Xinhua News Agency, Wuhan, June 29 (Reporter Cao Yibo) The FIBA 3x3 Women's Basketball Series Wuhan Station started in the rain on the 29th, and the Chinese team won all three games in Group A of the group stage and directly advanced to the semifinals of this station.
In the first game, Wang Lili, who had been absent from the court for nine months due to injury, made a comeback, hitting four long-range shots and one layup, scoring a game-high nine points and six rebounds to help the Chinese team defeat Chinese Taipei 21-11.
In the second game against the Thai team, Wang Lili continued her fiery hand, steadily scored 4 two-point shots, and also created direct scoring opportunities for Wan Jiyuan, Chen Mingling and Huang Kun on the inside through decisive hanging balls, leading the Chinese team to easily defeat the opponent 22:6.
The last game of the day for the Chinese team ushered in the challenge of the Philippine team, although the opponent's fast "first step" and the outside sudden cold arrow made the Chinese team a little uncomfortable, but Wang Lili stabilized the situation in time with her defensive experience, and revitalized the team's attack through the combination of sudden passes, helping the team to pull the score apart in the second half and win 21:13.
Wang Lili said after the race that it was a "very exciting and exciting thing" for her to return to the ring after nine months.
The 31-year-old veteran suffered her second career anterior cruciate ligament rupture against France in the 2023 Women's 3x3 Series Finals before embarking on a lengthy recovery process. It was only during the recent Chengdu tournament that she received the belated Most Valuable Athlete trophy from last season.
Talking about how she overcame the psychological difficulties and her belief during the injury, she said: "The reason why I have been able to hold on until now is because of the Olympic Games that have supported me and my family, friends, fans, coaches and teammates who have been behind me. ”
Back on the field, Wang Lili said that "the feeling is always there" on the court. "We have been together (cooperatively) for a long time, and from 2021 to the present, these people have no problem tacitly."
She said that her injury has recovered from six or seven percent, and she will participate in the Langfang station with the team before the Paris Olympics to further improve the tacit understanding between teammates. "The real test is when you play against strong opponents."