The glory of the basketball gods

Chapter 276 China and the United States Go to War ([-] Chapters, Two Changes)
"We are not afraid of any opponent. We never need to think about our opponents. On the contrary, I think our opponents will study our players and tactics very seriously, but no matter what they do, I think the result will be different. It's the same. In the end we will definitely win."

At the beginning of the Olympic Games, LeBron James said the above words with full confidence in the interview with reporters.

The U.S. team did exactly what James said during the Olympic schedule. Facing opponents who challenged them one by one, the U.S. team played the rhythm they are familiar with and like in a constant and adaptable way, and beat opponents one by one. The challenge fell, except for the Lithuanian team in the group stage and the Spanish team in the semi-finals, the US team did not encounter any decent resistance.

However, when the U.S. team reached the final, they found that their opponent was actually the Chinese team, and most of their players were stunned.

"Wait, is it the Chinese team? I must have read it wrong."

"China? No way, what are their opponents doing?"

"Yao Ming? Yi Jianlian? Wang Zhizhi? Oh, no, there's Yuan Man!"

"Yuan Man is in the Chinese team?"

"I think it's time for us to take a good look at the game film."

The U.S. team, which has always been fearless, knew that the opponent was the Chinese team where Yuan Man belonged, and they wanted to watch the video of the game seriously. It was not for any other reason, but because Yuan Man performed too well in the NBA last season. It worked!
With three MVPs at the same time, Yuan Man is No.1 in active service, even surpassing the Bulls guard Derrick Rose who won the regular season MVP from James in the third season. No player on the team dares to be careless.

In the playoffs, American players including James and Durant suffered losses from Yuan Man and the Cavaliers.

In front of the TV, the American team members sat upright, and no one was absent.

The group stage match between China and Spain is being shown on TV.

"When did the Chinese team become so strong!"

"I heard that during the offseason, many Cavaliers players went to China as their training partners."

"China is rich, so it's going to cost a lot."

"Who knows, but the fact that last season's NBA championship player can be used as the team's training partner, the face of the Chinese team and Yuan Man is also big enough."

"Damn it, the three-pointers of No. 7 and No. 8 are really accurate!"

"I seem to have seen that center somewhere. It seems to be a player who has played for the Heat and the Clippers. His name is Wang Zhizhi."

"The power forward is Yi Jianlian who played for the Dallas Mavericks last season."

"I know this guard. He has already won a championship with our team. His name is Sun Yue. He is a tall guard."

"The No. 7 is the guy who once beat Slovenia. The three-pointer really needs attention."

"Looking at it this way, the Chinese team seems to be really strong. Don't forget, they still have Yuan Man!"

"Indeed, as soon as Yuan Man came on the field, the performance of the Chinese team was raised to a higher level."

It has been a long time since American players discussed their opponent’s style of play and performance together. The last time they watched the video of the game so seriously and had a heated discussion before the game was before the 2008 BJ Olympic finals. The heyday of the Spanish men's basketball team.

"Andre, it depends on your defense in the next game!" James took the initiative to say to Iguodala, the team's perimeter defense sharp knife and the very successful perimeter defense in this Olympic Games.

"To be honest." Iguodala had an awkward smile on his face, "I have no confidence."

You know, in the first round of last season's playoffs, Yuan Man averaged 30+ per game in four consecutive games, blowing away Iguodala who was defending himself alone.

While the US team is seriously studying the Chinese team, the Chinese players are also pondering the performance of the US team.

"We have to play the game against the U.S. team as an ordinary game. We have already reached the final, so we don't need to have any burdens. Some people may not be able to reach the final of the Olympic Games in their lifetime. We managed to The opportunities I get must not be caused by my own psychological problems. I don’t have any requirements for this final, just be yourself and play what you usually practice, that’s enough!”

Yuan Man couldn't help thinking that Deng Huade's passion and mobilization ability were even higher than Cavaliers coach Scott.

On August 2012, 8, the men's basketball finals of the London Olympic Games officially started at 12:8 pm BJ time!
According to catv's official broadcast, the ratings of watching this men's basketball final has surpassed the ratings of the football match between China and Costa Rica in the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup.

The Olympic basketball ratings surpassed that of the Football World Cup, which is the first time in China.

The starting lineup of this game, the Chinese team has not changed, the center is still Wang Zhizhi, this chasing boy who once played for the Mavericks, Heat, and Clippers, is now 35 years old, this Olympic Games, is Wang Zhizhi It was his last trip to the Olympics. Before the game, Wang Zhizhi also admitted that he would play this game as the last game of his life.

The position of power forward is still after Yao Ming and before Yuan Man. Yi Jianlian, who briefly led the Chinese men's basketball team, has played for the Bucks, Wizards, and Mavericks. Although he has represented the Chinese team in many competitions, this year he is only 25. At the age of [-], Yi Jianlian proved himself in the Olympic Games after his performance was sluggish last season and his future was uncertain. Now, he wants to perform well in the finals so that he can stay in the NBA next season and win a A good contract to work hard.

There is no doubt that the small forward position must belong to Yuan Man.Although Zhu Fangyu and Zhou Peng had the strength to compete for the starting lineup before, after Yuan Man came, the two could only compete for the substitute position.

At the position of shooting guard, Deng Huade arranged for Wang Shipeng, who has both a three-pointer and a big heart. In addition to being accurate on the outside, this player is also a desperate Saburo. Deng Huade appreciates his ruthlessness on the court. The spot-up shooter is perfect, and is Yuan Man's favorite puzzle player.

At the position of point guard, Sun Yue is proving himself with actions. His talent has not been wasted. As long as he works hard, he is fully capable of being the starting point guard of the national team.Being able to squeeze Liu Wei, the old point guard of the Chinese team, onto the bench, Sun Yue has already achieved half of the success. Now, he has to prove that he has enough strength through his performance in the finals, and he can wrestle with NBA-level guards. The defender of the Chinese team is by no means the black hole of the team.In addition to organization, Sun Yue's height and defensive ability are also very important to Deng Huade.

After watching the Chinese team's starting lineup, and then looking at the US team, the fans were surprised to find that the US team's starting lineup, which has not changed since the Olympic Games, even had a substitution!

Kevin Durant was adjusted to the starting lineup by American coach Mike Krzyzewski, and Andre Iguodala, who is more inclined to defend, started the game.

Regarding the adjustment of the starting roster this time, the team coach Krzyzewski, nicknamed "Old K", explained it this way.

"Kevin's foot injury has been repeated recently. In order to allow him to perform better in the game, I think it is the most suitable arrangement to put him on the bench and arrange him to play at the right time."

When asked why he didn’t start Carmelo Anthony and replaced Iguodala because he was afraid of Yuan Man’s offense, the old K replied: “No, absolutely not. Andre recently The performance is very good, let him play, we can balance our team lineup, offensive and defensive balance, which is very important in a key game."

Old K was stubborn and did not admit that the substitution adjustment of the US team was aimed at Yuan Man.

With this adjustment, Team USA's starting lineup is:

Center: Chandler, power forward: James, small forward: Iguodala, shooting guard: Kobe, point guard: Paul.

Judging from the starting lineup, the Chinese men's basketball team has an absolute advantage in height, which will give the Chinese team an even greater advantage in rebounding.

Amidst the endless shouts of the fans, the referee blew his whistle and the game began!

Chandler won the ball from Yi Jianlian, and the US team attacked first.

Paul, who is 1.83 meters tall, is facing Sun Yue, who is 2.04 meters tall. He is also a point guard. The height difference between the two is 21 centimeters!

But Paul dribbled the ball unhurriedly, and even rejected Chandler who wanted to come over to help with the pick-and-roll.

Repeatedly dribbled and stepped down in front of Sun Yue, and then suddenly took a step back, plus a fallback jumper. Although Sun Yue made a block movement, Paul's shot was very fast, and he had already passed Sun Yue's. Blocking range, the ball hits through the net hollow.

2-0, the US team got off to a deadlock.

Paul still played very steadily, facing Sun Yue, he didn't feel any pressure.

Sun Yue dribbled the ball, and Paul pressed close to him. Paul's full-court press defense was still quite threatening, but Sun Yue was 2.04 meters tall, and he ignored Paul's harassment at all, and ran across the midfield with a few strides.

After handing the ball to Wang Shipeng on the outside, all American players focused their attention on Yuan Man, because in terms of offense, Yuan Man, who averaged 30.3 points per game in the Olympics, must be the first offensive choice of the Chinese men's basketball team .

But to the surprise of the American players, Wang Shipeng did not choose to hand the ball to Yuan Man, but hoisted it to Sun Yue who was close to the inside line.

Sun Yue, who is 2.04 meters tall, hit Paul with the ball behind his back!

He dribbled the ball with his right hand, turned around, and leaned back slightly with his left hand to shoot. Paul couldn't block it at all, and the ball made a steady hit, 2-2.

"Sun Yue can do it, he played so vigorously when he came up."

"This is the strength that the Chinese men's basketball team should have. I am a big country with a population of 13 billion. Can't you choose a few who can play basketball well?"

"In my vast country with a population of 13 billion, I haven't seen a few players who play football well."

"Have you noticed? Although Paul kept hitting Sun Yue with his body, Sun Yue's movements didn't deform at all. This guy's strength has increased a lot."

While the Chinese fans were discussing enthusiastically, the US team missed a shot and Yi Jianlian got a rebound.

Sun Yue moved to the frontcourt and made another breakthrough in the face of Paul, causing Iguodala to rush forward to help defend. Sun Yue immediately passed the ball to Yuan Man. Before the ball was secured, Yuan Man pushed the ball, The ball reached Wang Shipeng, who was standing at a 45° position on the outside line, and he made a very resolute three-point shot. With a "shua", the three-point shot went through the net! 5-2, the Chinese team overtook the score.

Paul wanted to cooperate with Chandler in an alley-oop, and the ball flew over Yi Jianlian's head, which seemed to be an alley-oop opportunity, but just as Chandler got the ball, Wang Zhizhi directly held it down in the air. The ball was directly blocked, but the wrestling between the two in the air caused the ball to bounce on the floor.

Wang Shipeng, who had quick eyes and quick hands, picked up the ball and started a fast break. Yuan Man was on the left and Sun Yue was on the right. The Chinese team played a fast break against the US team!

"LeBron, on the right! Andre, on the left!" Kobe retreated and directed his teammates to defend, while Kobe himself defended the center.

In 3v3, Wang Shipeng did not choose to pass the ball to Yuan Man and Sun Yue, who were on the fast break with him, but sent the ball behind him. Yi Jianlian, who followed the fast break, got the ball and flew straight into the air. Under the watchful eyes of the players, he slammed the ball into the basket with both hands!
7-2, old K's expression is a bit struggling.

"Yuan Man is not the only Chinese team!" Wang Shipeng, who had never played in the NBA, uttered harsh words at Kobe and others.

"Hey, this group of guys." From the beginning to now, Yuan Man has touched the ball once, and passed it away before holding it for 1 second. The opening 2 minutes were completely performed by other Chinese players.

Kobe's temper came as he said, against Wang Shipeng, Kobe used his speed and body to force Wang Shipeng, but he didn't expect that he didn't get rid of the opponent, but the stubborn Kobe would not pass the ball in this situation, he did Wang Shipeng didn't hesitate at all in the fake movement of lifting the ball twice, so he had to stiffen up and forcefully shot against Wang Shipeng's block, and hit the iron with a sound of ~~~~.

"Wang Shipeng actually defended against Kobe, it's unbelievable!"

"As soon as I hear Duang's voice, I get a headache."

"How was the quality of the basket in the Olympic final?"

"I like this sound, I hope Kobe will continue to work hard."

Who was Wang Shipeng's opponent during the training camp?Kyrie Irving!

It is the guy with 100 ways to surpass others. The two-month matchup with Irving allowed Wang Shipeng to make correct judgments in the face of any fake moves. It can be said that the current Wang Shipeng is almost a qualified NBA3D Players, three-pointers, and defense have become Wang Shipeng's weapons.

Looking back, the U.S. team had just settled down. Sun Yue passed the ball directly outside without looking at anyone. After receiving the ball, Wang Shipeng directly faced Kobe and shot a three-pointer.

Kobe subconsciously thought it was impossible for this guy to shoot, so he didn't take off. Who knew that Wang Shipeng really shot a three-pointer directly!
Who gave you such courage? !
Kobe looked back, and the ball hit again!

10-2!

Old K called a timeout.

(End of this chapter)