Hamburg, Germany, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Li Kyle led the Chinese men's basketball team to a narrow victory over the New Zealand team on the 13th, and said after the game that good on-court communication, orderly tandem organization and daring to physically fight were the three key elements to win the game that day.
Chinese player Li Kaier (top) shoots during a game on August 13. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ren Pengfei
In the third place match of the German Super Cup that day, Li Kyle scored a game-high 18 points, as well as five rebounds and four steals. Before the end, when New Zealand sent the ball to the baseline, it was his winning tackle that helped China win 69-68 against New Zealand.
'I used my height and arm length, especially defensively, to help the team finish the game.' Speaking about the key tackle, Lee Kyle said after the game.
Lee Kyle high-fived all his teammates after completing the steal. "After yesterday's crushing defeat [to Germany], today I am proud of everyone in the team. We bounced back from the bottom, got back into the game and had a tough game. We cannot let yesterday's defeat bother us, today we fight to the end. The most important thing is that we are very united and play tough. ”
On August 12, Chinese player Li Kaier (first from left) communicates with teammates Zhou Peng (first from right) and Zhou Qi (second from left). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ren Pengfei
The Chinese men's basketball team lost to Germany 58:107 on the 12th, and Li Kyle scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. "Germany are very strong and New Zealand is also very good. We adjusted as quickly as possible, dared to physically fight and did a great job today. Li Kyle said.
Li Kyle still communicates with his national team teammates in English and needs staff to help communicate. 'My team-mates and I have a very good integration and we are always chatting and laughing together not only on the pitch but also off the pitch. Li Kyle said, "Although there is a language barrier, there will be people to help with translation, and they can communicate very well." It is believed that the fusion of the field will produce results on the field. Of course, we still have a lot of room for improvement. ”
On August 13, China's Li Kaier (center) attacked during the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ren Pengfei
Speaking about the anticipation of the men's basketball World Cup that starts later this month, Lee Kyle said: "We are now all focused on making everything better. On the one hand, it is individual improvement, on the other hand, the whole team integrates better, using every day before the tournament to make things smoother. ”
Source: Xinhua News Agency