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Chapter 89: Tie the Score! Enter the Fourth Quarter
beep!
Court hearing.
Coach K of the US team decisively called a timeout.
This is the second time he has actively requested a timeout in this game!
This has never happened in previous games.
The opponent only calls a timeout when they can't withstand the U.S. team's offense, but there has never been a situation where the U.S. team can't withstand the opponent's offense and calls a timeout.
But now, facing Jiang Chen's magical performance, the US team couldn't hold on and called a timeout.
"Guys, what are you confused about? You are the powerful Dream Team! The strongest team in the world."
"No matter what happens on the court, no matter how incredible the opponent's performance is, you just have to play your own game well!"
"When you play a dominant performance, no matter how many fancy tricks your opponent uses, they will eventually fall apart."
Coach K directly gave the players a bowl of chicken soup.
Everyone nodded, then looked at Lao K, waiting for him to arrange the tactics.
"Appropriate double-teaming and pressing defense was used on Jiang Chen. The playing style of this Chinese player is totally unpredictable."
Coach Lao K continued, with a hint of embarrassment in his eyes.
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The players were all a little stunned.
That's it?
No more?
That's too hasty!
Coach K remained calm on the surface, but he was in deep pain.
Having been a coach for half of my life, I have seen all kinds of players, but I have never seen a player as outrageous as Jiang Chen.
He can do Kobe's fadeaway jump shot, James's overlord step, and Wade's phantom step. It's amazing that one player has such complex basketball skills.
Even God would feel distressed.
"Kobe, as the player who is responsible for defending Jiang Chen, you need to raise your defense intensity to a higher level!"
Coach Lao K said earnestly.
In the absence of targeted defensive tactics, we can only rely on the players' personal defensive abilities.
Fortunately, Kobe is one of the top perimeter defenders in the NBA and can still limit Jiang Chen's performance.
"Don't worry, coach! I will never let him be so arrogant again."
Kobe said seriously, his face was extremely cold and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.
Damn it.
I was actually fooled by this kid Jiang Chen!
He admitted that he was imitating the movements, but he didn't believe it.
I didn't expect that it could be imitated.
This ability is too terrifying!
But that's all. I will definitely defend myself against this kid...
Pause back.
The United States team attacks.
Kobe held the ball at the top of the arc and shot a three-pointer.
Bang.
The basketball bounced out of the basket.
Yao Ming and Howard fought in the penalty area. Yao Ming tried his best to grab the basketball, and then held it tightly as if protecting a treasure.
He waited until there were no American players around before passing the basketball to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen dribbled the ball across half court and suddenly stopped and shot a three-pointer.
The basketball drew a high arc.
Swish.
Like a missile hitting a calm lake, it created explosive ripples.
The familiar midfield logo three-pointer reappears!
This ultra-long three-pointer was completely beyond the expectations of everyone on the U.S. team. It can be said that it was shot unexpectedly.
Even Kobe, who was defending closely, didn't react in time. He was a beat slow in blocking the shot and could only watch the basketball go into the net.
The whole audience was instantly boiling with excitement, shouting "MVP".
Jiang Chen's performance in the last few minutes of the third quarter was so explosive that he carried the banner of the Huaxia team's offense entirely on his own.
Every attack is so pleasing to the eye and so adrenaline-stimulating.
"Here it comes! Jiang Chen hits a super long-distance three-pointer! This is his first time shooting such a difficult three-pointer in this game!"
Yang Jian said excitedly.
"Hey, this is really a sudden attack. I guess after Jiang Chen's amazing imitation of the basketball skills of superstars such as James and Kobe, they all overlooked Jiang Chen's own shooting ability."
"This long three-pointer is really... amazing!"
Coach Zhang said with a smile, a look of relief on his face.
Although Jiang Chen's offensive means are simple, they are still difficult to defend.
On the stadium.
Kobe showed a look of annoyance on his face, blaming himself for ignoring Jiang Chen's long three-pointer.
He is such a person who is very strict with himself and does not even allow himself to make any mistakes.
"Don't worry about it, man. This Chinese player's offense is really unpredictable. Just make a shot in the next round."
James ran over to comfort her.
To be honest, he could understand Kobe's emotions.
In the group match, he was always facing off against Jiang Chen, and was also troubled by his unstoppable three-point shooting.
Kobe nodded and ran to the front court.
James dribbled the ball across half court and broke into the restricted area to attract the defense, then passed the ball to Anthony on the outside, who shot a three-pointer directly!
Swish!
Hollow into the net.
Although Jiang Chen was unstoppable on the offensive end, the U.S. team's performance on the offensive end was just as good. Superstars such as James, Kobe, and Anthony successively exerted their strength and continuously increased points for the U.S. team.
The third quarter ends.
85:85!
With Jiang Chen's outstanding performance, the score difference of 11 points was narrowed.
Both sides are at the same starting line.
In the first three quarters, Jiang Chen had already scored 45 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
In the third quarter alone, he scored 21 points.
Kobe's defense against Jiang Chen was completely ineffective!
Next comes the crucial fourth quarter.
China team bench.
The players all looked solemn and were not too excited about the tie.
Because the upcoming fourth quarter will be the most difficult quarter of the game.
Not only do they have to face the US team's crazy offense and high-intensity defense, but they also have to deal with their own physical problems.
In the fourth quarter of previous games, the Huaxia team's performance was often poor because everyone had physical problems.
Right now, Yao Ming's physical strength has reached a critical point, and it is unknown how long he can last in the fourth quarter.
Even so, Jonas did not dare to replace him for a rest.
"Yao, can you still hold on?"
Jonas also asked worriedly.
"Sure! I'll fight to the end even if it costs me my life."
Yao Ming said with a firm expression, just like when the Olympics first started, his original intention has never changed.
"It's the last quarter of the game, let's try our best! Regardless of whether we win or lose, we must show the unyielding will of our Chinese men!"
Dayao Ji said with gritted teeth, clenched his fists, and was very emotional!
The players nodded one after another, and then couldn't help but look at Jiang Chen at the same time.
It can be said that the biggest contributor to the Chinese team's success is Jiang Chen.
Now, whether they can defeat the powerful Dream Team depends entirely on Jiang Chen's performance!
Jiang Chen felt everyone's expectant gazes and grinned: "Believe me, when we tie with the US team in the first three quarters, it means we will definitely win the game and get the gold medal!"
???
All members of the Chinese team were stunned.
Where does this theory come from?