Chapter 871 This! That's talent!
Chen Yan only took 4 shots in the first quarter.
In terms of the number of shots taken, Kobe's defense can be considered successful.
But in terms of scoring restrictions, Kobe's performance cannot be said to be very good.
陈炎4次出手命中3球，加上罚球单节拿下12分3助攻2篮板。
The Chinese men's basketball team scored 24 points in the first quarter, trailing the Dream Team by 6 points entering the second quarter.
The U.S. men's basketball team was on full fire in the first quarter, with the team scoring 30 points.
Chen Yan played the entire first quarter.
Even if there are not many opportunities to take action, Yunus must put him on the court. Chen Yan is like a magnet. His teammates on the court will get more space to attack.
Arab League also played the entire quarter, and his impact is also very important to the Chinese men's basketball team.
Dayao rested for five minutes. His physical condition was different from that of young people. By the time he reached the finals, his scarred body was already exhausted.
On the American men's basketball team, only Kobe Bryant played the entire quarter. Before the game, Kobe Bryant said that he would play as long as Chen Yan played. He would be responsible for guarding Chen Yan tonight. He would not trust this task to anyone else.
A 6-point lead is not huge.
But Dream Team 10 is confident.
Because the level of their substitutes is also top-notch.
Carmelo Anthony, Harden, Love, Iguodala, Westbrook...
This lineup is unrivaled in mobility and has a stable shooter like Anthony in every position.
The substitutes of the Chinese men's basketball team played for more than two minutes before they could no longer hold up.
The reason is very simple. The substitutes of the Chinese men's basketball team are real substitutes, and the substitutes of the American men's basketball team are all All-Star level!
Da Zhi hit a three-pointer but failed to help the Chinese men's basketball team stop the bleeding. On the defensive end, Da Zhi was a colander. His steps were slow and his movements were slow. The outside players of the American men's basketball team constantly used mismatches after the pick-and-roll to target him.
Dazhi was very tired after fighting like this.
Yunus had no choice but to replace him early.
Originally, Da Zhi's scoring ability could play the role of the team's sixth man very well, but his crotch pull on the defensive end made the coach be cautious when using him.
Da Zhi's playing time in this Olympics was very limited, and many fans complained about him. The fans only saw Da Zhi's dreamy footsteps and his stability on the outside, but ignored his side effects on the defensive end.
Da Zhi is definitely a killer when playing against Asian teams, but when it comes to strong European and American teams, especially NBA-level players, it is easy to be named endlessly.
After the United Arab Emirates came on the court, they were unable to stop the US men's basketball team's offensive momentum. Anthony hit mid-range shots in two consecutive rounds.
When the score difference between the two sides reached 12 points, Yunus called a timeout.
"The Chinese men's basketball team called a timeout. After this timeout, Dayao and Chen Yan should be on the court." Yu Jia said.
"Yunas called the timeout a little late. When the score difference was within 10 points, Chen Yan should have been sent up." Zhang Lili complained.
Zhang Lijia only looks at the point difference, not the status of the players.
Tonight, under Kobe Bryant's pressure, Chen Yan's physical strength dropped faster than in the first quarter of any previous game.
As the head coach of the Chinese men's basketball team, Yunus naturally thinks further than the commentators and fans.
The decision to let Chen Yan play the whole game is easy, but if Chen Yan's physical fitness really bottoms out in the final quarter, the Chinese men's basketball team will definitely lose the game.
After the timeout, Yunus sent Chen Yan and Sun Dasheng up. As soon as these two players came on the court, the Chinese men's basketball team's perimeter defense level immediately rose to a higher level.
Dayao continued to rest off the court. Yunus had his own ideas. He felt that Dayao needed more rest time.
The US men's basketball team only made one substitution adjustment, which was to replace Harden with Kobe.
Kobe Bryant said before the game that Chen Yan will play as long as he wants in this game.
Harden was relieved when he came off the court. Although he might not be able to play for long in this game, at least he didn't have to face Chen Yan.
Chen Yan indirectly helped his teammates score in the first round of offense after coming on the field.
Arab League raised the ball high.
Chen Yan ran over from the right, and the two of them prepared to exchange hands and cooperate.
Kobe was very close, and Chen Yan didn't want to force the ball, which would risk making a mistake.
Chen Yan immediately changed speed and ran around to the left side of Ah Lian.
Kobe continued to follow, and what stood out was that he never gave up.
Chen Yan braked suddenly and used Ah Lian's body as a cover, then ran to the right side of his body.
Shet!
Kobe cursed secretly.
Is Chen Yan trying to catch the chicken?
Love immediately switched defense to Chen Yan.
Kobe only had Chen Yan in his eyes, so he squeezed away Ah Lian and stuck to him.
Ah Lian glanced at the front, empty?
Take a decisive move and start!
Anthony saw that the speed of the Arab League had increased, and he consciously gave way.
Ah Lian succeeded in a one-arm dunk!
44:34.
The point difference came to 10 points.
The bench of the Chinese men's basketball team threw the towel until it flew up!
This dunk really boosted morale!
The coach of the US men's basketball team, Old K, was silent on the sidelines. Although the defensive loopholes in this round were huge, Old K felt that there was nothing wrong with the way Love and Kobe handled the ball. Chen Yan could not be given a chance at any time. This was Old K. Something that was emphasized over and over again before the game.
Westbrook controlled the ball past halftime and passed to Kobe.
After three threats, Kobe still didn't make a move and passed the ball across to find Anthony.
Anthony immediately hit the ball in singles.
He has already opened up his handle in previous rounds.
Anthony beat Ding Jinhui twice and then turned over and shot a jumper.
This is one of Anthony's signature moves. It is full of rhythm. Unfortunately, he was a little unlucky. The basketball rolled on the rim and came out.
After Ah Lian got the rebound, he directly threw the frontcourt to look for Chen Yan!
The two are not only teammates on the national team, but also teammates in the NBA. Their tacit understanding is unmatched by others.
After receiving the ball, Chen Yan dribbled and then performed a European step!
Chen Yan directly shook Kobe away at high speed!
In positional battles, Kobe Bryant could fight with Chen Yan, but in fast breaks, there was nothing he could do. Kobe Bryant's speed couldn't keep up with Chen Yan, and he couldn't accept it anymore.
Kobe can't keep up, but there is someone in the US men's basketball team who can.
That is point guard Westbrook, who is known for his explosive power!
Westbrook sped up and rushed over, jumping at the same time as Chen Yan!
Westbrook is very powerful on the ground, and he figured out that Chen Yan's take-off height after the European step is limited.
Westbrook guessed well. Chen Yan was already ready to lick the basket after passing Kobe. He was really shocked when he saw a Ninja Turtle-like person suddenly ejected in front of him.
However, Chen Yan adjusted quickly. He retracted his hand in the air, twisted his body, and turned his back to Westbrook.
Chen Yan and Westbrook played in the air!
The two took off at the same time. When Westbrook fell, Chen Yan was still in the air.
After Chen Yan reached the limit, he flicked the ball behind his head.
The basketball bounced off the frame three times.
44:36.
Westbrook sighed, his physical talent is still a little behind Chen Yan!
Then three seconds later, Westbrook no longer thought that way.
During the slow-motion replay, Westbrook discovered that Chen Yan blinked at the bench the moment he pulled the lever.
This shows that Chen Yan still has room for attack in this round.
Westbrook was very broken when he saw this scene...
