During the Entrance Ceremony, when the China Team players were introduced, the explosive cheers from the chinese fans drew glances from the other spectators.
That was truly a bit fierce.
After the Entrance Ceremony, the starting players from both sides took the court one after another.
The China Team still used a One Big Four Small Lineup, with Zhao Jiwei and Tang Tian on the perimeter, Zhou Peng and Keyramut at the forwards, and Yi Jianlian at center.
The only roster change was Keyramut, whose defense was better, replacing Zhai Xiaochuan.
Argentina Team also used a One Big Four Small Lineup, with Nicolas Laprovittola and Ginobili on the perimeter, Delfino and Nocioni at the forwards, and Scola at center.
Yi Jianlian won the tip-off against Scola, officially opening the Olympics Quarterfinals.
The China Team had already figured out how to win in the previous games. Just like in the Group Stage, Tang Tian started by driving and kicking.
Argentina Team did not dare leave Tang Tian open and immediately collapsed to double-team him.
It felt rather like, I know you'll play this way, but I can only defend this way.
Tang Tian delivered a behind-the-back pass through the double-team, sending the ball to the open Keyramut.
Keyramut shot decisively, and his shooting rhythm was excellent.
Clang!
Unfortunately, the shot did not go in.
Yi Jianlian grabbed the offensive rebound over Scola, but his putback was a little too strong and bounced off the rim as well.
Scola secured the Defensive Rebound.
On Argentina Team's possession, Ginobili fired a Bounce Pass that pierced the defense to the cutting Nocioni.
A play between two old partners.
After catching the ball, Nocioni charged ahead like a raging tide and leaped for a dunk.
With his cutting ability, Nocioni had even been a regular