At 17 o'clock Beijing time tonight, the Chinese women's basketball team will usher in a key battle in the group stage, and the opponent is Puerto Rico. This match is not only about the glory of both teams, but also about who will compete for qualification. Both teams are currently on a two-game losing streak, and with all that pressure on them, who emerges from this showdown will decide third place in the group and a chance to qualify for the knockout rounds.
The Chinese women's basketball team is currently ranked 4th in the group, with a large goal difference, and Puerto Rico has a better goal difference. Tonight's game is crucial for China, and even if they win, they will need a big win to make up for the current goal difference. The winner will have a chance to compete for a place in the promotion, while the loser will face the awkward situation of being eliminated. The result of this game directly determines whether the Chinese team can continue to fight on the field.
From the perspective of historical confrontation, the Chinese women's basketball team has a clear advantage in the competition with Puerto Rico. Looking back at the last Olympics, the Chinese team defeated Puerto Rico 97-55 and performed well. At the 2022 Women's Basketball World Cup, the Chinese team once again showed strong strength, defeating the opponent 95-60. In the 2024 Olympic qualifying round, the Chinese women's basketball team defeated Puerto Rico 105-69. After three games, the Chinese team has won an average of 37.3 points per game, and it is obvious that there is a big gap between the two teams.
However, even with the historical data so favorable, the recent state is worrying. The recent performance of the Chinese women's basketball team has not been ideal, and the looseness on the defensive end and the power outage on the offensive end are obvious. Compared to Puerto Rico's recent strong performances, the Chinese team's form is particularly weak.
Puerto Rico showed excellent defensive quality in their first two games, conceding only 58 and 63 points against strong Serbia and Spain, respectively. Such defensive intensity will undoubtedly cause problems for the Chinese team's attack.
Many netizens are worried about the current situation of the Chinese women's basketball team. A netizen named "Basketball Fan Xiaobai" said on the forum: "The Chinese team used to play so easily with Puerto Rico, but this time it was a little hanging. I feel like my recent form has been really inconsistent and hopefully I can get back to it tonight, otherwise I might really be out of the game. ”
Another netizen, "Old Zhang of the Stadium", was also a little unoptimistic, he commented: "The defense is so loose and the offense is unstable, it's really hard to imagine a big win in front of Puerto Rico." Not to mention a big win, it's good to win the game. ”
Some netizens are discussing possible solutions for the Chinese team. The "tactical researcher" put forward his opinion: "We need to solve the defensive holes as soon as possible, and play more simple and effective combinations on the offensive end. The players also have to let go of their baggage and try to play at their best. ”
The interior strength of the Chinese women's basketball team can be said to be a highlight of the team. The presence of these two players, Li Yueru and Han Xu, provides strong support for the Chinese team's interior line. Li Yueru, with her physical condition and technical level, can form a strong deterrent under the basket, and Han Xu has further strengthened the team's defense and offensive strength with her rebounding and blocking ability.
The partnership between the two is undoubtedly an important weapon for the Chinese women's basketball team. If they can make the most of their inside strengths tonight, it could be the key to widening the gap.
However, Puerto Rico's performance should not be underestimated. They are excellent in terms of projection and physical ability, which is quite a challenge for the Chinese team. In particular, Puerto Rico's shooting skills on the outside, as well as the physical fitness and confrontation ability of the whole team, may weaken the inside advantage of the Chinese women's basketball team. If the Chinese team wants to win the game, they must not only play excellent inside strength, but also ensure that they strive for at least 15 points of goal difference in the game in order to have a chance of qualifying.
Although the Chinese women's basketball team tried their best to win tonight's game, the situation of promotion will still be complicated. To truly secure a place in promotion, teams will have to keep an eye on the other groups. Especially compared to the points and goal difference of the third place in the other groups, the women's basketball team of Belgium and Japan in Group C is now lower than the Chinese team.
If the difference between the two teams is within 5 points, the Chinese team may have a certain advantage in goal difference. In other words, the Chinese women's basketball team must not only strive for victory, but also have to pay attention to the results of other groups at all times to ensure their hopes of qualifying.
In order to qualify, the Chinese women's basketball team has to hope for the performance of the Japan women's basketball team. If Japan can lose as few points as possible, it may win China some chances to qualify.
After entering the top 8, the challenge of the Chinese team will be more severe. According to the current situation, the Chinese women's basketball team may face the United States women's basketball team or the France women's basketball team. France, in particular, is relatively stronger. In the warm-up match, China lost to France by 17 points, and if they reach the last eight in poor form, the challenge will be even greater.
Many fans are very worried about this. For example, a netizen named "basketball fan Xiao Li" said on the forum: "The inside line is our strong point, but the opponent's outside line is also very powerful." Not only do you have to win tonight, but you have to win big to qualify. But the results of other groups will also affect our qualification, and it feels really complicated. ”
In 2020, Yang Liwei's transfer attracted a lot of attention. Her transfer from Guangdong women's basketball to Inner Mongolia women's basketball is an important adjustment not only for herself, but also for the entire team. The coach Mongolia of the women's basketball team at that time was Zheng Wei, and players Huang Sijing and Li Yueru were also on the team, and everyone was full of expectations for Yang Liwei's arrival.
In the 2020-21 season, Yang Liwei played 15 regular season games for the Inner Mongolia women's basketball team. In those games, she averaged 23.5 minutes per game, scoring 11.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.1 steals. She has been quite consistent and has contributed to both ends of the floor.
Especially in the playoffs, Yang Liwei's performance is even more eye-catching. She averaged 21.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, six assists and 1.5 steals in 34.6 minutes per game in four playoff games. Such statistics have undoubtedly earned her a lot of praise in the playoffs.
The Inner Mongolia women's basketball team also performed very well throughout the season. They finished the regular season with a 15-1 record, outscoring their opponents by an average of 37.9 points per game. Although Jiangsu women's basketball also has a good record of 15 wins and 1 loss, the Inner Mongolia women's basketball team won the best regular season record with a higher goal difference. This result shows the dominance of the team, especially against other teams.
Many netizens expressed concern and discussion about Yang Liwei's performance and the overall results of the Inner Mongolia women's basketball team. A netizen named "Basketball Expert Ah Qiang" left a message in the discussion area: "Yang Liwei's performance this season is really eye-catching, especially the data in the playoffs, with an average of 21.8 points per game is simply amazing. It seems that her arrival has indeed greatly increased the strength of the Inner Mongolia women's basketball team. ”
Another netizen, "Team Analyst", commented: "Even if we can win, it may not guarantee promotion, and it depends on the situation of other groups." There is also the possibility of facing United States or France, which is too much of a challenge. Hopefully, the team can play well in this crucial battle, otherwise the hard work ahead will be in vain. ”
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