Chapter 845 Advance to the Semi-Finals!
"Defend! Defend!"
Kolanbek's three-pointer also stirred up the atmosphere at the scene.
The Chinese fans present shouted defense in unison. They really regarded the Brazilian team's home court as the Chinese team's home court!
The Chinese team is on the rise!
The cheers of the fans greatly stimulated the adrenaline of the Chinese team members, and they defended the Argentine team for almost 24 seconds.
Ginobili finally attacked Tang Tian's difficult shot.
The ball hit the basket a few times and then rolled into the basket!
"Look to Parker in good times, Duncan in bad times, and Ginobili in desperate times."
This joke that was originally used on the Spurs came true this time on the Argentine team.
Although the score difference is not big, if the Chinese team's rising momentum cannot be curbed, the Argentine team is likely to be directly eliminated!
These two points are crucial!
The momentum of the Chinese fans at the scene was almost shattered.
The Chinese team's offense, Tang Tian's sudden score from the four-man double team, this time he gave the ball to Zhou Peng.
Zhou Peng made 0 of 3 shots from beyond the three-point line in the first half and felt cold.
But the rhythm and feel of his catch and release look good.
Tang Tian's half-time chicken soup completely relaxed him physically and mentally.
"Uh-huh!"
With a crisp sound, Zhou Peng also made a three-pointer!
The cheers that had weakened at the scene suddenly erupted again!
One is Kolan Beike and the other is Zhou Peng. After a cold performance in the first half, the Chinese team finally got their touch back!
This is definitely the best news for the Chinese fans present and in front of the TV!
Ginobili tried to respond with a strong attack again, but this time he was blocked by Tang Tian, and Tang Tian also got the rebound.
Looking back at the Chinese team's offense, Tang Tian continued to break through with the ball.
The Argentina team continued to shrink their defense, and the two three-pointers did not allow them to adjust their defensive strategy.
Tang Tian continued to distribute the ball, changed hands behind his back in the air, and passed the ball to Zhao Jiwei at a 45-degree angle on the right.
Zhao Jiwei made a three-pointer.
"Uh-huh!"
With the same crisp sound, Zhao Jiwei also scored a three-pointer!
Counting Zhou Peng's shot at the beginning of the second half, the Chinese team made 1 of 12 shots from beyond the three-point line tonight in 13 attempts, with a shooting percentage of 8.3%.
But in the past three rounds, they made three consecutive three-pointers from outside the three-point line!
Although the feeling came a little late, it’s still here!
Hernangomez stretched out his hand to call a timeout. Different from the happy expression before, his expression now was quite serious.
If the Chinese team opens from outside, the game will be completely different.
You must know that the shooters Tang Tian added can win the championship in the NBA and defeat the American team in the Olympics!
These are all things that have already happened!
After the timeout, it was Ginobili again, who scored suddenly and scored Scola's mid-range shot.
These two points are crucial.
But looking back, they didn't dare to double-team, so Tang Tian broke through Delfino and dunked directly to the basket!
The outside shooters of the Chinese team are terrifying, but the consequences of not double-teaming Tang Tian are equally terrifying!
The players of the Argentinian team deeply understood what the American team was going through.
The Chinese team's star-studded play style is very simple. The shooters open up the space and the stars use the space to score strongly. It is so simple that many people want it.
But because of Tang Tian and the Chinese team's targeted selection, there is really no solution!
Ginobili was working hard to lead the team to chase points, but the point difference was still widening little by little.
When the game ended with only five minutes left, they were already 15 points behind the Chinese team.
There is actually not much suspense about the outcome.
Many Chinese fans at the scene had already stood up in advance, preparing to welcome the Chinese team's historical moment.
But the main players of the Argentine team have not yet finished.
Not only will this be Ginobili's last Olympics, but it's also likely to be Scola, Nocioni and Delfino's last.
For them, this could very well be their last five minutes at the Olympics.
Ginobili's long-range shot led the team to a 7-0 run.
But Tang Tian personally scored a disappointing 5-0.
Two minutes before the end, his pull-up three-pointer made the game lose all suspense.
The final whistle sounded, and the score on the court was finally settled at 88-75.
The Chinese team defeated the Argentine team by 13 points and entered the Olympic semi-finals historically!
The Chinese fans at the scene were completely boiling, and many of them wiped their eyes with tears.
The Chinese men's basketball team also reached the semi-finals of the Olympic Games one day!
No matter how the next game goes, this already makes everyone feel satisfied!
Especially those old fans who have been looking forward to it again and again, but they are disappointed again and again.
Being able to reach the quarterfinals has excited them all summer, maybe even for several years.
But now, there is no loss, the Chinese team really won!
While football is still trying its best to qualify for the Asian competition group, Chinese basketball has already reached the semi-finals of the Olympic Games!
At this moment, being a basketball fan is an unprecedented happiness!
At this moment, as a basketball fan, I am so proud to hold my head high!
"The five-star red flag is fluttering in the wind, and the victory song is so loud..."
I don’t know who started it first. This song that was heard in London is now heard again in Brazil.
And this time the singing was louder than the last time, because this time the Chinese team did not tie, but broke history!
The members of the Chinese team were celebrating on the field, but after hearing the singing, they stopped one after another and sang together.
This is the pride of a Chinese!
The Chinese team was celebrating, and at the other end of the court, the Argentine team members were hugging each other, their eyes looking a little lonely.
Stopping at the top eight, this ending is not perfect for the last few members of the former golden generation.
The live song ended, followed by deafening cheers.
No matter how long the celebration is, no amount of celebration can make the Chinese fans present feel enough.
Fans were celebrating, and on the court, players from the two teams were doing the final handshake.
Tang Tian and Ginobili looked at each other and smiled while shaking hands, and then hugged each other tightly.
It was regrettable to lose, but for Ginobili, losing to Tang Tian made it easier for him to accept.
"I will stay in Rio and I hope to see you on the podium."
After they separated, Ginobili said with a smile.
The outcome of the game could no longer be changed. Although he had regrets, he no longer thought about it. He could only pin his regrets on Tang Tian.
Tang Tian nodded.
"I will stand on the highest podium, just like you did."
He continued seriously.
Ginobili was stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded.
This smile is not ridicule, but happiness and expectation.
With Tang Tian, everything is possible, not to mention that Tang Tian has already led this weak team to do it once in the group stage.
All they have to do is complete it again in the knockout round.