Thinking about it, Delavedova turned around, feeling both speechless and annoyed, and kicked over a water bottle someone had left on the ground nearby.
This time, though, the referee reacted quickly.
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A whistle sounded.
Then he made a T sign toward Delavedova.
Delavedova, technical foul!
You should be satisfied now.
The call naturally drew protests from the entire Australian team, as well as from the handful of Australian fans in the arena.
The referees, however, didn't care.
Wang Yi stepped up to the free-throw line.
Then Cui Yongxi snatched the ball, and the opposing player, Josh Wang Yi, was sent sprawling by the force of the pull.
Next, Giddey took the opportunity to pass to Josh Wang Yi under the basket, giving him an open layup.
His attack was stifled, and he hurriedly tried to pass the ball back to Cui.
With Cui Yongxi hounding him, Giddey still managed to use his size and speed to get past Irving and reach the frontcourt.
Meanwhile, Australia's play had reached 90% completion.
In this No. 3 play, the center, Jock Landale, would move up to the perimeter and screen for the ball handler.
When the coach studied game footage, he studied it too, analyzing every one of the opposing team's plays.
First, he raised a hand and pressed it down a few times, signaling for Wang Yi to calm down. Then he held up three fingers with his left hand and called play No. 3.
If there was any room for debate about that play, it was whether it should have been called a jump ball.
The next possession.
Basketball: Giddey passed me to Irving?
Cui's yank sent him crashing to the floor with a smack.
Once they reached the frontcourt, Cui and Irving switched assignments, and he took over guarding