Infected by Yao Ming's spirit, other substitute players of the Chinese team were also excited.
Although there was a gap in ability, they showed their best attitudes.
And sometimes, this can produce unexpected changes.
Especially in a short period of time.
For example, Yao Ming passed the ball to Wang Shipeng from a double team, and Wang Shipeng faced Westbrook who was returning to defense and shot with open hands.
"Whoa!"
Three points passed through the net!
Although there are not many such scenes, it is enough.
After four minutes of play, the score was 29-all.
Relying on hard work and hard work, the Chinese team stunned the score in this substitute transition period!
The main players returned, and Yao Ming took a two-minute break before continuing to play. The Chinese team also continued to maintain a stalemate.
At the end of the half, with Kobe Bryant's mid-range hit at the buzzer, the Dream Team ended the first half with a 52-50 lead.
Although they are ahead, the 2-point advantage is negligible.
The Chinese men's basketball team was evenly matched with the Dream Team 10 at halftime!
The performance of Gemini is indispensable.
Yao Ming scored 7 consecutive points in the opening game. He only rested for 2 minutes in the first half and scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.
Lin Ying produced steady output, scoring 14 points and 4 assists.
The two scored more than half of the Chinese team's points.
This result also made domestic fans excited.
Although the Chinese team was evenly matched with the U.S. team at halftime in the Beijing Olympics group stage.
But unlike before when their physical strength was obviously exhausted early, the Chinese team clearly still has energy left this time.
Or in other words, the Chinese team really has a chance to win the game this time!
Midfield dressing room.
Yao Ming was breathing heavily.
The U.S. team's speed increase in the opening period of the second quarter obviously caused him to consume too much physical energy.
"Come on, let's fight like this and if we have a chance, let's try to get a gold medal and go home!"
After he calmed down a bit, he immediately raised his hands to encourage others.
You can even see the light in his eyes.
If the Chinese team can really win the cup, then Yao Ming must be the happiest person!
What he has been dreaming of all his life has been fulfilled. In addition, he has just helped the Mavericks win the NBA championship. Even if he retires where he is, there will be no regrets!
"We will definitely go home with the gold medal, we will."
Lin Ying also said at this time.
His desire for this championship is also greater than the NBA championship.
Because this is the only chance.
And now, they have completed the first half perfectly.
Back at halftime, the game continues.
James hit a three-pointer from the outside as soon as he came up!
And after returning to the defensive end, the US team's defensive pressure has also become stronger!
Obviously, during this past halftime break, the members of Team USA should have had a nice serving of chicken soup.
However, when Lin Ying and Yao Ming continued to play pick-and-roll tactics, the U.S. team's defense still focused on one thing but not the other.
The pick-and-roll tactic is very simple, but as long as two suitable people are found, the power it can exert is immeasurable.
"Whoa!"
Lin Ying hit an open-handed mid-range jumper after a pick-and-roll.
The two sides continue to be in a stalemate.
Just three minutes into the third quarter, the always calm old K couldn't sit still.
He began to signal his wings to completely retract, not giving Lin Ying and Yao Ming any chance to make a move.
This is a bet that the rest of the Chinese team can't make a shot.
Because of this defensive method, even the Dream Team can't defend back.
Obviously, he doesn't want to continue this stalemate with the Chinese team!
The first one to get a chance to take action was Yi Jianlian.
Yi Jianlian cast without any hesitation.
"Whoa!"
The basketball crossed a high parabola, and then fell straight into the net bag like a meteor!
Old K suffered a blow at the beginning!
But he had no intention of giving up.
Kobe Bryant scored a goal in the frontcourt of the US team. Looking back, Sun Yue got a three-point opportunity from the outside.
Sun Yue's touch from beyond the three-point line tonight was average, but that was partly because the Dream Team's help defense was fast and accurate.
After getting such a big open opportunity, Sun Yue made some adjustments before taking action.
At this time, every shot taken by the Chinese team from the outside becomes critical.
Because as long as the shot is missed, the American team's attack will intensify, and it will be extremely difficult for the Chinese team to score.
Or in other words, now it depends on whether these role players on the Chinese team can seize the opportunity.
Yi Jianlian grasped it, Sun Yue...
"Whoa!"
The three-pointer also rises and falls with the knife!
Good luck!
Anthony missed a mid-range shot in the frontcourt, and Yao Ming protected the defensive rebound.
This time it was Zhu Fangyu's turn to be let go.
In this section, the American team is eliminating wrong answers one by one. As long as they find a correct answer, they will continue to do so.
So whoever fails to invest in this period will be shorted until your hands are shaking.
"Whoa!"
Zhu Fangyu’s hands didn’t shake, and the three-point shot was shot with the same hand!
The Chinese team made three consecutive three-pointers, and they were made by three different people.
These role players of the Chinese team performed well when the team needed them most!
This time the emotions of the fans in the arena were suddenly ignited.
Old K's gamble completely failed.
And after this wave, the Chinese team played a wave of 9 to 2.
54 to 59!
The Chinese team in turn leads the American team by 5 points!
Watching this made domestic fans excited.
Isn’t it just a dream team?
Isn’t it Kobe James Anthony?
Damn it!
Anthony's shot was directly blocked by Lin Ying's assisting defense!
Moreover, Yi Jianlian fought hard to grab the ball on the floor. The Chinese team launched a fast break. Lin Ying caught the ball and followed up with a dodge layup.
The score difference came to 7 points!
Old K was forced to call a timeout!
His gamble did break the deadlock, but it was the Chinese team that gained momentum!
After the timeout, Kobe hit a signature fadeaway jumper.
His key ball ability is always top notch.
But looking back, Yao Ming received Lin Ying's return pass at the top three-point line and took a shot from the three-point line.
"Whoa!"
Enter the network immediately!
He threw one in when he was in Beijing, and another in London this year!
The Chinese team hit four consecutive three-pointers from the outside!
The touch is contagious!
56 to 62!
The Chinese team continues to open up the score!
"I have a hunch that the most valuable world champion in the history of the Olympic Games will be born tonight!"
Over at the commentary box, the commentator has already started blowing the whistle.
Facts have proved that his hunch was right!
After three quarters, the score on the court was 72 to 80, with the Chinese team leading!
This scene looks incredible, but the Chinese men's basketball team, which is weaker overall, is led by the twin stars, relying on hard work and three-pointers to lead the American team!
The game is not over yet, but the Chinese team has already made history!
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Yao Ming continued to lead the team!
Although there is not much physical energy left, the smile on Yao Ming's face at this moment is the happiest in his life.
As a result, he came up and turned around under the double attack of Love and Aldridge and scored a 2+1!
At this time, there was a substitution on the sidelines, and Kobe took the initiative to invite Ying to play.
Yao Ming's extra penalty made the Chinese team achieve the largest point difference against the Dream Team in Olympic history tonight, 11 points!
Some fans were already raising their hands and chanting.
They seem to have seen the moment when the men's basketball team ascends to the highest podium!
but!
"Whoa!"
Kobe faced Wang Shipeng from the outside and hit a three-pointer, which also caused Wang Shipeng's thug!
That’s very embarrassing!
Moreover, the camera showed Kobe lying on the ground, with his right hand clenched and raised above his head, and his eyes were bloodshot.
This is really eye-catching!
Lin Ying also clenched her fists with both hands unconsciously.
The competition now is who can calm down first.
Kobe also had extra free throws, and the U.S. team instantly narrowed the point difference to 7 points.
Zhou Peng didn't take any mid-range shots after the pick-and-roll.
It was Yao Ming who took off the offensive rebound and took a shot, causing a pulling foul on Kobe!
The ball was a bit too big, and Kobe apologized by slapping Yao Ming on the butt after the foul.
Although the two have always been rivals whether in the international arena or in the NBA, Kobe is really good against Yao Ming.
When Yao Ming participated in the All-Star Game for the first time as a rookie, Kobe Bryant's classic "relax" move impressed fans deeply.
Moreover, the very popular statement about "Kobe Bryant dethroning Yao Ming" is actually spread by rumors.
Because Yao Ming retired due to a fractured left foot, and it was Yao Ming's knee that Kobe injured in that playoff game.
Even down to that breakthrough, because of Battier's flanking attack, Kobe had no room to break through. He wanted to draw a foul, but he hit Yao Ming's knee.
Yao Ming adjusted his breathing and made two free throws.
The two teams are in a stalemate, and this stalemate is obviously more powerful for the men's basketball team.
But at this moment, something unexpected happened on the field.
When Kobe Bryant broke through the pick-and-roll, he was flanked by Sun Yue. He wanted to make a defensive foul on Yao Ming, but as a result, he followed the action of going up three and hit Yao Ming's knee due to the height difference.
Yao Ming fell to the ground, holding his knees and looking in pain.
The scene was in an uproar.
Lin Ying also suddenly stood up from his seat.
What happened in history is happening again at the most inappropriate time!
However, there seem to be many similarities between the two times. Yao Ming's excessive consumption and fierce competition...
Kobe didn't expect it either, and was a little overwhelmed after seeing Yao Ming lying on the ground.
The game entered a technical timeout, and the Chinese team's doctor came up. Finally, with the support of his teammates, Yao Ming returned to the bench.
At this time, Kobe took the initiative to go to the bench of the Chinese team, asked about Yao Ming's situation, then looked annoyed, and finally went to Yao Ming's side to apologize.
Intense competition makes people's desire to win soar, and most of the time their actions are dictated by instinct.
Yao Ming finally walked to the player tunnel with the support of his team doctor and teammates.
This accident came very suddenly and had a huge impact on the situation on the field.
Especially for the Chinese team.
It can be as small as how to get through the substitute transition period in front of us, as big as how the Chinese team can compete with the American team without Yao Ming in the decisive moment, and even the morale of the team is a problem.
Lin Ying stood up.
His eyes are blood red.
Whether Kobe did it intentionally or not, he has changed the game situation on the court.
If the Chinese team cannot hold on during this period, all previous efforts will be in vain.
No, absolutely not!
After the timeout, Kobe was awarded an offensive foul and the ball belonged to the Chinese team.
The moment Lin Ying held the ball in the frontcourt, he saw everything around him slow down, and that familiar feeling appeared.
Practice makes perfect, and this time there was no doubt that he knew he had entered a white-hot space.
However, unlike the previous two times, this time he did not feel excited about entering the white-hot space, but felt an inexplicable anger.
He knew that Kobe definitely didn't mean it, but Yao Ming's injury made people very angry.
Especially since we still don’t know the specific situation of Yao Ming.
Old K responded quickly. When Lin Ying came on the stage, he also put Iguodala up.
After taking a look at Iguodala, Lin Ying directly changed direction and broke through.
Iguodala reacted quickly and blocked Lin Ying's breakthrough route in advance.
But Lin Ying changed his direction and froze him in place like a wooden stake.
His eyes were full of disbelief, as if Lin Ying and him were not in the same dimension.
Love quickly came over to defend and jumped up to block the shot.
But he immediately saw Lin Ying completely ignoring him and flying into the air.
"Bang!"
In the field of vision of the fans, Lin Ying immediately started to speed past Iguodala, and smashed the ball into the basket with Love's hands!
The huge impact sent Love flying over the bottom line!
This was more than just a two-pointer, it was like a heavy hammer hitting the American team directly in the heart.
"So fast!"
A word suddenly popped into Old K's mind.
Le Fu was also lying on the ground looking confused.
He hasn’t lost weight yet!
Although he had never been dunked in the NBA, the feeling Lin Ying gave him just now was that he suddenly woke up and had no time to react!
However, the U.S. team was also very realistic here, pulling Lin Ying to the weak side, and Westbrook directly hit the basket, causing Wang Zhizhi's defensive foul.
Westbrook made two free throws.
And after returning to the defensive end, Old K reacted quickly and directly signaled to flank Lin Ying.
Without Yao Ming, the Chinese team has only one offensive strong point, and the defensive pressure on the US team has been reduced exponentially.
It’s just...it’s not clamped!
Lin Ying accelerated instantly and passed through the flanking attack.
It's like cheating.
"Whoa!"
And after breaking the trap, his reaction was extremely quick, and he directly hit the killer shot with a pull-up jump shot.
Old K was really stunned.
He had only seen this kind of playing state experienced by Jordan and Kobe Bryant at their peak at certain moments.
He came to his senses and decisively called everyone up in advance.
He had a hunch that if he didn't do that, the American team might not even have a chance to enter the decisive moment.
All the main players of Team USA are back.
James rushed inside as soon as he came up. This time he paid attention to his steps and scored 2+1 with Wang Zhizhi on his back.
Compared with the offense, Yao Ming's departure was a more devastating blow to the Chinese men's basketball team's interior defense.
Neither Yi Jianlian nor Wang Zhizhi can replace Yao Ming's defensive role.
James' extra free throw hit.
81 to 89.
The American team narrowed the point difference to 8 points again.
Even though Lin Ying had almost no solution on the offensive end in this period, the American team was also recovering the point difference little by little.
After all, basketball is a sport for five people.
Just like Lin Ying did when he was with the Nets, even if he entered the white-hot space, he still couldn't beat the Mavericks!
Yao Ming's departure has, in a sense, determined the final outcome of the Chinese team.
At this moment, there was a commotion from the players' tunnel.
At the beginning, the fans' attention was on the court, and no one knew what was happening.
It wasn't until a foul occurred on the field that the ball was dead and the live footage was shown to the players' tunnel, and everyone knew what happened.
Including the players of the two teams on the field, their expressions were very different when they saw the people in the camera.
Chapter completed!