Chapter 870 Typical Chen Yan-style goal
The US men's basketball team started with a strong offensive, but Chen Yan only took one shot.
This is all what Kobe wants to see.
The tactics he formulated before the game were designed to achieve this effect.
Even if he doesn't score a single point in the entire game, it's still worth it.
When he was young, Kobe liked to compete for the top spot and enjoy beautiful statistics. Now Kobe just wants to win the championship.
Although Kobe has already won the Olympic championship, no one can think of too many championships.
Moreover, a few days ago, Kobe Bryant made a bold statement that he should be expelled from the country if he did not win the gold medal.
The Chinese men's basketball team attacked.
Chen Yan first ran towards the bottom corner, then suddenly accelerated to the top line.
Zhu Ba helped Chen Yan do the first pick-and-roll, and Ah Lian did the second.
After continuous ball-free coverage, Chen Yan successfully caught the ball at the top of the arc.
The U.S. men's basketball team did not change defense. Kobe quickly bypassed the screen and rushed in front of Chen Yan as if he was on fire.
This move was even exaggerated by the fans in front of the TV. The audience said that Kobe really worked hard tonight and used all his strength in the first quarter.
Many Kobe fans also expressed concern that Nao Nai is still at his age. If he fights like this, he is likely to get injured, and fans may not be able to see him in the NBA for a long time.
Chen Yan is a triple threat with the ball, and Kobe Bryant's defense is full of intensity. He presses closely and does not let Chen Yan get the ball.
Kobe knew Chen Yan, and if he wanted to guard him, he couldn't let him play comfortably.
Chen Yan grabs the ball sideways with one hand. This is the safest way to protect the ball. As long as there is no one behind him, it is impossible to lose the ball.
Ah Lian once again brought it up to provide a pick-and-roll for Chen Yan.
Everyone knows Chen Yan's ability, but if he and Kobe are allowed to fight like this every round, it will be like falling into Kobe's trap.
The biggest challenge for the Chinese men's basketball players tonight is how to help Chen Yan save energy.
Chen Yan activated it the moment he saw Ah Lian coming!
Kobe was blocked by the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S. men's basketball team had no choice but to switch defenses.
James stood in front of Chen Yan.
Chen Yan stepped in and accelerated to the right.
This action did not shake James.
James followed Chen Yan closely.
Chen Yan didn't want to shake James away all of a sudden, but he had to be more decisive because Kobe might come over at any time.
On the left side of the free throw line, James wanted to challenge Chen Yan.
This just gave Chen Yan a chance.
Chen Yan leaned against James, took a step sideways with his strength, and shot a mid-range jumper.
James was a step too slow to block.
"Shh!"
The ball goes in!
16:10.
"James! Pounce on him! Give him a little more pressure!"
Kobe yelled at James. He was dissatisfied with James' defense just now. If it were him, he would not let Chen Yan take the shot so easily.
"Here we go! Chen Yan succeeded in singles. This is his personal ability. There is no problem." Yu Jia said with a smile.
"This is what Chen Yan is good at. What the Chinese men's basketball team wants to think about now is how to get the ball to Chen Yan smoothly, let him play to his strengths, and use singles to help the Chinese men's basketball team open up the situation." Zhang Lili said.
This game was also broadcast live across the United States, with Barkley and Kenny Smith providing commentary.
"The U.S. men's basketball team must be more vigilant. They have to watch Chen die." Kenny Smith said.
"You can't let this guy go into singles mode, he's going to dominate the whole game," Barkley said.
The two of them did not criticize Chen Yan, but they explained too many of Chen Yan's games and witnessed too many moments when Chen Yan single-handedly changed the situation of the battle.
USA Basketball offense.
James organized at the top of the arc and passed to Chris Paul after observing for a while.
Neither James nor Paul is the main point of attack in this US men's basketball team's position battle. Once in position, Durant will be the first choice.
His efficiency is too high.
Durant caught the ball and shot from the corner.
He had a smooth hand today, and scoring the first few goals gave him a lot of confidence.
But the ball didn't go in.
The moment the basketball bounced out of the frame, the referee's whistle also sounded.
"Beep beep!"
Chandler and A-Lian fell to the ground at the same time in the broadcast.
The referee gave the ball to the frontcourt, and Arab fouled while rushing for the rebound and brought Chandler down.
James sent the ball directly from the baseline to Kobe at the top of the key.
Kobe didn't stop and immediately passed the ball to Durant.
Durant pulled up another three-pointer.
The Arab League blocked it in place and the basketball bounced out of the frame again.
Durant was a pure strong shot in both rounds. He overestimated his touch tonight.
What the U.S. men's basketball team is really good at is fast-paced running and gunning. When they land in position, they are almost all single-handedly thrown by the stars, with little technical content.
The offensive round of the Chinese men's basketball team.
Chen Yan once again used the screen to successfully catch the ball.
This time the US men's basketball team chose to switch defense.
Chen Yan saw the opportunity to defeat the small one and decisively passed the ball to the Arab League.
Ah Lian clicked the ball and started directly. He wanted to use his height to beat Kobe.
Kobe Bryant has so much experience that he understands what A Lian is thinking.
Kobe also knew that if this made the Arab League rush, he would have no choice but to foul.
So when the Arab League received the ball, Kobe saw the right moment and shot it hard!
"Snapped!"
Kobe successfully chipped the ball!
After getting the ball, Kobe directly switched offense and defense!
The U.S. men's basketball team has a one-on-two frontcourt.
James and Kobe beat Chen Yan.
There are two super giants, and Chen Yan can only guard one with all his strength.
When Kobe saw that Chen Yan's defensive attention was focused on him, he made a very smart ground pass.
After James got the ball, he followed up with a tomahawk dunk and succeeded.
18:10.
After landing, James looked up to the sky and roared.
"The U.S. men's basketball team successfully counterattacked. This is the style of play they are good at, and it is also James' favorite style of play." Zhang Lili said.
"With James' physical fitness and impact, the Chinese men's basketball team is really unstoppable when he rushes forward," Yu Jia said.
Yunus stood on the sidelines thinking, wondering if it was time to call a timeout.
At this time, Chen Yan took the ball from the top of the arc and challenged Kobe Bryant.
Seeing this scene, Yunus still chose to believe Chen Yan.
Chen Yan dribbled the ball from behind, swaying greatly and then suddenly lowered his center of gravity!
Chen Yan changed the ball from his right hand to his left hand.
Kobe subconsciously reached out to take it out.
However, Chen Yan's focus was so exaggerated that it cost Kobe Bryant nothing.
Kobe immediately turned sideways, feeling that Chen Yan was about to accelerate a breakthrough.
Chen Yan did speed up, but there was no breakthrough.
Chen Yan accelerated his movement a step and then suddenly blasted the ball with his left hand!
Then he took a step back and returned to the three-point line.
Flowing clouds and water!
All in one go!
Kobe's center of gravity was a little unstable, but he still forced himself to pounce!
Kobe worked very hard, and his defense in this round still caused some interference to Chen Yan.
However, Chen Yan said that it was not difficult for him and he still made the three-pointer steadily!
18:13.
"GOD! A typical Chen Yan-style goal!" Barkley exclaimed.
"Although he only took two shots in this game, he already scored 7 points." Kenny Smith was a little helpless.
The implication in his words was that Kobe seemed to be defending very well and was very close, but Chen Yan still scored when he should.
The bench of the Chinese men's basketball team applauded, and Yunus nodded in agreement. Having a good player in the team can indeed save some timeouts.
