, the little powerhouse, snatched the ball away first with even faster agility.

The so-called "three tall players in the paint" doesn't mean that simply throwing three or four tall players onto the court will create chemistry.

In the 05/06 season, the Lakers already had a "big three" in the paint: Kwame Brown, Bynum, Odom, Turiaf, and Medvedenko...

Both sets of "big three" inside players were assembled, but it didn't work. Other teams also had "big three" inside players, but they couldn't achieve the same tactical effect as the Lakers after the 08/09 season.

At this point, the situation is quite similar. The University of Florida is currently only focusing on physical talent; in terms of player chemistry and individual fighting ability, they simply cannot be integrated into a cohesive unit.

In short: Foshan University's unusual lineup of one small student and four big students is just a paper tiger.

Getting back to the point, after Paul got the ball, he immediately sped up and launched a counterattack.

At this moment, the game on the court has returned to the rhythm that Wake Forest University prefers.

The duel between the outside twin guns and the inside twin towers has resumed.

When Chen Dong successfully defended against David Lee, the game returned to the long-range battle between Paul and Horford.

Paul drove straight to the frontcourt, using a series of crossovers to shake off Green's defense, and then easily laid the ball off the fast break with a layup.

Swish-!

The wind on the court shifted towards the University of Florida due to the rebounding, and then shifted back towards Wake Forest University due to the same rebounding.

Success or failure hinges on rebounds!

The cheers and laughter in the stands were put on pause; the wind stopped, the rain ceased, and the boos returned.

In the 15th minute of the second half, Corey Brewer charged forward with the ball. Justin Gray couldn't stop him, and Chen Dong, who came over to help block the shot, chose to bring Brewer, the "commander," down with the ball.

Brewer made only one of his two free throws.

Turning around, Chen Dong received the ball on the wing, looked at Paul cutting off the ball on the right, but passed the ball to Justin Gray on the left without looking. Gray received Chen Dong's assist, raised his hand and made a three-pointer, which went in accurately with a swish.

At this moment, Brewer, who was stuck in the penalty area, was completely dumbfounded. In fact, replacing Noah, Horford, or even David Lee to defend would have yielded the same result.

To put it bluntly, with the University of Florida fielding such a "Big Four" lineup, their perimeter defense has essentially become obsolete.

Chris Paul's off-the-ball cuts have already stretched their defense thin, and Justin Gray, as an off-the-ball shooter, has even more refined off-the-ball skills; after all, that's his bread and butter.

He's also a natural shooter. As the team's leading scorer last season, he averaged 22 points per game before Chris Paul and Chen Dong had fully developed. Letting such a top shooter shoot openly on the perimeter is suicidal.

"Frozen plum, frozen plum!"

"Don't worry about the outside, it's okay if we lose. Let's play well in the next round, show our dominance in the paint, and we'll still have a chance." Billy Donovan can also give motivational speeches, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to stay in the NBA for so many years with his haphazard tactics.

This is a standard skill for top head coaches, not unique to Rivers or Tyronn Lue.

Where does Donovan's opportunity lie?

Don't ask, the answer is that the closer you are to the basket, the higher your shooting percentage!

Not to mention, the NCAA stage doesn't have the three-second rule, so if the inside advantage can be exploited, the advantage will be even more pronounced than in the NBA.

Unfortunately, David Lee's attack was completely blocked by Chen Dong.

"Still playing singles?"

They say the people who want to take your weapons are here.

"You still want to play one-on-one?" Chen Dong taunted while defending.

David Lee is not Kobe Bryant. Even if the University of Florida equipped him with a "triple threat" in the paint, his one-on-one ability would not be as effective as Kobe's.

Furthermore, David Lee, being a senior player, was paired with three freshmen players, which is completely unreasonable.

The three freshman geniuses belong to the future, but he is already a senior and has no future in the NCAA. He can only fight for the present, put up good numbers, and enter the draft to get a good draft position.

Of course, as a rich second-generation, he doesn't lack money, but he didn't meet the right teammate at the right time. Even if Kobe had come, he wouldn't have been able to compete!

Kobe before 06, oh no, I mean Kobe with number 8 and Kobe with number 24 are different.

On the court, David Lee attempted a pull-up jump shot against Chen Dong's block, but it also failed to find the net.

Horford did manage to grab the rebound, but his layup was also blocked by Rick Williams.

At this moment, Horford's physical condition was problematic. As a rookie, he was shouldering a burden that he shouldn't have to bear at this time. His shooting form was already distorted, so it was no wonder that he was missing shots.

Seeing this, Donovan was not disappointed. Instead, he applauded happily, "They've held on inside for 35 minutes. Anyone could have done that."

"As for Chris Paul?" Donovan paused for a moment, then spoke casually, "He's lucky to have such a good teammate."

"That player from Tokyo University is a rare find!"

His presence has already accomplished the most difficult work for Wake Forest University. As for the remaining easier tasks, Chris Paul, as a top-two, if not better, superstar in the NCAA, naturally did them exceptionally well.

"Horford's loss in this war of words was not unjust!"

Billy Donodo gave Chen Dong a deep look.

Recalling the scene on the court, when Paul was double-teamed and Wake Forest University's offense was in trouble, it was Chen Dong who made the move, his three-pointer was both deadly and devastating.

When their twin towers in the paint were playing exceptionally well, it was Chen Dong who stepped in to freeze David Lee's offense on defense, turning the duel between the outside duo and the inside twin towers into a battle of wits between Paul and Horford. Naturally, Paul had a clear advantage over Green.

Next, their "one small, four big lineup" controlled the rebounds and seemed poised to take control of the game. However, it was Chen Dong who made the move, throwing himself into the paint and swatting away that damned rebound, bringing the game back to the style that Wake Forest University prefers and excels at.

On the court, Paul's breakthrough and change of direction fooled everyone, and he finished with a pull-up jumper to keep Wake Forest University's offense going.

Taurean was completely outplayed. Donovan brought in Lee Humphrey, but it didn't work either. Paul, with his thieving hands, touched Lee Humphrey 17 times, then stole the ball on the 18th touch, and then went on a fast break for two points, scoring again.

In the 19th minute of the second half, David Lee hit a three-pointer over Chen Dong, bringing the University of Florida within two points, and the suspense of the game seemed far from over.

Unfortunately, in the next possession, Chris Paul made a move with 29 seconds left, using a drive and dish to assist Chen Dong, who cut off the ball and scored two points with a buzzer-beating layup.

The alligator has been completely killed!

They need to score 4 points in 25 seconds. Even if McGrady were to play, he couldn't do it.

Because Wake Forest University can allow two points and defend three points.

Om-!

With a buzzer sound, the match ended.

With a score of 88-86, Wake Forest University emerged victorious, defeating the University of Florida by 2 points. This victory marked the final game of the 04/05 NCAA preseason, and also secured the championship with an undefeated record of 14 wins and 14 losses.

After the game, David Lee, who scored 29 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds, found Chen Dong, said "See you in March Madness", and then waved and left.

Chen Dong wanted to say something like, "The team lost, but you didn't," but he didn't get the chance to say it. It's a pity.

His stats of 21 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks and 1 steal were indeed inferior to David Lee's. Of course, Chen Dong's matchup was always Corey Brewer, and guarding David Lee was just a side job.