Bogut's remarks were like a fire, igniting the anger in chinese fans' hearts.
Lemnis's remarks poured another bucket of oil onto that fire.
The phrase "adding fuel to the fire" could not have described chinese fans' feelings toward Australia Team any better at that moment.
That night at Wukesong Stadium, fans held up signs reading things like "Defeat Australia" and "Destroy Bogut."
It was the first such spectacle since the World Cup began.
As usual, many celebrities were present, and Argentina Team had come as well.
That afternoon, Serbia and Argentina's Quarter-finals matchup had taken the court first.
Serbia had lost to Australia in the second round, but they were still considered the favored side.
However, Campazzo once again displayed his magical abilities, running circles around Jokic and Serbia's towering players.
He put up an incredible 18 points and 12 assists, while veteran Scola scored a game-high 20 points.
Argentina Team ultimately defeated Serbia 97-87 after being underestimated once again, becoming the first team to advance to the final four.
Only then did the outside world truly recognize the strength of this Argentina men's basketball team.
Looking back at the opening game now, chinese fans could accept that China Team had lost to Argentina by only 15 points without Tang Tian.
Argentina's Semifinals opponent would be the winner between China Team and Australia Team, so they had come to scout their potential opponent in advance.
Ginobili had come along as well, sitting right beside Scola.
With the game about to begin, both teams entered the court to warm up.
Scola and Ginobili began chatting in the stands.
"Luis, you played in the CBA last season, and with the Group Stage games included, you should know China Team pretty well, right?"
Ginobili spoke up.
"Their physicality is their weakness. Their league