He once lost to the second in the world by 42 points! It only took 7 days to complete the revenge, how did the men's U17 men's basketball team do it?
Do you believe in miracles? Just last week, the Chinese U17 men's basketball team lost by a huge margin of 42 points against the French team, and the scene was simply miserable, and the audience's mood also fell to the bottom. However, just seven days later, the boys won 73-70 against the same opponent. This is not a movie plot, this is a real story on a real basketball court. So, how exactly did this men's U17 team do it?
Let's take a look at the French team, which is a veritable world powerhouse, ranked second in the world, and the NBA top list is endless. As for the Chinese team, since Zhou Qi, no one has been able to enter the NBA. This has made many people feel that the future of Chinese basketball is bleak. Especially in the game a week ago, the Chinese team was beaten to the point of no defense and lost decently. At the time, who would have thought that they would be able to turn the tables around in just one week?
During the game, the Chinese team showed amazing changes. First, they were exceptionally good at the free-throw line, making 20-of-24 free throws from the field, and they also had a high 29-of-36 shooting in their previous loss to Guinea. You know, the free throws of the senior national team are often maddening, but these lads are eye-catching. Free throws, once a weakness, are now their secret weapon.
In terms of the rhythm of the game, the Chinese team also showed a good ability to adjust. In the opening stage, the French team played 7-1, and many people thought that the Chinese team would repeat the same mistake. However, the Chinese team quickly fought back with a 14-2 run to complete the comeback. Especially the French team's Imga, whose individual performance was very eye-catching, with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists, but the French team relied too much on him, and other players seemed to be constrained. Through tenacious defense and efficient joint defense, the Chinese team exhausted Imga's physical energy and forced the French team to make frequent mistakes.
The Chinese team's defensive tactics not only effectively limited Imga, but also suppressed the form of other French players. In the final stage of the game, the Chinese team's defense can be described as leaky. Especially when Imga was physically exhausted, the French team's attack was almost paralyzed.
In addition to the team defence, the individual performance was also excellent. Guard Shen Wudi scored 5 points in the fourth quarter, and helped the Chinese team open up the point difference through a beautiful forward change of direction in front of the body. Compared with the data of a week ago, his performance this time can be said to be a world of difference, contributing 9 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists in the whole game, without mistakes, and becoming the team's stabilizer.
and Zhang Boyuan, who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. At a critical moment in the fourth quarter, he stepped up and hit a crucial shot to help the Chinese team establish the victory. Especially in the last 12.1 seconds of the game, his horse archery goal completely disrupted the French team.
In this game, the French team's three-point shooting percentage was horribly low, with the team shooting only 4 of 29, less than 14% shooting. The Chinese team played confidently and efficiently on the offensive end, and although they fell behind many times, they always remained calm and finally achieved a comeback. This is not only a technical victory, but also a huge psychological boost.
The U17 boys have shown us that with confidence and fighting spirit, even the strongest opponents can be beaten. They are not just fighting for themselves, but also for the future of Chinese basketball. This game allowed everyone to see the potential and hope of Chinese basketball.
Readers, have you also been blown away by the performance of these lads? They use the spirit of tenacious struggle to interpret what it means to never give up. What potential do you think the Chinese U17 men's basketball team can tap in the future? Feel free to share your thoughts and insights in the comment section. Let's cheer for Chinese basketball and praise these future stars!