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Fierce start: The Chinese team was suppressed by their opponents
On June 29, Beijing time, the Chinese U17 men's basketball team ushered in their first game in the group stage of the 2024 U17 World Cup, against the Guinean team. As soon as the game began, the Chinese team was in a difficult situation. Although Zhang Boyuan hit the first goal of the game, the Guinean team quickly scored 8 points in a row to stop the Chinese team. Although Feng Yubo hit a three-pointer to help his team chase the score, the Guinean team launched another onslaught, and the Chinese team fell behind 22-30 at the end of the first quarter.
Xun Sinan's all-out counterattack
Entering the second quarter, Xun Sinan became the core of the Chinese team, and he scored consecutive points through violent dunks and inside boards. However, the Guinean team blossomed more points and continued to extend their lead. With his outstanding individual performance, Xun Sinan led the team to chase down the score, and at the end of the first half, the Chinese team fell behind the Guinean team 43-52. Xun Sinan scored 11 points, 3 rebounds and 3 blocks in the first half.
Key moments in the third quarter
After the break, the Chinese team tried to launch a counterattack early in the third quarter. Feng Yubo and Zhang Boyuan each hit a three-pointer, and a wave of 6-2 offensive waves narrowed the gap to five points. However, the Guinean team quickly adjusted their strategy and opened the score again with a wave of 8-1 attacks. Despite Feng Yubo's continued efforts to score, Guinea continued to take the lead with consistent play, and China trailed 64-78 at the end of the third quarter.
Final Quarter: Xun Sinan's efforts failed to reverse the situation
In the final quarter, Guinea extended its lead to 19 points at one point. Although Xun Sinan scored consecutive points and sent blocks many times on the defensive end, the Guinean team always maintained an efficient offense. Xun Sinan's efforts failed to change the final result of the game, and the Chinese team eventually lost to the Guinean team 92-101.
The battle for the numbers: Who is the best player on the field?
Statistically, Xun Sinan is undoubtedly the best player of the Chinese team, contributing an all-around performance of 25 points, 8 rebounds and 7 blocks. And Feng Yubo made many threats on the outside and scored 23 points. However, Guinea's Diane also played well, scoring a game-high 28 points to lead Guinea to victory. Who is the best player on the pitch in this game is still a topic worth discussing.
Reflection and Prospects: The Future of the Chinese Team
This defeat exposed the shortcomings of the Chinese U17 men's basketball team in terms of confrontation ability and overall strength. Despite the excellent performance of individual players, there is still room for improvement in overall tactics and coping strategies. Coach Li Xiaoyong needs to adjust his tactics in the next game to improve the team's overall combat ability. Facing strong teams like the United States and France, the Chinese team must go all out and strive to make a breakthrough in the subsequent games.
Controversy: Are coaching tactics reasonable?
Despite the best efforts of the players, the defeat also raised questions about the coach's tactics. Some people believe that Li Xiaoyong was too conservative in his tactical arrangements and failed to adjust his multi-point offensive strategy in time to deal with the Guinean team. This point of view has sparked a lot of discussion among fans and pundits alike. Whether the coach's tactical arrangement is reasonable or not may become a key factor in the future performance of the Chinese team.