In the men's Final Four, the Houston Cougars and Florida Gators made remarkable second-half comebacks against their opponents. While Duke struggled to maintain its offensive efficiency, particularly in the final 10 minutes where they scored only once, Houston's elite defense proved to be a game-changer. Houston's commitment to pressing and physical play disrupted Duke's flow, leading to their ultimate downfall. Analysts are left reflecting on the implications of these thrilling games in the context of college basketball history and what this means for teams moving forward.
One, Houston's defense is still elite. Even when Duke was winning, the Blue Devils were still not particularly efficient on the offensive end of the floor.
Houston's offensive production in the final minutes was the most impressive part of its comeback.
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