Chapter 853 Death Charge (Third Update!)
Back in the second half, the Chinese team attacked first.
Tang Tian held the ball, but this time he did not break through directly, but greeted Yi Jianlian's pick-and-roll.
After breaking the ball, he took a pull-up shot without waiting for the double team to come up.
This choice was a bit sudden, and Anthony couldn't keep up after switching defenses.
"Uh-huh!"
Tang Tian steadily threw the ball into the basket.
The Chinese team took the lead.
But as soon as they scored two points, Anthony broke through Zhou Qi and returned the two points for a layup.
Team USA looks as good as it did in the first half.
After a pick-and-roll, Tang Tian walked out and was double-teamed by three people. He passed the ball back to Yi Jianlian, who pressed Butler under the basket and sent the ball into the basket.
This shot is very tough and exciting.
But looking back, after Irving and Anthony picked and rolled, they accelerated to get rid of Zhou Qi for a layup and returned another goal.
Two minutes into the third quarter, the score difference on the field was still 20 points.
Coach K was sitting on the sidelines contentedly. If the game continues at this pace, it is inevitable that the US team will win.
The Chinese team at the scene was also restless.
The two teams played an offensive battle. The Chinese team played so well but could not catch up with the score. This game was really unplayable.
However, the mood of the Chinese team's players on the field has not changed much. They have become aware in the midfield and do not seek victory or defeat, but only want no regrets.
Tang Tian broke through in the frontcourt and was double-teamed by five people. The ball was passed to Ding Yanyuhang at a 45-degree angle on the right.
Butler returned to defense quickly, but Ding Yanyuhang's shot was much faster than Zhou Peng.
"Uh-huh!"
Although he didn't play much before, Ding Yanyuhang showed his talent and hit the net with his first three-point shot.
There was a burst of cheers at the scene.
After the Chinese team came back in the second half, the three armies fought hard and played extremely hard.
Regardless of whether they can win or not, this kind of attitude and performance is worthy of their cheers.
Durant singled out Zhou Qi and responded immediately with a big loop layup.
The point difference is still 19 points.
However, the mood of the Chinese team members remained unchanged. Looking back, Tang Tian scored again with Ding Yanyuhang in the bottom corner.
Ding Yanyuhang made a three-point fake shot and sent Anthony flying. He rushed to the basket and used himself as an explosive bag. His tough confrontation with DeAndre Jordan resulted in the latter's pulling foul!
After the confrontation, he was knocked out of the field.
Zhou Qi and Yi Jianlian on the side immediately went over to pull him up.
Ding Yanyuhang didn't say anything after he stood up, he just shook his arm that was a little hurt by the impact.
This scene directly touched the fans at the scene and in front of the TV.
When the Chinese team came back in the second half, it really felt like they were desperate.
They did charge at the American team's machine gun position with machetes, but they charged very resolutely!
Death charge!
Ding Yanyuhang made one of two free throws, but Zhou Qi used his long arms to get the offensive rebound over Anthony's head.
He gave the ball back to Tang Tian, who suddenly turned around and leaned back.
"Uh-huh!"
The ball goes in again!
The Chinese team came back in the second half and scored in every attack!
Although the U.S. team was still in good shape, they relied on their death charge to narrow the point difference to 16 points!
The score difference is still huge, but their hope of winning is being ignited little by little!
Durant's emergency stop jumper was interfered by Zhou Qi's long arm, and it hit the frame with a bang.
Yi Jianlian struggled to grab the defensive rebound and gave the ball to Tang Tian.
Guo Ailun rushed out from the other side, and the Chinese team started a two-line fast break!
Tang Tian completely deceived Irving with a fake pass from behind, jumped up with his right hand and smashed the ball directly into the basket!
The point difference was reduced to 14 points!
Coach K finally had a change in his expression at this time. He stood up from the bench and walked to the sidelines to signal the American team to slow down the rhythm.
Anthony hit Zhou Qi with his back in the frontcourt, turned around and made a layup, causing the latter's thug to foul.
After making two free throws, the US team widened the point difference to 16 points again.
The Chinese team's death charge in the second half was vigorous and efficient, but the point difference was only narrowed by 4 points!
The strength of the American team is really terrifying!
But in the next round, Tang Tian was double-teamed by three people and made a layup that caused Jordan's thugs!
Do it knowing you can’t do it!
Even if the Chinese team cannot win, they cannot let the American team win easily!
With two solid free throws, the point difference was narrowed to 14 points again!
"Defend! Defend!"
This approach of the Chinese team completely moved the fans at the scene.
The Chinese fans were shouting defense, and the remaining fans also imitated the pronunciation and shouted defense for the Chinese team in unison!
Hall 1 of the Carioca Stadium has completely become the home court of the Chinese team!
Irving was advancing with the ball, and he unconsciously looked up to see the reaction of the fans. This was something he had never seen before.
Not only Irving, but other members of the US team on and off the court looked up unconsciously.
This scene is unprecedented in history!
"Snapped!"
Just when everyone was stunned by this scene, Guo Ailun seized the opportunity and stole the ball from Irving!
He pounced so hard that after stealing the ball, he was thrown away.
But he pushed the ball back before it fell. Tang Tian got the ball, accelerated to get rid of everyone, rushed to the front court and launched a tomahawk dunk!
"Bang!"
As if a heavy hammer hit him in the heart, the whole stadium was in a boil.
12 points!
The Chinese team narrowed the point difference to 12 points!
Guo Ailun got up from the ground, beat his chest and yelled excitedly at the audience. He felt even more excited than when he scored!
He was answered by even louder cheers from the crowd.
Coach K reached out and called a timeout!
The Chinese team used a death charge to stop the American team!
Trailing by 20 points at halftime, the opponent was the American team, and the possibility of a comeback was almost zero.
Not to mention it's a team that can't play except for Tang Tian and Yi Jianlian.
But with the hard work of the team, they are making the impossible possible!
Incredible game!
"I take back what I said before, nothing is impossible."
Even the Brazilian commentator at home was impressed by the Chinese team's performance.
After the timeout, the US team made lineup adjustments. Coach K replaced Anthony and Butler with Green and Thompson.
This is the five small lineups that the U.S. team established an advantage in the first half, and it is also the best lineup to utilize the talents of this Dream Team.
Sure enough, in the first round after the timeout, Green provided support and assisted Irving for a layup and scored two points.
But here, Ding Yanyuhang held the ball and rushed to the basket desperately, and he got up and hugged Green.
The referee's whistle sounded, signaling Green's defensive foul!
Ding Yanyuhang went to the free throw line and made two more free throws. The Chinese team once again closed the point difference to 12 points!
The three armies are at their service, and all the people are soldiers. Just charge and do it!
This kind of momentum is invisible but stressful. Green and Durant made a mistake in cooperation and passed the ball directly out of bounds!
The cheers at the scene could not stop.
Amid the cheers of the fans, Tang Tian continuously swayed from the outside to get rid of Thompson, and made a three-pointer against Irving who was assisting in defense.
"Uh-huh!"
Like a red-hot iron thrown into cold water, the scene instantly boiled!
The Chinese team narrowed the point difference to 9 points!
A single-digit point difference!