masters-orleans Chapter 703 Exchange Match: China vs. America
Chapter 703 Exchange Match: China vs. America
Chapter 703 Exchange Match: China vs. America
Chris is the absolute core of the US team in this exchange match.
Without six core players including James, the U.S. team still has a fairly strong lineup.
Chris from the Nets, Curry from the Warriors, and West from the Rockets were sent on the back line. At the small forward position, there are quasi-NCAA super rookie Kristin and Jackson from the Clippers. Howard, Davis and Robinson are on the inside. They are also very good in terms of lineup structure and personal strength.
The Chinese team participated in the battle with all members except Mu Chenfeng. This battle was an exchange match to gain a deeper understanding of each other's strengths, and on the other hand, it was also to see how the Chinese team's players were adjusting.
The US team is the strongest opponent that the national team has faced since the assembly of this year's national team. Naturally, Fang Tianzheng will not miss such a rare training opportunity.
The first is the confirmation of the starting roster. The U.S. team sent Chris and Curry in the backcourt. The offensive firepower of this combination is very fierce. Chris has the most gorgeous breakthrough in the league. Carlisle Curry's outside shooting ability is also top in the league. This is his first career season, but he has been able to hit 302 three-pointers, breaking the single-season three-pointer record for a rookie.
For the small forward position, the U.S. team did not use super rookie Kristin, but Jackson of the Clippers. After all, Kristin still has little experience in international competitions, and there is still a lot to learn and improve.
Comparing the current U.S. team and the complete U.S. team horizontally, the position with the biggest difference in strength is the small forward. Jackson, James, and Barrett are far apart in star level. If this position is replaced by any one of these two, the strength of the team will be improved immediately.
Because of this, the small forward position of the US team has become the most advantageous point compared to other teams. They have the two best small forwards in the world.
Zhang Jianing is the No. [-] small forward of the Chinese team, and he needs to face Jackson in the game.
The interior also brought sweet troubles to the US team. Howard, Davis and Robinson are all powerful interior players with their own characteristics. This greatly increases the variability of the team's tactics and will also cause great trouble to the opponent.
Louis was also caught in a dilemma. He didn't know how to choose. He only needed to draw lots to decide who the two players would be. In the end, the combination of Howard and Davis successfully "drawn" the starting position. Robinson, who missed the opportunity, shrugged helplessly.
"What are they doing, they use such a playful way to decide the players to play." Xue Haotian felt that he was greatly despised. The Chinese team prepared seriously for this game, but the opponent responded in a "game" way.
"It's the same for everyone. This game is very meaningful for us. Everyone must take it seriously. We have always played against teams in Asia and Europe. Today, we finally have the opportunity to play against the strongest teams in the world. Everyone should cherish it." Fang Tian was drawing tactics on the tactical board, and the starting lineup had already been determined. Over there was the starting lineup for the Olympics.
"Defenders Qiu Fei and Li Zilong." Fang Tianzheng arranged. Originally, Li Zilong's position was Mu Chenfeng, but because he hadn't returned to the team, the backup defender Li Zilong was temporarily in charge.
"Small forward, Zhang Jianing." Zhang Jianing and Ye Lin are the signature players of the Chinese team at the small forward position, but Zhang Jianing is obviously the best candidate, and Ye Lin has no choice but to be a substitute obediently. He will also be the most important rotation player for the Chinese team. After all, if they want to play evenly with the "prosperity of forwards" American team, the Chinese team must come up with chips that can match them.
"Power forward Liu Tianyu, center Chen Xin!!!" Su Miao was placed on the bench. He was a player who could swing between power forward and center. But facing a team like the U.S. team that was very flexible and fast, Liu Tianyu was a more suitable choice, and Chen Xin's purpose was very clear, which was to target Howard.
The US team's center position has always had a tradition of "violence", with terrifying strength and physical fitness. Fang Tianzheng's move is precisely to "control violence with violence".
The starting lineups of both sides have been determined. Regarding the lineup of the US team, the Chinese team has also matched a set of strong starting lineups, and the exchange match officially begins.
The ten players matched up one by one on the court, and the strength comparison also formed a clear contrast. Qiu Fei and Li Zilong in the back line were obviously weaker than Chris and Curry, so it became an NBA game. The offensive firepower of this pair is also one of the best.
Liu Tianyu and Chen Xin just matched Davis and Howard. Their matchup styles and physical fitness are very similar, and they have a "[-]-[-]" level.
The advantage of the Chinese team lies in Zhang Jianing, the MVP of the European League has the world's top level of strength, while Jackson's strength is obviously at a disadvantage.
"You are the core of the Chinese team." Jackson said, "You seem to have some strength." Obviously, Jackson didn't understand Zhang Jianing's achievements in the European League.
"I hope it's not too boring." Zhang Jianing replied coldly.
In Zhang Jianing's eyes, Jackson is not a qualified opponent. Only James and Barrett can be regarded by him.
Zhang Jianing's ruthless attitude surprised Jackson, "Are all your Chinese players so ruthless?"
Zhang Jianing in front of him reminded Jackson of Mu Chenfeng, with the same cold expression and demeanor, which made people shudder.
The game officially started. Chen Xin and Howard had their first head-to-head collision. This jump ball Howard thought it was safe, because in his impression, Chinese inside players generally did not have impressive jumping ability, but Chen Xin's bounce surprised him deeply. Chen Xin was like a rocket that shot into the sky, suppressing Howard firmly. Not only the height of the jump, but also the strength of the body collision in the air was stronger than Howard.
Snapped! ! !
Chen Xin touched the basketball first and passed the ball into the hands of his teammates.
"You look surprised." Chen Xin said seeing Howard's incredible expression.
Snapped! ! !
Chris patted Howard's buttocks, "What the hell, get back on defense."
"Oh." Howard then turned around and returned to defense with the team.
"What happened to that guy's bounce just now?" On the way back to defense, Howard was still surprised by the jump ball just now. It was definitely not the speed and height that a Chinese center should have.
(End of this chapter)