bookrandom Chapter 556 Zhou Qi committed two fouls? We just have more centers!
Chapter 556 Zhou Qi committed two fouls? We just have more centers!
Yao Ming, who had been standing in the stands, finally sat down.
The fact that the Chinese team made their first three-pointer of the game put him at ease.
In the previous game against South Sudan, the Chinese team actually didn't attempt many three-pointers.
Compared to Serbia's 28 shots in the first game, 18 shots is indeed quite low.
However, in the first game, he only made 8 of his 28 shots, while in the game against South Sudan, he made 10 of his 18 shots.
A 55% shooting percentage is comparable to that of a strong team like Serbia.
However, China's three-point shooting output was somewhat low. In the first game against Serbia, China took 28 shots and made 13.
In the second game against South Sudan, Serbia took 32 shots and made 17, achieving a shooting percentage of over 53%.
If the Chinese team can get close to Serbia in terms of shot attempts and still maintain a shooting percentage of around 50%, then any game will become easier.
Many commentators, including Shaquille O'Neal, have said that a major reason why modern basketball is becoming increasingly unwatchable is the excessive use of three-pointers.
The problem is that if you don't shoot three-pointers, the opponent can shoot you to death.
In order to avoid being voted out, you have no choice but to follow suit.
Their shots count as three points, yours count as two points, and your shooting percentages are about the same. If you don't lose, who will?
Yao Ming knew very well that the resounding victory against South Sudan was due to Wang Xiucheng's own abilities.
South Sudanese soldiers are tall and strong, and Wang Xiucheng was able to inflict damage almost every time he used his agile footwork.
In addition, Wang Xiucheng's excellent ability to control mistakes resulted in Hebei China Fortune only committing 7 mistakes throughout the entire match.
This team was completely different from Serbia, who committed a staggering 21 errors in the first match.
But today, Puerto Rico fielded three young defenders, clearly targeting Wang Xiucheng's breakthroughs.
If the Chinese team still can't hit a three-pointer at this point, the game could become very difficult.
Just then, Yao Ming saw Waters break into the Chinese team's paint and then take the ball to shoot.
With a snap, Wang Xiucheng, who had been following behind, jumped high and slapped the ball down.
Yao Ming saw that Wang Xiucheng's waist was almost up to Waters' head, and the slap even sent the ball flying directly onto the scorer's table.
With a thud, Wang Xiucheng landed on the ground, turned around and shouted to Zhou Qi and the others, "Pay attention to the defense!"
Li Kaier, David Muoka, Zhou Qi, and Cui Yongxi all nodded subconsciously.
Yao Ming leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms.
Wang Xiucheng possesses a temperament that the Hebei China Fortune team has always lacked.
Or rather, this is the change that a core player brings to the team.
The word "temperament" may seem somewhat abstract, but it can be understood as "strength".
As soon as Wang Xiucheng stands there, his teammates will unconsciously move closer and surround him.
This is an ability that can unite teammates.
Why are players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry able to become leaders?
Did they claim to be the boss themselves?
It's all because of their strength!
"Great block!" Tang Yan shouted from the stands where Yang Mi and the others were sitting, waving her small national flag vigorously.
Liu Shishi pulled her up, but Tang Yan was still a little unhappy. "Why are you pulling me? We can't lose to those South Americans."
In one corner of the stands, there were dozens of fans waving Puerto Rican flags.
This was already the largest group of Puerto Rican fans; the others were scattered around, surrounded by a large number of Chinese fans.
"You should have your husband come with you, so she can see what you look like now," Yang Mi teased.
Upon hearing this, Tang Yan's expression seemed to change slightly, but she continued shouting along with the surrounding fans, seemingly ignoring what she had said.
The match is still ongoing on the field.
I don't know if the zone defense was effective, or if Wang Xiucheng's challenge boosted the morale of the Chinese team.
This time, Puerto Rico wasted their 30-second attack time until they barely managed to get a shot off before they could even get one second to fire.
The basketball didn't touch the rim and was caught by Zhou Qi.
Wang Xiucheng gave Thompson a push and then retreated to receive the ball from Zhou Qi.
David Mullaka provided cover in front, blocking both Thompson and Waters.
Wang Xiucheng carried the ball all the way to the frontcourt, while David Muoka remained at the top of the penalty arc.
Thompson Jr. and Waters finally bypassed David Mullaka and came to flank Wang Xiucheng.
David Muoka immediately leaned to the side, blocking Romero behind Choi Young-seok who was running over.
Wang Xiucheng took two large steps back, almost back to his own half of the court, before finally jumping up and passing the basketball.
Choi Young-seok received the basketball at an angle, then took a step back to adjust his position, dribbling the ball to prevent the referee from calling a violation.
One step later, Choi Young-seok made the three-pointer.
Perhaps sensing that his attack had gone slightly off-center, Choi Young-seok tilted his head slightly to the right.
This is a subconscious behavior that many players exhibit.
Swish!
The basketball grazed the inside edge of the right rim and went into the net!
Choi Young-seok raised his hand to shoot, then clenched it into a fist and swung it!
That ball went in!
What luck!
8 is better than 2!
Within the first 3 minutes, the Chinese team had already made two three-pointers!
After passing the ball, Wang Xiucheng had already retreated to the backcourt and stretched out his hand, waiting for Cui Yongxi to come over.
It seemed that after Wang Xiucheng passed the ball, he was already certain that the shot would go in.
"So handsome..." Tang Yan shouted as she stood, her momentum and voice no less than the other fans around her.
Yang Mi tugged at Tang Yan again: "Sister, can you sit down and have some water?"
"No, I'm not thirsty," Tang Yan replied without turning around, then continued waving the national flag and shouting.
Yang Mi shook her head and smiled wryly. This sister isn't usually like this.
Inside the court, Waters felt that this time he needed to play it safe and secure the points first.
When he got the ball to the frontcourt, Waters circled around several times, and Wang Xiucheng followed him closely.
Even if Waters requests a screen, as long as Waters doesn't shoot immediately, Wang Xiucheng can quickly catch up with Waters and follow behind him.
After that massive block, Waters no longer dared to shoot recklessly before completely shaking off Wang Xiucheng.
Finally, with 8 seconds left on the shot clock, Waters found an opportunity to exploit a smaller opponent's weakness.
Waters drew a foul from Zhou Qi after he was lifted up.
Swish, swish!
Made two free throws.
In the next round, Wang Xiucheng found another open space and passed the ball to David Muoka.
David, who performed exceptionally well in the last game, even sinking two three-pointers, missed this shot.
Not only did it miss, but it was also an airball.
The basketball was caught directly by Candit, the tallest player from Puerto Rico, under the basket.
Waters seems to have found a way to make a living by drawing fouls.
This time, he circled around several times again, risking being blocked by Zhou Qi, and managed to score a basket, drawing another foul from Zhou Qi.
Waters fell to the ground and swung his fist at his teammates who came to pull him up.
He seemed very satisfied with drawing two fouls from China's main center.
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Wang Meng frowned slightly: "Zhou Qi has committed two fouls. This is troublesome."
Yang Yi, standing nearby, clearly disagreed. "Their three point guards are all very agile. Wang Xiucheng can keep up with them, but Zhou Qi will indeed have a hard time keeping up with their pace, however..."
Yang Yi smiled and said, "But we have the most center forwards in this World Cup. Even if Tao Hanlin can't play, we still have Yang Hansen and Yu Jiahao, or David. Don't forget, David is a proper center forward."
As Yang Yi said, Guo Shiqiang on the sidelines called Yang Hansen up and substituted Zhou Qi, who had committed two fouls, during a dead ball situation.
Waters seemed to smile.
For Puerto Rico, besides Wang Xiucheng, Zhou Qi is the most famous, after all, he played in the NBA and the Australian league.
If we can take Zhou Qi down, then as long as we can defend against Wang Xiucheng, the game will be much easier.
When Wang Xiucheng saw Waters smile, he smiled back.
Swish!
Waters scores the free throw.
Three points scored successfully.
8:7.
With two waves of attacks, Puerto Rico has caught up in the score.
It seems that Puerto Rico is finally back on track.
Yang Hansen picked up the basketball and passed it to Li Kaier.
Seeing that Wang Xiucheng had already gone to the frontcourt, Li Kaier dribbled the ball forward.
After reaching the frontcourt, Li Kaier found an opportunity, blocked one player, and passed the ball to Wang Xiucheng.
Wang Xiucheng used a crossover dribble to get past his opponent and into the paint, then passed the ball to Yang Hansen in the paint.
Then, Yang Hansen held up the basketball and passed it to Li Keer, who was unguarded on the outside.
Comrade Li Ke'er paused again before shooting this three-pointer!
Swish!
Three-pointer, in!