am-books Chapter 268 The Battle of Champions Without Regrets
Chapter 268 The Battle of Champions Without Regrets
Chapter 268 The Battle of Champions Without Regrets
After the Chinese team defeated the Italian team to advance to the final, Argentina also defeated the Spanish team 78 to 69 to advance to the final.
So far, the opponents of the Olympic finals have all been released.
2004 Athens Olympic Men's Basketball Final: China VS Argentina.
At the post-match press conference, Li Xuan was asked questions about the finals and answered them seriously.
"The Argentine team is very strong and we have to be fully prepared, it will be a difficult game."
Li Xuan didn't set up the flag indiscriminately, otherwise it would be bad if he was slapped in the face.
On the other side, Argentina's main player Manu Ginobili also expressed his views on the final.
"The Chinese team is very strong. They defeated the dream team. There is no doubt about their strength. It is a great honor to be able to play against such an opponent. We will work hard and the victory will eventually belong to the stronger team."
Although Ginobili said it very euphemistically, he revealed confidence in his bones.
This is the golden generation of Argentina, they are not afraid of all powerful enemies!
In the next two days of training, the players of the two teams were very active in preparing for the final, making full preparations for the final.
August 8, Olympic Center Arena.
The much-anticipated final between the Chinese team and the Argentine team officially kicked off.
Before the start of the game, the head coach of the Chinese team, Yinhu Harris, was doing pre-match mobilization.
"Guys, the gold medal is right in front of us, let go of the fight, don't hold back, and believe in your own strength."
"Forget the previous game, play the next game as the last game of your career, and work hard!"
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you can't win the Olympic championship, I think you will regret it for the rest of your life. Do you want to leave regrets?!"
"In no mood!"
Inspired by Harris, the morale of the players of the Chinese team is high, and their desire to win this game has reached the extreme.
"The Chinese team! We must win!" All the players of the Chinese team shouted in unison.
Immediately, under the leadership of Harris, the players of the Chinese team entered the court with arrogance and arrogance.
After the warm-up activities, the starting lineups of both sides were displayed on the big screen.
The starting lineup of the Chinese team: Liu Wei, Li Nan, Ah Lian, Li Xuan, Dayao.
When people in the industry saw the starting lineup of the Chinese team, they were a little surprised.
As we all know, there will be very large variables on the spot, which is generally not advisable.
"The starting lineup of the Chinese team has changed slightly in this game. Li Xuan appeared in the position of power forward. I think this is the profound meaning of Coach Harris' arrangement."
In the commentary hall of the sports channel, Director Zhang was both excited and uneasy when he saw the Chinese team's starting lineup for this game.
He is not worried that Li Xuan will lose the chain when playing power forward, because Li Xuan has already proven it in the NBA, but he is only worried about whether Liu Wei can afford the responsibility of starting point guard.
"I hope the Chinese team's change of formation can achieve excellent results."
After director Zhang silently wished, he turned his attention to the competition.
Argentina's starting lineup has not changed.
The starting lineup is: Pepe Sanchez, Ginobili, Nocioni, Scola, Obote.
Not long after, the game officially started. Amidst the cheers and shouts of the fans, the referee threw the ball into the air. Dayao put the ball into Liu Wei's hands, and the Chinese team got the first chance to attack.
After Liu Wei got the ball, he was pressed by Sanchez in the half without a few steps.
"Can Liu Wei break Argentina's press?!"
Such thoughts appeared in the minds of the Huaxia fans in front of the TV, and at the same time they silently cheered for Liu Wei.
Back on the field, facing Sanchez's press, Liu Wei said he was not nervous, it would be a lie, but thinking of the encouraging words of the head coach before the game, he relaxed.
"When I don't fight now, I will not leave any regrets. Liu Wei, you can do it!"
Brother Liu breathed out silently in his heart, used an unpretentious turn to break through Sanchez's press, and then pushed forward.
"Beautiful! Liu Wei's escape is perfect. He has proved with his actions that he is capable of being a point guard."
Director Zhang relaxed and praised Liu Wei, but he didn't expect the slap in the face to come too quickly.
"Hey! Young people just can't stand the praise, Liu Wei's pass is very unreasonable, I'm afraid I'm going to make a mistake!"
Just as Director Zhang finished speaking, a fiery red figure suddenly jumped up and received the lob.
Li Xuan received the basketball and hit Scola with his back immediately after landing.
Scola is about the same height as Li Xuan at 206 cm, but his weight and wingspan are at a disadvantage overall.
Therefore, after Li Xuan pushed Scola away with his back, he immediately turned around and came to the basket.
Obote wanted to make up the defense but was firmly stuck by Dayao, and Li Xuan easily dunked the ball into the basket.
2: 0!
In the hall of the sports channel, Director Zhang was both excited and embarrassed when he saw this scene.
"Ahem, I take back what I said before. The pass was very reasonable, a typical team attack."
The Argentine team attacked, and Sanchez dribbled the ball to the top of the arc. Seeing that Ginobili ran out of the opportunity, he immediately sent the ball.
With the help of Nocioni's cover, Ginobili got rid of Li Nan's defense, came to the middle distance area on the right to receive the pass, and immediately jumped up and shot.
At this time, Li Xuan, who was near the penalty area, quickly rushed to help defend, extending his arms to interfere.
When Ginobili saw that familiar figure, he couldn't help scolding his mother.
"Fuck! This guy really lingers!"
"Demon Sword" immediately changed his pitch to a pass, and passed the ball with difficulty.
Scola, who had rushed inside to grab a rebound, didn't expect that Ginobili would pass the ball to him. He failed to prepare, and the basketball flew out of the baseline.
"Li Xuan's assistance in defense was very timely. He used strong defensive pressure and caused the Argentine team to make a pass error." Director Zhang explained with a smile.
The possession of the ball was changed, and the Chinese team attacked.
Seeing that the pressing was ineffective, the Argentine team did not waste their energy in halftime pressing.
Liu Wei easily dribbled the ball across half court, came beyond the three-point line, and passed the ball.
Li Xuan, who was in the low position on the right, received the pass and was double-teamed by Scola and Nocioni.
Li Xuan protected the ball, observed the position of his teammates, saw Ah Lian cutting towards the basket, and passed the ball from Nocioni's crotch to the ground.
"Li Xuan is really skilled and courageous, and his pass is very accurate. Ah Lian's ball hits the inside line, and the ball is here!" Director Zhang commented excitedly.
On the field, the moving UAE comfortably received the pass, took a big step, soared into the air, and dunked.
Obote rushed back to the basket and took off quickly to block the dunk, but he jumped too late and was crushed by Ah Lian and became the background board.
The UAE overwhelmed Obote and dunked the ball into the basket with both hands.
"Good shot! Ah Lian played too hard, this young man has a bright future." Director Zhang praised without hesitation.
At the same time, there was thunderous applause from the auditorium, and cheers and shouts resounded throughout the arena.
(End of this chapter)