The women's basketball group stage of the Paris Olympics is about to usher in a critical moment. The Chinese women's basketball team has been among the best on the world basketball stage, but its recent form has made people sweat. After losing to Spain and Serbia in quick succession, China's Olympic prospects have become uncertain.
Today, the Chinese women's basketball team has only one last game left in the group stage against Puerto Rico. The result of this match is directly related to whether they can successfully advance to the last 8. If you win, there is still hope for entering the top 8; But if it fails, the team will have to say goodbye to the Olympic stage early.
This life-and-death battle will start at 5 pm Beijing time on August 3 and will be broadcast live by CCTV5. Every minute of the game is crucial, and netizens are also discussing it hotly. If the Chinese women's basketball team wants to continue to fight at the Paris Olympics, it must go all out to beat Puerto Rico. The pressure of the match can be imagined, as this is their last chance to advance to the last eight.
Many fans took to social media to express their concerns and expectations. A netizen wrote on Weibo: "I really hope that the Chinese women's basketball team can find its form in this game and can't let Puerto Rico become our nightmare." Another commented: "Although Puerto Rico had a mediocre performance in the group stage, they will definitely not give up easily, and this game will be intense." ”
Some netizens mentioned: "After watching the first few games, I feel that the state of our women's basketball team is really a bit of a problem, and I hope coach Zheng Wei can make effective adjustments and put the best lineup on it." Another fan reminded: "Don't underestimate Puerto Rico, they have had some surprising performances in previous matches against other strong teams, and we must not underestimate them." ”
The pre-match discussion covered almost all corners, and everyone was nervously watching. Many people are looking forward to seeing the Chinese women's basketball team play a wonderful performance, and some netizens even said: "You must go all out, otherwise this Olympics may be a pity." Some fans were a little uneasy: "I hope the players can adjust their form and not have the same sluggish performance as before." ”
The current situation of the Chinese team is really worrying. Head coach Zheng Wei is facing a lot of challenges, and the team's lineup needs to be overhauled. In the past few games, the performances of the main players Li Meng, Wang Siyu and Yang Liwei have been a little disappointing. Li Meng's shooting was inconsistent, Wang Siyu's defense also looked a little weak, and Yang Liwei's offensive performance was mediocre. These problems have greatly reduced the team's overall combat effectiveness, and Zheng Wei has to find a way to reverse this predicament.
Zheng Wei's mind must be spinning around with various possible solutions. She took into account that the current situation urgently needed some new changes. In order to regain her form, Zheng Wei may decide to let Han Xu and Li Yueru partner in the start. These two players have been in good form in their previous games, especially when it comes to rebounding and interior defense.
Han Xu's technical characteristics are really the best embodiment of the word "comprehensive". In the low post, she has a light step and is amazingly accurate when she turns and shoots. Especially in the face of the opponent's pressing defense, Han Xu's response can always make people breathe a sigh of relief, her smooth footwork and steady shooting make it impossible for the defenders to perform at all.
In terms of mid-range jumpers, Han Xu's hand is very soft, almost every shot seems to have a kind of magic, and the process of the ball into the basket makes people feel at ease when they see it. Her consistency gives her teammates peace of mind knowing that as long as she's there, outside scoring is guaranteed. She has a very high mid-range shooting percentage, which is one of the reasons why she has been a consistent output point in the game.
When it comes to quick counterattacks, Han Xu is like an agile cheetah. Whenever the game enters a fast-paced phase, she always follows up quickly and seizes the opportunity to score. Her speed and reflexes made it difficult for opponents to defend, and she was able to cut through quickly on the pitch and score quickly after receiving a pass, creating many valuable chances for the team.
What is even more commendable is that Han Xu's leadership temperament on the field is very prominent. Not only did she excel technically, but she also showed a strong charisma when it mattered most. When many netizens discussed her, they praised her leadership. One fan commented on social media: "Han Xu's performance is really fantastic, every time I see her on the field inspiring her teammates, I feel that the game is full of hope. Another fan added: "Not only is she technically good, but she can also boost the morale of the whole team when it matters most, this kind of player is so precious." ”
Some fans feel that Han Xu's existence really plays a decisive role for the Chinese women's basketball team. One netizen said: "Her skills are comprehensive, especially in critical moments, and she can also boost morale, and I believe she can help the team reverse the current predicament." Another netizen mentioned: "Whenever the game is difficult, seeing Han Xu directing and encouraging his teammates on the field, I feel that the confidence of the whole team can be ignited." ”
Zheng Wei hopes to strengthen the team's interior advantage through such adjustments, after all, in the previous games, the Chinese team's performance under the basket was not satisfactory, and the opponent was often robbed of a second chance to attack.
It was also interesting to see how the fans reacted to this adjustment. Some people are looking forward to this change, feeling that such a lineup combination could have unexpected effects. They discussed on social media: "The partnership of Han Xu and Li Yueru is really a good idea, and the inside strength will be stronger, which may help the team stabilize the situation at critical moments." ”
Others were a little worried: "After all, this is the last group game, the players are tired, and it takes time to adapt to the substitutions, so I don't know what the effect will be." ”
Zheng Wei is definitely under pressure, and a decision at such a moment could affect the entire fate of the team. She thinks about every detail and tries to make the most of the team's strengths in the game. While adjusting the squad, she also had to make sure that the team's mentality was stable and not affected by previous defeats. This match is not only a test of the player's skills, but also a test of her scheduling ability as a coach.
During training, Zheng Wei may have been communicating with the players, emphasizing new tactical requirements and precautions. She had to make it clear to her players that this adjustment was about maximizing everyone's strengths. She knows that only by working together can she find a way to break through the opponent's defense and fight for victory.
Looking at the other groups, Serbia and Spain have already locked up the top 8 positions in advance. In Group C, the Chinese women's basketball team and the Japan women's basketball team compete for the last two spots. Japan are currently in a slump and their goal difference is not ideal. If the Japan women's basketball team does not perform well in the last game against Belgium, it will benefit the Chinese team.
The task of the Chinese women's basketball team now is to concentrate on playing well against Puerto Rico. As long as they can win this game, the hopes of qualifying will be greatly increased. Although it is necessary to pay attention to the dynamics of other groups, whether they can advance in the end depends on whether the Chinese women's basketball team can withstand the pressure at critical moments and show their true strength.
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