Chapter 146: The postponed Olympic debut

70-101, the Chinese men's basketball team lost to the American 'Dream Eight Team' with the smallest score difference in the history of the two teams. Although the opponent was extremely strong, there were still a lot of wonderful shots in the game.

After the game, Sun Yi, who did not get a chance to play, 'limped' towards his former and current coaches.

"Sun, I heard you're hurt?" As the coach of the Knicks, D'Antoni is obviously very concerned about the injuries of his players.

"I was bumped in training, and it wasn't a big deal." It's really no big deal, I was still banging with my girlfriend in the athlete's apartment two days ago!

The old Coach K on the side looked very strange with a smile. He just patted the beloved disciple on the shoulder, "Hopefully the next time we play, you won't be absent." ”

In the next game, it seems that Coach K thinks very highly of this Chinese men's basketball team!

In fact, for Sun Yi personally, he is unwilling to give up this opening match. However, he is not a hot-blooded young man who likes to be impulsive and willful. The next few opponents of the Chinese team in the group stage are all very difficult characters. If it does help the rest of the game, he will do it without complaint.

Alas! It's still not enough. One day, when other teams face the Chinese team, if they also have this idea of preserving their strength. That proves that Chinese basketball has really risen......

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Although he was not able to play, Sun Yi did not lack media attention.

"Sun Yi, hello! Isn't it a pity that you won't be able to play against your future opponents in the NBA because of injuries? A CCTV reporter caught the newcomer of the national team who was about to leave.

"It's a bit of a pity, I hope the national team will play well in the next games and strive to meet the American team again."

"Huh! That's right. These shoes on your feet today look special. "The question was very natural, and I couldn't tell that it was a prepared manuscript in advance. It seems that Wang Weimin has learned how to do business in his homeland.

"Oh! This is the 'Sun Generation' of the Tenglong brand, a specially designed Olympic version...... "It seems that this kid, if he doesn't play, it's not bad to do a sale!"

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12 August 2008, 4.45 p.m.

The second group game between the Chinese men's basketball team and the Spanish men's basketball team officially started at the Wukesong Gymnasium.

Tamara and her teammates sat in the audience to cheer for the men's basketball team in their homeland. Why didn't he play again, was it really injured? No, it was so violent. It makes people think about it now, and they will be flustered. It must be that head coach stupid X, I don't know how good my man is, huh!

Sun Yi, who was sitting on the bench, was intently observing the strengths and weaknesses of several backcourt players on the other side. Rubio, poor physical, average shooting, good passing vision. Navarro, a small quarterback with a strong desire to attack, is a great skill for his long-range shooting and small throwing. However, the poor defense is almost all about the eyes. Calderón, who is good at passing and not afraid of intense physical confrontation, has the only drawback of slow speed......

By the time Sun Yi finished analyzing his opponent, the first half of the game was almost over. The Chinese men's basketball team led by 9 points 46-37 when it was not favored.

Although he didn't get a chance to play, he was very happy with the excellent performance of his teammates.

When the game came to the third quarter, the Spanish team launched a frantic counterattack. But due to an imbalance in mentality, the shot was repeatedly missed. At the end of the quarter, the Chinese team pulled away the score and trailed by 14 points at 47-61. If the competition develops according to this trend, Sun Yi's Olympic debut may continue to be postponed.

The world champion, who was behind by a large score, simply gave it a go in the final quarter. In Paul. Under Gasol's leadership, there was a 14-3 mini-surge in four minutes. 61-64, the difference between the two teams quickly closed.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Younas hurriedly asked for a timeout.

Sun Yi, who has been sitting on the sidelines and observing, can see it very clearly. The success of the opponent's counterattack is based on the significant decline in the physical fitness of the Chinese team's players.

Due to the frenzied cheering atmosphere at the scene, many team members were excited. However, this kind of excessive emotions will make them unable to allocate their physical energy reasonably. Of course, if it's the perverts of the American team, this issue doesn't need to be discussed.

"Sun, you replace Liu Wei and go up to do some blocking and dismantling with Da Yao. The most important thing is defense! The old man almost roared and shouted at the newcomer to the national team. You can't let the opponent's little man break into the inside line and cause damage! Yao Ming now has three fouls on his back, almost all of which were caused by the opponent's outside players. If you get it again, then under the FIBA5 rules of committing games, Yao Ming's power on the defensive end will be greatly reduced.

"Understood! Instructor! At such a moment, being able to get the opportunity to play shows that the coach has full trust in him, and Sun Yi also responded loudly and unequivocally.

The fate of the somewhat sad Chinese men's basketball team has changed at this moment......

"After the pause, the Chinese team made substitution adjustments. Sun Yi replaced Liu Wei, who was seriously physically exhausted, and appeared in the point guard position. Yu Jia, who was commenting at the scene, immediately told all the fans in front of the TV about this change through the broadcast signal.

"Well, it looks like Younas is going to give it a go. Sun Yi's ability is no problem at all, now it depends on whether the cooperation with his teammates is tacit enough...... "From the second half of the game, Zhang Lizhang, who is nearly 60 years old, guided him to stand up and explain the game almost the whole time.

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"Ahh Our Xiao Yi is on the field! "'Poof!' Li Jinfeng, who was watching the game on the sofa, excitedly picked up her husband next to her when she saw her son appear on the TV screen, and took a beautiful sip.

Sun Wenyuan, who caressed his face with his hand, showed an expression of disbelief......

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"Wow! Your boyfriend is on the scene! Hee-hee! Do you want him to play well or badly? Torrance, who was sitting with Tamara, asked with a playful expression.

"Ugh!" After thinking about it for a while, he finally replied with some unwillingness: "I hope he plays well, but the victory must belong to Spain!" ”

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Sun Yi, who was about to catch the ball on the sideline, glanced at his teammates on the field. Center Yao Ming, Daqian Wang Zhizhi, Xiaoqian Zhu Fangyu, and the quarterback Sun Yue who served him.

Boom! As soon as he received a pass from his teammates, Sun Yi found Calderon pressing closely. Looking at the rest of the team-mates, almost everyone has a Spaniard in front of them to defend in front of them.

Jose. Calderon, Toronto Raptors' point guard. Well, let me get a feel for the intensity of the NBA in advance.

The No. 6 player of the Chinese team with the ball in both hands immediately used his speed to shake off Calderón, who was guarding him, after making a spying step. Dare to give me such a big breakthrough space, looking for death!

When Calderón found out that the close collar defense that was very effective for the outside players of the Chinese team turned out to be ineffective against this young guy. Sun Yi has been killing the opponent's half of the court like the wind, and the speed intensive training for more than a year is obvious from this getaway.

Due to the presence of Yao Ming and Wang Zhizhi in the forbidden area, the Gasol brothers did not dare to act rashly. In desperation, Rudy. Fernandez had no choice but to let go of Zhu Fangyu beside him and quickly made up for it.

He had just signed with the NBA's Phoenix Suns, although he was immediately traded to the Trail Blazers. But the ability of this player must not be booed.

Finding that the opponent's defensive players were fast, Sun Yi gave up his plan to drive straight in. Skillfully dribbling with both hands, he controlled the team's tempo.

Now is a very crucial round, the ball must be successfully scored, otherwise the opponent will definitely take advantage of the momentum just now, bite the score or even overtake.

Knowing how to think about problems, knowing the situation of friends and enemies, and being able to maintain sanity are the necessary psychological qualities of a good organizer.

When Younas, who was standing on the sidelines, saw the young player, controlling the ball while beckoning his teammates to take place, the nervous heart in his heart relaxed slightly.

"Sun Yi is now in control of the ball, and his raised right hand makes a gesture, it seems that he is going to play tactics." Years of experience in commenting made Yu Jia very bottomless about the Chinese team's attack.

"Hmmm! Should be. Da Yao pulled it out, this is to be blocked. Yes, Sun Yi broke in. Hey! The ball went in, and it also caused a foul on Pau Gasol. 2+1, this ball is too crucial......"

Paul, who got his fourth personal foul. Gasol, helplessly, spread his hands and desperately explained what to the referee. Although, he knew very well that the defense just now did foul. But subconsciously, I still feel that this is the referee's care for the home team.

Just now, Sun Yi used Yao Ming's very strong cover to get rid of the extremely difficult Fernandez. Facing Paul with long arms and height. Gasol, instead, sped up.

Leaping high in the air, he faced his opponent's extra-long arms, and a small lever flashed out of the layup space. In desperation, Gasol had no choice but to foul, but he didn't expect that the opponent, a young player, would still stubbornly score the ball when his body was out of balance.

Sun Yi, who fell to the ground, just wanted to stand up, when a pair of big hands suddenly appeared in front of him.

"Well done!" Yao Ming, who had a stern expression on his face, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, revealing his excited mood at this time.

Swish! With Sun Yi hitting this penalty. 67-61, the Chinese team led by 6 points.

The more than 18,000 spectators at the scene finally vented their pent-up passion for a long time.

"Sun, keep them out." Younas shouted at the rookie of the national team who was retreating into the half.

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Calderon, who dribbled the ball past the half court, passed the ball to Navarro, the 'bomb' at the top of the arc, at 45 degrees on the left side, and took Sun Yi to run without the ball.

In the face of Sun Yue's defense, Navarro called Gasol Jr.'s block, and then moved sideways to shoot directly outside the three-point line. Swish! Three-point hit! 64 to 67!

The atmosphere at the scene became tense again.

It was the Chinese team's turn to attack, and Sun Yi controlled the ball. glanced at the situation in the penalty area, and directly hoisted the ball to Yao Ming, who was in status. Due to four fouls on his back, Paul. Gasol did not dare to act rashly, so he could only raise his arms high.

Yao Ming, who felt the great reduction in the defensive strength behind him, directly hit a small hook hand. 69 to 64!

In the next round, Navarro, who received the ball, found that the opponent's No. 6 player had become the opponent's defender. After trying to block and break through to no avail, he passed the ball to his teammates who came out of the baseline.

Fernandez, who got the ball outside the three-point line, made a shooting feint, and easily shook Zhu Fangyu, who couldn't catch up. One step inside the three-point line, a quick stop shot. Hit! 66 to 69!

When Sun Yi was ready to use Paul again, who had already committed four crimes. Gasol suddenly found that the defender behind Yao Ming had become Mark. Gasol. The other party's strong physique made Da Yao, who had just come out of a serious injury and had not yet recovered to his best physical condition, very uncomfortable.

In desperation, Sun Yi had no choice but to pass the ball to Wang Zhizhi, who came to the top of the three-point arc. With little time left in the round, Dazhi faced the cautious Gasol and stepped directly on the three-point line to get a big two. Ball in! 71 to 66!

In the next few minutes of the game, the two sides went back and forth.

Gasol Jr. faced Yao Ming's defense and missed the strong shot!

Sun Yi got rid of the defense, made a stop-and-go jump shot, and brushed the basket out!

Calderon tried three points from the outside, but still didn't have the crosshairs!

Sun Yue's layup was blocked by the opponent!

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The stalemate game made every fan who paid attention to the Chinese men's basketball team nervous......

When Fernandes, who suddenly found his touch, hit two three-pointers on Zhu Fangyu's head in a row. 72-71, the Spanish men's basketball team overtook by one point. Younas, who was standing on the sidelines to supervise the battle, jumped to his feet in an angry manner, and hurriedly called the veteran Li Nan over, ready to replace Zhu 8, who was physically exhausted.

The opponent's sudden outburst seemed to stimulate Sun Yi's somewhat cold hand. He had missed two shots before, but at a critical moment, in the face of Calderon's defense, he stabilized the morale of the army with an unreasonable three-point shot.

74 to 72! The Chinese team is leading again.

The audience at the scene finally saw Sun Yi's long-famous stunt up close. Rare take-off height, long air time, gentle feel, elegant body, and now with a handsome long broken hair and the eye-catching 'Sun Generation' on the feet.

Many years later, many members of the Chinese men's national basketball team believe that it was the style of basketball legend Sun Yi that brought them to the road of basketball.

In the next game, the two teams, which had recovered their touch, played an attack with a high shooting percentage.

On the Spanish side, when Gasol Jr. beat Yao Ming and let the opponent eat the fourth foul, he repeatedly made waves in the Chinese team's penalty area.

But relying on the veteran Wang Zhizhi, Li Nan and Sun Yi have excellent hand feeling on the outside. With one minute left in the game, the Chinese team still led by two points.

Yao Ming, who struggled to push away Gasol Jr. and wanted to go to the low position, quickly received Sun Yi's pass. He made two big dream steps in a row, and directly shook the opponent stupidly. Unfortunately, due to physical exhaustion, his shot was short......

Navarro, who was lucky enough to pick up the ball, made a long pass directly to his teammate Fernandes, who had already run past half of the court. After all, the veteran Li Nan is old, and his athleticism is no longer what it used to be, so he can only watch the opponent score an easy layup.

82 to 82!

Because he was too far away from his opponent, Sun Yi had the intention to kill the thief and had no power to return to the sky! (To be continued.) )