This Forward is Not Serious

On the final day, Hall 1 of Brazil’s Carioca Stadium was packed with people.

Although the Brazilian team was eliminated as early as the group stage, fans will not miss the Olympic men's basketball final.

Moreover, the war between China and the United States four years ago is still fresh in people’s memories, and now they are facing each other again after four years. The story is very interesting and topical.

It's not a big deal for those who watch the excitement, and I'm talking about the current Brazilian fans.

Moreover, there were many Brazilian beauties present on the final day. In the summer of August, at a glance, they were all full of samba enthusiasm.

Brazil is rich in supermodels, and their figure is engraved in their DNA.

However, fans of this scene watched freely before the TV broadcast. The players of both teams on the field were focused on preparing for the game.

Even on the US team's side, you can't see the same playful scenes they had in previous games.

In this game, both teams have reasons to win.

Yao Ming's walking is still a little awkward. In the final analysis, the sealing thing only serves to numb the pain and will not bring any other help.

At the end of the live warm-up, Lin Ying greeted his wife in the front row of the audience, then turned around and high-fived the players.

The opening ceremony began.

All 12 players from both teams appeared on the field, and the starting lineups of both sides were also announced one after another.

Chinese team: Chen Jianghua, Ding Yanyuhang, Lin Ying, Yi Jianlian, Yao Ming

Team USA: Irving, Klay Thompson, Paul George, Durant, DeAndre Jordan

I have to mention Ding Yanyuhang here.

This year Tatum announced a new rule. A clause called a "two-way contract" will be used in the new season to solve the problem of insufficient players for each team.

Players who sign this contract can not only continue to play in the Development League, but also play a certain number of games on behalf of their home team.

Although two-way players cannot represent their home team in the playoffs, this is an opportunity closer to the NBA because two-way contracts can be converted into official contracts.

Ding Yanyuhang has been playing in the Development League since he was selected by the Mavericks. His goals have increased significantly in the past few years, but he has never had a chance to join the Mavericks.

This year, he represented the Mavericks in the summer league and performed well, earning himself a two-way contract. This is another step closer to his NBA dream.

The game started soon. Yao Ming and Lin Ying fist bumped before going on the court, and then quickly came on the court.

The final battle begins!

Jordan jumped up and moved the ball back to the US half, and the Olympic finals officially began.

The American team played a relatively simple game when they first came up, just looking for Durant.

The Chinese team is followed by Yi Jianlian.

Yi Jianlian is following very well, but he is a bit heavier now and cannot keep up with his speed.

Durant's shot when he went out to catch the ball... was interfered by Lin Ying's defense!

As a good brother and close comrade-in-arms, how could Lin Ying not keep an eye on the core of the US team's offense.

"Dang!"

Durant's first shot ended in a strike.

Yao Ming collected a defensive rebound under the basket.

The Chinese team was not in a hurry to break quickly, and moved forward steadily after the ball was given to Chen Jianghua.

They are already very familiar with Old K's tactical system. They can only play slowly with the American team. Playing fast is asking for trouble.

The Chinese team advanced to the frontcourt, and Yao Ming received the ball in the high post to provide support.

The US team is also an old rival and is well aware of his support, so they are all guarding against his pass.

Lin Ying and Ding Yanyuhang's cuts and cuts had no chance.

The U.S. team has only one inside line on the field and is very flexible on the defensive end. In addition, the half court of the FIBA ​​field is small, so it is not easy to support.

However, Lin Ying still got a chance by running counter.

The U.S. team's defensive focus was pressed toward him.

Yao Ming... turned around and moved quickly toward the basket.

His choice was somewhat unexpected.

Because although the outside world does not necessarily know that Yao Ming played in isolation, they know that he played with injuries.

There is no need to go out of your way to prove this, because Yao Ming played less in previous games and even less in low-post singles.

This is unusual for Yao Ming, even Yao Ming who has lost weight.

But tonight, he was hitting singles right out of the gate.

Jordan didn't react at first, but he quickly retreated to cover.

This is the advantage of being young. Jordan, who was at his peak, moved faster than Yao Ming now and was able to strike from behind.

However, Yao Ming quickly showed off his pace and delivered the ball firmly into the basket with a trademark turning hook.

Although Lian Po is old, he can still fight!

Moreover, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. It was like Yao Ming beating Jordan when he was at his peak, and he still has the upper hand now!

Yao Ming's goal boosted the morale of the Chinese team.

You must know that they already knew about his blockade, and taking the lead this time is even more exciting.

Morale drives defensive enthusiasm, and the opening game is full of physical energy. The Chinese team did an airtight defensive round.

Durant cut in to catch the ball and tried to shake off Yi Jianlian, but his steps were a little messy.

The referee's whistle sounded and he was called for a walking violation!

There was a commotion in the place.

As the core of the US team, Durant made a mistake in the opening game, which was a bit awkward.

At this time, Lin Ying noticed that Durant unconsciously turned his head to look towards the audience while retreating, which was in the direction of Dicker.

It seems that with his new girlfriend present, Durant is a little anxious for personal performance.

This is the opportunity for the Chinese team.

Yao Ming caught the ball in the high post. This time Lin Ying cut in to catch the ball and was flanked. Jordan also shrank towards the basket.

Lin Ying saw the opportunity and knocked the ball back to Yao Ming at the free throw line.

Yao Ming took a very decisive shot after catching the ball.

"Uh-huh!"

The knife falls from the hand!

Yao Ming scored 4 points in the opening game!

This made the Chinese fans at the scene extremely excited.

They seemed to be back in London four years ago, when Yao Ming was killing everyone in the paint like this.

The US team's offense, Klay Thompson's outside shots are still missing!

The Chinese team's defensive intensity has not diminished, and without Curry's restraint, Thompson's shot opportunities are obviously not as good as those of the Warriors. This ball was shot directly against Ding Yanyuhang's defense.

But Jordan was really young under the basket, leaping high to grab the offensive rebound.

Yao Ming's feet are obviously not as fast as his.

After Jordan grabbed the offensive rebound, he looked at Yao Ming's position, arched his butt, and shot directly off the board.

But at the moment he took action, Yao Ming's belated right hand covered the basketball.

"boom!"

A pegboard hat!

Even though your uncle is old, you are still your uncle!

Before Jordan could react, Yao Ming had already grabbed the defensive rebound!

More than two minutes into the game, the US team has yet to score!

Yao Ming gave the rebound to Lin Ying.

Lin Ying did not follow a step-by-step strategy for this ball. Instead, he turned around and passed George in front of him, and then quickly advanced towards the frontcourt.

At present, the Chinese team's defensive performance is superb, and the American team's offense is sluggish. It is time to establish an advantage.

The American team is not the Australian team, and it is impossible for them to play sluggishly throughout the quarter, and the Chinese team's physical fitness will also decline if they defend fiercely.

In addition, when playing for the national team, he cannot enter the white-hot space at will, so he must seize the opportunity he needs to seize!

When Owen saw it, he flew over to cover up the defense, but Lin Ying passed directly after a confrontation.

The referee didn't blow the whistle, and Lin Ying just passed everyone and rushed to the front court.

"Bang!"

A one-handed tomahawk ended the attack!

After Yao Ming passed the ball in the backcourt, he kept looking in the direction of Lin Ying's fast break.

After seeing Lin Ying dunk, he couldn't help but pump his fist and roar.

At this moment, the Chinese fans in the audience were completely excited.

They are the defending champions!

At the critical moment, Irving showed his mental quality and hit a mid-range pull-up jumper after picking up Jordan.

Irving is very fast. Even if Yao Ming's foot is not injured, it will be difficult to change the ball.

There was a burst of cheers.

The United States is close to Brazil, and many people come here to watch football.

Moreover, the Brazilian fans at the scene did not mind the excitement. They were not used to the U.S. team being beaten at the beginning.

However, the cheers here have not yet died down. Yao Ming took off the offensive rebound that Yi Jianlian missed in the jumper and attacked directly. He directly used his strength and smashed the ball into the basket through Jordan!

This dunk stunned all the fans at the scene.

In this final battle, the "little giant" seemed to be ten years younger and glowed with unparalleled vitality!

Faith is a magical power that can make people move forward and become invincible!

8 to 2!

Yao Ming scored 6 points, and the Chinese team also suppressed the American team in the opening game!

George's three-point shot in the frontcourt... didn't happen either!

Tonight, the US team felt cold from the outside in the opening game.

Yao Ming once again protected the defensive rebound.

This time George had quick eyesight and fouled Lin Ying who was catching the ball, preventing him from another fast break.

Yao Ming caught the ball from a high position in the frontcourt. Amid the shouts of the US team's assistant coach on the sidelines, Jordan physically challenged him.

To be honest, the US team does not have a high assessment of Yao Ming's strength now, because even if he was a god before, he is no longer a god.

The American team is most concerned about Lin Ying.

But now, Yao Ming has suddenly attracted attention with his unexpected performance.

This also made the Chinese team's offensive space much better than at the beginning.

Because of Yao Ming's current state, DeAndre Jordan alone can't defend him in singles. The U.S. team's defense is now focused on the inside, making it easier to defend.

With such a defensive formation, the Chinese team has obviously more opportunities on the outside.

Ding Yanyuhang's three-point shot from the outside hit directly!

His shooting is very elegant and has a little bit of a childish touch.

The posture is picturesque.

11 to 2!

The scene was agitated.

Before the game, no one could have imagined that the Chinese team, which was considered to have declined a lot in strength, could actually start the game against the American team!

Although the strength of this dream team is much worse than that of the previous one, there are still five All-Stars on the field after all!

Such a start is really surprising!

And this kind of surprise lasted for a whole half.

At halftime, the Chinese team led the US team by 12 points 42-30!

The Chinese team played with unprecedented intensity in this half.

Under the leadership of Yao Ming, each of the players was like a chicken, playing superb offensive and defensive quality.

Yao Ming scored 14 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks at halftime. He was the best player on the Chinese team.

In this final battle, he did everything he could.

The game entered the intermission.

Team USA's locker room.

After Lao K finished laying out the tactics and went out, the atmosphere was a bit dull.

Green didn't come, Anthony didn't come, and this team doesn't have any players with mental attributes.

The core members of the team, Durant, George and Irving, are not the kind of people who prefer to use on-court performance rather than off-court words to boost morale.

At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door in the locker room, and then a man appeared at the door with a smile.

It's Kobe.

Kobe arrived in Brazil before the semifinals. He watched the semifinals, and naturally he would also come to watch the finals.

Seeing that the U.S. team was in a bad situation at halftime, he came to the locker room to see the boys.

Seeing Kobe appear, everyone's eyes burst with excitement.

Kobe is like a god in the hearts of these young North American players.

"Relax lads, we still have half-time."

Kobe said with a smile after coming in.

At this time, outside the door, Old Coach K was listening.

Kobe was specially brought in to boost morale for the team.

"The Chinese team played respectably in the first half, but they consumed a lot of physical energy. Physical fitness has always been their weakness, so keep your confidence and start with defense. I believe you can do it."

Kobe didn't talk much, but every sentence was on point.

After finishing speaking, Kobe walked over to Durant and sat down.

"You need to do more, Kevin, and show other people with your actions that you want to lead them to win this championship and that you are their leader."

When he said this, Kobe also reached out and patted Durant on the shoulder.

"Don't forget, you are fmvp."

Durant sat upright and nodded vigorously.

He did think a little too much in the first half.

And the charm of a man is not how good he is at playing basketball. After all, Dicker doesn't understand basketball either.

The true charm of a man is his ability to rise up in the face of adversity.

The current situation is an opportunity for him.

…

Back from the half-time break and the game continues.

Back in the second half, the Chinese team attacked first.

Yao Ming continued to support the ball in the high post, but Ding Yanyuhang's mid-range shot after cutting out was interfered with and missed the basket.

The U.S. team clearly increased its defensive intensity on the field.

However, the morale of the Chinese team was still high when they came back. The U.S. team was blocked in two consecutive attacks. The ball finally went to Durant. He faced Lin Ying's help and shot a mid-range pull-up jumper.

This ball is very difficult.

"Uh-huh!"

But Durant still threw the ball in!

After scoring, Durant let out a cathartic roar.

In the stands, Kobe reached out and applauded Durant's performance.

Everyone expresses himself as a leader differently.

Kobe's own words, as he said in the locker room, start with defense.

And Durant is his unstoppable scoring ability in the international arena.

Or, more than that.

Durant's goal greatly boosted the morale of the US team, and Jordan struggled to withstand Yao Ming's turnaround singles.

Then, just when Yao Ming turned around and took a hook shot, Durant suddenly came and blocked Yao Ming's shot with a slap!

His experience with the Nets over the past year has allowed him to improve a lot on the defensive end.

He is now also a combination of offense and defense!