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Preface
The Chinese men's basketball team lost to Lithuania 70-76 in the U17 Men's Basketball World Cup. Although they were excellent overall, especially when down by 15 points, they showed great ability to fight back, but they failed to control the details at key moments of the game, which ultimately led to their defeat. In the process of narrowing the score gap and even overtaking the opponent, the Chinese men's basketball team showed an impressive competitive state, however, mistakes and missed opportunities in the game eventually became the reason for their loss.
The course of the first half of the game
In this game, Coach Li Xiaoyong always insisted on low-post tactics, but it obviously didn't work in the first half. It turns out that Lithuania easily limits this tactic. A key factor in the game was the tactics used in the win over France. The focus of that victory was to abandon the inside low singles and instead increase the percentage of pick-and-rolls and wingers with the ball.
Unfortunately, Coach Li Xiaoyong still stuck to the low post tactics in this game, even if it has proven ineffective against Lithuania. That led to us trailing by 15 points at one point. It is important to understand the key to victory and the lessons of defeat. Coaches need to be able to adapt tactics to the opponent's defence and the strengths of their own players, which is key to improving the competitiveness of their teams.
In this game, the Chinese team unexpectedly led the opponent by 5 points in the first quarter. Heading into the second quarter, Lithuania began to take the game seriously, adopting a strategy previously common in European basketball, with a full-court press-and-go defense. They completely overwhelmed the Chinese team with a score of 24-7 in one quarter, and even made the Chinese team 15 points behind at the highest.
In the end, with the help of a crucial three-pointer, the Chinese team only trailed the opponent by 10 points to end the first half, but they managed to retain the opportunity to overtake in the second half. In the first quarter of the game, the Chinese men's basketball team led Lithuania 19:15, and Zhang Boyuan performed well and contributed 7 points. However, in the middle of the second quarter, the Chinese team suffered a scoring drought and was beaten by Lithuania to play a wave of 9:0 to overtake the score, temporarily trailing by 10 points at halftime.
The course of the second half
At the critical moment when the score was tight, the main inside line of the Chinese team, Xun Sinan, was unfortunately injured and went off the field, which became a turning point in the direction of the game. At this time, Liu Li came on as a substitute, but his performance was not as stable as that of the main players. His nervousness and lack of skill level, he fouled continuously on the defensive end, gave opponents free throws, and made mistakes on offense, which made the Chinese team lose the opportunity to catch up with the score. In the end, the Chinese men's basketball team failed to turn the situation around and lost to the opponent with a score of 70:76.
The game showed that the depth of the squad and the performance of the substitutes are crucial when it matters most. Xun Sinan's injury and retirement had a huge impact on the overall tactics of the Chinese team, and his performance as a substitute player highlighted the gap in experience and skill. In the arena of competitive sports, every detail can make or break the course of a game, and this match is a stark example of this. In the third quarter, Zhang Boyuan continued to play well, scoring 22 points to help China narrow the gap to 5 points.
In the fourth quarter, the Chinese men's basketball team actually overtook in the final stage of the game, leading Lithuania 68:65, showing a strong reversal ability. At the end of the game, although Zhang Boyuan contributed a whopping 28 points, the Chinese men's basketball team finally lost to Lithuania 70:76, missed the quarterfinals of the World Youth Championships, and could only enter the qualifying stage of 9-16. Overall, although Zhang Boyuan performed well in the game, the Chinese team failed to achieve victory and faced the challenge of the next round of qualifying.
Zhang Boyuan performed well, and coach Li Xiaoyong was disappointed
In this game, Zhang Boyuan performed very well, hitting 10 of 22 shots, 3 of 12 three-pointers, and 5 of 6 free throws, scoring a total of 28 points and 6 rebounds, and was the highest scorer in the game. However, despite his individual performances, the team as a whole was unable to lead.
The performance in this match was disappointing, especially the performance of No. 4 player He Wenwei and No. 7 player Shen Wudi, who were as bad as ever but received too much attention. At the same time, Li Yuezhou, who has performed well, is often abandoned, and if Li Yuezhou can be used more, the team will not lose games very often. The international races in the summer were full of complex relationship issues that were elusive.
At the end of the game, the whole team was in a low mood, and Zhang Boyuan also showed his frustration. He stood there alone, pensive, while his teammates were overshadowed, clearly battered by defeat. Although it was difficult for the whole team to score in the game, Zhang Boyuan led the way with an outstanding performance, contributing 28 points.
He has shown mature playing skills and strong mental qualities, which are undoubtedly admirable. Now it seems that his style of play is very mature, full of determination and courage. If he can improve further on the technical details, his potential will not be negligible.
In the final stages of the game, several key decisions took place that had a significant impact on the outcome of the Chinese men's basketball team. The first is the situation where Li Yuezhou was quickly substituted after scoring a goal, a move that confused fans and commentators alike. The second was the selection of three guards at the end of the game, which led to frequent loss of rebounds and created opportunities for opponents to widen the difference.
Not only did these decisions affect the pace of the game and the transition between attack and defence, but they could also damage the team's overall morale and confidence. If they can prevent Lithuania from extending the score in the second quarter, the trend of the whole game may be more stable, giving China a chance to turn the game around in the final moments. However, the last-minute personnel changes looked puzzling and may have greatly reduced the team's chances of victory.
conclusion
In today's game, the Chinese men's basketball team lost 70-76 to the powerful Lithuanian team and missed the opportunity to advance to the quarterfinals. Throughout the game, Zhang Boyuan performed well, scoring 28 points alone, showing his scoring ability and dominance on the court. However, even with Zhang Boyuan's excellent performance, the Chinese team still failed to turn the tide of the game, and Coach Li Xiaoyong looked particularly disappointed after the game. While improving individual ability, strengthen the coordination and teamwork of the overall lineup.