Chapter 292 Chapter 304+ Chapter 5 The Price of Underestimating the Enemy (Two Chapters)

At 5:30 British time, the match between China and Spain, which is also the first match of this Olympic Games, officially kicked off at the London Olympic Basketball Stadium.

About seven or eight thousand spectators came to the scene, including hundreds of Chinese spectators.

After China's economy has developed, more and more fans are able to go abroad to watch football.

Some of these fans had the Chinese national flag tattooed on their faces, some held a small national flag in their hands, and some directly held a large national flag, and several of them pulled it up together.

Just like the fans Tang Tian met during the Nike China tour that day, the enthusiasm of the Chinese fans is among the best in the world.

And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

In China, countless fans waited in front of the TV, waiting for the opening game of the men's basketball team in the Olympic Games.

In a mountainous elementary school in Chengdu, a large satellite TV receiver has been installed with the help of caring people.

Everyone crowded into the classroom and watched the small TV above the desk.

Including Lin Yi, everyone's eyes were full of anticipation.

In fact, it wasn't just this one place, because of Tang Tian, ​​the attention paid to this Olympic basketball game from all over the country was unprecedented.

For them, this is their dream game.

There is a broadcast area in the front row of the competition venue. This time, the all-round commentator Yang Jian and the guest Zhang Weiping are responsible for explaining the men's basketball game.

The players on both sides have come to the arena to warm up, and Zhang Weiping and Yang Jian have also started to warm up for the game commentary.

"Director Zhang, one of the issues we all care about is Tang Tian. He joined the national team at the buzzer half a month ago. How do you think he can help the Chinese men's basketball team?"

Yang Jian asked, his voice was very eloquent. The shout when he commented on Liu Xiang's victory was an unforgettable moment for many fans.

"It must have helped a lot. He can shoot three-pointers. This is not a three-pointer in the general sense. You can see that he made more than 50% of his three-pointers in the NBA Finals. Is this a concept? This is The best three-pointer in the world.

And there is defense, you Navarro is very good? Fernandez is great? We, Tang Tian, ​​can make clear arrangements for you. "

When Zhang Weiping speaks, he always has a unique style, which makes people unconsciously enter into his context.

"Then do you think we have a chance of winning tonight?" Yang Jian continued to ask.

"Yes, there must be. In fact, don't look at their insiders who have Gasol, Gasol, Ibaka, etc. We also have Yi Jianlian. International competitions are not NBA competitions. The UAE is not necessarily comparable in the international arena. They were poor, and then Tang Tianfang killed their outside line, and we had a chance."

Zhang Weiping's optimism made people believe it.

"It's my sixth sense, and I think these guys in the men's basketball team will surprise us tonight."

After Zhang Weiping finished speaking, he added another sentence.

Yang Jian laughed out loud, it is always interesting to commentate with Zhang Weiping.

When the two of them were chatting happily in the commentary booth, the scene had already entered the player introduction session.

International competitions are different from the NBA. They have to introduce all 12 players in each team.

When the Spanish team members were introduced, the cheers were overwhelming.

As the strongest team in Europe, Spain's popularity is very high, and this time they are fighting in Europe, this is actually half of their home court.

Most of the time when the players of the Chinese team played, there was no reaction except for the Chinese fans.

"Number 31, Tang Tian!"

When Tang Tian was introduced to the stage, for the first time there were large-scale cheers at the scene.

After Stern promoted the NBA to the world, Tang Tian, ​​a rookie who made a big splash in the finals, is still quite well-known.

Tang Tian stretched out his hand to pat the fans, then waved to the audience.

The Chinese fans on the sidelines were all yelling like crazy.

This time the Olympics is not a local battle, but the attention it has received is not much less than that of the BJ Olympics.

The biggest reason for this is naturally Tang Tian.

Since Yao Ming retired, this is the first player who gave them unlimited vision for the future.

After the introduction of the players from both sides, the team roster was also submitted to the technical desk, with the starting roster for the game marked on it.

The list was soon passed on by the staff to the narrators in various countries.

Zhang Weiping and Yang Jian were both stunned for a few seconds when they saw the list.

Chen Jianghua, Sun Yue, Tang Tian, ​​Ding Jinhui, Yi Jianlian!

Wang Zhizhi, Zhu Fangyu, Wang Shipeng, Liu Wei, none of these core players in 2008 appeared in the starting list!

"If I'm not mistaken, this is a lineup that the men's basketball team has never used in previous warm-up matches."

After Yang Jian finished reading the starting list, he said in shock.

"It seems that Deng Huade is prepared for this game."

Zhang Weiping spoke after being stunned for a moment.

In fact, let alone the two of them, the Chinese audience waiting in front of the TV in China were all dumbfounded after seeing the starting lineup on TV.

This lineup doesn't even have a center forward!

Moreover, none of the players they are familiar with has started. This is so courageous and risky.

The head coach of the Spanish team is Scariolo. He is the new head coach of Spain and only accepted the team in 2009.

When he saw the starting lineup of the Chinese team, his expression was quite surprised, and he even looked like he was holding back a smile.

The strongest in Spain is the inside line. Now the starting inside line of the Chinese team is Yi Jianlian who plays the fourth position, plus a short striker in his early 2 meters?

Is this self-defeating?

Apart from this, he really couldn't think of a reason for the Chinese team to send this lineup.

It can be predicted that the size of Gasol will get whatever he wants in the paint tonight.

It's really going to be a boring game.

He, who was still habitually standing on the sidelines, has turned around and walked back to the bench to sit down.

The pre-match warm-up is over, and the starting players of both sides have appeared one after another.

For the Spanish team, Gasol is the starting insider, Fernandez is the small forward, and Lirumeria and Jose Calderon are the guards.

Gasol Jr. and Yi Jianlian's jump ball in midfield.

Yi Jianlian's height and wingspan are not as good as Gasol Jr., but he has better bounce and speed.

After the referee blew the whistle, Yi Jianlian turned the ball back to the half court, giving the Chinese team the chance to take the lead in attacking.

Chen Jianghua dribbled the ball to the frontcourt.

Ding Jinhui and Yi Jianlian provided Tang Tian with off-ball screens one after another.

But the effect doesn't look good.

The Spanish team obviously made preparations before the game, and the quality of the two screens was not high.

Tang Tian was followed by Pau Gasol in the end and had no chance to catch the ball.

Chen Jianghua lobbed the ball directly to the inside line.

Tang Tian's running position was just a feint, and the end point of the Chinese men's basketball team's offense this round was Yi Jianlian.

Gasol settled down and topped Yi Jianlian, and Yi Jianlian finally chose to turn around and lean back.

Gasol's long wingspan interferes.

"boom!"

Yi Jianlian's ball was not able to hit.

Yi Jianlian focused on practicing three-pointers and defense during the season. His other abilities have not improved much compared to a year ago.

Scariolo finally couldn't help laughing when he saw this.

Yi Jianlian has no advantage at all against Gasol.

With the Chinese team playing so hard, can they score 60 points in a game?

It's not that he looks down on this Chinese team, it's that this Chinese team can't be watched at all.

The Chinese team missed the first attack, and Gasol turned around and received a defensive rebound.

Calderon dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, directly signaled Gasol to drop low, and then gave the ball directly.

The Spanish team's tactical thinking is very clear, that is, to play the team's inside advantage.

Especially Ding Jinhui, the inside line in his early 2 meters is the team's biggest breakthrough.

Gasol leaned against Ding Jinhui, he tried hard, but he didn't move!

Ding Jinhui's bottom plate sinks like Hayes in the NBA.

What Gasol hates most in the NBA is this kind of blackness and toughness, which has no royal demeanor at all.

He directly chose the turn hook to the free throw line.

This is one of the important offensive means for him to gain a foothold in the NBA.

But just as he shot, a figure quickly came to help defend him.

Yi Jianlian!

After losing weight, his speed is obviously faster, and this defense came very timely.

However, Gasol has the ability to respond at the NBA All-Star level, directly changing the hook into a throw in the air, and stuffing the ball into the basket with one hand.

If Yi Jianlian comes over, Gasol's side must be empty.

"Snapped!"

But before he passed the ball, a figure behind Yi Jianlian suddenly jumped up and caught his pass!

Ding Jinhui!

Bulldog!

His strength is nothing in the international arena, but his enthusiasm is definitely among the best!

And the team also had tactical drills in this area before the game, and the ball was directly broken!

There was a burst of cheers from the Chinese fans at the scene.

This ball is beautifully defended!

Ding Jinhui protected the ball after stealing it, Tang Tian had already moved to his side, and he handed the ball over.

The Spanish team retreated slowly at this time.

They have two heavy big men, and now that the ball is in Tang Tian's hands, it is impossible for the Chinese team to play fast break immediately.

But in the next second, they paid the price for their wrong judgment.

After Tang Tian took the ball and turned around, he saw Chen Jianghua and Sun Yue who had already made a quick break, and directly threw a backcourt long throw.

Tang Tian's passing ability in the draft was 40. In the rookie season of the Spurs, although he did not specifically practice this during his personal extra training, the Spurs' team style of play, the passing ability in daily training Not a lot of content.

It is the same as the three-point catch at the beginning, because of the low starting point, and because he is a coach himself, he has improved rapidly, and has exceeded 60, which is the entry-level attribute value of the NBA. This is why his average assists per game last season exceeded 1 reason.

Coupled with the hard training during the offseason and the 15% passing stability bonus of Fingertip Art, his total passing ability value has now exceeded 70, reaching the upper-middle level of the NBA.

This long flick ran through the audience, and more importantly, the Spanish team hadn't retreated to the backcourt at all.

After Sun Yue jumped up to catch the ball, he rushed to the frontcourt and soared into the air.

"boom!"

A two-handed slam dunk.

"That's it! Sun Yue! Play with him!"

Zhang Weiping also shouted excitedly in the commentary booth.

Yang Jian was a little stunned at this moment.

Is the speed and consciousness of the fast break still the Chinese men's basketball team he knows?

But he quickly turned his gaze to Tang Tian.

Obviously, it was Tang Tian's pass that led to the fast break.

The Chinese team's attack was beautiful, but Scariolo's expression didn't change much at this time.

He didn't immediately realize what was wrong, but felt that the Chinese team had good luck with the ball.

Gasol went to the front court and continued to ask for the ball to hit Ding Jinhui. This time he chose to turn to the baseline.

But Ding Jinhui was very tight, and he felt very uncomfortable when he made a move.

"boom!"

The ball bounced off the back edge of the rim.

Yi Jianlian and Gasol Jr. competed for rebounds at the basket.

Yi Jianlian jumped high and received the rebound.

There is a big difference between fiba (International Basketball Federation) and the NBA in interference ball rules.

The NBA can only jump up for a rebound after the ball has left the imaginary cylinder of the rim, otherwise it will be considered a goaltend.

However, under the rules of FIBA, as long as the basketball hits the basket, the players can jump up and compete for the first time.

Theoretically speaking, many balls will go out of the frame. The NBA rules are relatively more reasonable, but fiba is this rule.

Under this rule, the focus of the fight is not rebounding awareness, but more about positioning and bouncing.

Yi Jianlian has a good position, and his bounce is much better than that of Gasol.

After Yi Jianlian grabbed the rebound, he went to Tang Tian again.

Tang Tian turned around and made another long swing.

This time it was Chen Jianghua who caught the ball. He was so fast that he also scored a flying layup before Calderon caught up with him.

4 to 0!

The Chinese team caught a Spanish team by surprise in the opening game!

At this time, the domestic fans have gone completely crazy. It feels like the Chinese team is beating Spain!

Cool!

Although the game has just started, it is still hard to restrain the excitement!

"Retreat, pay attention to retreat!"

At this time, Scariolo realized that the fast break of the Chinese team was a problem, and he got up and shouted at the Spanish outside players.

Calderon pushed forward again, this time Gasol dropped low and reached for the ball.

Calderon gave the ball in, and Gasol hit Yi Jianlian with brute force.

Yi Jianlian's confrontation has weakened after losing weight, and Gasol Jr. is a heavy center, he can't stand it a bit.

Gasol chiseled to the inside, turned around and scored with a clean board.

After the ball was scored, Gasol roared excitedly at the sidelines.

At this time, Gasol also rushed over and had a passionate chest bump with his brother.

There was cheers at the scene.

This ball finally allowed them to vent their grievances after the opening.

But when they bumped their chests, Yi Jianlian took the ball and quickly served it in the backcourt. The ball was in Tang Tian's hands, and Tang Tian made a long pass to Chen Jianghua.

The Chinese team pushed the fast break directly on the spot!

Big and small Gasol had no time to retreat, and the Chinese team played 4 on 3 after pushing the fast break to the frontcourt.

Chen Jianghua gave the ball to Tang Tian, ​​and Tang Tian caught the ball one step away from the three-point line and shot it directly.

"Shua!"

Vote for it!

7 to 2!

"Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!!!"

Zhang Weiping yelled 3 beautiful words in succession at the commentary booth, and his words were trembling.

Even in the 2008 Olympics, he never saw the Chinese team take such a big initiative in the opening game.

This is not a question of player ability or performance, but the lineup of the Chinese team, and this tactic has worked.

positional warfare?

It doesn't exist. The Chinese team puts on this lineup to compete with the Spanish team on defense and fast break!

What is positional warfare?

And even if you score, I will also grasp the characteristics of your two inside retreats and slow defenses, advance the ball to the half court more quickly, and then play more and less in the frontcourt!

But there is another very important point is Tang Tian.

Tang Tian didn't show his passing talent much in the Spurs, but his long pass in the national team really impressed the fans.

If Yao Ming had such a passing guard when he was still playing, then the Chinese team would really take off.

Scariolo saw that the momentum was wrong and replaced Gasol with Ibaka.

Ibaka's defense speed is faster than that of Gasol, but he basically has no offensive ability in positional warfare.

The Spanish team's tactical idea is to play the advantage of the inside line from the ground. Such adjustments have actually reduced their offensive efficiency inside the line and given the Chinese team more opportunities to counterattack.

In the incredible eyes of all the audience, after halftime, the Chinese team led the Spanish men's basketball team by 14 points 40 to 26!

Thanks to Dawacili, 1Jinse1, Jianwang, Dust in the Wind, Empress Liu who sells cakes, and Tyrant Emperor for their rewards!