I’m Really Playing Basketball

On the court, Wade forced a breakthrough and scored two points when the US team's offense could not open up the situation. The Chinese team then relied on the pick-and-roll between Chen Xiao and Yao Ming. Chen Xiao jumped up and passed the ball to Yao Ming in the middle. Yao Ming made a mid-range shot in the paint and scored his eighth point in the first quarter of the game.

26 to 16!

The point difference between the two teams once again reached ten points.

Amidst the cheers of the Chinese fans in the audience, Coach K, the head coach of the US team, requested a timeout. At this time, there were 2 and a half minutes left in the first quarter.

"The Chinese team once again stopped the American team!"

At this time, Barkley and the American fans on the other side of the ocean were extremely shocked.

In the first quarter of this game, the Chinese team really gave them a completely different feeling.

The Lopez brothers in front of the TV also felt the same way.

Of course, they understand the game more thoroughly than ordinary spectators.

"Every time the U.S. team chases the score to 10 points, Wonder Boy and Yao will open the score again like pressing the nuclear button. In my feeling, the cooperation between Wonder Boy and Yao in the first quarter even Never lost it!”

"Is this the No. 1 center and No. 1 man in the NBA now?"

To be honest, as center inside players, the Lopez brothers really refreshed their three views on the performance of Chen Xiao and Yao Ming so far in the first episode of this game.

The US team really couldn't guard against the cooperation of Chen Xiao and Yao Ming.

Chen Jianghua dribbled the ball through half the court and handed it to Chen Xiao. Chen Xiao then cooperated with Yao Ming. Such a simple tactic was really accurate against the American team.

Whether it's Howard or Oden, the US team's center is nothing compared to Yao Ming.

Similarly, the outside players of the US team, whether it is Wade, Ron Howard or Kobe, there is also only one word in front of Chen Xiao, that is, short!

When Yao Ming and Chen Xiao were on target, to be honest, there was really nothing the US team could do.

In fact, historically speaking, the entire Chinese team felt very good and was in good shape in this game. In the home Olympics, every one of them was as good as a chicken.

Historically, without Chen Xiao, the score between the Chinese team and the US team at this time was 16 to 16, a 50-50 tie.

Of course, the current Chinese team and the American team are enhanced versions.

Kobe is stronger.

Wade has not been injured and is stronger.

Ron Howard is certainly stronger in this regard.

However, on the other side, the Chinese team must have also strengthened in an all-round way. Under the guidance of his two masters Olajuwon and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dayao finally found the balance point between gaining weight and maintaining flexibility, which can be regarded as retaining weight at the same time. While maintaining his own confrontation, he also maintained his agility, and because of Chen Xiao's random throwing of experience cards regardless of cost, Dayao's current breakthrough ability, ball control ability, and defensive ability have also been comprehensively improved.

Best Defensive Player, MVP, FMVP, do you think it’s a joke?

The current Dayao is definitely the strongest complete Dayao in the imagination of many fans in history, a complete top five center in history.

In addition, Ah Lian is also a comprehensively enhanced version. Maybe his shooting stability is still not that strong, which is definitely not as good as his model Malone, but his ball breakthrough, ball control ability and defensive ability, The confrontation ability, thanks to the efforts of Chen Xiao and Sloan, is definitely in super UP condition.

Especially with Chen Xiao and Yao Ming, when Chen Xiao and Yao Ming attract the opponent's defense, A Lian holds the ball in front of him and performs a simple fake break and dunk, which is definitely a magical level.

Although the Arab League in the Jazz is also strong, compared with the Chinese team, it is really completely different.

In fact, the characteristics of the UAE are indeed more suitable for international competitions. Even without Chen Xiao, the UAE at its peak is also the top PF in the international arena in terms of personal ability.

As for Xiaozhu and Hua Zai, Xiaozhu's confrontation, ball control and defensive abilities have also improved across the board.

Not to mention Hua Tsai, with such fast speed and explosive power combined with such excellent ball control ability, Hua Tsai is definitely one of the top dribbling defenders in FIBA.

As for the lack of organizational skills, that really doesn't matter. The organization of the Chinese team has never been something Hua Tsai needs to consider.

In the current Chinese team, everyone can control the ball, everyone can defend, and everyone can shoot. This style is truly unbeatable in FIBA.

Argentina, which is at its peak in history, is so good because everyone can control the ball, pass, shoot and defend. However, the Chinese team is not bad at all now, and it also has height (Yao Ming) and talent that Argentina does not have. (Chen Xiao), a completely enhanced version of Argentina at its peak.

Both the Chinese team and the American team are better than their historical counterparts.

But the improvement of the Chinese team has increased by 100 points, and all of these 100 points can be reflected in FIBA ​​competitions.

The 60 points enhanced by the US team are not as many as those of the Chinese team, and these 60 points can only be used for 30 points in FIBA ​​games.

The stable three-pointers that Wade and Kobe didn't have in history are still not there now.

Without a stable three-pointer, if you are in FIBA, you really have to make a big discount.

Therefore, when the Chinese team players were in such good condition, it was not surprising at all that the Chinese team overwhelmed the American team in the first quarter and led by 10 points.

The U.S. team is indeed stronger in terms of players' personal abilities, but in FIBA, the strength of individual abilities has never been the only determining factor.

In FIBA, there is no teamwork, and relying solely on personal ability to attack and defend is no longer so useful, especially when facing a team like China, which has both individual ability and strong teamwork ability. use.

Therefore, although Coach K is very anxious, a short timeout can't change anything, even if Coach K sees the current problems of the US team and tries to replace Ron Howard with McGrady and Chris Paul for Wade to change.

But, to be honest, there has been improvement, but another problem caused by the end of Wade and Ron Howard is that the US team's super personal defense has also declined.

Xiaopao and Maizi are definitely far inferior to Wade and Ron Howard in defending Chen Xiao, let alone Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan had already been replaced by Coach K during the last timeout.

It can be seen that the American team has not adjusted the team's combination and play style well now.

And this is why they were almost overturned by Australia without Bogut in the Magic City.

Coach K does not know what combination the US team needs now, nor does it know whether the team needs to attack or defend, let alone which aspect the US team should strengthen when facing the Chinese team.

Therefore, after the American team was beaten by the Chinese team in the first quarter, it obviously felt that its rotation was a bit chaotic.

Therefore, after the first quarter, the Chinese team still led the American team by 10 points, 32 to 22.

Facing the U.S. team, which has not yet gotten along well, the Chinese team crushed them to death.

Therefore, after the first quarter of the game, whether it is in the United States, Europe or South America and other parts of the world, they are all convinced by the Chinese team, the dream team in the world basketball world.

This is really no joke.

Just like Ginobili, who is watching the game now, said.

"Although the U.S. team still has many shortcomings, there is no other team in this world that can make out all the shortcomings of the U.S. team except the Chinese team."

After Ginobili finished speaking, Scola next to him was also nodding wildly.

Let's put it this way, Oden and Howard are noobs in front of Yao Ming, but in front of other people and other teams, these two are the kings.

When Wade, Kobe and James faced China, they couldn't play offensively, and they were always dodged by Chen Xiao's pick-and-roll. It will not let Coach K decide whether Wade Kobe is better than James, Wade Ron Howard Kobe is better, Paul Kobe is better than Anthony, or Arenas is better than James.

For the world basketball world, the outside line of the US team, any combination of superstars, can directly close the game, but it can't play against the Chinese team, and this is the reason why Coach K is having a headache now.

When you are strong enough to crush your opponents, you really don't need any lessons, you can just do it as soon as you come.

But now, the tradition of the US team has become the biggest weakness of the US team.

Because they lack enough cooperation and competition, Coach K can only try to find the most suitable lineup for the US team in the game against the Chinese team.

Still, the second quarter was an opportunity for Coach K and Team USA.

The starting lineup of the Chinese team is indeed strong, but their substitutes are not that strong. Whether it is personal ability or teamwork, they are not that strong, and this is also an opportunity for the US team.

After Yao Ming played the first quarter, the second quarter must be played with five minutes left in the game, and this is also a good opportunity for the US team to chase points.

So in the second quarter, Coach K made a lineup of Oden, Boozer, Anthony, Maizi and Arenas with super ability to chase points.

On the other side, Chen Xiao, who played the entire game in the first quarter, did not rest in the second quarter, and stayed on the field with Liu Wei, Sun Yue, Ba Ge and Wang Ge.

It can be said that even if Chen Xiao is still on the court, the strength of the Chinese team is definitely at a disadvantage compared to the US team.

So at the beginning of the second quarter, the Chinese team adopted the strategy of two insiders, Ba Ge and Wang, standing firmly under the basket and trying not to come out to help defend.

Let's just say, with Ba Ge and Wang Ge's current athletic ability, it would be really difficult for them to ask them to be like Dayao and Ah Lian.

So, Boozer, Anthony, Oden, Arenas, and Maizi of the US team, you all play singles on the outside and throw casually, but if you want to get to the basket and dunk, there is definitely no way.

Facing the Chinese team's defensive strategy, which was obviously more constricted than in the first quarter, the US team deployed a bunch of players who can play singles and shoot from the outside, which can be said to be the right medicine.

I have to say that Coach K is prepared for the Chinese team.

Therefore, as soon as the second quarter started, Arenas held the ball and beat Wei Ge, the Chinese team's currently worst defensive player on the outside. Although Wei Ge had also been strengthened by Chen Xiao's experience card, his defensive ability and confrontation ability had improved by more than one. Level, but it must be very difficult for him to defend Arenas.

Although not too out of position, Wei Ge, who lacks inside protection and teammate protection, can be said to be completely exposed to Arenas' iron hoof.

Let's put it this way, Wei Ge, who does not have the help of inside defense and teammates, needs to defend Arenas' sudden attack and Arenas' shot. The entire area from the free throw line to the three-point line is full This is the area where Arenas can play singles at will.

If the Chinese team uses Yao Ming and Arab League inside at this time, Arab League can help defend to the free throw line. Liu Wei can press the defense and give Arenas room to break through. Because he rushes to the back, Arab League can also If he can make up for it immediately, and when he takes it back, it will be 2 against 1.

If this is the case, with Liu Wei's current defensive ability, he can definitely do it with ease, just like Andy Lau.

It's a pity that Brother Wei is behind Brother Bage and Brother Wang now. There is really no protection.

Therefore, although Brother Wei had worked very hard, Arenas still played very patiently in isolation for 12 seconds. Finally, after breaking through Brother Wei and pressing into the three-point line, he stepped back, stepped on the three-point line and hit a fadeaway jumper!

Arenas's singles is really beautiful, and he really reflects his personal abilities to the fullest.

32 to 24!

The American team once again chased the score to within 10 points.

Looking back, the Chinese team's offense still maintained a steady pace and played positional warfare.

Brother Wei's ball handling is not as good as that of Andy Lau, but as the former No. 1 point guard in Asia before Andy's rise, Brother Wei was also a student who trained with Chen Xiao since he was a child. It's just that his physical talent is not as good as Andy's. If that's the case Slowly and leisurely, he could still dribble the ball steadily across half the court.

What's more, he also has the help of teammates such as Brother Bage and Brother Wang.

After Chen Xiao received the pass from Brother Wei, facing Maizi's close defense, Chen Xiao called for double cover from Brother Bage and Brother Wang.

Maizi is tall and although he is flexible, he is definitely not that strong when it comes to getting around screens.

Brother Wang blocked Maizi, Brother Bager blocked Boozer, and Chen Xiao faced Oden who came out. This was a classic small versus big game.

Facing a player like Chen Xiao, Oden would certainly not be able to give in like a classic big guard against a small player. He would definitely stick up and not be afraid of being passed. As long as he blocked Chen Xiao a little, Boozer and Maizi could come back. Go to the defensive position to help block Chen Xiao.

I have to say that although Oden is young and has rough offensive and defensive skills, his defensive talent and sense of smell are still very good.

After Chen Xiao turned around and broke through Oden who was approaching, Chen Xiao actually lost the opportunity to attack when facing Boozer and Maizi who were already defensive in front.

However, Chen Xiao was still violent!

This is not a waste of energy!

Chen Xiao had reservations on both offense and defense in the first quarter and was not so desperate. After all, it was really easy to have two inside teammates, Ah Lian and Dayao.

In the second quarter, Chen Xiao definitely couldn't be as relaxed as in the first quarter.

Although Chen Xiao now has plenty of energy, he cannot waste it casually.

Rather!

Chen Xiao had to attack hard this time!

Chen Xiao pushed Maizi to the free throw line and attracted Boozer's help. Facing the defense of Maizi in front, Boozer on the side, and Oden who was behind, Chen Xiao jumped up and made a lion. Mochizuki threw the basketball to Brother Wang outside the three-point line.

A swipe!

Brother Wang, who had extremely firm eyes, hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc after Bage helped block Oden who flew out to help defend!

35 to 24!

The point difference between the Chinese team and the United States team widened to 11 points, which was the largest point difference in this game.

At this time, looking at Chen Xiao and Wang Zhizhi high-fiving on the court, Kobe, James and Wade, Luo Ge and Coach K on the sidelines, their mouths were all a bit open.

To be honest, the US team's defense this time was already a success in terms of defending Chen Xiao.

but……

Brother Wang, Brother Ba, they can all throw three-pointers from outside the three-point line...

If their touch is also very good, to be honest, it will be too difficult to catch up with the score during Yao Ming's absence in this game.

In fact, what was most shocking about the Chinese team's attack was not the American team members on the sidelines, but Boozer on the court.

When he was with the Nets, Bago and Chen Xiao's pick-and-roll was the king of the Nets' bench.

The reason why he was able to start in the starting position was because the pick-and-roll effect with Chen Xiao was better.

Many people now say that James is the king of pick-and-rolls in the NBA. In fact, the king of pick-and-rolls in the basketball world has never changed, and it is Chen Xiao!

"Although the Chinese team's substitute lineup has lost enough mobility inside, they are still able to control and defend on the outside, and everyone on the inside can shoot and attack!"

If everyone can control the outside, you won't have the opportunity to try to flank Chen Xiao all the time, and Chen Xiao won't need to expend energy dribbling the ball through half the court.

Everyone can defend the outside line, and it doesn't matter if the inside line doesn't come out to help defend.

Everyone inside can attack, so they can still cooperate with Chen Xiao to start the Chinese team's offense. It's just that the independent offensive capabilities of Brother Bage and Brother Wang are not as good as those of Yao Ming and A Lian. Therefore, Chen Xiao is better than the first. I just work harder during the festival, working hard to create offensive opportunities for Brother Wang and Brother Bage.

And when Chen Xiao creates offensive opportunities, there is no one better than him in the entire basketball world.

The breakthrough and distribution after the pick-and-roll is not only James's unique skill, but also Chen Xiao's unique skill!

And more importantly, Wang Zhizhi and Battelle were really able to throw in these good opportunities created by Chen Xiao!

The American team wanted to take advantage of the fact that Yao Ming and other Chinese starters were not on the court to recover the score.

But when Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian and others came up, the point difference on the court had even widened to 12 points, which embarrassed Coach K a little.

And when Yao Ming came up after the last four minutes of rest, Coach K was full of helplessness besides embarrassment. He knew that the US team had no chance in this game.

And in the end, as Coach K predicted, the Chinese team finally defeated the US team 98 to 85 in this game and won the first game of the Olympic Games.

In this game, Chen Xiao scored 24 points, 12 assists and 6 rebounds on 8 of 12 shots.

Dayao made 10 of 18 and scored a game-high 28 points.

In addition to Chen Xiao and Dayao who scored 20, Ah Lian and Wang Ge both scored in double figures.

Every player in the Chinese team performed very well.

It can be said to be a very strong victory.

So much so that after the game, Coach K couldn't help sighing: "This is why we are so in awe of this team. Chen and Yao have brought out an era. They are synonymous with invincibility in this era. They are the strongest duo in FIBA. They can crush any team!

However, we will not admit defeat, we can still become stronger, this is just the beginning, not the end! "

This is indeed the beginning.

But what will it be like in the end?

What Coach K was expecting.

Chen Xiao and the Chinese team were still smiling relaxedly.