At halftime, both teams listened to their coaches' instructions for new tactics. Specially formulated electrolyte water was given to replenish the players' fluids and electrolytes.
Discussions and analyses continued in the commentary booth.
Liu Du launched into a long-winded explanation: "I never imagined Lu Yu's performance upon returning to the field would be so outstanding. Qingbei's offensive formation was firing on all cylinders thanks to Lu Yu's presence. If I had to describe Lu Yu's performance in the first half, I could only come up with one word: amazing!"
Meng Xiaotong also exclaimed, "I never expected that Lu Yu, after being silent for two years, would bring us such a surprise when she reappeared."
Liu Du spoke again: "No, no, no, this cannot be called silence, it should be called settling down."
Lu Yu's amazing performance kept the commentators talking about him all the time.
Liu Du's effusive praise for Lu Yu contrasted sharply with Feng Xu's restrained compliments.
Liu Du took the initiative to ask, "Teacher Feng, does Lu Yu's playing style meet the standards you mentioned before the game for a combo guard?"
Feng Xu calmly replied, "He can organize the offense, score from long range, and even cut inside to score when necessary. He is indeed an excellent combo guard." Feng Xu paused for a moment and added, "Perhaps 'combo guard' is not enough to describe Lu Yu's role in the team."
“When Teacher Feng does praise someone, he goes all out,” Meng Xiaotong said to Feng Xu.
Liu Du laughed out loud, balancing the situation between the two sides, and said, "Jiang team is a veteran powerhouse, and they won't sit idly by. I'm sure they'll be able to adjust their tactics against Lu Yu during halftime. The second half will probably be the real test of Qingbei team's cohesion and Lu Yu's performance. Let's wait and see how it goes."
Feng Xu's expectant gaze flashed briefly in the scene that was about to cut away.
The second half of the game has begun.
As host Liu Du said, Jiang's team made adjustments very quickly.
Lu Yu was double-teamed, while Sun Meng was defended by Jiang's center.
The connection between the outside and inside lines was severed. Qingbei team had to pin their offensive hopes on Chu Feiyu on the outside.
Chu Feiyu received a pass from Lu Yu, but faced with Weng Pei's tight defense, she felt somewhat constrained.
Shu Juan was positioned on the wing to receive the pass, and Chu Feiyu reacted quickly and decisively.
However, Jiang's power forward blocked Shu Juan's inside cutting routes and shooting paths, preventing her from getting a shot off in the paint. To avoid a foul, she quickly passed the ball back to Chu Feiyu.
Weng Pei stared intently at Chu Feiyu, her gaze focused and exuding a powerful aura.
Chu Feiyu tried to sway her shoulder twice, but failed to sway Weng Pei.
Chu Feiyu suddenly accelerated, and Weng Pei got closer.
Chu Feiyu cursed him inwardly for being a nuisance, but had no choice but to bite the bullet and shoot.
Neither the angle nor the speed was Chu Feiyu's optimal shooting position. However, Yang Lingling was under the basket, and the opposing center was one-on-one guarding Sun Meng. Even if this three-pointer missed, Yang Lingling could still grab the rebound, and even score on the putback was possible.
This is why Chu Feiyu dared to shoot the ball in a hurry.
Thump—
The path taken by basketball was completely different from Chu Feiyu's vision.
Chu Feiyu jumped, her body leaning slightly backward, just as the basketball left her hand—
Weng Pei's jumping ability exceeded Chu Feiyu's expectations.
The highest point of Weng Pei's finger was higher than Chu Feiyu's.
The basketball fell to the ground.
Weng Pei blocked Chu Feiyu's shot.
Chu Feiyu was completely stunned by this huge hot pot.
She can't even get past Weng Pei, and her fadeaway jump shot gets blocked...
Weng Pei snatched possession of the ball, and the accompanying sneers and disdainful glances as she passed by struck Chu Feiyu's pride hard.
Before the match began, she knew that Jiang's teammate Weng Pei had been targeting Lu Yu since the last Olympics. Although she had never complained about Lu Yu on public platforms, Weng Pei's cold expression and disdainful tone in many interviews said it all.
Chu Feiyu hated herself for being useless, her aura was completely overwhelmed by Weng Pei, and she even caused her team to lose points.
"Back on defense!"
Sun Meng's shout startled Chu Feiyu, who sprinted back to defend.
Weng Pei sprinted forward, leaving the Qingbei team's basket wide open. Leaving everyone behind, Weng Pei strode forward and unleashed a powerful dunk, giving the Jiang team a much-needed boost.
Jiang's defensive strategy is showing initial success.
But to everyone's astonishment, Qingbei team had more than just Lu Yu, a dual-position player.
And then there's the swingman/forward.
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