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On August 27, 2023, the popularity of basketball was ignited again, and the world's attention was focused on the men's basketball World Cup. This time, there was no participation of veteran NBA superstars such as Curry and James, but 55 NBA players were gathered, adding a lot of highlights to this World Cup. After the fierce competition of the first round of the group stage, we found that the landscape of the world basketball stage is changing dramatically.
The era when the American men's basketball team was once the largest is over, and the rise of European teams is unstoppable.
In the past, the U.S. men's basketball team was nearly invincible, but now at least two teams threaten their dominance. At the same time, the gap between Asian teams and the world's best teams is still huge, and the Chinese men's basketball team is also facing embarrassment on the world stage, and a victory has become difficult.
On the first matchday, the clash between the Canadian men's basketball team and the French men's basketball team attracted much attention. The match was hailed as an early staging of the semifinals, and the French team had NBA players such as Gobert, Fournier and Batum, although slightly inferior to Canada in terms of strength, but they had a wealth of international experience as important representatives of European basketball.
Canada, on the other hand, was seen as a potentially disappointing team, with only 10 per cent previously optimistic about them because the core players were young players and lacked experience in international competitions. The match was dubbed the "Mars Hit Earth" showdown.
However, the result of the game was unexpected, France collapsed in the second quarter, and lost by 17 points in the third quarter, and finally lost to Canada by 30 points. Canada's top star had a strong performance, scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds, with Olynyk contributing 18 points and Brooks and Alexander Walker contributing 12 points each.
In contrast, France's performance was bleak, Gobert only had 8 points and 9 rebounds, and Fournier had 21 points, but it was difficult to support the team.
The strength of this group should not be underestimated, and Latvia defeated Lebanon by 39 points without Pozin. The Canadian team has many powerful NBA stars, such as Barrett and Powell, and if they want to face the US men's basketball team, they definitely have a chance to win.
In addition, Slovenia also came to the fore, and in the game against Venezuela, Doncic played well, contributing 37 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the team to victory.
While Venezuela is known for its ferocious defense and tough style of play, Slovenia is superior with Doncic and veteran Dragic. In this single-robin event, Doncic's threat and scoring ability will be fully displayed, plus Slovenia's other strong players, who have the strength to compete with the American men's basketball team.
However, the Asian team did not perform satisfactorily in the first round of the group stage. Japan lost to Germany, the Philippines lost to Dominica, Lebanon was defeated by Latvia, Iran lost to Brazil, and China lost to Serbia by 42 points.
Among Asian teams, the Philippines is relatively strong, but if they want to play against the Chinese men's basketball team, they will also need to play at their best to win the game. However, Asian teams continue to fall into the doldrums in international competitions and become runners.
The Chinese men's basketball team's rivals South Sudan and Puerto Rico also showed excellent play, and the first match between the two teams was divided into winners and losers until overtime. The Chinese men's basketball team faces a lot of challenges, and the players need to unload the burden, maintain confidence, dare to shoot, and fight hard.
As for the U.S. men's basketball team, known as the favorites, they did not show real strength in the opening game, beating New Zealand by only 27 points.
Considering that the Chinese men's basketball team defeated New Zealand in the warm-up game, the performance of the American team was not ideal. To win the championship, the U.S. men's basketball team needs to find a core point and adapt to FIBA rules. Otherwise, they will face a tough challenge in front of rivals such as Slovenia and Canada.
This basketball World Cup is destined to be full of uncertainty, and we look forward to seeing more of it
Colorful games and surprises. The highlight of this World Cup is not only the stars from the NBA, but also the rise and peak competition of the strength of each team.
As the game progresses, we will witness the charm of basketball, and no matter what country or region they come from, every team will fight on the court and fight for the honor of the country.
This moment is not only a test for the players, but also a carnival for the fans, no matter which team we support, we can find empathy and passion in the game.
For the Chinese men's basketball team, although they face a difficult task, they have the opportunity to prove themselves on this stage and win glory for the country. On the pitch, every goal, every defense will be part of history, and every player will do their best for the glory of this moment.
For the U.S. men's basketball team, they are no longer invincible, and they need to work harder and adapt to the new rules in order to continue to maintain their competitiveness.
The Basketball World Cup is no longer a monopoly era, every team has a chance to compete for the championship, and the U.S. men's basketball team must do everything in order to defend their honor.
In this passionate and challenging basketball feast, we look forward to seeing more surprises and wonderful moments. Whoever wins the championship in the end will be an unforgettable basketball event. Let's cheer for our favorite team together and bring more wonderful moments to this basketball World Cup!
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