The original plan was to have Wei-Guo play shooting guard or small forward, and Da-Zhi play power forward.
This might be more reasonable...
However, the weakest point of the Chinese men's basketball team is not offense, but defense, so they must adjust according to the opponent's lineup. The reason why Wang Zhizhi was benched in this game was mainly to allow Wei Guo to limit Nowitzki's performance.
Garrett backed down at the free-throw line, and Hamann cut around the baseline, finding a shot opportunity with the help of Graeme's off-ball screen.
"Whoosh~~~"
Garrett passed the ball directly to Hamann.
Harman receives the ball and takes a mid-range shot.
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went through the net cleanly.
2:2!!!
The D country's men's basketball team is also a powerhouse in Europe. Apart from Nowitzki, the other four players are not very familiar, but they are all key players for their respective teams in European basketball leagues.
Wang Hu also found information on these players before the match and analyzed them.
"Pay attention to joint defense!"
Wang Hu shouted from the sidelines, "Don't let anyone slip through!"
Li Xun possesses an accurate three-point shot, and at less than thirty years old, he is at the peak of his career.
Guo Qiang dribbled the ball to the frontcourt.
Wei Guo moved to the weak side to draw the defense, and Guo Qiang passed the ball to Yao Ming, who then made a hook shot facing the basket.
"bang~~~~"
Although Schultz, who was defending Yao Ming, was not as tall as Yao Ming, he was much stronger. Yao Ming's hook shot was also affected and hit the front of the rim.
"Bang!!!"
However, before the basketball could bounce away, Wei Guo rushed over and dunked over Schultz for a score.
4:2!!!
"Get back to defense! Get back to defense! Get back to defense!"
Wei Guo urged his teammates to return to defense, and they quickly took their positions.
On offense, Wei Guo can score points; on defense, he can limit Nowitzki's performance and help his teammates with defense at any time. However, Wei Guo is not a god. He can defend two people at once, but it is impossible for him to defend three or four people at once.
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Kobe and Iverson sat together.
Iverson asked, "Which team do you think will win?"
"China Men's Basketball Team!"
Kobe's answer was firm: "With a team that defends our country, I wouldn't be surprised if they beat our nation."
Many NBA stars were present to support Wei Guo.
The US team underestimated the Men's Basketball World Championship, believing that a lineup with players like Jermaine O'Neal and Reggie Miller would secure the title. They considered the Chinese men's basketball team to be the biggest threat to the US team.
......
The first quarter continued, with the Chinese men's basketball team maintaining the upper hand.
Both head coaches made some adjustments to their lineups during the match, but Wei Guo and Nowitzki did not leave the field for a rest.
27:19!!
At the end of the first quarter, the Chinese men's basketball team led by 8 points.
Pause time.
Nowitzki said, "We must run more, pass more, increase our outside shooting, and minimize layups. The Chinese men's basketball team has a very intimidating interior presence."
The Chinese men's basketball team has Wei Guo and Yao Ming in the paint.
Yao Ming was the number one pick in this year's NBA draft. Since he was able to become the number one pick, his strength should not be underestimated.
In just ten minutes of the first quarter, Yao Ming contributed two blocks, demonstrating his power in the paint.
On the Chinese men's basketball team side.
Head coach Wang Hu didn't speak; it was Wei Guo who spoke. "Just play at the same pace as the first quarter. Don't worry about their outside shots; our biggest advantage is inside. In the second quarter, let Yao Ming rest first. You two, Wang Zhizhi and Yao Ming, will come on. I'll replace Wei Dong. I'll play shooting guard for the first half of the second quarter. All offensive tactics will revolve around me. Understand?"
"clear!"
Everyone nodded.
After the training camp, some veteran players, such as Yu Dong and Wei Dong, were also sincerely impressed by Wei Guo.
He truly deserves to be named the Most Valuable Player of the M Country Men's Professional Basketball League Regular Season. He is not only stronger than domestic players in terms of skills and physique, but also in his understanding of tactics, which surpasses that of domestic players and even head coach Wang Hu.
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At the start of the second quarter, the head coach of country D couldn't help but spit out a curse.
"Pooh!!!"
The reason for this reaction is that Wei Guo did not rest.
Although the intensity of this competition is much lower than that of the NBA, we still can't let the main players not get a minute's rest.
D country team, attack!
Harman's mid-range shot was contested by Wang Zhizhi, and Da Ba grabbed the defensive rebound and passed the ball to Wei Guo.
Wei Guo dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, made a simple change of direction, and took a step back to the right to shoot a three-pointer.
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went through the net cleanly.
30:19!!
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Iverson laughed and said, "If Weiguo plays the 2 position, no one can stop him."
"really!"
Kobe also said, "I had very few chances to match up against Weiguo in this year's Finals, but Weiguo has so many scoring skills. Even if he were 20 centimeters shorter, he would still be a top shooting guard in the league."
If Wei Guo really is 20 centimeters shorter.
The "Big Four" shooting guards might become the "Big Five," adding Wei Guo to the existing lineup of Kobe, Iverson, Carter, and McGrady.
......
Then, during the D country men's basketball team's attack, Garrett's dribble was stolen by Guo Qiang.
After Guo Qiang dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, he slowed down and passed it to Wei Guo. Wei Guo drove to the basket, and two players from the D country men's basketball team came up to double-team him. Wei Guo then flicked the ball behind his back.
Li Xun received the pass.
"Um???"
Li Xun paused for a moment before taking a three-point shot.
"Whoosh!!!"
The basketball went through the net cleanly.
33:19!!
Li Xun is known as "Little Li Flying Dagger" because of his incredible accuracy in three-point shooting.
But when Wei Guo passed him the ball, Li Xun was still stunned for a moment. He had received many balls from his teammates, but he had never felt so comfortable with the ball as he did just now. The point of receiving the ball and his movement were almost perfectly matched.
After receiving the pass, all he needs to do is shoot the ball toward the basket in the way he is most familiar with.
This is definitely not a coincidence...
Is the gap between NBCA and CNBC players really that big?
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In just three minutes, the Chinese men's basketball team extended their lead to nearly twenty points.
Then...
Nowitzki is on the field!
Nowitzki's ability to draw defenders was a level above that of other players, and the Chinese men's basketball team secured the point difference.
The first half has ended.
51:35!!
The D country men's basketball team is trailing by 16 points.
Except for a few players, such as Iverson and Kobe, who said goodbye to Wei Guo after halftime and left the field.
The outcome of this match is already decided!
With a 16-point deficit and a god-like player like Wei Guo on the Chinese men's basketball team, it's almost impossible for the Chinese men's basketball team to come back in the second half.
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