Chapter 979 Three Defenders

Frank said calmly: "It doesn't matter, we can add some outside attacks first. With the increase in scoring, the defense line will shrink and the intensity of the double-teaming of the Hammers will be increased.

He is not a giant center like O'Neal. He needs space to move to his full potential. We can still restrict him.

Of course, shrinking the defense requires us to take some risks, but I think the Chinese team's outside line is not strong. This risk is worth taking, and we will gain something. We can put one first, and if possible, put two or three more..."

Next, Kobe and other three major defenders continued to fire from the outside. With their offensive capabilities and the Chinese team's outside defensive capabilities, the scores gradually caught up.

At the same time, on the defensive end, the defensive formation tended to shrink inward, placing the Chinese team farther outside, and then as soon as the ball went in, they immediately double-teamed Li Ba, achieving the point of three-and-one, or even four-to-one.

With this suffocating defense, if the Chinese team can hit a few shots from the outside, it can immediately stop the US team from double-teaming the inside and reopen the US team's defensive formation.

But unfortunately, the Chinese team then made 2 of 6 shots from the outside. Such a shooting rate was too low compared to the Chinese team's inside shooting, which made the American team start to double-team the Chinese team's inside without restraint, increasing the Chinese team's offense. Difficulty.

After half a quarter, at 29:35, the US team was still 6 points behind, and the Chinese team called a timeout.

"There is some trouble. Iron Hammer is under siege, and others can't help much." Yu Jia sighed.

"Don't worry, Dayao and Arab League are not available. If they go up, the situation will get better. In fact, it is not that the outside shots are completely missed, but the efficiency is not high enough, and the internal offense is too low, so the US team will be unscrupulous Double-team the Hammer." Zhang Li said with a smile.

"Yes, if Yao goes up and has two towers inside, the U.S. team will have no way to double-team the Hammers like this. It is also possible to go to the United Arab Emirates. He will attract firepower on the edge of the paint area and can also share the pressure for the Hammers." Xu Jicheng smiled.

After the timeout, Ah Lian was replaced on the field, replacing the aging Xiao Li Feidao.

After Li Nan made a three-pointer, he missed three consecutive shots, which was somewhat inefficient.

DaZhi continued to stay on the court. In the first half, he made one of two shots. His shooting percentage was good for the time being, but he took too few shots.

"Da Zhi, you have to shoot a few more times. Allen, you take over from the edge of the penalty area." When he came on the court, Li Ba said.

The game continues and the Chinese team attacks.

The other three people pulled away, and the United Arab Emirates moved on the edge of the penalty area.

Li Ba reached the frontcourt, handed the ball to Liu Wei, and rushed into the penalty area.

As soon as he entered, Liu Wei's ball was passed in.

All the American players cheered and rushed towards the penalty area.

Li Ba caught the ball, and American players all around him rushed over. With his height, they directly blocked his passing vision.

But he didn't hesitate. He straightened up and faced the left wing. He grabbed the ball with his right hand and threw it backwards, passing the ball to Da Zhi on the right wing behind him.

"Take action!"

Landing, he shouted.

This pass was so unexpected that the reaction of the American players was a beat too slow.

James was stunned for a moment after losing Da Zhi, and then he realized that Li Ba's passing direction was towards him, and he quickly turned around to defend Da Zhi.

It was as big as catching the ball, taking aim, and then taking the shot calmly.

Oh, two points.

29:37, China leads by 8 points.

"Just fight!"

Dayao, standing in front of the bench, shouted and raised his fist.

In the second half of the quarter, the two teams were chasing each other. At the end of the half, 41:48, the Chinese team still led by 7 points.

Li Ba only got 1 assist in the first half, 3 in the second half, and 4 assists in a single quarter.

DaZhi's outside shots stabilized the situation. He made 2 of 4 shots in the second half and 3 of 6 in the whole quarter, including a three-pointer. He scored 7 points in a single quarter.

It was his scoring that made the US team dare not let him go, thus weakening the intensity of double-teaming Li Ba.

Li Ba made 6 of 8 shots and 3 of 6 free throws in the half, scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 6 blocks, 2 turnovers and 1 foul.

At halftime, the American team determined that the tactics in the second quarter were correct. Although they were still behind, the point difference did not widen.

Moreover, Frank's plan to attack the inside and cause damage was also successful. Li Ba made 1 commit and 2 turnovers in a single quarter, and the effect was very good.

"We will continue to play like this in the second half." Coach K said solemnly.

The second half begins.

Dayao played again, plus Li Ba, Ah Lian, Wang Shipeng, and Zhu Fangyu.

The American team is composed of Howard and James, Kobe and Paul, and finally Wade, a three-back lineup.

When Zhang Liji saw the lineups of the two teams, he immediately shouted: "The American team still uses the tactics of the second quarter. Dayao is in trouble at this point, the speed is too slow."

The game started and the Chinese team attacked.

Dayao settled under the basket, Arab League moved on the left wing, and Zhu Fangyu and Wang Shipeng moved to the three-point line.

Li Ba took the ball to the frontcourt and controlled the ball at the top of the arc, defended by Wade.

"The Hammers are fully acting as point guards. They are not just dribbling the ball through the frontcourt like in the second quarter." Xu Jicheng explained.

At this time Li Ba made a tactical gesture.

A Lian and Kobe faced off. At this time, with their absolute height and tonnage, they immediately blocked the latter and asked for the ball.

Li Ba deliberately squeezed Paul and passed the ball over the latter's head with one hand. The passing movement was very fast. Paul, whose center of gravity was squeezed, could only stare at the ball. He could not stand firmly on his feet and could not even talk about taking off.

After Li Ba passed the ball, he immediately rushed to the basket.

Kobe wanted to go around, but Li Ba's pass was too fast. When he went around to the wing of Ah Lian, Ah Lian caught the ball.

UAE singles Kobe Bryant, jump shot directly.

There are two top insiders in Dayao and Hammer at the basket. He doesn't worry about rebounds and his shots are very fast and stable.

Kobe tried his best to take off and block the shot, but he couldn't reach it. The height of Ah Lian's shot was too high for him.

Swish, the water splashed and two points hit.

"Return to defense!"

Li Ba roared and took the lead in returning to defense.

The U.S. team is about to start, and the three top defenders are running at full speed, trying to hit the fast break.

But at this time, Dayao's mission began. He did not return to defense at all, but stood directly behind the baseline to prevent Howard's quick serve.

You don't need to hold him back for long, just one second is enough.

As Li Ba ran, he observed the positions of the three defenders of the American team.

In the middle, Paul rushed the fastest. He came down directly from the top of the arc and was in the most forward position. After rushing to the front court, he pulled to the right and prepared to catch the ball.

Li Ba changed his direction slightly and leaned towards Paul without looking back.

At this time, Howard avoided Yao and passed the ball to Paul.

At this moment, Li Ba took two consecutive steps laterally, turned around, and trapped Paul behind him.

There was no way, the center was stuck with the point guard, and the latter stared blankly.

Bang, Li Ba received Howard's pass and threw forward with both hands.

At the bottom line, Dayao caught the ball with both hands. After two big steps, he smashed the ball into the basket with one hand.