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On July 3, 2024, Beijing time, on the field of the U17 Men's Basketball World Cup, the Chinese team and the Lithuanian team launched a thrilling knockout match in the round of 16. This battle has attracted the attention of countless fans, and everyone is looking forward to the Chinese team to create a miracle on the field.
1. Pre-game background
The Chinese team's journey in the group stage can be described as a twist and turn, and they surprised the fans at the beginning, defeating the world's second-ranked French team, and that victory made countless people excited. However, after the joy, the Chinese team suffered successive setbacks, losing to Guinea and the United States, and finally ended the group stage with a record of 1 win and 2 losses, although it was slightly difficult, but still advanced to the round of 16. The strength of the Lithuanian team that is about to face should not be underestimated, and they are ranked fifth in the world, and they are firmly in second place in Group A with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in the group stage. The showdown between the two teams is undoubtedly a tough battle, and it will be a severe test for the Chinese team.
2. Details of the competition
(1) Wonderful start
On the basketball court, the tension fills every inch of the air, and the game is full of gunpowder at the beginning. He Wenwei, the stalwart of the Chinese team, broke the deadlock on the court with an accurate mid-range shot, bringing the joy of the first point to the Chinese fans. However, the Lithuanian team was not to be outdone and quickly challenged the Chinese team with a wave of 6-point offensive. But the Chinese boys were not intimidated by the momentum of their opponents, and they showed their tacit cooperation through quick transition attacks. In a wave of 8-7 counterattacks, the Chinese team once again occupied the leading position. Immediately afterwards, the Chinese team's offensive was surging like a tide, and a wave of 9-1 attacks caught the Lithuanian team off guard, and at the end of the first quarter, the Chinese team led by 4 points at 19-15. In this quarter, Zhang Boyuan's performance was particularly eye-catching, he shot 6 times, hit 3 shots, scored 7 points, plus 3 rebounds, and became the big scorer of the Chinese team.
(2) Falling into passivity
Entering the second quarter, the Chinese team seemed to have lost its way. In just three minutes, they seemed to have been enchanted and did not score a single point, giving their opponents Lithuania a great chance. The Lithuanian team was unceremonious, and they quickly hit a small 5-0 climax to become the leader of the field. At this moment, Zhang Boyuan stepped forward and made a quick counterattack to stop the bleeding for the Chinese team, but the good times did not last long, and the Chinese team's attack was once again deadlocked. The Lithuanian team seized the opportunity and went on a 13-0 spree to quickly stretch the score to 33-21. Although Zhang Boyuan hit another three-pointer to try to turn things around, the Lithuanian team followed up with six consecutive games, making the Chinese team's counterattack seem inadequate. At halftime, the Chinese team fell behind 29-39, a full 10-point gap, making the situation extremely serious.
(3) Strive to chase points
When the third quarter of the game started, the Chinese team showed a strong desire to win as soon as they came up, scoring 4 points in a row, as if announcing to the opponent: We will never admit defeat! The Lithuanian team is not vegetarian either, they fought back quickly, and the scores of the two teams caught up with me, but the Chinese team was never able to close the gap of 10 points. However, the Chinese boys were not discouraged, and they scored six more points to tie the score to 43-47, rekindling the suspense of the game. The next game was even more exciting, the two sides went back and forth, did not give in to each other, and the scene was extremely intense. At the end of the third quarter, the Chinese team fell slightly behind with a score of 52-57, but the smell of gunpowder in the game was stronger.
(4) The final battle
At the last moment of the game, the Chinese team was like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, showing indomitable fighting spirit, scoring 4 points in a row, narrowing the score to a stone's throw away, only one point away. At that moment, the air on the pitch seemed to freeze, and the hearts of the crowd accelerated in sync with the rhythm of the game. Chen Yixiao's accurate three-pointer was like a sword out of the sheath, cutting through the sky, pulling the score to 63 draws, igniting the fire of hope in the hearts of all fans. However, the balance of victory was not entirely in favor of the Chinese team. In the tense and exciting tug-of-war, the Chinese team once saw the dawn of victory, but the mistake at the critical moment, like a cold snap in the dark night, ruthlessly extinguished the flame of hope. In the end, the Chinese team ended their journey with a slight margin of 70-76.
Five incredible events in the audience
(1) The defense in the first quarter was amazing
On the field tonight, the boys of the Chinese team are really eye-catching, they are not only full of firepower on the offensive end, but also show hard core strength on the defensive end. In the first quarter of the game, they were like an impregnable wall, so that the Lithuanian team could hardly find any breakthrough. Lithuania's shooters hit just four of their 17 shots in the first quarter under the tight defense of the Chinese team, and even more three-pointers, all five attempts failed. Such a defensive performance not only made the opponent feel suffocated, but also made the fans enthusiastic, full of infinite reverie about the future of the Chinese team.
(2) The height of the inner line is not played
The height of the Chinese team's inside line has always been a big weapon for them, but in tonight's game, the sword did not seem to be unsheathed. The Chinese team on the court seemed a little powerless, facing the opponent's defense, their inside singles were repeatedly frustrated, and the opponent's defense line was like a wall, easily defusing the Chinese team's attack. The competition for rebounds has also become the weakness of the Chinese team, and the opponent shuttles under the basket like a cheetah, snatching the ball that should belong to the Chinese team again and again. In this game, the performance of the Chinese team was indeed a little disappointing. They seem to have forgotten how to use their height advantage and how to create a threat under the basket.
(3) The advantage is not continued
In tonight's basketball game, the Chinese team's quick counterattack tactics can be described as a big advantage, but as the game deepens, some problems are gradually revealed. The players seem to prefer to play alone, especially on the inside, which not only fails to maximize the team's speed advantage, but also makes the whole offensive rhythm monotonous. The opponent's defensive strategy has also become easier to deal with because of this single style of play.
(4) Lack of coordination
In this basketball game, the performance of the Chinese team is indeed a bit regrettable. In the face of such a strong opponent as the Lithuanian team, our team seems to rely too much on individual ability, and it has become the norm to go it alone. But basketball is never a one-man battle, but a teamwork of five people. The tacit cooperation of the Lithuanian team on the court allows us to see the true charm of team basketball. The Chinese team obviously still has a long way to go in this regard, and needs to work teamwork.
(5) Three-point shooting shortcomings
On the basketball court tonight, the three-point shooting rate of the Chinese team is really worrying, which is undoubtedly the crux of their falling behind in the whole game. However, even in this unfavorable situation, the boys of the Chinese team still showed indomitable fighting spirit and launched a thrilling battle with their opponents. Their performance is very moving, and it also makes people look forward to the future of this team.
Epilogue:
Although the Chinese team lost to Lithuania in the end and missed the quarterfinals, they deserve our praise for their fighting spirit and tenacious fighting spirit in the game. I believe that in the future training and competitions, they will continue to sum up their experience and improve themselves, and look forward to the future arena, the Chinese team can rise again and create brilliance!
This game is a valuable experience for the Chinese U17 men's basketball team, and it is also a necessary way to grow. Let's cheer for them together and look forward to them shining brighter in the future!