"Defense! Defense!"
Keyramut's three-pointer also fired up the atmosphere in the arena.
The Chinese Fans in the stands shouted "Defense!" in unison. They had truly turned Brazil Team's home court into China Team's home court!
China Team was gaining momentum!
Fans' cheers greatly stirred the China Team players' adrenaline, and they defended Argentina Team for nearly the full 24 seconds.
Ginobili finally forced a High Difficulty Shot over Tang Tian.
The ball bounced off the rim a few times before rolling into the basket!
"In smooth times, look to Parker; in adversity, look to Duncan; in desperate situations, look to Ginobili."
That saying, once used for the Spurs, came true for Argentina Team this time.
Though the gap was not large, if Argentina Team could not stop China Team's surge, they might be swept away in one run!
Those two points were crucial!
They nearly scattered the momentum of the Chinese Fans in the arena.
On China Team's possession, Tang Tian drove and kicked the ball out amid a four-man double-team. This time, he passed it to Zhou Peng.
Zhou Peng had gone 0-for-3 from outside the three-point line in the first half, his ice cold touch evident.
But his rhythm and feel on the Catch and Shoot looked quite good.
Tang Tian's halftime pep talk had completely relaxed him, both physically and mentally.
"Swish!"
With a crisp sound, Zhou Peng's Three-pointer went in as well!
The cheers that had weakened in the arena instantly erupted again!
One from Keyramut, one from Zhou Peng. After their cold first half performance, China Team had finally found its touch!
For the Chinese Fans in the arena and in front of their televisions, this was unquestionably the best possible news!
Ginobili tried to answer with another hard drive, but Tang Tian stopped him