Chapter 851 Great Disparity in Strength (First Update!)

During the entrance ceremony, players from both sides were introduced one after another, and then shook hands before the game at midfield.

Players from both sides walked to midfield face to face and shook hands.

A very interesting scene happened at this time. Durant happened to be facing Tang Tian, ​​and when he shook hands with Tang Tian, ​​he secretly tried to take advantage.

Tang Tian felt it and used more force. Durant grinned in pain.

When Tang Tian let go, his eyes were a little dodgey, and finally he snorted coldly.

He suffered a secret loss in vain.

However, it can also be seen from such details that this game is not only between China and the United States, but also the drama between Tang Tian and Durant will be more substantial than in the group stage.

After the entrance ceremony, the starting players of both teams appeared one after another.

The US team's lineup is the same as in the group stage, with Irving and Butler on the outside, Durant and Anthony on the striker, and DeAndre Jordan on the center.

The Chinese team's lineup has changed. The starting point guard has changed from Zhao Jiwei to Guo Ailun.

This change came a bit suddenly. You must know that Zhao Jiwei has been partnering with Tang Tian since the Olympic Games, and the effect is very good.

Coach K obviously didn't expect this change from the Chinese team, but he didn't pay much attention.

Except for Tang Tian and Yi Jianlian, the other players in the Chinese team are not very different in strength and will not have much impact on the game.

Amid the cheers of the fans at the scene, Jordan returned the ball to the US team's half, officially kicking off the Olympic finals.

Jordan jammed Yi Jianlian under the basket, Durant, Irving and Butler were all outside the three-point line, and Anthony held the ball in the low post and hit Kolanbek with his back.

Coach K reacted quickly. He discovered the weaknesses of the Chinese team's lineup from yesterday's match between the Chinese team and the Spanish team.

Kolanbek worked hard, but there was a big difference between him and Anthony. Anthony turned around and pushed away Kolanbek with his big butt, and went straight for a layup to get the first two points.

In the Chinese team's offense, the American team double-teamed very resolutely, and Tang Tian suddenly gave the ball to Zhou Peng.

Zhou Peng's shot was not very fast, and Anthony quickly returned to defense to put pressure on him. He was interfered with when he shot, and the basketball hit the frame.

Jordan protected the defensive rebound, and when the offensive end came, Anthony continued to play singles. This time Zhou Peng assisted in defense, and Anthony passed the ball to Butler.

Butler flew to the basket and dunked.

Anthony's dislike of passing the ball in the NBA has something to do with his opponent's teammates, but he will also pass the ball in the international arena.

The American team started the game smoothly and reasonably.

After the old coach K lost the group stage, he obviously paid attention to the Chinese team and played very targeted.

Tang Tian's shot from the double-team failed, and the US team played a defensive counterattack. Irving accelerated in the backcourt, and the frontcourt rhythm changed and he passed Guo Ailun and succeeded in a layup.

6 to 0!

The American team completely seized the initiative in the opening game!

This is the overall strength of the US team. They don't just have Durant.

After taking precautions before the game, it is really difficult for the Chinese team to win.

At this time, the fans on the hotline began to boo, saying that it was a pity that the Spanish team lost, that the game was completely one-sided and not enjoyable to watch, and so on.

Just when they were about to climax, something suddenly changed on the field.

When Tang Tian broke through, Guo Ailun, who was originally in the corner, quietly cut into the basket.

Tang Tian made a beautiful pass from the double team. After receiving the ball, Guo Ailun flew directly for a layup!

The one-star four-shooter lineup has become one-star three-shooter, with one more empty cut point!

Guo Ailun's breakthrough and speed are his advantages, and this scoring method is very suitable for him.

The Chinese team finally scored, but looking back, Anthony continued to hit Kolanbek, and turned around and made a defensive foul on the latter.

The gap in ability can no longer be made up by positivity and hard work alone.

Tang Tian motioned for Zhou Qi to come on.

Anthony made two free throws and the US team led 8-2.

The Chinese team's offense used the same tactics. Guo Ailun continued to catch the ball and lay up. This time he successfully caused Anthony's defensive foul and got a free throw opportunity.

Old Coach K reacted after watching two rounds and knew the purpose of the Chinese team's substitutions and adjustments.

He also made substitution adjustments when Guo Ailun made free throws, replacing Jordan and Anthony with Thompson and Green, creating a five-small lineup!

The four-star Warriors in the new season have not yet officially appeared in the game. Old K first showed off the upgraded version of the Warriors in the national team game!

The Chinese team also made substitutions. Zhou Qi, who had just come on, was replaced by Kolan Bek.

The two sides changed sides, and Tang Tian and Lao K were at odds.

Guo Ailun made one of two free throws, Green blocked Yi Jianlian, and Durant collected the defensive rebound.

Green holds the ball at the top of the arc, and Thompson and Durant run without the ball under his command.

One of the characteristics of Old Coach K that is good at coaching talented teams is to give players freedom on the court. Green's instinct is to organize with the ball at the top of the arc.

Thompson came out to receive a pass from Green and shot a three-pointer. Because he had just come on the court, the shot was a bit wide and the basketball hit the frame.

However, the tactics of this game were very successful. All the members of the American team were top-notch, and their combat effectiveness doubled with a little bit of tactics.

In the Chinese team's offense, Tang Tian passed the ball to Guo Ailun again. The advantage of the five small lineups was taken advantage of. Guo Ailun's shot was directly blocked by Durant, who was assisting in defense.

Looking back, Green continued to hold the ball at the top of the arc. This time Durant seized the opportunity and made a three-pointer after receiving the ball.

11 to 3, the American team completely suppressed the Chinese team in the opening game.

The Chinese fans on the sidelines were agitated, and the American team's serious look was really scary.

At the critical moment, Tang Tian hit Butler from behind in the frontcourt and turned around and hit the ball, which caused a burst of cheers from the fans.

But looking back, Green continued to organize and gave a lob to Butler who cut in. The latter flew for a layup and scored 2 more points.

The U.S. team's starting lineup has a reasonable offensive and defensive configuration, but one organizational point is missing. Green's appearance freed up the U.S. team's offense.

In the Chinese team's offense, Tang Tiantu gave Yi Jianlian a very good open opportunity.

However, the speed of the five small players' defense was too fast. Yi Jianlian had no chance to take a shot and could only give the ball back to Tang Tian.

There was not much time left to attack, so Tang Tian's difficult shot from behind went wide.

There was a lot of excitement on the sidelines.

Although Tang Tian's personal ability is very strong, the five small players restricted the offense of the rest of the Chinese team, coupled with the improvement of the offensive end.

It's really hard to play against a team like this.

At halftime, the United States led 50-30.

The 20-point difference already illustrates the disparity in strength between the two teams.

This doesn't even have much to do with the Chinese team. If this Dream Twelve team is serious, let alone the Chinese team, the Spanish team also has no chance.

Although the performance in the group stage was not satisfactory, it turns out that this time the gold medal still belongs only to the American team, and no other team can take it away.