In the early morning of July 29, Beijing time, the United States men's basketball team defeated the European powerhouse Serbia 110-84 in the first game of the Tokyo Olympics, and successfully ushered in a good start. This game is not only a basketball game, but also a matchup between the world's top teams, showing the pinnacle duel between the two teams on the court!
In the FIBA world rankings before this game, the United States men's basketball team ranked No. 1, while Serbia ranked No. 4. The United States team has a luxurious lineup, with NBA superstars like James, Curry, Durant, and Embiid all in the lineup. Serbia is led by NBA No. 1 center Jokic, and strong players such as Bogdanovic and Dobrić should not be underestimated. The collision of the two teams is as striking as Mars hitting the Earth.
From the start of the game, Serbia's performance was impressive. Bogdanovic made a steal in the opening game and scored a quick layup, followed by a beautiful open cut layup from Avramovich. In just a few minutes, Serbia took a 4-0 lead. While the United States gradually chased down points with the help of Curry and Durant's three-pointers, Serbia's offense remained threatening. Netizens commented on social media: "Serbia has a really fierce start, is the United States team too underestimated? "Bogdanovic and Avramovich are too well coordinated, looking forward to the counterattack of the United States team."
Entering the second quarter, Durant began to exert force, and his long and medium shots allowed the United States to gradually open the gap with Serbia. Durant's performance made fans go crazy, and some people excitedly said: "Durant's shooting is really too stable, every shot makes people's hearts beat faster!" Despite Jokic's efforts to score points for Serbia, the United States' offensive firepower gave them a 58-49 lead at halftime. Some netizens also began to discuss: "Although Jokic is performing well, the overall strength of the United States team is still too strong." ”
In the third quarter, the United States team became stronger, and James and Holiday played well to extend the lead. James' passing and Holiday defense gave the United States the upper hand on both ends of the floor. Although Serbia tried to fight back, the United States team cooperated more tacitly. At the end of the third quarter, the United States led 84-65. Many netizens are marveling at James' state: "James is still that James, worthy of being a veteran, still strong!" "Holiday is also so good defensively, it feels like the whole team is in his hands!"
In the final quarter, the United States continued to maintain a high pressure, with Adebayo's air cut and Holiday step-back three-pointer completely out of suspense. Serbia, despite Jokic's hard work, could no longer close the gap. In the end, the United States team won 110-84 and got off to a good start. In the post-match discussion, some netizens commented: "The United States team played really well in this game, and I feel that their state can be improved." "Serbia did play tenaciously, but it still looked a little weak against the luxurious squad of the United States team."
The ratings of the players after the game also sparked heated discussions. James' all-round performance is full of admiration for him, not only attacking well, but also defending. Durant's offensive performance has undoubtedly become the focus of attention. Holiday has also won a lot of praise for his frequent steals on the defensive end. Netizens said: "The two combinations of James and Durant are really too strong! "Holiday also helped a lot with his defense, and it was not easy to win!"
Of course, there were some players who were relatively smooth. Curry's shooting was limited, but his three-pointers at key moments helped United States stabilize the situation. Davis has been solid on the defensive end and relatively average on the offensive end. Bam Adebayo was also in the middle of the pack, with bright spots from Edwards and White, but Booker's performance on the defensive end was a bit of a surprise. Netizens discussed: "Curry's three-point shot is still a threat, but today's performance is a little flat." "Davis' defense is really good, although the offensive side is a little lacking, but overall it is relatively stable."
Embiid, on the other hand, is obviously not in the same shape as expected, whether on the offensive or defensive end, he has not played as well as he should. In the matchup against Jokic, Embiid looked a little powerless. Netizens made some criticisms of his performance: "Embiid's state today is really bad, I don't know if there is a physical problem." "He's completely failed to take advantage of Jokic and may need to adjust a bit."
Kevin · Durant's performance was really amazing. While everyone was still arguing about LeBron· James and Kobe Bryant· who was the strongest player in history, Durant had quietly caught up from behind. The topic has always been buzzing in fan circles, especially when Durant is getting better and better on the court, and the debate is even more intense.
Some netizens said on the forum, "LeBron and Kobe have always been the focus of contention, and I have always felt that these two people are legends." But Durant's rise is really shocking. In particular, his performance in the finals directly pushed these discussions to a new level. The person who said this obviously recognized Durant's performance and thought that he was becoming a player who could be compared to LeBron and Kobe.
Another person commented: "I always felt that although Durant was strong, I always felt that he was almost hot." But seeing how he's playing lately, I'm starting to think he's more than capable of competing with these two superstars. This netizen's opinion shows that his evaluation of Durant has changed, and he is beginning to realize that Durant's strength should not be underestimated.
One fan posted on social media: "Durant's scoring ability is really unmatched, and many times he can change the trend of the game as soon as he gets on the court. Even superstars like LeBron and Kobe Bryant struggle to do that. It's entirely possible that Durant could become one of the greatest players in history. This comment aroused the approval of many people, and everyone felt that Durant's performance was really impressive.
Of course, there are also some people who have reservations about Durant's evaluation: "Although Durant is strong on the offensive end, his performance on the defensive end is not consistent enough. In contrast, LeBron and Kobe Bryant are well-rounded on both ends of the floor. This perception shows that some fans still have some concerns about Durant's comprehensiveness, and they believe that Durant needs to improve in some areas.
Some people also talked about Durant's future in the basketball discussion group, and some people said: "If Durant can continue to maintain this state, the future may really be a contest between him and LeBron." After all, LeBron is already in the late stages of his career, and Durant is in his prime. These words also made many people look forward to Durant's future, thinking that he could become a leading figure on the court in the future.
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