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

March 4, Charlotte, Time Warner Center.

The final of the 04/05 ACC League Championship was held in a neutral arena, and the Bobcats' home arena was the best choice.

At halftime, the score was 39-38, with Duke University in the lead.

At the start of the game, Prossel used Paul, Justin Gray, and Chen Dong to take turns guarding JJ Redick. Wake Forest University believed that JJ Redick's offense had to be shut down, and the others didn't matter. Controlling Redick's offense was equivalent to winning half the game.

Point guard Daniel Ewing is weak on offense but strong on defense, Lee Melchior is mediocre, and JJ Redick, a super scorer who averages 25 points per game, can't break the deadlock. Duke's outside offense can't hurt Wake Forest, so they can only rely on their twin towers inside to attack.

This is the situation Wake Forest University wants to see!

Wake Forest University has a formidable backcourt duo, Paul and Chen Dong, and Paul's drive-and-kick system has a high ceiling. If they can force Duke University to play at an offensive level they are not good at, Wake Forest University can completely defeat their opponents with their stronger backcourt offensive firepower.

In fact, Wake Forest University got the game going in the first 10 minutes, and the game entered the rhythm they wanted.

However, in the 11th minute, Coach K made a move, bringing on DeMarcus Nelson to replace Lee Melchior, switching to a three-defender formation.

Since Daniel Ewing couldn't get past Paul, he brought in Nelson to use his physical gifts to make runs and distribute the ball. In addition, he instructed JJ Redick to tone down his offense and switch to play playmaking and passing. In other words, JJ Redick was playing the small forward position.

Whether it's Nelson's drive and dish or JJ Redick's off-ball movement disrupting Wake Forest's defensive formation and then orchestrating the play, both can connect Duke's perimeter and interior.

The twin towers of Sheldon Williams and Shavley Randolph in the paint received more support and frequently scored at the rim!

"The closer you are to the basket, the higher your shooting percentage!" — As Lu Xun once said.

Nelson's sudden attacks and JJ Redick's assassin-like, unerring shots made Wake Forest's defense suffer terribly.

Under Coach K's adjustments and strategies, Wake Forest University's defense tasted the "poison pills" of the game. Even North Carolina, an opponent that Wake Forest University felt hopeless against, was eliminated. It has to be said that Coach K's coaching skills are quite impressive!

"It seems like everything is under Coach K's control!" NBC commentator Blake Parker remarked.

Michael Jordan, standing next to him, curled his lip, clearly displeased with Duke University and Coach K for eliminating North Carolina. He had originally hoped to see North Carolina crowned champions on the home court of his NBA team, but who would have thought that Duke University would reach the finals instead.

"There's nothing surprising about it!"

"Duke's tactics are all about teamwork and building a solid foundation," Michael Jordan said calmly, then suddenly changed the subject, laughing, "Duke had better pray that Wake Forest's stars don't have a breakout performance!"

Using a superstar like JJ Redick as a role player is something else entirely.

After a 15-minute break, the second half of the game will begin.

In keeping with the habit of no memorable games in the finals, Coach K did not continue with his three-guard strategy, but instead put back the starting five: center Shavri Randolph, power forward Sheldon Williams, small forward Lee Melchior, shooting guard JJ Redick, and point guard Daniel Ewing.

DeMarcus Nelson, as a super rookie, is a secret weapon when he's on the bench, and can be played as a trump card at any time.

Building strongholds and fighting a protracted war are old-fashioned tactics often used by prestigious teams. But since Duke University has the advantage on paper, why bother with any tricks or schemes? Just wear down the opponent with straightforward tactics.

In the first minute of the second half, Chen Dong was disgusted. JJ Redick started making non-stop off-the-ball runs, cutting, making back runs, turning back, looking for screens, with a pace that was sometimes fast and sometimes slow.

Then, using the double screen tactic of Randolph and Sheldon Williams, he shook off Chen Dong by two and a half body lengths, received a pass from Lee Melchior, and launched a three-pointer from the left side. Swish! The three-pointer went in perfectly.

Duke scored first in the second half!

The point difference has widened to 4 points. As an NCAA-level superstar scorer, it's impossible, absolutely impossible, to completely limit JJ Redick's offensive firepower.

"Moreover, standing on the shoulders of Duke University's ultimate team offensive system, JJ Redick can fully showcase his shooting talent."

How can one person defend a team? There's not much to say. On the offensive possession, Chen Dong immediately reached out for the ball, received Paul's pass, used a step-back to force out Lee Melchior's close defense, and then raised his hand to shoot. Chen Dong chose to respond with a three-pointer.

Swish-!

"Great shot, well done!" Jordan praised. "That's how you play tough."

"Especially against a system like JJ Redick's, which is all about playing like a sissy, you don't need to reason with them, you just get the ball and go for it."

Scoring is as easy as having hands!!!

Blake Parker, standing nearby, shrugged. "You're a god, whatever makes you happy."

However, a commentator can't just rely on their mouth!

Turning back, Chen Dong didn't continue chasing JJ Redick; he left that task to Justin Gray, who also plays off the ball. Instead, Chen Dong took the initiative and double-teamed Daniel Ewing with Paul.

"They're here!"

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Shavlik Randolph positioned himself at the high post to receive the ball, but as soon as he received it, Wake Forest's dominant inside player aggressively closed in with both hands. At the same time, Paul quickly double-teamed Randolph.

At this moment, unable to receive the ball, JJ Redick's brilliant off-ball maneuver came to nothing.

Off the field, what made Coach K even angrier was the risk that Randolph might be dispossessed because he couldn't get the ball out of play.

It's not even possible!

The Pistons' "Fab Five" tactics are not easy to replicate.

JJ Redick's off-ball skills could have made him as effective as Hamilton in the NCAA, but Daniel Ewing couldn't play the role of Billups, and Randolph couldn't be Rasheed Wallace either.

Snapped--!

Paul, with his thief-like hands, and Chris Ellis formed a "tall and fast" combination. In the end, Paul successfully stole the basketball from Randolph and immediately launched a counterattack. Seeing that Chen Dong had already crossed half-court, Paul used a quarterback-style long pass to find Chen Dong in the frontcourt.

Having gained possession of the ball, Chen Dong had a chance to take on a one-on-one situation.

Clang!

With a seemingly ordinary dunk, Chen Dong scored 5 consecutive points, helping Wake Forest University complete the comeback and take the lead.

In the next round, Wake Forest University's double-team tactics continued to play out.

Randolph received the ball and, facing close pressure from Chris Ellis, chose to drive hard, break into the three-point line, and pull up for a jump shot.

That shot was completely illogical!

This is a star player's style of play, which is completely out of step with Duke University's team tactics.

Clang!

The shot went astray.

This is so Duke!

Coach K is too good at ruining talented players.

Talented players are all "components" or "role players." If you don't practice regularly, you'll be even less effective when it matters.

Sheldon Williams was the landlord in the paint, referring to his strong defense. Without a doubt, he was the best defensive player in the ACC league in the 04/05 season. However, at 2.02 meters tall, despite his agile and muscular build, he was no match for Rick Williams' low-post fundamentals, who was considered "the second Duncan".

They secured the rebound and quickly passed the ball to Paul for a fast break, but Duke University anticipated the play and successfully intercepted the pass. Wake Forest remained calm.

In positional play, Paul and Chen Dong started passing and cutting on the perimeter.

On the left wing, Chen Dong dribbled the ball and faked a three-point shot. Lee Melchior was fooled, and Chen Dong took the opportunity to gather the ball and drive into the paint, where he saw Sheldon Williams sweeping over to help defend.

Bang-!

A bounce pass that pierced through Duke's defense came from Chen Dong.

Rick Williams receives the ball, giving him a one-on-one opportunity under the basket.

Clang!

With a perfect assist, Rick Williams had no chance of missing and slammed home a two-handed dunk, continuing Wake Forest's offense.

In just three minutes of the second half, Wake Forest University, led by Chen Dong's 5 points and 1 assist, went on a 7-3 run against Duke University. Coach K decided to play it safe and called a timeout to give them a rest.

With the score at 45-42, the tide of the game was turning in Wake Forest University's favor.