Four Hundred and Forty-One: The Fierce Battle Finally Arrives
Larry Brown really wanted to know what was in Fan Xi's mind, why he could always see through people's hearts and always anticipate the enemy.
Being an opponent of Fan Xi was really a headache for him.
But at this time, the team had already started running.
The Dream Team was a fast break launched by Iverson. He rushed into the frontcourt like a cheetah, and in the chaos, he broke into the restricted area and threw the basketball into the basket with a high throw.
The talent of Dream Six was really amazing.
Fan Xi also responded in kind afterwards. He rushed to the frontcourt at a rapid speed, and in the process of breaking into the restricted area, he passed the basketball to the bottom corner. Li Nan had been lying in ambush for a long time... Swish!
A three-pointer hit.
The Chinese team and the American team are two extremes.
"This is the fundamental difference between personal heroism and the mass line."
The host of CCTV shouted on TV: "Long live the people!"
The speed offensive of the Dream Team is still continuing.
This lineup of the Chinese team means giving up the defense inside the restricted area. Yi Jianlian is a promising talent, but his defensive strength is far inferior to Yao Ming. Although Yao Ming's defensive ability in the NBA is mediocre, in the FIBA system, he is a defensive tower of Babel.
Wang Zhizhi has never been a good defensive player.
Therefore, for the Chinese team, this lineup is also a desperate move.
It is an adventurous action to give Yao Ming a chance to breathe.
The talent of the Dream Team is too strong. In a blink of an eye, Shawn Marion broke into the penalty area. Under the defense of Iverson, he jumped up and slammed the basketball into the basket... Boom!
The Chinese team's defense is too fragile.
However, Fan Xi did not hesitate for a moment and directly launched a counterattack.
At this time, it is time to stab each other. Whoever hesitates will lose.
Fan Xi broke into the penalty area and jumped high, attracting the double attack of Stoudemire and Shawn Marion. Originally, Fan Xi could have suppressed them, but he passed the basketball to Yi Jianlian who was running to the other side in the air.
Boom!
Xiao Yi smashed the basketball into the basket.
A revenge was extinguished.
Fan Xi gave him a thumbs up and then turned back to defend.
Both sides entered a fast attack mode.
The pace was very fast and the offensive efficiency was extremely high.
"It's like two teams throwing strategic missiles crazily. Looking at the world, only the Chinese team can play like this with the American team."
Kenny Smith said with lingering fear on TNT TV: "One Jack Fan can match five strategic missile divisions."
The first half of the game was over quickly.
Under the bombardment of the Dream Team's talent, the Chinese team led by 3 points at halftime with 58:55.
Yao Ming got a rest.
The Chinese team did not fall behind.
Even though the Dream Team's ships and guns were more powerful and could form sea, land and air strikes. However, the Chinese team's tactical interweaving was more dense and more tacit. Moreover, the Chinese team's fighting will was very strong.
The idea of becoming the world's number one was unprecedentedly high.
This is something from the bones.
The Chinese pay attention to the latent dragon not to use, and also know the principle of accumulating food and slowly becoming the king, but when they stand on the highest stage and fight to the death.
The glory in their blood will burst out.
If they are not the first, they will feel unprecedented shame.
During the halftime break.
Fan Xi stood on the sidelines, his spirit was a little solemn.
Obviously, running and gunning is a big consumption for national team players.
The physical reserves of these players are not the same as those of NBA players. Moreover, the confrontation between domestic players in the domestic league is not at the same level as these NBA superstars.
So, after running all the way, everyone is a little tired.
Fan Xi was thinking about whether to take a break in the second half.
Chen Ke on the bench stood up and said, "Let's go up and run."
"Yes."
Battelle and Du Feng both came over.
They did not play in the first half.
Hu Xuefeng also had an eager expression.
Fan Xi was very moved when he saw it.
Everyone wanted to die for the country.
So, Fan Xi almost did not hesitate, he said: "Okay, run together. We take turns to fight with bayonets!"
Fan Xi expressed his views to head coach Jiang.
Jiang hesitated: This is not the logic of normal basketball. Our style of play must be continuous, and we must...
"This is not playing basketball anymore." Fan Xi said seriously.
Teammates also said that this is a basketball war.
Coach Jiang was convinced, and he replaced Hu Xuefeng, Chen Ke, Du Feng, and Battelle.
To be honest, these people are not run-and-gun talents. Except for Du Feng and Chen Ke who have some outside shots, Hu Xuefeng is basically the Kidd of CBA. Battelle's strength is very strong, but his speed is not good enough, and he moves slowly.
However, now I can't care so much.
To fight against the talented American team, we can only take turns to fight and build a Great Wall with flesh and blood.
The Chinese team has made the most tenacious determination.
The Dream Team is worried. Larry Brown and the players of the Dream Team were not expecting this hard bone.
They have played very well, and it is the best game since this Olympics.
But they are still behind.
They did everything they could, but Van Hee still penetrated their defense and assisted his teammates... those seemingly unknown and mediocre guys kept hitting deadly shots.
Larry Brown couldn't read it.
He is a famous coach of his generation.
He has never fought such a bizarre war. In his opinion, no matter from which angle, the Dream Six should be in a crushing posture.
"Do you still play fast offense?"
Iverson asked his teammates on the bench.
His teammates all nodded and said they would continue to do so.
Stoudemire said: "I don't believe they can wear us out. If we run with them, we will definitely win. Our physical fitness is not comparable to theirs."
At this time, Larry Brown said: "We lack defensive strength in the two waist areas, and we also need to arrange a better organizer and connector at the third position on the offensive end..."
Larry Brown stopped talking halfway.
Because this is exactly what Tracy McGrady is good at.
If Tracy McGrady is there, these problems will no longer exist.
But McGrady was sacrificed.
And McGrady cursed early, saying that without him, no one could deal with Jack Fan, and the Dream Six could not defeat the Chinese team.
Jack Fan!!!
What a vicious calculation!!!
Larry Brown gritted his teeth, silently chanting Fan Xi's name in his heart, with hatred surging.
He originally thought that Fan Xi was sincerely giving him advice, but he didn't expect it to be such a trick.
This is roasting him on the charcoal fire!
Larry Brown was on pins and needles.
At this time, LeBron James raised his hand weakly and said, "Why don't you let me try?"
James is the No. 3 position.
He hasn't played tonight, although he played a lot in the group stage.
Larry Brown has never liked to use rookies. Milicic, who is in the same class as James, was frozen by him for the entire season.
But James is the son of God after all, after all, the signboard of the future of American basketball, very popular in the United States, and has strong commercial value. So, Larry Brown gave some face.
But now it is the finals, and it is against the Chinese team led by Fan Xi.
His trust in LeBron James quickly slipped.
How can he take on important responsibilities when he is still wet behind the ears?
What's more, he is Fan Xi's son. Who knows if he will collaborate with the enemy? Who knows if he will be a traitor planted by Fan Xi?
Larry Brown's fear of Fan Xi has reached an unprecedented level. This coach who has won thousands of games is really confused by Fan Xi.
So, Larry Brown ignored James' request.
The game continued afterwards.
The Dream Team still insisted on fast attack, but the point guard became Jason Kidd.
Kidd is the master of instigating fast break. His Nets team entered the finals twice, relying on his skill of instigating fast break.
With him, the talent of the Dream Team 6 can be better output.
However, after the game started.
The first ball was intercepted by the Dream Team 6.
Kidd and Stoudemire set a high pick-and-roll, and then passed the ball to Shawn Marion who was cutting in the air. Marion was nicknamed the hacker. He had long arms and legs and looked ugly. He grabbed the basketball and jumped up, and smashed it towards the basket.
Who knew that the Chinese players he met were even uglier than him.
Bater was a Mongolian man with a rough appearance. He jumped up with his palm raised. At this time, he still had a little bit of jumping ability, which allowed him to press the basketball just right in the air, and then he exerted force backwards... Bang!
The thin Marion fell to the ground with the ball... Bang!
It was particularly painful.
The basketball was caught by Du Feng with quick eyes and hands. Du Feng was a smart player, and he was a bit like the Chinese version of the Bad Boys. In short, he was a bit cunning and a bit of that.
He passed the basketball to Fan Xi with a long pass.
Fan Xi ran to the front court. Although Jason Kidd chased him all the way and Vince Carter followed him, when Fan Xi flew into the sky, Vince Carter stopped immediately.
He was a man who was good at flying, but he didn't dare to fly with Fan Xi.
Because Fan Xi was the only dunker in the world who combined strength, jumping and skills, he flew up to block the shot and was willing to fly into the fire.
He watched Fan Xi slam the basketball into the basket... Boom!
Kobe Bryant was sitting there, feeling fucked up.
He wanted to rush into the court and put on the jersey of the Dream Team. He felt that the Dream Team played like shit this time.
So, he shouted: "Why not pass the ball to Stoudemire?"
He couldn't sit still anymore.
His questioning was photographed by the media.
The commentator of the Chinese team laughed: "It seems that Kobe, who was watching the game, was very anxious, but he didn't seem to have any successful experience with Fan Xi. Hahahaha."
These hearty laughs were shared with Chinese fans.
On the other hand, the American commentator was reflecting: "It was a mistake for us not to bring the two best shooting guards in the NBA to the Dream Team, or it was a mistake for Larry Brown to drive Tracy McGrady away. If McGrady or Kobe caught the ball, the center of the Chinese team would have no chance to block it."
Yes.
Kenny Smith is already questioning Larry Brown.
If this game is lost, Larry Brown will be attacked by crazy public opinion.
He was on pins and needles now. He had never felt that the position of head coach of the Dream Team was so hot.
Many famous coaches in front of the TV also breathed a sigh of relief. This year's Olympics was indeed a Shura field.
Larry Brown rushed to the sidelines and shouted a few words, just to encourage the players and raise their vigilance.
Because this was a quick defensive counterattack.
So Jason Kidd had to stay in position.
Kidd dribbled the ball to the top of the arc of the three-point line, and Fan Xi entangled him. At this time, a whistle sounded in the penalty area.
The referee pointed at Stoudemire and gave him an offensive foul.
Stoudemire looked innocent.
He looked at Du Feng lying straight on the ground, and he looked helpless.
He obviously didn't block the position, he just passed by this guy, this guy pinched him, and then he subconsciously waved his arms, and he fell down.
The big screen above his head watched him swing his elbow to knock Du Feng down, and Du Feng was still holding his chest in pain.
Stoudemire was still complaining.
This is very annoying.
The home fans immediately booed.
Stoudemire felt that he was wronged, but he didn't dare to continue to appeal.
Fan Xi pulled Du Feng up.
They got the ball again.
However, when Fan Xi ran to the front court with the ball, Tim Duncan stood up and told Larry Brown: We can't go on like this.
Duncan had a serious face, he was more serious than ever before, and at the moment when Du Feng fell, he slapped the floor hard.
He clearly saw how Du Feng faked a fall.
When the Chinese team's lead expanded again, he couldn't sit still.
He stood up, called Kevin Garnett over, and asked LeBron James to come to him.
This taciturn guy has always been a dominant superstar standing at the top of the NBA pyramid.
He has always been known for being low-key.
But now, he knows that being low-key is useless.
If they continue to play like this, the Dream Team will lose.
"We will go up and play positional offense later." Duncan said to Garnett and James.
Garnett has always regarded Duncan as his lifelong enemy, and LeBron James is recognized by the American media as a future signature player.
But now, in front of the silent Duncan, they all subconsciously obeyed.
After they communicated about the tactics, they said to Larry Brown: "Later, let the three of us play, plus Jason Kidd and Ray Allen."
Larry Brown is a person who cares a lot about the coach's authority.
He does not allow players to disobey him.
But now, when Duncan stood in front of him, this old and stubborn guy did not object, but seemed to have a backbone and grasped the last straw.
"Okay, do as you say."
Larry Brown said to Duncan.
At this time, the Chinese team was on the verge of the city. Fan Xi rushed into the paint area and passed the basketball to Battelle, who jumped up and put the basketball into the basket.
The Chinese team led by 7 points.
Beep!
The Dream Team requested a substitution.
Duncan, Garnett, and LeBron James walked onto the court and formed a new team with Jason Kidd and Ray Allen.
Fan Xi's eyes narrowed immediately.
He felt unprecedented pressure.
He subconsciously looked at Larry Brown, but Larry Brown did not look at Fan Xi.
He felt a little guilty.
He was afraid that Fan Xi would see through him again.
But it didn't matter anymore.
Fan Xi knew that the fierce battle had finally arrived.
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