basketball boulder

Chapter 150 Stop the US team twice in a row!
8 month 13 day.

Opening Ceremony of the Athens Olympics.

A total of 202 athletes from 10500 countries and regions attended.

The standard bearer of the Chinese team is Yao Ming.

Li Lei and other players walked at the back of the Chinese delegation.

Even among the generally tall players, the basketball team stands out.

On August 8, the women's basketball game started first.

The Chinese women's basketball team ushered in the old rival Korean women's basketball team.

The Chinese women's basketball team had the last laugh.

8 month 15 day.

The Chinese men's basketball team ushered in the first game, and the opponent was the Dream Six team.

Under the leadership of Ye Li, the women's basketball girls came to cheer for the men's basketball team.

Li Lei made fun of Yao Ming: "Yao, I finally know why you dare not give up the first battle."

Yao Ming followed Li Lei's gaze to see Ye Li, and his face turned red instantly.

Everyone laughed.

This game starts at 19:[-] BJ time, a prime time period.

In addition, the opponent is the dream team, domestic fans are looking forward to it.

The game hasn't started yet, but the ratings have been rising all the way.

During warm-up time, Li Lei went to the midfield to greet his opponents.

Li Lei hugged James, Anthony and Wade one by one.

Anthony said: "Stone, we will beat you tonight."

Li Lei looked at Larry Brown on the sidelines: "Are you sure, you have a chance to play?"

Anthony: "..."

James: "..."

Wade: "..."

They now feel the pain of Dakomilicic.

In the previous warm-up match, Larry Brown didn't treat them as human beings at all. Unless he led by more than 30 points, he wouldn't even think about playing.

The rookie Okafor in 04 was even worse. Larry Brown directly regarded him as non-existent.

His only function is to be Duncan's tool man during training.

Afterwards, Jefferson of the Nets also came over and hugged Li Lei.

The two had just fought seven games in the playoffs, and Jefferson poked Li Lei in the eye.

But because Li Lei spoke for Jefferson, Jefferson now regards Li Lei as a good brother.

"My brother, I will not show mercy tonight!"

Jefferson said with a smile.

Li Lei hammered Jefferson's chest: "I have prepared a big gift for you tonight!"

Jefferson shook his head: "No matter what, we will win!"

The overall performance of the US team is very relaxed. It is not that they despise the Chinese team, but they despise the men's basketball teams all over the world.

They still feel that the world men's basketball team is too far behind them, as long as they play casually, they can still hold the championship in their hands.

This time for the Athens Olympics, the US team came on a luxury cruise ship, and the US team only trained for one month.

"Wait and see!"

Although Li Lei acknowledged the strength of the American team, he must not lose in terms of momentum.

The game is about to start.

Xu Jicheng and Zhang Weiping were broadcast live on CCTV, and they were already warming up for the game.

Xu Jicheng mentioned Yao Ming's declaration of "not entering the quarterfinals and not shaving".

Zhang Weiping saw the sneakers worn by Li Lei: "This is Stone's first pair of signature shoes: Red Eyes. The all-red color scheme matches the national team's jersey too well. They look good!"

This was planned by the Nike team long ago, and Li Lei must wear these shoes in the Olympic Games.

Now it has come true!
Nike is also paying attention to this game, which is related to the sales of Li Lei's first pair of shoes and their strategy to enter the Chinese market.

The young Yu Jia was in charge of the interview task of the Chinese men's basketball team. Yu Jia was only 24 years old this year.

Only 4 years older than Li Lei.

A reminder: Li Lei's birthday is July 7, and he just celebrated his 27th birthday in the national team.

He has interviewed Yao Ming, Li Lei and other players.

Soon, he discovered one thing. Today's Chinese men's basketball team is full of fighting spirit.

Soon, the two sides made their debut.

Team USA:
Marbury, Iverson, Jefferson, Stoudemire, Duncan.

Chinese team:
Liu Wei, Li Lei, Li Nan, Wang Zhizhi, Yao Ming.

Drip!

Game start.

Jump ball.

Yao Ming pressed Duncan and dialed the ball to the Chinese team's half.

Liu Wei dribbled the ball forward, and directly lobbed it to Yao Ming who wanted the ball from the low post in the frontcourt.

Yao Ming chiseled Duncan.

Seeing this, Jefferson approached the low post, preparing to double-team Yao Ming.

Yao Ming saw it, turned around and hooked.

Jefferson pounced.

But...too short...not to interfere!
Yao Ming's height is too exaggerated, unless you start flanking in advance, it is really difficult to interfere.

The basketball goes straight through the net.

Swish!
2: 0.

Yao Ming came out on top for the Chinese team.

"Roar!"

Yao Ming who scored the goal shook his fist and roared.

Ye Li is by the side, this is the buff of "Roar" for Yao Ming.

Full of fighting spirit!
Teacher Xu Jicheng commented: "Yao Ming, who has just played in the NBA for two years, has no way of scoring. No one can defend him alone."

Neither can Duncan!
Team USA attacks.

Marbury's iconic rhythm change of sudden stop and quick start easily broke through Liu Wei and rushed to the basket.

At this moment, Li Lei rushed over and blocked Marbury.

Instead of retreating, Marbury advanced, forcibly pulled up against Li Lei, dodged in the air, and avoided Li Lei's blocking shot.

Snapped!
A towering and terrifying figure appeared in front of Marbury, and his shot was slapped away with a single slap.

Still Yao Ming!

With one attack and one defense in the opening game, Yao Ming showed his dominance at the basket.

Li Lei took the opportunity to pick up the basketball and made a long pass to Liu Wei.

The tacit understanding between Liu Wei and Li Lei was still a bit short, and they ran away without the first time.

If this were to be replaced by Wade, it would be a one-man dunk.

Liu Wei took the ball and went straight to the fast break.

But because of a late start, Iverson caught up.

Although Iverson is shorter than Liu Wei, but the physical confrontation is much more than that.

Under Iverson's interference, Liu Wei missed a layup.

Iverson waited at the basket, ready to receive the rebound.

But at this moment, a figure rose from the ground behind Iverson, grabbed the rebound, and smashed it into the basket.

Li Lei's supplementary buckle is still separated from Iverson.

boom!
4: 0.

"Good ball! Good ball!"

Director Zhang Weiping immediately jumped up.

The domestic fans in front of the TV were also shocked and couldn't help shouting: "Strike!"

I startled my wife who was washing dishes in the kitchen.

The wife couldn't help complaining a few words.

The fans didn't make excuses either, their eyes couldn't be separated from the TV at all.

The Chinese team made a good start.

The substitute players of the Chinese team on the sidelines waved towels, and the girls of the women's basketball team applauded crisply.

Several bigwigs from the team committee were also smiling: Not bad!good!

The US team re-attacked.

Iverson took the ball from Marbury.

He was detained just now!

How can you not return one?
Iverson took the ball at the top of the arc, and the rest of the US team opened up the space tacitly.

"One on one!"

The other four looked like they were watching a play, and the only thing missing was the mineral water with melon seeds and peanuts.

Time seems to be back to the season opener: Heat vs 76ers.

At that time, Iverson responded to the Philadelphia fans and singled out Li Lei.

Now, it's a different place.

But still Li Lei and Iverson.

The Greek fans cheered immediately, and there was a good show to watch.

Facing Iverson, Li Lei slightly lowered his center of gravity and concentrated on it.

"He'll go right!"

Li Lei told himself in his heart.

Then, Iverson suddenly accelerated, continuous crossover, the basketball danced in his hands like a butterfly wearing flowers.

Li Lei kept adjusting his position with small steps.

Compared with the beginning of the season, Li Lei has sufficient defensive experience and is not so awkward.

Iverson danced continuously, but failed to affect Li Lei's center of gravity.

"It's not a small improvement!"

Iverson thought to himself.

But that's all.

Iverson suddenly pulled back, his legs tended to squat.

Step-back jumper?
Li Lei made a judgment immediately and rushed forward.

But at this moment, Iverson did not join the ball, but took a step to the right.

Bless Buddha!

Nice stop and start.

This time, Li Lei's movements were so old that he couldn't change his direction anymore.

Iverson broke through from the right and got rid of Li Lei.

Sure enough, the whole world knew that Iverson was going to break through from the right, but you just couldn't prevent it.

His personal ability is too strong.

Kobe once said: You have to thank Iverson for not being 190cm, otherwise it would be a disaster for the entire NBA.

This is the best proof.

Iverson just broke through Li Lei and immediately saw a giant.

Yao Ming!

Although Li Lei did not guard against Iverson, he still disturbed and entangled him.

This short period of time gave Yao Ming a chance to defend.

Yao Ming rushed over.

The figure is overwhelming!

Even a super scorer like Iverson will have tremendous psychological pressure when facing Yao Ming.

This made Iverson's shot hesitate for a moment, and there was a small dodge.

That's it.

Snapped!
A big yellow hand struck from behind Iverson, and directly slapped the basketball that Iverson had just shot out.

Li Lei's chasing hat!
Li Lei defended against Iverson, with the help of Yao Ming.

"Roar!"

The bench of the Chinese team exploded, and the women's basketball girls couldn't help but jumped up.

"Pretty!"

In this opening game, Yao Ming and Li Lei each scored a big hat, which was rewarded to the two super guards Marbury and Iverson.

The scene is very exciting.

The hearts of the Chinese fans instantly ignited.

Yao Ming protected the ball in a little embarrassment, but failed to pass it out immediately.

The US team retreated quickly.

The Chinese team failed to make a fast break and had to change positions.

Liu Wei advanced to the frontcourt and continued to throw the ball to Yao Ming.

The reason why Liu Wei can sit firmly in the starting guard of the national team is because he has been teammates with Yao Ming, has a tacit understanding, and is good at lobbing inside.

Yao Ming took the ball and continued to shove Duncan hard.

Duncan doesn't weigh much, but his strength is astonishing, and his inside position is very stable.

Helpless, Yao Ming is unreasonable.

Gouged twice, leaned against Duncan, turned around, and shot directly relying on his height.

Duncan was leaned on by Yao Ming and couldn't jump up, so he could only try his best to interfere.

Drip!

The referee's whistle blew directly.

Swish!
Subsequently, Yao Ming's shot hit.

2+1!

Yao Ming scored 2+1!

"Roar!"

Yao Ming clenched his fists and roared.

Then, he made a steady free throw.

7: 0!

The Chinese team made an incredible start.

You must know that the opponent is the dream team.

Larry Brown couldn't sit still anymore, and roared from the sidelines: "Richard, double-team Yao early! Early!"

"Stephen, Allen, pay attention to sharing the ball, hit the inside first, and give the ball to Tim."

Yao Ming's state today is also very good, regardless of the offensive and defensive ends.

And the U.S. team is relying on the stars to play singles, so far there is no cooperation at all.

That's why Team USA is behind.

Team USA attacks.

Marbury hands the ball to Duncan.

Duncan chiseled Yao Ming.

But just as he lowered his center of gravity, he found Li Lei leaning over.

Li Lei's defense was much more decisive than Jefferson's.

Duncan had no chance and immediately passed to the open Jefferson.

Jefferson stood outside the three-point line, catching and shooting.

However, Li Lei rushed back and interfered enough.

The international basketball court is originally smaller than that of the NBA, and the three-point line is 0.45 to 1 meter shorter than that of the NBA.

Relying on his desperate attitude, Li Lei successfully rushed over.

Bang!

Jefferson was affected, this one wasn't.

Yao Ming struggled to protect the rebound.

The U.S. team's retreat is still fast, and the Chinese team is still on the ground.

Liu Wei lobs Yao Ming.

Jefferson helped defend in place immediately.

Yao Ming immediately passed the ball to Li Lei.

Stoudemire made up defense with extremely fast footsteps.

Li Lei didn't force his shot either, and passed it to Wang Zhizhi who was ambushing the bottom corner.

Dazhi catches and shoots.

Jefferson pounced.

However, he is too short!
How can the 201cm Jefferson interfere with the 214cm Wang Zhizhi?

Dazhi's shot point is already high, comparable to an anti-aircraft gun.

This season, I have lost fat again, and my movement speed is much faster.

Coupled with regaining a firm foothold in the NBA, Dazhi's self-confidence is also improving, and he makes very decisive shots.

Swish!
Arrow through the heart.

Wang Zhizhi hit the first three-pointer of the game.

10: 0!

The Chinese team made an incredible start.

The domestic fans immediately exploded.

Teacher Xu Jicheng, who was explaining, has always been steady, but at the moment he was also very excited: "Dazhi has just returned to the national team, and his skill is even better than before!"

Drip!

Team USA called a timeout.

The Chinese team stopped the US team!

Pause back.

The US team resolutely gave the ball to Duncan.

Duncan lived up to expectations and scored 4 points in a row to stop the bleeding for the US team.

10: 4.

The point difference was only 6 points left.

Larry Brown adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and regained his composure.

The U.S. team is starting to score, so don't panic.

The 6-point difference is not worth mentioning for the US team.

At this moment, Chinese head coach Harris shouted from the sidelines: "Shrink! Shrink the defense!"

The Chinese team began to make adjustments.

Attack round.

Liu Wei's shot missed.

Stoudemire received the rebound and the US team attacked.

Marbury gave the ball to Duncan again.

As soon as Duncan got the ball, he was immediately surrounded by the Chinese team.

According to international basketball rules, there is no defense for three seconds.

Yao Ming can stay at the basket all the time.

Coupled with the small venue, a bunch of people squeezed under the basket, and there was no room for it.

Duncan got the ball and couldn't play!

But Duncan is a stone Buddha after all, he firmly protected the basketball and passed it to Marbury on the outside.

Marbury caught and shot.

Bang!

No.

Li Lei rushed to grab the rebound, relying on his sense of rebound, got the rebound, and then made a fast break by himself.

Iverson pestered Li Lei.

Li Lei was not in a hurry, while advancing and observing, he suddenly gave the ball to Li Nan who had just run to the three-point line.

Li Nan catches the ball and shoots it.

Swish!
Have it.

13: 4.

Xiao Li's flying knife is well-deserved.

The US team strikes again.

Duncan took the ball and was made dumplings by the Chinese team.

Duncan passed on.

Jefferson pulled up and shot.

Bang!

Again no.

Yao Ming received the rebound and made a long pass to Li Lei.

Li Lei advanced quickly, one meter away from the three-point line, and pulled up directly.

This distance is actually the standard three-point line on an NBA court, and it is not super far at all.

For Li Lei, it is a routine operation.

Li Lei's chasing three-pointer.

The basketball crossed a parabola, piercing the heart with an arrow.

Swish!
still have.

16: 4.

The Chinese team can shoot as well as they can, and the US team can shoot as hard as they want.

The point difference instantly reached 12 points.

What Li Lei shot was not a chasing three-pointer, but a TM chasing three-pointer!
Drip!

Larry Brown was forced to call a second timeout.

In just half a quarter, the US team was stopped twice by the Chinese men's basketball team.

(End of this chapter)