Dear fans and friends, on June 26, the Chinese U18 women's basketball team ushered in a high-profile warm-up game, and the opponent was the Japanese team, whose strength should not be underestimated. This matchup is like a storm on the basketball court, which makes basketball fans around the world crazy.
Prior to this, the Chinese U18 women's basketball team had won the first two games by a landslide victory over New Indonesia and New Zealand, but the strength of these two teams was not enough to represent the highest level. The Japanese team, on the other hand, are the best in the basketball world, especially because of their accurate outside three-pointers and quick ball transfer, which make opponents unguardable.
Before the game even started, tension and anticipation were already in the air. The fans' hearts beat faster as the game approached, and everyone was looking forward to the wonderful stage of this strong dialogue. In this basketball feast, how will the Chinese U18 women's basketball team face this strong opponent.
First, the whole process of the game: ups and downs, exciting
As soon as the game started, the Chinese team showed a strong desire to attack, and Zhang Ziyu's accurate shot won the first point for the Chinese team and ignited the passion of the game. Not to be outdone, the Japanese women's basketball team responded quickly with free throw scores. Immediately afterwards, the Chinese team's offensive was surging like a tide, Zhang Ziyu was in a hot state, free throws and baskets, scoring again and again, and the Chinese team once led Japan by 7 points. However, the Japanese team was not defeated, and they quickly adjusted their tactics and hit consecutive three-pointers to chase the score to 10:15. At the critical moment, Xu Fengwei's three-point shot was like a needle in the sea, stabilizing the position for the Chinese team. However, the Japanese team's Jidong Xiaohime Wada Center and Yamada Maei's scores made the suspense of the game rise again, and the two sides fought to a 20:20 draw. At this moment, Zheng Xinru's outside three points were like the dawn of dawn, illuminating the Chinese team's road to victory. At the end of the first quarter, the Chinese team temporarily led by a narrow margin of 23:20.
The Chinese women's basketball team showed their demeanor in the second quarter of the game, and they were full of firepower at the beginning, quickly scoring points and opening up the gap with their opponents. However, the Japanese team was not vegetarian either, they quickly adjusted their form, hit consecutive shots, set off a wave of counterattacks, and the scene was tense for a while. At this moment, Li Yuwei of the Chinese team stood up, and her ultra-long three-point shot from the outside line cut through the sky like a sharp arrow, hitting the basket accurately and stabilizing the position for the Chinese team. Immediately afterwards, Wang Jiaxin was not to be outdone, and her outstanding performance made the Chinese team's lead more solid. When the half-time whistle blew, the Chinese team took the lead with a score of 44:41, although the advantage was not large, but this lead undoubtedly gave them more confidence and motivation.
In the third quarter of the game, under the leadership of Zhang Ziyu, the Chinese team can be said to be prosperous, and completely occupied the initiative on the field. Zhang Ziyu's outstanding performance not only dazzled the fans, but also made the team's lead continue to expand, as if the dawn of victory was within reach. However, the Japanese team was by no means idle, they quickly adjusted their state and used a wave of 7:0 counterattacks to stabilize the situation and stop the bleeding. At the end of the third quarter, the Chinese team led with a score of 71:57.
When the whistle blew in the fourth quarter, the Japanese women's basketball team descended like a tiger, and their offense came like a tidal wave in an attempt to turn the tide. But the Chinese team is not a fuel-efficient lamp, they responded with lightning speed, once again pulling the score away, as if to tell the opponent: don't want to shake our lead easily. Although the Japanese team did not give up and their consecutive scoring points were eye-catching, the Chinese team was as stable as Mount Tai, their defense was like an iron wall, and the attack was as sharp as a knife. In the end, with the final whistle of the game, the Chinese team held the fruits of victory firmly in their hands with a score of 97–81.
2. Five incredible: women heroes, shining on the field
(1) Li Yuwei: An all-rounder with full firepower
Li Yuwei's performance in this basketball feast is simply eye-catching. She is like the rebirth of Li Meng of the Chinese women's basketball team, galloping on the court and omnipotent. Her breakthrough is sharp, like a sharp sword, cutting through the opponent's defense; Her mid-range shooting is accurate, like an arrow aimed at the bull's-eye, and she will hit it with one hit; Her outside three-pointers are even more accurate, and every shot makes her opponents terrified. At halftime, she had scored 7 points and 4 rebounds, and by the end of the game, she had 15 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists.
(2) Zheng Xinru: The Dinghai Divine Needle at the critical moment
Zheng Xinru's performance in this game was amazing. Especially in the first half, she hit two long-range three-pointers at critical moments to help the Chinese team catch up with the score and stabilize the morale of the army. She has a very high level on both the offensive and defensive ends, and her outside threes are like precision-guided missiles that always hit the bullseye when they are needed most. At the end of the game, she made 2 of 4 shots, got 6 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist.
(3) Wang Jiaxin: Revitalize the offensive engine of the whole team
Wang Jiaxin's performance in the whole game was perfect. She was on fire on the offensive end, constantly attacking the opponent's defence. Even more commendable, she dished out 12 assists and revitalized the team well. With 11 points, 12 assists and 3 rebounds, she not only set a new personal scoring high, but also proved her core position in the team. Her outstanding play made the Chinese team's offense as smooth as a cloud.
(4) Chen Jing: A stable pillar with good offense and defense
Chen Jing also had an excellent performance in this game. She excelled on both ends of the floor, with a steady firepower on the offensive end and a strong ability to protect the rim. The 8 points and 3 rebounds may not be dazzling, but her role on the court is irreplaceable. She is like a stable pillar of the team, laying a solid foundation for the Chinese team's victory.
(5) Zhang Ziyu: The domination performance of the inside giant
Zhang Ziyu is undoubtedly the brightest star of this game. She was perfect all over the court, and the offensive end was simply an inexplicable existence. From the first quarter to the fourth quarter, she continued to output efficiently, and the advantages of the inside line under the basket were brought into full play. With an ultra-high shooting percentage of 20 in 22 shots and 44 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists, this crushing performance is reminiscent of Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming. Her existence has made the inside line of the Chinese team an indestructible Great Wall.
3. Two indisputable facts: the opponent is strong, and our side is stronger
(1) The strength of the Japanese team should not be underestimated
The Japanese team showed their characteristics and quality in this match. Their outside three-pointers are extremely accurate, the team's style of play is fast, small, and smart, and the tactics are very well executed. If it weren't for Zhang Ziyu's dominance on the inside, the Chinese team would have fallen behind at halftime. This also proves once again that the strength of the Japanese team is indeed strong, and it is an opponent that the Chinese team cannot underestimate.
(2) Zhang Ziyu's dominance under the basket is unshakable
Zhang Ziyu's performance on the court is like a hegemon under the basket, and her performance in this game can be described as wonderful. Her shooting, ball after ball, is amazingly high. Zhang Ziyu's outstanding performance is undoubtedly a powerful force for the Chinese team. When attacking, she is like a sharp sword, pointing directly at the opponent's vital point; And when defending, she is like an impregnable wall, making it difficult for opponents to overcome. Every jump and every shot of Zhang Ziyu makes people see the unlimited potential and future of the Chinese women's basketball team. She not only won applause on the field, but also planted the seeds of hope in the hearts of the audience. With such a performance, people can't help but look forward to what a brilliant future the Chinese women's basketball team will go towards under her leadership.