On the final day, Hall 1 of the Carioca Stadium in Brazil was packed with people.

Although the Brazilian team was eliminated as early as the group stage, fans will not miss the Olympic men's basketball final.

Moreover, the war between China and the United States four years ago is still fresh in people's memories, and now they are facing each other again after four years. The story is very interesting and topical.

It’s not a big deal for those who watch the excitement, and I’m talking about the current Brazilian fans.

Moreover, there were many Brazilian beauties present on the final day. In the summer of August, at a glance, they were all full of samba enthusiasm.

Brazil is rich in supermodels, and the genes for their figure are engraved in their DNA.

However, this scene was appreciated by the fans before the TV broadcast. The players of both teams on the field were focused on preparing for the game.

Even on the U.S. team, you can't see the laughter and laughter they had in previous games.

In this game, both teams have reasons to win.

Yao Ming's walking is still a little awkward. In the final analysis, the sealing thing only serves to numb the pain and will not bring any other help.

The on-site warm-up was almost over. After greeting his wife in the front row of the audience, Lin Ying turned around and high-fived the players.

The opening ceremony began.

All 12 players from both teams appeared on the stage, and the lineups of both sides were also released one after another.

Chinese team: Chen Jianghua, Ding Yanyuhang, Lin Ying, Yi Jianlian, Yao Ming

Team USA: Irving, Klay Thompson, Paul George, Durant, DeAndre Jordan

I have to mention Ding Yanyuhang here.

This year Tatum announced a new rule. A clause called a "two-way contract" will be used in the new season to solve the problem of insufficient players for each team.

Players who sign this contract can not only continue to play in the Development League, but also play a certain number of games on behalf of their home team.

Although two-way players cannot represent their home team in the playoffs, this is an opportunity closer to the NBA because two-way contracts can be converted into official contracts.

Ding Yanyuhang has been playing in the Development League since he was drafted by the Mavericks. His goals have increased significantly in the past few years, but he has never had a chance to join the Mavericks.

This year, he represented the Mavericks in the summer league and performed well, earning himself a two-way contract. This is another step closer to his NBA dream.

The game started soon. Yao Ming and Lin Ying had a fist bump before going on the court, and then walked quickly onto the court.

The final battle has begun!

Jordan jumped up and moved the ball back to the US half, and the Olympic finals officially began.

The U.S. team played a relatively simple game when they first came up, just looking for Durant.

On the Chinese team, Yi Jianlian is following.

Yi Jianlian is following very well, but he is a bit heavier now and cannot keep up with his speed.

Durant's shot when he went out to catch the ball... was interfered by Lin Ying's defense!

As a good brother and close comrade-in-arms, how could Lin Ying not keep an eye on the core of the US team's offense?

"Dang!"

Durant's first shot ended in blacksmithing.

Yao Ming collected a defensive rebound under the basket.

The Chinese team was not in a hurry to break quickly, and moved forward steadily after the ball was given to Chen Jianghua.

They are already very familiar with Old K's tactical system. They can only play slowly with the American team. Playing fast is asking for trouble.

The Chinese team advanced to the frontcourt, and Yao Ming received the ball in the high post to provide support.

The US team is also an old rival and is well aware of his support, so they are all guarding against his pass.

Lin Ying and Ding Yanyuhang had no chance of cutting in and out.

The U.S. team has only one inside line on the field and is very flexible on the defensive end. In addition, the half court of the FIBA ​​field is small, so it is not easy to support them.

However, Lin Ying still found a chance by running counterattack.

The U.S. team's defense focused on him.

Yao Ming... turned around and moved quickly toward the basket.

His choice was somewhat unexpected.

Because although the outside world does not necessarily know that Yao Ming played in isolation, they know that he played with injuries.

There is no need to go out of your way to prove this, because Yao Ming played less in previous games and even less in low-post singles.

This is unusual for Yao Ming, even Yao Ming who has lost weight.

But tonight, he was playing singles right from the start.

Jordan didn't react at first, but he quickly retreated to cover.

This is the advantage of being young. Jordan, who was at his peak, moved faster than Yao Ming now and was able to strike from behind.

However, Yao Ming quickly showed his footwork and made a trademark turnaround hook to send the ball steadily into the basket.

Although Lian Po is old, he can still fight!

Moreover, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. It was like Yao Ming beating Jordan when he was at his peak, and he still has the upper hand now!

Yao Ming's goal boosted the morale of the Chinese team.

You must know that they already knew about his efforts to break the seal, and taking the lead now is even more inspiring.

Morale drives defensive enthusiasm, and the opening game is full of physical energy. The Chinese team performed an airtight defensive round.

Durant cut in to catch the ball and tried to shake off Yi Jianlian, but his steps were a little messy.

The referee's whistle blew and he was called for a walking violation!

There was a commotion in the place.

As the core of the American team, Durant made a mistake in the opening game, which was a bit awkward.

At this time, Lin Ying noticed that Durant unconsciously turned his head to look towards the auditorium while retreating, which was in the direction of Dicker.

It seems that with his new girlfriend present, Durant is a little anxious for personal performance.

This is the opportunity for the Chinese team.

Yao Ming caught the ball in the high post. This time Lin Ying cut in to catch the ball and was flanked. Jordan also shrank towards the basket.

Lin Ying saw the opportunity and knocked the ball back to Yao Ming at the free throw line.

Yao Ming took a very decisive shot after receiving the ball.

"Whoa!"

Hands up and swords down!

Yao Ming scored 4 points in the opening game!

This made the Chinese fans at the scene extremely excited.

They seemed to be back in London four years ago, when Yao Ming was killing everyone in the paint like this.

The US team's offense, Klay Thompson's outside shots are still missing!

The Chinese team's defensive intensity continued unabated, and without Curry's restraint, Thompson's shot opportunities were obviously not as good as those of the Warriors. The ball was shot directly against Ding Yanyuhang's defense.

However, Jordan was really young under the basket and jumped up high to grab the offensive rebound.

Yao Ming's feet are obviously not as fast as his.

After Jordan grabbed the offensive rebound, he looked at Yao Ming's position, arched his butt, and shot directly off the board.

But at the moment he took action, Yao Ming's belated right hand covered the basketball.

"Bang!"

A pegboard hat!

Your uncle is old, but you are still your uncle!

Before Jordan could react, Yao Ming had already grabbed the defensive rebound!

More than two minutes into the game, the US team has yet to score!

Yao Ming gave the rebound to Lin Ying.

Lin Ying did not follow a step-by-step strategy for the ball. Instead, he turned around and passed George in front of him, and then quickly advanced towards the frontcourt.

At present, the Chinese team's defensive performance is superb and the American team's offense is sluggish. This is the time to establish an advantage.

The American team is not the Australian team, and it is impossible to play sluggishly throughout the whole quarter, and the Chinese team's physical fitness will also decline if they defend fiercely.

In addition, when playing for the national team, he cannot enter the white-hot space at will, so he must seize the opportunity he needs to seize!

When Owen saw it, he flew over to cover up the defense, but Lin Ying passed directly after a confrontation.

The referee didn't blow the whistle, and Lin Ying just passed everyone and rushed to the frontcourt.

"Bang!"
To be continued...