Supporting the inside on both sides of offense and defense, covering the absence of Watanabe
“(Watanabe) Yuta’s injury was a big pain for the team, but I think that what I could do and I wanted to step up in my role led to yesterday’s victory.” That’s what Luke Evans said in a successful match against the Philippines.
Evans scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists in an important battle to advance to the final 8 of the Asian Cup. Of particular note is the field goal success rate, which was a high probability of 66.7%, and even the tough shots with a few shot clocks remaining were decided and the points were surely accumulated in the paint area. If the score on the inside doesn’t increase, it will be all about the outside, but Evans’ struggle kept the offense balanced. In addition, Watanabe was injured and left, so the inside was thin, but he faced the physical battle with the Philippines head-on and defended under the goal.
“I was very happy with yesterday’s performance,” Evans said, but he was honestly pleased with his play. I immediately switched to the fighting posture without floating.
Watanabe, who had a twist in the match against the Philippines, is seen as having difficulty playing against Australia. Not only the pure one-on-one strength and height, but also the scene where Watanabe keeps an eye on the help and the opponent attacks, the influence of his absence is immeasurable. Evans also prays, “It’s a big pain to have Yuta, and I hope he can play.”
Still, Evans will quote commander Tom Hovasse and be prepared for the match against Australia. “In the locker room after yesterday’s match, Tom said,’When you lose someone, it’s the team that each person steps up to cover, not everyone carrying everything.’ If he can’t play, I’ll do my best there too. “
Even if one person exerts 200% power, it is basketball and team sports that are not reflected in the score as it is. Also, the more you try to break through by yourself, the more dissonant you will be. I would like to expect an upset with the team basket that has improved the accuracy so far.
