flstandardbreds Chapter 54: Just this one chapter!
Chapter 54: Just this one chapter!
When the second half of the game started, the Xiaguo audience seemed to be welcoming the start of the third quarter with great anticipation and unprecedented hope.
"come on! Come on!"
"Come on, Team Xia!"
……
The players who came on in the third quarter were Zhao Jiwei, Li Gen, Zhou Peng, Zou Yuchen and Zhai Xiaochuan.
The purpose is to allow Li Feng, Yi Jianlian and others to have a good rest.
At the beginning of the third quarter, the Xia team has the ball.
Zhao Jiwei passed the ball to Li Gen, and Zhou Peng ran from the baseline looking for offensive opportunities.
But the US team's defense was fast, and the sheer individual ability made it difficult for them to find easy offensive opportunities.
Seeing that time was about to run out, Zhai Xiaochuan finally chose to shoot in the corner.
"boom--"
The ball was a little short and hit the front edge.
Cousins flew to grab the rebound and made a long pass to Jimmy Butler on the fast break.
What followed was an unreasonable counterattack dunk!
"boom--!"
Less than half a minute into the game, the US team took the lead again.
At this time, the audience did not think that this would be the beginning of the US team's counterattack, but then, two attacks missed and a mistake occurred.
In just two minutes from the start of the second half, the US team launched a 7:0 offensive wave!
The players of Dream Team XII can be said to be showing off their unique skills on the court.
The gap in hard power between the two teams is vividly reflected.
The running and passing tactics used by the Xia team in previous training did not work at all.
All they got in return were mistakes and steals again and again.
The audience did not expect that the situation on the field would change so much after just a short halftime break.
The two sides went from being in a state of confrontation to a one-sided fight of father beating son!?
After several defeats, the pressure on the Xia players gradually accumulated.
They also want to win and win honor for the country, especially since Li Feng and others have already established such a strong situation in the first two quarters, they are even more looking forward to victory!
But the more they thought about it, the more cautious they became, afraid to make mistakes, and even their actions became more hesitant.
Gong Luming also made an adjustment, replacing the taller Wang Zhelin and Zhou Qi to strengthen rim protection and rebounding, and letting Guo Ailun, who had just rested, play to increase the threat to the basket.
However, these arrangements were of no use.
In just two and a half minutes, the Xia team's decline was evident.
As time was running out, Guo Ailun had no choice but to try a three-pointer again.
"boom--"
There was not enough space to shoot, so the ball didn’t go in again!
Anthony grabbed the rebound, pushed forward, counterattacked, and made a layup with a European step after a crotch-cross move.
Attacking Kaleidoscope, it lives up to its reputation!
59:51.
After Old K asked them to unleash their true firepower, everyone felt the terror of the star-studded Dream Twelve.
However, they don't seem to have any intention of stopping.
Everyone could see that this time, Meng Twelve was going to do everything in his power to completely defeat and crush the Xia National Team!
Off the court, Gong Luming folded his arms and frowned.
He was not unaware of the current situation. The Xia team was in an absolute disadvantage.
But... Li Feng had just played almost the entire first two quarters, and he had consumed a lot of energy.
It is not easy for Yi Jianlian and others either. Asking them to continue playing during such a short rest period is like drinking poison to quench thirst.
In this kind of international competition, there are still too few people available.
However, just as he was considering what to do, Li Feng suddenly spoke:
"Coach, let me play."
Gong Luming was slightly stunned, then said:
"Rest well and conserve your energy for the final quarter."
Li Feng shook his head and stood up.
"If we keep playing like this, there's no need to play the last quarter."
"..." Gong Luming was speechless for a moment, because what he said was the truth.
Next to him, Yi Jianlian also took the towel he used to wipe sweat from his neck, stood up and said:
"Come on, coach, I can still play!"
"I can fight too!"
Ding Yanyuhang also threw down the towel and volunteered.
Seeing the fierceness in their eyes, Gong Luming's expression moved slightly, and then he nodded heavily.
……
"Beep! Team Xia requests a timeout."
On the American team side, Coach K said with a smile:
"Good performance. The desperate struggle they are going to make next is meaningless. Durant, Klay, Lowry, you go on the court and end the game."
It is obvious that the Xia national team has run out of tricks.
The depth of the two teams' lineups is not even a little bit different.
Unless the Xia Guo team still has some useless cards hidden, such as the peak O'Neal who has never appeared, or McGrady who can create 35 points in 13 seconds.
Otherwise, they would have no chance of creating even the slightest obstacle to the game.
The pause ends.
Seeing Li Feng return to the court, the audience's depressed mood was ignited again.
Everyone saw the performance of the Xiaguo men's basketball team just now. The tactics that have been implemented for many years were completely unsuccessful. The players did not attack the basket immediately after receiving the ball. Everyone was looking for teammates.
The entire game was almost hopeless.
And when the close-up shot showed Li Feng, Yi Jianlian and others coming on the court, it was like the first ray of light before dawn shining on the earth.
It’s a feeling of hope!
Although Wang Shipeng was also looking forward to the changes that Li Feng and others could bring to the team during his commentary, he was very clear about it as a former player.
The players who are now on the field probably haven't recovered their physical strength yet.
It seems that they really tried their best!
……
On the field, Li Feng finally made up his mind.
My current physical strength should be barely enough to support an all-out burst of energy for the remaining seven minutes of this quarter.
Why not just focus on this section!
Money that is not spent is just paper; money that is not hung up is history.
"System, use the [Full Fire Card]."
"Ding Dong, congratulations to the host for successfully using the props! The system will remove the reverse point addition restriction for you in this competition!"
A mechanical sound rang in my ears.
Li Feng felt a long-lost sense of comfort from the inside out.
He flexed his knuckles and glanced at the scoreboard on the field.
Let’s try a head-on collision.
I also want to know how big the gap is between my current level and that of an NBA All-Star!!
Klay Thompson faced off against Li Feng again, and the former said with a relaxed smile:
"You look very tired. Don't worry. I'll take you back to rest later."
"It's not that early yet." Li Feng said calmly.
Klay didn't care about his reaction. After all, the game was over the moment Dream XII got serious.
The game starts again.
Zhao Jiwei passed the ball to Ding Yanyuhang from the baseline. After two passes, the ball came into the hands of Li Feng on the three-point wing.
Li Feng broke through with the ball in his right hand, and then opened up space in a disguised manner.
He sank his legs and pretended to jump up and shoot.
"Guard him!" Coach K shouted from the sidelines.
Clay followed suit, and although he didn't jump, his center of gravity almost completely fell on him.
And it was at this moment that Li Feng broke through with a direct blast.
"Oh no, it's a fake!" Clay was shocked, but it was too late.
Li Feng attacked the inside line with great force, his speed and strength were obviously a level higher than before.
Anthony jumped inside, but it was meaningless.
Li Feng directly pushed Anthony and completed an incredible dunk.
"boom--!!!"
At the same time, the referee's whistle sounded.
“Ding! The goal is valid, one more penalty!!!”