Chapter 657 [There is not much time left for the US team]
The number of timeouts in basketball games in international arenas is less than that in the NBA. Two registered timeouts can be granted at any time in the first half; three registered timeouts can be granted at any time in the second half; each timeout is 1 minute.
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Tomjanovich called the last timeout of the second half, which means that if the two sides decide the winner at the last moment, the US team cannot call a timeout to arrange the final attack.
Tang Shuai can't control that much anymore, and he called the timeout very timely. If he hadn't called, the American team would probably collapse. Calling the timeout now can lower the morale of the Chinese team a little, and maybe interrupt Yang Jian's shooting.
Feel.
Everyone in the US team has seen how terrible Yang Jian's convulsions are in the NBA. He is like a god coming down to earth, scoring 5 or 60 points is like picking something out of a bag.
The Chinese team still has two timeout opportunities, and has taken the initiative in all aspects.
Everyone in China watching TV at home, whether they are basketball fans or not, has changed the channel to the Olympic basketball finals. Fans in other countries are also paying attention to the game, waiting for a miracle to happen.
Many commentators were analyzing the three-point tactic played by the Chinese team just now, thinking it was a stroke of genius. The Chinese commentator did not analyze it, but only used a magnetic voice to praise the Chinese players.
Because he doesn’t understand tactics at all, he may not even recognize the names of NBA stars. If the sponsor of the American team is Sharp, he can explain it as the "Dream Four Sharp Brothers Team."
As the game continued, the U.S. team replaced Heat center Alonzo Mourning and replaced Bucks power forward Raheem. This was to improve the mobility inside and add a mid-range shooting point.
Raheem is barely an all-around fighter who can jump and shoot, and his record in the NBA is also good.
Raheem, who was born as a small forward, was placed at the 4th position by the Bucks because of his overlapping position with Glenn Robinson. As a result, Raheem shined. Facing a group of big muscular men, Raheem was always able to take advantage of his excellent speed.
His flexibility and skills make him play with his opponent. But his 3 and 4 characteristics make him difficult to guard against.
The team's point guard is still Jason Kidd. It's not that Tang Shuai doesn't want to add an outside shooting point, it's because Yang Jian's offensive deterrent is too great, and he doesn't dare to send a smaller point guard.
And Tang Shuai knows that Tim Hardaway is unreliable at critical moments. Don’t look at Hardaway’s average of more than two three-pointers per game in many regular seasons. His performance in the playoffs was so bad that he almost didn’t hit the mark at critical moments.
Must be invisible.
For two consecutive playoffs, Hardaway shot less than 30% from the field, 20% from three-point range, and averaged less than double figures per game. The Heat have not been able to make it far in the playoffs in the past two years because they were cheated by Hardaway.
The Chinese team did not make any substitutions and continued to field the twin towers, but the defensive strategy changed slightly. When the US team played pick-and-rolls on the outside, Wang Zhizhi and Yao Ming both defended, and they would rather defend the three-pointer than have an empty interior.
Garnett screened and received a pass from Ray Allen, then dunked with both hands and scored. 103 to 99.
The Chinese team attacked. Yang Jian dribbled the ball past half-court and passed it to Hu Weidong. He started running without the ball again. This time, the Chinese team did not use the "elevator door" tactic again.
The two insiders pulled up to the high screen, which was equivalent to completely giving up inside offense and grabbing offensive rebounds. Yang Jian changed his style of play as soon as he saw Mourning resting. He relied on Yao Ming's off-ball screen to run to the right baseline and received Hu Weidong.
pass.
Yang Jian feinted with the ball, Vince Carter chased him, and Garnett also came out of the penalty area to help defend. This was the coach's arrangement. Nothing could be done to make Yang Jian take an easy shot at this time. His hit at the critical moment
The rate is astonishing.
Yang Jian quickly changed the ball to the left, jumped to the middle to put some distance between him and Garnett, and passed the ball to the basket with his left hand. Yao Ming received the ball and got an open space, and easily dunked with two hands and scored. 105 to 99.
This was Yang Jian's 15th personal assist. He used the most reasonable style of play to drive his teammates to score.
Tomjanovich suddenly felt that something bad was going on. If Garnett was allowed to sit under the basket and defend Yao Ming, Yang Jian would get a singles opportunity on the weak side. Rahim in the middle and Ray Allen on the side would double-team, and a player would be free.
Both are also good at catching and shooting.
The U.S. team's offense requires outside shooting but can't create outside shooting opportunities. It's very uncomfortable to be defended. Yang Jian didn't let Kidd go for a while. What if he made a three-pointer? Kidd would occasionally have seizures.
There have been three occasions in the NBA where more than 5 three-pointers were made in a single game.
After passing the ball several times, Rahim made a cut and made a layup. 105 to 101.
The Chinese team attacked, and the American team used a frontcourt press. The Chinese team's big man provided a cover for Yang Jian in the backcourt. He attracted the attack and passed the ball first. Hu Weidong dribbled the ball past half-court and passed it to him.
Just when Carter thought that Yang Jian would control the time and try to use up 30 seconds this time, Yang Jian just caught the ball and made a two-step jump shot from outside the right three-point line. Carter lowered his center of gravity and did not react, so he could only jump forward.
Minor disturbance.
Yang Jian was well prepared for his shot and the ball simply fell into the basket. 108 to 101.
The point difference widened to 7 points. In theory, the US team still had time to reverse the situation. In fact, it was difficult for them to score 7 points in 1 minute and 40 seconds, and they had to guard Yang Jian.
Coach Tomjanovich stood on the sidelines anxious, but did not take a timeout.
What's embarrassing is that the three outside players on the field were very hesitant.
Kidd knew that he was inaccurate and did not dare to bet on three-pointers at the critical moment. Ray Allen came from the Grizzlies and had little exposure in the NBA. He was one of the players with the worst reputation in the Dream Team. If he failed to make a shot, he would be mad.
Scold. Carter just made 1 of 4 free throws. If another three-pointer causes the team to lose, he will be the number one undercover after the game.
Once a few people hesitated, the shooting percentage became even less guaranteed. After several passes from the outside, they failed to make a three-pointer. In the end, Garnett caught the ball and hit a mid-range shot after a screen. 108 to 103.
When the Chinese team attacked, Yang Jian slid down the baseline again and reached the right corner to catch the ball. This time, Garnett was not so resolute in assisting in defense. Yao Ming is too tall, and it would be difficult to defend him even if someone is following him when he catches the ball under the basket. Garnett
As long as he leaves the penalty area, he will give up points. Even if Rahim retreats to the basket, he cannot guard Yao Ming.
Yang Jian caught the ball and challenged Carter on the weak side. He first changed direction to the left, then dribbled the ball behind his back to his right hand to change direction toward the baseline. After he stretched his shoulder and pretended to break through the baseline, he dragged the ball back with his right hand, then stepped back with his left foot.
Long two-point shot.
Carter's center of gravity shifted when he was chasing the defense. He stopped suddenly and took a step forward to block the shot. Yang Jian's big jump shot was more accurate than in the first three quarters at the critical moment, and the ball went hollow into the net. 110 to 103.
After scoring the goal, Yang Jian clenched his fists and roared, receiving a round of applause.
Han Qiaosheng said excitedly: "Yang Jian scored another one, leading the team to maintain a 7-point lead. He has already scored 41 points and scored 40 against the American team twice. The Chinese team is about to break the American Dream Team's unbeaten gold medal."
I am only one step away from the gold medal."
The U.S. team players had no way out and had to shoot three-pointers. Without the ball, the coach could not make substitutions. Carter caught the ball and missed the pull-up jumper facing Li Nan's defense. The rebound was grabbed by Yao Ming and held in his arms.
Han Qiaosheng shouted: "Yao Ming grabbed the key rebound and there is not much time left for the US team."
Chinese fans never expected to hear such commentary in their lifetime. Usually Han Qiaosheng’s commentary is, “There is not much time left for the Chinese team.”
Yang Jian killed time and calmly used the width of the court and his back to protect the ball in the face of the press. In the last 7 seconds, he and Yao Ming played a pick-and-roll and rushed to the right, attracting help from the defense and passing the ball to Yao Ming who was cutting through the air.
Yao Ming entered the penalty area and wanted to dunk, but Rahim pulled him hard and sent him to the free throw line.
Yao Ming is not a center who can use the "shark-cutting tactic" to deal with him. He made two free throws steadily, 112 to 103.
At this time, the U.S. team made substitutions, with Steve Smith replacing Carter and Hardaway replacing Kidd.
Ray Allen relied on the screen to move without the ball, and Yao Ming defended it. Ray Allen didn't have a chance to take a shot and passed it to Garnett. Garnett didn't take a shot when he had the chance, and passed the ball to Smith who was running in the high post, and the latter forced a jumper for a three-pointer.
It missed due to Li Nan's interference.
Yang Jian grabbed the backcourt rebound, and there was only half a minute left.
When the players of the American team saw that Yang Jian didn't step forward to get the ball and used foul tactics, they gave up the game...