On July 2, Beijing time, in the final round of the group B group stage of the U17 Men's Basketball World Cup, the eyes of basketball fans around the world focused on the matchup between the Chinese team and the United States. This game is not only a collision between two teams, but also a contest of skills and will, interpreting a wonderful chapter on the international basketball stage.
At the beginning of the game, the Chinese team once took the lead with Feng Yubo's fast attack, but the American team quickly equalized the score and took the lead with its rapid counterattack of offensive and defensive transitions. The brothers Debanstari, Holt and Boozer showed great individual ability, scoring back-to-back points to quickly close the gap. Although China's Xun Sinan and Li Yuezhou were not to be outdone and tried to score on the offensive end, they were still unable to effectively contain the momentum of the American team, and the Chinese team fell behind 10-38 at the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter of the game, the Chinese team tried to seek counterattack opportunities through outside shots and basket offenses by players such as Liu Yang, Zhang Boyuan and Wang Hongze. However, the consistent scoring of American players such as Cameron Boozer and Pitt allowed China to continue to fall behind in the first half. Despite their best efforts, the Chinese team struggled to turn the tide, and at the end of the first half, the Chinese team fell behind with a miserable score of 30-73.
Heading into the second half, the U.S. continued to be strong, with the likes of Pitt, Debansta and Cameron Boozer showing excellent all-round strength. Although China's Liu Li, Li Yuezhou and Zhang Boyuan continued to score from the outside, showing an indomitable spirit, it was still difficult for the Chinese team to organize an effective counterattack in the face of the American team's iron-bucket defense and precise attack. At the end of the third quarter, the Chinese team fell behind with a score of 53-108.
Entering the final quarter, the Chinese team is still desperately looking for scoring opportunities. Liu Li and Li Yuezhou are still trying to shoot on the outside, and the fans watch them try again and again, and they are silently cheering for them in their hearts. However, at this time, everyone can also feel that the American team has firmly closed the door to victory. Some netizens commented on social media: "Although the Chinese team is working hard, the disparity in strength is too great, and this game is destined to lose to the United States." Another netizen sighed: "I hope the Chinese team can learn a lesson from this game and strive to perform better in future games." ”
The coaching staff and substitutes on the sidelines did not stop trying, trying to close the gap by adjusting the lineup and tactics, but the U.S. team's defense was so strong that it almost left the Chinese team helpless. On the bench, one fan said to a friend: "It seems that this game is really the world of the American team, they have almost controlled the tempo of the whole game." His friend nodded, "Yes, our children did their best, but the opponent was too strong." ”
As the game progressed to the last minute, the atmosphere became a little low. Although the players of the Chinese team still gave it their all, they also seemed powerless in the face of the ironclad defense and relentless attack of the American team. An older spectator worriedly said, "Alas, our lads are working really hard, but this game is just too hard. Hopefully, they will keep their faith and keep working hard. ”
Eventually, the referee's whistle blew and the game was over. The players on the pitch were a little tired, but they did their best to maintain their dignity. After the game, some fans took to social platforms to express their opinions. One netizen wrote: "Although I lost, I am proud of our players. They give their best on the international stage and that spirit is something we can learn from. Another netizen commented: "I hope our basketball team can go further in the future and win glory for the country." ”
Summing up this game, the Chinese team lost 62-146 and ended the group stage with a record of 1 win and 2 losses. The United States, meanwhile, topped the group with three wins. This match is not only a duel of skill and strength, but also a test of perseverance and spirit of the players. Although the result is regrettable, the fighting spirit and teamwork spirit shown by the Chinese team in this game are worthy of recognition. In the future, I hope that they can sum up the lessons learned in training, continue to improve, and achieve better results.
This game was indeed a heavy blow to the Chinese team. After the game, some netizens took to social media to express their views and feelings. Someone commented: "Seeing our basketball team work so hard, I feel sorry for them." Although the results were not ideal, at least they did their best. "This reflects the support and understanding of many fans for the Chinese team.
Another fan said: "This game was lost, but it was a valuable experience for our players. In international competitions, they are able to face a formidable opponent like the United States, which in itself is an improvement. His views reflect optimism about the future development of the Chinese team, believing that through such a competition, the team can grow and improve faster.
Some experts who pay attention to the development of basketball have also expressed their opinions. One analyst noted: "The Chinese team showed tenacity and fighting spirit in this game, which is one of their strengths. But at the same time, they also saw some technical and tactical deficiencies that needed to be improved in future training and competitions. ”
After the game, the head coach of the Chinese team was also interviewed. "We lost the game, but we learned a lot from it," he said. We will make targeted adjustments and improvements in the follow-up training to strive for a better performance in the next competition. ”
Although this game brought a certain blow to the Chinese team, it also invisibly enhanced their team cohesion and confrontation. In the face of top international opponents such as the United States, they showed the spirit of not fearing strong opponents, and also saw their technical and tactical shortcomings. The experience of this game will be a valuable asset for the future development of the Chinese basketball team and lay a solid foundation for them to reach a higher level on the international stage.
Chinese basketball needs to pay more attention to the technical training and tactical training of young people to improve the overall competitive level. Only through continuous efforts and the accumulation of strength can Chinese basketball compete with the top teams on the international stage. Although this game is still a glorious defeat, it is also an important step for Chinese basketball to move towards the international stage.
Every game of the U17 Men's Basketball World Cup is a continuation of a basketball story, and the participation of each team is a symbol of spirit. Let us look forward to the future of Chinese basketball on the international stage to have a more dazzling performance and bring more wonderful basketball moments to basketball fans around the world.