Amid the cheers of Chinese fans, the starting lineups for the two teams tonight were announced on the big screen:
Tianchao: Wang Zelin, Ding Yanyuhang, Zhai Xiaochuan, Yi Jianlian, Zhou Qi.
Argentina:: Nicolas Laplanvitela, Manu Ginobili, Andres Delfino, Nocioni, Luis Scola.
The Argentinian team fielded a lineup with one large player and four small players, but the Chinese team had an absolute advantage in height from No. 1 to No. 5.
On the court, the starting players of the two teams walked to the center circle and prepared to start the game.
Beep!
As the referee blew the whistle and threw the basketball into the air... As soon as Zhou Qi raised his hand, the former Mosaic player "Diamond" Scola, who was very familiar to Chinese fans, gave up decisively.
Zhang Lili said excitedly: "Zhou Qi's group can be said to be marching forward bravely, parting the clouds and seeing the light!"
As the team's "thick" defender in possession of the ball, Wang Zelin took the ball and saw that Argentina retreated very quickly and advanced steadily past halftime.
Today, the Argentine team sent to guard Wang Zelin was Nocioni. He is a space player who can be 3 or 4 on the court. He has good strength and a certain tonnage. In his NBA career resume, he averaged 10.5 points per game. And has a 37.7% three-point shooting rate.
Of course, the most important thing is to let Nocioni, who is 2.01 meters tall, play against Wang Zelin. He will not suffer as much as Argentina's main point guard Nicholas.
The peak period of Nocioni's NBA career was spent in Chicago. In his best season, he even averaged 13.7 points, 6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, but he was not liked by Thibodeau.
Therefore, after Sibertu took office, Nocioni was thrown away like a burden, because in Siberia, this Argentine boy was neither black nor able to tolerate sex, so he was used as useless.
For the stubborn Thibodeau, perhaps Jiba, the toughest man, and Wiggins, who soaked wolfberry in a thermos cup in his previous life, are the most suitable for him.
Argentina will be in charge of zone defense tonight. Wang Zelin is the current scoring leader in this Olympics, leading the second place Durant by ten points. Argentina coach James James will not dare to make mistakes.
However, when Hammes was setting up tactics before the game, he always felt it was strange to target a 2.16-meter player to limit his breakthrough.
Wang Zelin and the Big Devil exchanged a look. Scola moved around but was unable to stop the now confident Big Devil. After receiving a backhand from Wang Zelin, Bodhidharma went south and dunked on tiptoe with one hand.
2:0, Tianchao team opened the scoring!
"What a shot! Zhou Qi's dunk was really domineering, and he is worthy of the title of the Devil King given to him by the fans!" Yu Jia explained.
"Argentina's inside position is at a disadvantage due to its height, and everyone can see it from this shot. Moreover, having Zelin play the No. 1 position is a great move. He is the ultimate answer in FIBA rules!" Zhang Lili said. said.
Argentina attacked, Ginobili and Scola played a pick-and-roll. Scola's footsteps were unusual. After Zhou Qi stepped forward to block his shot, he immediately turned around like a top. Yi Jianlian, who was defending, was hit by Scola. Damn, the men's basketball team got its first foul of the game.
Diamond is worthy of being a diamond. He specializes in floor play and can stay in the NBA until dinner all year round. All thanks to the delicate micro-management of this team, many NBA birds and beasts are confused by him.
After Yao learned lessons from Dameng in his early years, it is estimated that Scola privately also learned from Dayao who successfully practiced the "Modu Dance Steps".
Scola, who went to the free throw line, made two free throws, and the two sides were tied at 2:2.
"Alin still has to pay attention. In FIBA games, you have to leave the game after five fouls. If the men's basketball team fails too early, you will have to replace Zou Yuchen in advance." Yu Jia said.
"Zou Yuchen is currently just a young player with little experience. If the men's basketball team wants to break through the quarterfinals, the role of the Arab League is very crucial. He must learn to control fouls. Like Scola's ball just now, you can challenge him, but Qian Qian Don’t make a move, these veterans are better than the last!”
Next to him, Zhang Lili added a few more words.
On the court, during the men's basketball team's second attack, Argentina still did not dare to let Wang Zelin go and immediately tightened the double-team.
This scene has a feeling of "I know how you will fight, but I can only guard against this".
Wang Zelin sent a beautiful no-look pass from the double team and passed the ball to Ding Yanyuhang who was in the open position.
Xiaoding is very decisive in his shots and has a good shooting rhythm, but his three-point ability is still lacking.
"Duang!"
The ball failed to score.
Zhou Qi grabbed an offensive rebound over Scola's head, but his tip-in was too strong and bounced out of the basket again.
Scola protected the defensive rebound.
In Argentina's offense, Ginobili passed the ball through the defense to Nicholas who was cutting through the air.
Nicholas, known as the "new generation successor" of the Pampas Bald... Eagle, rushed to the frontcourt after receiving the ball, and was about to take off to complete the dunk.
It’s just that this time it was Wang Zelin who was chasing Nicholas. The second-generation Pampas Eagle had just taken off. Wang Zelin’s timing to block the shot was just right, and he swung out a big slap...
Go to hell with your basketball dreams!
Wang Zelin successfully intercepted in the air, and the rebound of the basketball rebound was collected by Zhai Xiaochuan. In addition to being the scoring leader in this Olympics, Wang Zelin is also the block and rebound leader in this Olympics this season!
Nicholas was not discouraged when he encountered a blood cap, but retreated quickly to avoid being converted by the Chinese team.
This Argentine team may not be as strong as 12 years ago, or even as good as 4 years ago, but as long as Manu is still there, their desire and fighting spirit for victory will never diminish.
Manu is indeed a god-like presence in Argentine basketball. Most Argentine basketball players are deeply influenced by him and worship him extremely.
The same is true for Nicholas, who is known as Manu's successor. He has many similarities with Manu. He is born for the big scene. His playing style is also chic and full of fighting spirit. He has always dreamed of one day being able to compete with the gods of Argentine basketball!
But sometimes, we have to admit the cruelty of reality. Dreams are valuable, but perseverance at the spiritual level alone is far from enough.
If you want to realize your dream, in addition to long-term persistence, you also need the blessing of talent!
Coincidentally, in terms of basketball talent, the entire Argentine men's basketball team combined together is probably not as high as Wang Zelin.
When they arrived at the frontcourt, the two sides entered a positional battle. Zhai Xiaochuan immediately found Wang Zelin and then ran towards the bottom corner honestly.
Wang Zelin noticed that the Argentine team's defense line had not yet been deployed, so he decisively activated it and wanted to go in and kill.
One step, two steps, like the steps of a devil!
Nocioni and Delfino, who was assisting in defense, were like two wooden stakes. Before they could react, Wang Zelin passed them by.
"boom!"
After passing two people, he strode to the basket and completed a two-handed dunk.
Ginobili shook his head repeatedly, but did not complain about his teammates, because he knew very well that this was an absolute crushing from the talent level, and his teammates had tried their best. He had seen too many similar situations in the NBA.
A 2.16-meter giant, coupled with such physical flexibility and balance, Argentina coach James doubted his life on the spot. He felt that the Chinese team's No. 20 did not look like a human being at all.
(End of chapter)
