rpbooks Chapter 332 Finals Begin
Chapter 332 Finals Begin
Chapter 332 Finals Begin
August 8, Beirut Nouhad Nofal Stadium.
The players of the Chinese team and the Australian team were warming up before the game on one side of the court.
Prior to this, Australia easily defeated the New Zealand men's basketball team, which also belongs to Oceania, and the momentum is in full swing.
"We're not here to take the runner-up! No one can stop us from winning the championship."
During the interview before the game, the Australian coach Lemanis said this.It can be seen that they are bound to win the Asian Cup championship.
"The championship is always our goal. No matter who the opponent is, we have the confidence to beat him."
The game is about to start soon, and there are still spectators entering the stadium one after another.Those audiences were not all Lebanese.There are also many Iranians, Japanese, Chinese...
As one of the highest-level matches in Asian basketball and the final final, it will naturally attract many fans from other places to Beirut to watch the match live.
This game is different, all the fans are cheering for the Chinese team.This, An Luo could feel it from those shouts.After all, this is Asia, and Noahad Nofal Stadium is the home of Asians.
Yao Ming was still sitting behind the bench for the Chinese team.He has been staying with the players of the men's basketball blue team for the past few days.Study games and train with them.Especially Hu Jinqiu and Han Dejun, they are so lucky to have Yao Ming's individual guidance.You know, as a star center who has averaged 19+9 per game in his NBA career, Yao Ming sees no worse problems than Du Feng.What he can give these two young centers is the experience accumulated in actual combat, which is of great help to the players.
Soon, the referee came on the field.After the starting players from both sides shook hands with each other, the game officially began.
Hu Jinqiu is still the starter.Before the start of the Asian Cup, Han Dejun has always been the core insider of the Chinese team.But as the game progressed, everyone found that Hu Jinqiu, who moves faster and has better passing vision, is more suitable for the current game.Therefore, in the knockout rounds, Hu Jinqiu played in the fifth position.And Han Dejun, who was put on the bench, played better than the starter, and averaged double-digit points per game.
Hu Jinqiu may have been a little excited, and took off before the basketball reached the highest point, and was called a jump ball violation by the referee.Australia got the ball for the first attack.
After receiving the ball, Kerik used the cover of his teammates to get rid of An Luo's defense.Although Ren Junfei switched defenses immediately, he was called for a foul because of his rash attack.
This is the problem that the Chinese team has always had. Redundant actions on the defensive end will always cause players to quickly fall into foul trouble.
Australia serves the throw-in and the game continues.
After several passes, the basketball came to Brad Newley, who was on the right baseline.Relying on his physical advantage, the latter pushed Li Gen to the basket.When he was about to make a layup, he was slapped by Hu Jinqiu, who was helping to defend him!
"drop!"
The referee's whistle sounded immediately.
Another foul!
This is actually unnecessary.Although Li Gen has been retreating, his defensive position has not been lost. He can cause a lot of interference to Newley.
In fact, although Australian players are strong in confrontation, they do not move too fast.The Chinese team can use their footsteps and early position selection to slow down the opponent, thereby interrupting the rhythm of the opponent's breakthrough.As long as the rhythm is interrupted, more than half of the defense will be down.Waiting until the opponent has started to block the shot is actually a poor choice.
Du Feng was now on the sidelines, shouting loudly at the players on the field: "Don't act recklessly!"
Newley, who stood on the free throw line, made one of two free throws and scored the first point of the game for both sides.
Looking back, the eldest nephew faced the opponent's pressing defense and steadily brought the ball to the frontcourt.The other players are running non-stop.
The offensive strategy set by the Chinese team here is to rely on their own speed and teammates to cover and run out of open space to score.Due to the disadvantaged physical condition, Du Feng has repeatedly emphasized that unless the time is up, he must never fight against the opponent.
Australia's No. 7, Corrick has been closely following An Luo.It seems that they also know that the defense against An Luo cannot be ignored.
However, it is definitely impossible to completely restrict a player one-on-one on the court.With Hu Jinqiu's cover, An Luo rushed directly to a 45-degree angle outside the three-point line on the left, and received a pass from his nephew.
He didn't hesitate at all, as soon as he raised his hand, he was about to shoot.But the two players from Australia standing at the free throw line and the top of the arc immediately rushed up, with their four long arms raised high, and they were quite active in defending.
It's a bit of a stretch to throw it out like this.The offensive time is still sufficient, and there is no need to shoot against the opponent.If he didn't make the shot, Du Feng would definitely yell again!
At this time, Li Gen, who was pulled to the basket, suddenly accelerated and rushed out.The Australian player who was in front of him had already rushed in front of An Luo.He easily got open at the top of the arc.
An Luo saw it too, and immediately passed the ball.
After Li Gen received the ball, he shot decisively.The basketball spun and plunged into the net.
"Pretty!"
An Luo ran over and gave Li Gen a high five.The shot was really decisive.And just seized the opportunity when the opponent's defense was not in place.
3:1, the Chinese team took the lead.
Looking back, Caddy directly squeezed past his nephew to the basket and made a layup, immediately tying the score.
Subsequently, Li Gen once again got an open opportunity through an off-ball screen.He still shot without hesitation, but this time he failed to score.
The opponent's Corrick also missed a three-pointer.In the previous game, this Australian defender who played well met An Luo, and he played a little uncomfortable.He is at a disadvantage in terms of height, wingspan and core strength, and An Luo's single defense ability is sufficient to deal with such a role.
Under An Luo's entanglement, Corrick had no way to get rid of it.In the end, he could only make a hasty shot under the cover of his teammates.
It can be felt that both sides are very well prepared for this game.It can be seen from the defensive end.Facing Australia's frequent off-ball screens, the Chinese team switched defenses very decisively.Taking advantage of his own speed, he seized a favorable position in advance, which well limited the opponent's offensive efficiency.Australia directly blocked An Luo, and then used its physical advantage to seize a favorable position under the basket and control the rebound.
Each has its own means, and the effect is not bad.So, in the first few minutes of the first quarter, the two teams played a tie.
(End of this chapter)