Chapter 965 Outside Breakthrough

At this time, the timeout ended and the game resumed with the U.S. team attacking.

Like the first half, there were still exchanges of blows, but the American team stepped up its rebounding efforts, which weakened the Chinese team's advantage a lot.

At the same time, the US team reduced their mid-range shots and strengthened their three-point attack. Their shooting rate was not bad, making 3 of 6 shots in the half quarter.

At halftime, 44:47, the U.S. team made some gains and was still 3 points behind.

Li Ba scored 19 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals, 6 blocks, 1 turnover and 1 foul at halftime.

With the main offense in the paint, and with the U.S. team being weak in the paint, he accounted for almost one-third of the team's scoring.

Dayao's playing time was reduced and he only scored 12 points.

Others teamed up to score 16 points, including 7 points from the Arab League and 3 goals.

In the CCTV live broadcast, Zhang Liji said: "This is as we expected. In the first half, we relied on our strong inside advantage to overcome it, and we were even in the lead."

Xu Jicheng said: "From the first to the third position, the US team is in a situation of taking turns. Only the fifth position Howard and the fourth position James lasted longer and played a quarter and a half."

Yu Jia said: "The Hammers on our side did not end the game. Allen played for one and a half quarters, Dayao played for more than one quarter, and Wang Shipeng was about the same. But our side mainly relies on these three people to score, and the American team is different. The American team can all score, except for Howard. There is a problem. Although Howard plays a long time, he has no chance to attack, and the physical consumption is not very high. The real physical consumption is only James."

Zhang Lili said: "To put it simply, the Hammer and James consume the most physical energy. It depends on whether their physical condition can compete. But the Hammer's importance to us is far greater than James' importance to the US team. This is a key issue, Iron Hammer’s physical fitness cannot collapse.”

Yu Jia said: "Now is the time to test the hammer. If I haven't played many games for a year, will there be any problems with my physical reserves?"

The second half begins.

The American team is Howard and James, Bosh, Kobe, and Paul.

The Chinese team consists of Dayao, Arab League, Zhu Fangyu, Wang Shipeng and Liu Wei.

"Oh, the hammer is not coming, Dayao and Ah Lian have to hold on!" Zhang Lijia looked at the lineup and shouted quickly.

Team USA attacks.

Paul took the ball, suddenly accelerated, left Liu Wei behind, and rushed to the frontcourt.

At this time, on the right wing's three-point line, Kobe suddenly ran back, leaving Wang Shipeng behind and cutting into the wing.

At this time, Paul's ball passed, and Kobe caught the ball and entered the paint area.

Dayao was covering the defense. Kobe did not give Howard the space behind him. Instead, he changed direction and attracted Dayao to move. Then he jumped up and bumped into Dayao intentionally. When the whistle sounded, he threw the ball to basket.

The ball goes in, there is a blocking foul, two points count, and one free throw.

Dayao slapped his thigh in annoyance. He did not move, but his feet moved and did not stop.

Kobe smiled. He was very familiar with Yao, and he was very good at beating Yao.

"This is Dayao's third offense. Be careful, there are only two." Zhang Lili shouted.

"It's been replaced, Dayao is off, the hammer is on." Yu Jia shouted excitedly.

Kobe successfully added free throws, tying the game at 47. This was the second time the U.S. team tied the score.

Liu Wei served and Li Ba advanced with the ball.

Paul tried to come up and steal.

Li Ba's hands were too big, his ability to control the ball was too strong, and his arms were too long. He quickly pulled the ball back from the floor, then turned around, deliberately brushed Paul, and then rushed over.

When Paul was rubbed by Li Ba, even though Li Ba didn't use any force, a huge force still made him lose his center of gravity immediately, and he fell to the floor with a bang.

"Haha..." There was laughter in the audience.

"This is the reasonable use of the body. This ability, as the top inside player, the Hammers are far better than Paul."

Zhang Lili explained with a smile.

When Li Ba passed Paul, he didn't speed up and pushed forward slowly.

This behavior reflects his huge self-confidence. Boys of the American team, I will give you a chance to steal, come and steal?

Paul got up and glared at the cheap boss in front of him who made him look embarrassed. He felt helpless because he was out of power.

Kobe, who was on the right wing, glanced at Li Ba but didn't come over.

He knew it well. After Li Ba entered the league, he had made numerous steals from others, and the number of times he was intercepted was limited. He did not waste time.

As point guard Li Ba arrives in the frontcourt, who will switch to guard him?

Howard couldn't leave the basket, either Bosh or James.

But if one of these two comes up, the US team will inevitably have one less player on the outside, and the Chinese team will have an open opportunity on the outside.

James defended and was at the top of the key.

At this time, Li Ba approached the top of the arc and made a tactical gesture.

Pull it all apart, he wants a single.

On the left wing, Allen, who had been emptied by James, was about to move towards the basket. When he saw the gesture, he quickly ran towards the top of the key.

Zhang Lili shouted. "It's rare. The Hammers attack from the outside. This is really using themselves as an outside line."

"This is just like a magician, he can play in all five positions!" Yu Jia shouted excitedly.

"Come on, Hammer, will you throw one?" James took two steps away from Li Ba and asked provocatively.

At this time, Ah Lian came to James, and the latter reacted quickly. Because Li Ba had no outside shot at all, he retreated directly to prevent Li Ba from breaking through.

Li Ba did break through. His first step was too fast. He was faster than before. He broke through from behind Ah Lian at such a fast speed that James, who was mentally prepared, had to retreat continuously and had no chance to stop.

But soon, he discovered that Li Ba didn't have the ball in his hands.

At this time, at the top of the arc, Arab League jumped up against Paul's defense and shot a three-pointer.

With a swish sound, the water splashed and a three-pointer was scored.

47:50, the Chinese team takes the lead.

"Assist Ah Lian!"

Zhang Liyi shouted excitedly: "This is the benefit of hammering the point guard and controlling the ball on the outside. Does Howard dare to come out? If he doesn't come out, we will have one more person on the outside, which can easily create opportunities for open positions and mismatches." .”

Xu Jicheng laughed at this time and said: "If Howard comes out, he should not be able to prevent the Hammer's breakthrough. Once the Hammer breaks in, his impact will definitely greatly compress the US team's perimeter defense. In this way, our perimeter defense You’ll still get open shots.”

Yu Jia said: "The U.S. team should double-team the Hammers next. The ball will be distributed. It depends on whether our outside shot can be made."

Team USA attacks.

One inside and four outside, pulling away, still hitting Kobe on the right.

Kobe got rid of Wang Shipeng on the right wing, cut into the wing and caught the ball, holding the ball to the edge of the paint area.

Under the basket, Li Ba could only leave Howard behind and go over to defend Kobe.