rpbooks Chapter 327 Iran
Chapter 327 Iran
Chapter 327 Iran
As everyone expected, Iran finally defeated Lebanon and advanced to the semi-finals of this Asian Cup.They will next compete with the Chinese men's basketball blue team for a spot in the final.
Then it's time to get ready.In fact, the competition has progressed to this point, and each of them has a thorough understanding of their strengths.How the game is played depends on the coach's formation, but the performance of the players is more important.
Next, the other two teams that entered the semi-finals were also released one after another.
Australia eliminated the Philippines with 26 points and New Zealand beat Jordan with 28 points.The two new teams joining the Asian Cup have shown very strong strength.And especially Australia.The players participating in the Asian Cup this time are basically their second team players.None of the Australian players who played in the NBA came.
It can be seen that it is quite difficult for the Chinese men's basketball team to return to the top of Asia.Of course, this time the Asian Cup, there is still a chance.The premise is that they have to cross the barrier of Iran.
Iran has always been the most powerful opponent of the Chinese men's basketball team in Asian competitions.They won the Asian Championship three times in 2007, 2009 and 2013.Especially in the past two years, Iran has gradually replaced the hegemony of the Chinese men's basketball team.The team's center Haddadi and small forward Bahrami have made great reputations in the Asian arena.In particular, Haddadi is known as the "Asia's No. [-] Center" after Yao Ming!
Although Bahrami did not participate in this Asian Cup, the backcourt troika composed of Jamsidi, Kazmi and Ahachami performed quite well.Moreover, the physical advantage of the Iranian team is a very uncomfortable thing for all teams in East Asia.The Chinese team does not suffer in height, but it still suffers in confrontation.
The pressure is high, but the odds are not lost.
It can be seen from the last game against Lebanon that as long as the outside offense is opened, the defense of the Iranian team will be greatly involved.The deterrence brought by Haddadi has also been reduced a lot.
So An Luo needs to take on more.After the match between Iran and Lebanon, Du Feng discussed with the players how to crack the opponent's zone defense and how to minimize Haddadi's defensive power.
In the end, everyone's idea is that the inside players pull out to the free throw line to provide support, so as to open up space for the outside players to break through.At the same time, strengthen the outside attack, force the opponent's defense to extend outward, and reduce the pressure on players to break through.
But there are two most critical points: First, the big man must be able to pass the ball and have a stable mid-range.The second is that the shooting percentage of the outside attack must be high, otherwise it will be difficult to attract the attention of the opponent's defense.
The role of An Luo is reflected.He must continue to display his stable three-point shooting ability.In the current Chinese team, only he has the strength to do such a thing.Others can shoot, but the hit rate and stability are too far behind.This might force the opposing team to double-team him.But it is also beneficial to the overall situation.
This is actually An Luo's usual style of play.That's what Donovan told him to do when he was in Oklahoma City.He is familiar with it and can do it well.And he believes that in this Asian Cup, some people may be able to restrain themselves, but such people are definitely not in this Iranian team.
An Luo was sure of victory.Of course, he was still very modest in the face of reporters' inquiries.
"The Iranian team is very strong. Their defense is very good and their offensive efficiency is very high. But there are many factors that determine the outcome of the game. Paper strength is one of them, but it is not the only one. We just need to be ourselves, Play your own stuff. The final outcome, leave it to God! He will not disappoint those who work hard.”
On August 8, the semi-finals officially began.
Although the host team has ended its current Asian Cup competition.But the attendance rate is still very high.After all, we have already reached the semi-finals, the strength of both sides is very strong, and the game is even more exciting.
Behind the bench of the Chinese team, sat a big guy.As the chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, Yao Ming still has a lot of things to do.But he still came to Beirut to cheer for the players.
This moved everyone very much.So the players have been quite active since the warm-up before the game.
The Iranian team's starting lineup has not changed much, and it is still the same set they played against Lebanon.The backcourt troika Jamsidi, Kazmi and Yahachami appeared together, plus Haddadi and Mashayeshi.Iran can be said to be the main force.
There is no change in the Chinese team. Guo Ailun, An Luo, Li Gen, Ren Junfei and Hu Jinqiu are still starting.Hu Jinqiu, a young man, is probably the biggest achievement of the Chinese team in this Asian Cup.Of course, An Luo didn't count among them.
At the beginning of the game, Haddadi helped Iran get the ball for the first attack.
Masha Yehi controlled the basketball and slowly advanced to the frontcourt.Guo Ailun stuck up, bent over, and used his hands to interfere with the opponent's dribble from time to time.Mashayeshi tried to go in, but the eldest nephew didn't give him a chance.So, he passed the ball to Haddadi who supported the top of the arc.
This is a commonly used tactic in Iran. Haddadi pulls to the high position to support, and other players find open positions through running positions and off-ball screens, and then score.
But this time the Iranian team's tactics did not play out.The Chinese team followed closely and did not give them a chance to seize the open space.
The basketball ended up in Ahachari's hands.He tried several times, but failed to stick out.In the end, because time was running out, Ahachali could only stand up to An Luo's defense and throw the ball.
An Luo defended the ball very tough.The moment the opponent catches the ball, he sticks directly to it.After all, the five starters of the Iranian team can all shoot three-pointers.A pair of long arms wrapped around each other directly, leaving no room for Ahachari to shoot.
Ahachari originally wanted to rely on his body to force An Luo, but after he tried twice, he found helplessly that he couldn't stand the Chinese.In the end, I had no choice but to cast iron!
Hu Jinqiu grabbed the rebound, raised it up immediately, controlled it steadily and handed it to Guo Ailun.The latter took the ball across the center line, facing the physically stronger Masha Yehi, he did not rush.Handed the ball to Hu Jinqiu near the free throw line, and then circled to the left by himself.
An Luo was originally standing outside the three-point line on the left. When he saw his eldest nephew running over, he immediately stepped forward to cover.
Masha Yexi was blocked by An Luo, and the eldest nephew got the vacant seat.But Ahachari didn't move slowly, he left An Luo and rushed towards his eldest nephew.At this time, An Luo suddenly accelerated and threw Masha Yeshi away, and rushed from between Haddadi and Jamsidi to the penalty area.
Hu Jinqiu had quick eyes and quick hands, and hung the ball from Haddadi's head.An Luo did not pause after advancing the indirect ball, and directly scored a layup.
(End of this chapter)