Chapter 147: Group 2
(Thank you Yu Lingfeng for your monthly pass, it is indeed a bit slow to write about the national team's games recently.) I hope you will forgive me! )
Although, it was tied again by the Spanish team. But Sun Yi did not have any frustrated expression on his face, and he was convinced that the final victory would definitely belong to the Chinese men's basketball team.
In the next offense, the national team rookie once again played the opponent's main point guard Calderon and entered the penalty area. However, this time the opponent changed the guard very quickly.
Fernándezka's main line of progress, while Calderon, who had been passed, turned in front of the veteran Li Nan.
Bang Bang Bang! The No. 6 player of the Chinese team dribbled the ball sideways, while observing the situation on the field and thinking about countermeasures. Judging by the breathless breathing rhythm of their teammates, their fitness has reached its limit.
It seems that the team has only the most physical strength at the moment. The rookie of the Chinese team, who made the decision, first tentatively leaned on the defenders behind him. Well! The strength is about the same as yourself!
Bang Bang Bang! Sun Yi, who hit sideways and back, looked like a stubborn bull at this time, constantly hitting Fernandez behind him with his body. It's just that under the opponent's defensive will not give an inch, the effect is extremely limited.
Just as some fans who knew the ball began to shake their heads, the No. 6 player with long hair suddenly moved. Squeeze, retreat, turn, jump, stay in the air, balance, shoot!
Sun Yi hit Fernandez with his back, turned around and threw a jumper! The ball is in! The ball is in! The ball is in! 84 to 82! In this difficult situation, the Chinese team is once again ahead of the world champion Spanish team! Yu Jia jumped up excitedly when she saw this goal.
"Beautiful! Sun Yi played this ball very reasonably, and his teammates stood still. Yes, I'm here......" Zhang Reasonable Guidance once again reflects the reasonable nature.
Younas, who was on the sidelines, clenched his fist hard in his chest after seeing this goal. Attaboy! Bub! Kill these arrogant Iberians!
With 40 seconds left on the game, Spain, who were trailing, had to call a timeout to set up the crucial attack.
Tamara in the audience looked at her boyfriend not far away, and felt embarrassed for a while! Who the hell should I cheer for!
After the timeout, Calderón, who organized the attack of the Spanish team, was marked by Sun Yue, and the 'bomb' Navarro was completely dumb under Sun Yi's close defense, and the rich experience of the veteran Li Nan made Fernandez helpless, and the physical Yi Jianlian firmly entangled Paul. Gasol, only Yao Ming, who is physically exhausted and has four fouls on his back, is difficult to reassure.
Sure enough, except for Calderón, who fed the ball, the other three Spanish players were all Mark who asked for the ball in the low post on the weak side. Gasol pulls out the space.
Bang bang bang! The frequent physical confrontations made the Chinese giant show a trace of fatigue. And the young and strong little Gasol is pressing towards the basket step by step.
After another collision, he felt the pressure behind him suddenly lighten. It's time for Mark to squeeze out the shooting space. Gasol, using his solid footwork, got to the basket and was ready to get up and dunk......
Suddenly, the hands placed on the chest trembled slightly, and the ball that had been firmly controlled disappeared in an instant. By the time his eyes caught up with the ball, the long-haired No. 6 player of the Chinese team had already used his lightning speed to hit his own basket.
Boom! A gliding slam dunk! Don't be too pretty! Don't be too floaty!
Airplanes! The entire Wukesong Gymnasium was completely overwhelmed by waves of sound rising higher than one wave!
"The Chinese team scored, the Chinese team scored! Sun Yi stepped forward again at a critical moment. He first made up the defense from the strong side to the three-second zone to cut off Gasol Jr., who was about to dunk, and then drove straight into the dunk to score......" Yu Jia, who was emotional, almost choked up to explain the game. Indeed, with 20 seconds left in the game, the Chinese team was four points ahead of the double champion Spain, which almost meant victory in the game.
Tamara, who has always been highly nervous, couldn't help cheering in unison after seeing Sun Yi's wonderful fast-break dunk! When a look of surprise came to her, she realized that this was not an NCAA arena......
The Spanish team, which is four points behind, had better asked for their last timeout!
"Outside! Defend against the outside line! Sun, Sun Yue, Lee! You must not let the opponent shoot three points easily! Do you understand? Da Yao, easy to pay attention to controlling rebounds, the game is not over yet...... "In this case, Younas's defensive arrangement is not difficult.
Sure enough, the Spanish team, which returned to the game, used the off-ball cover of the Gasol brothers to let Fernandez, who was in his prime, find an opportunity, stop urgently, half-turn, catch the ball, and shoot!
It's a pity that the desperate 'Xiao Li Flying Knife' rushed over at the last moment. The cold-faced killer, who is about to turn 34 years old, has met the defensive requirements of the coach. The arms raised high formed an effective interference with Fernandez......
Boom! The ball that was interfered with really didn't hit the target, and the ball that smashed into the left hoop flew in the direction of Yao Ming......
Almost all the fans at the scene were standing and watching the game. Everyone knows that if they win this rebound, it means that 99% of the Chinese team will win this game......
Although his physical strength is exhausted, the Chinese giant, who is 2.26 meters tall, is determined to win this rebound. He stood on tiptoe, raised his right arm high, and took advantage of his massive height to take the ball down......
And Gasol Jr., who was beside him, did not give up the fight in the face of this unfavorable situation. He struggled to squeeze his opponent in anticipation of a miracle......
Sure enough, in Mark. Under the interference of Gasol's body, Yao Ming, who had little physical energy left, was a little lacking in the contact between the palm of his right hand and the ball under the collision of his opponent......
A heart-wrenching scene suddenly appeared! The ball rolled down Yao Ming's fingertips, and below him was the fierce Mark. Gasol. If, the opponent gets the rebound and goes to the outside to hit a three-pointer. The next game is unpredictable for China, which is in extremely poor overall physical condition!
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When Mark. Gasol's raised hands were already touching the rolling ball. A lightning-like figure appeared above his head without warning......
I saw Sun Yi, who was wearing the 'Sun Generation' basketball shoes with a red bottom and a yellow face, like the 'third prince' stepping on Hot Wheels, volleying into the air!
Syllable! With those huge palms, after firmly picking off the rebounds that Gasol Jr. had at his fingertips, the Wukesong Gymnasium went completely crazy......
"Rebounds, it's bad, it's going to be bad! Wow! Sun Yi grabbed this backcourt rebound worth a thousand gold before Gasol Jr....... "Zhang Lizhi, who is nearly 60 years old, also followed the fans at the scene to go crazy......
Honk! The referee's whistle blows! Spanish Mark. Gasol fouled, and China's No. 6 player made two free throws.
"I heard you're familiar with Tamara?" Sun Yi, who got the key ball, somehow remembered a joke his girlfriend once made, but judging from his serious expression, it seemed to be very serious.
"Tamara? You mean the one from our women's basketball team? Oh, I'm not familiar with him! "A frustrated Mark. Gasol was completely blinded by the other party's puzzling question!
"Alright! I believe in you, big man! Sun Yi, who received a satisfactory answer, walked through the half court happily and prepared to execute the free throw.
One penalty! Hit! 87 to 82!
Two penalties! Hit again! 88 to 72!
When the game started again, the Spanish team, which was determined to lose, gave up the last attack! At the end of the game, they immediately left the field one by one in despair.
Because, they know, it's the carnival time for the Chinese team!
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"The five-star red flag flutters in the wind, how loud the victory song is, singing our dear motherland ......"
This heart-wrenching victory made the excited fans on the scene reluctant to leave for a long time. They were singing, laughing, and dancing happily......
All the players of the national team, under the leadership of captain Yao Ming, thanked these lovely fans who gave them strength and passion.
Sun Yi, who was standing in the crowd, heard the singing of the fans at the scene, and his nose was sour! The Chinese people, whose living standards are getting higher and higher, have also sharply increased their demand for spirituality. The descendants of Yan and Huang, who have re-emerged among the nations of the world, are overjoyed with such an exciting and major victory today!
In only 8 minutes of playing time, Sun Yi scored 10 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal very efficiently. Every one of his stats is decisive.
At the post-match press conference, Younas brought the newcomers to the national team who made their stunning Olympic debut. The reporters gave a round of applause to the winner of the game.
"Mr. Younas, first of all, congratulations on leading the Chinese men's basketball team to the first victory in the group stage. What are your thoughts on this game? "A reporter from a domestic media was lucky enough to get the first opportunity to ask a question. His question wasn't very creative, though.
"I want to thank the fans and my players for never giving up. Because, in the fourth quarter of the game, we had a huge challenge from our opponents. Although the old man's expression was as calm as usual, his slightly trembling voice showed that his mood was not calm at this time.
"What is your purpose for the tactical arrangement of this game?" The question is here, and it becomes a special dance for the winner's solo......
"Sun Yi, hello! How do you feel about the injuries that plagued you before? Will it affect the rest of the game? A female reporter asked the hero of this game about the concerns of many people.
"So far, I haven't felt any discomfort. After adjustment, I think my condition will get better and better in the next races! "The stage of recognition has passed, and the young national team newcomers are really angry. Getting better? Isn't this game going all out?
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The victory over Spain was the first time in the history of the Chinese men's basketball team to defeat the world champion and European champion team in an Olympic-level competition. In particular, the Olympic Games in the capital held on the doorstep of the home made the impact of this victory spread rapidly......
Hundreds of millions of sports fans across the country will circle the game schedule of the Chinese men's basketball team with a red pen. Senior officials of the Preparatory Committee, the Organizing Committee, and the Sports Bureau came to express their condolences, and for a while, this group of star-studded big men became the focus of everyone's attention.
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On August 14, facing the weakest Angolan team in the group stage, Younas, who had already discovered the team's physical problems, decisively rotated the squad on a large scale. Like Du Feng, Wang Lei, Chen Jianghua, etc., who had fewer opportunities to play before, they all got ample opportunities to play.
85-68, the Chinese men's basketball team easily defeated African champion Angola. The task of qualifying for the group stage of this Olympic Games was achieved ahead of schedule, but the hosts, who had just beaten the world champion and were in high spirits, could not be complacent.
On August 16, the Chinese men's basketball team faced the European powerhouse Germany led by Nowitzki. The national team, which has spent the excitement of the previous few games, has dropped in competitive form in this game. Although the overall strength was superior, the score of the two teams was firmly bitten by the tenacious Germans. The Chinese men's basketball team, which had a bad hand, had to fall into the opponent's hand-to-hand combat.
When the game entered the fourth quarter, the old problem of insufficient physical fitness of the Chinese men's basketball team once again appeared. Nowitzki went into open mode, hitting two three-pointers in a row and a mid-range shot to quickly turn the score around.
50-52, the Chinese men's basketball team trailed by 2 points. Sun Yi, who has not been on the outside in this game, once again played the role of Mr. Key. Bang bang! Two clean three-pointers extinguished the fire that the Germans had just ignited.
58-55, the Chinese team won the third victory of the group stage with difficulty. Before they knew it, the lads had broken the record for the most wins in an Olympic competition for the national team......
On August 18, the Chinese men's basketball team faced the last opponent in the group stage, the World Championship runner-up and the European runner-up Greece. Although the two teams have qualified, the Greek team, with two wins and two losses, is not willing to qualify as fourth in the group. They will be hoping to beat the hosts and pull Spain, who are also 3-2, into the race to count the score.
After the start of the game, the Greek team sacrificed their almost flawless regional defense, allowing the Chinese team to play an extremely limited advantage inside.
Because of Sun Yi's existence. The outside strength of the Chinese men's basketball team, both offensive and defensive, has been significantly improved. A group of Greek team defenders who are good at sudden shooting suddenly found that the Chinese guy with long hair was almost an insurmountable mountain in front of him.
In this game, Younas tried a bold rotation. He really didn't want to see it again, and the physical exhaustion of the main players in the fourth quarter continued to be staged. Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, and Yi Jianlian have no problems with the rotation of the inside trio, and Zhu Fangyu and veteran Li Nan on the front line can barely cope with it. Only when Sun Yi was at rest, the Chinese team's attack was disorganized under the pressure of the opponent. Liu Wei and Chen Jiang's shortcomings in physical confrontation ability have long been seen through by their opponents.
Seeing this situation, Younas had no choice but to bite the bullet and let the newcomers of the team stick to the game. But this is exactly what Sun Yi likes. He's tired of sitting on the bench and watching people play, and his desire to be the center of attention on the pitch grows......
As the game entered the fourth quarter, the Greeks led by seven points, 62-55.
The opponent's skillful regional joint defense made Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian's hit rate miserable. The Greek team's defensive style is more aggressive than the combined defense in the NCAA.
But everything is the same, and the joint defense is most afraid of offensive players with strong shooting ability. In this case, Sun Yi, who has just turned 20, has finally become the offensive core of the team.
Pull a three-pointer, break through the pull-up jumper, turn and lean back...... The Chinese guy, who kept firing from 15 yards out, destroyed the proud and impregnable defense of the Greek team in an instant......
86 to 78! The Chinese men's basketball team made persistent efforts to defeat the last opponent. Five games, four wins and one loss, with the second place in the group to advance to the quarterfinals!
Sun Yi, a newcomer to the national team, scored 18 points in the fourth quarter and contributed 30 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks in the whole game!
Their opponent in the quarter-finals is Croatia, who are third in the other group! (To be continued.) )