Spain Team Head Coach Scariolo reacted quickly, raising a hand to signal a tactical adjustment to his players.
Tang Tian playing with such Mamba Mentality was actually good news for Spain Team.
Leaving aside how strong Tang Tian was at playing center alone, with his current stamina, there was no way he could keep playing like this for an entire game.
On the way back, Mirotic continued to exploit Keyramut in the low post.
This time, Pau Gasol boxed out Yi Jianlian, and Mirotic spun around for a layup.
Selected in 2011 and not entering the league until 2014, this rookie was already averaging 12 points and 6 rebounds in his second season with the Bulls.
Like Yi Jianlian, he was a quality Stretch Four, but unlike Yi Jianlian, his Low Post Skills were more polished and varied.
This was also where Fernandez's confidence came from. Even taking Yi Jianlian out of the equation, Spain Team still had advantages at three matchups.
China Team attacked, with Tang Tian continuing to handle the ball.
Spain Team's Defensive Formation was different from before. They all positioned themselves closer to the paint, ready at any moment to form a five-man double team.
Tang Tian continued his drive. Spain Team completely collapsed inward, their long arms weaving into a Pocket Formation that sealed Tang Tian inside.
If a Three-person double team could not stop him, then they would use a five-man double team!
Tang Tian... chose to shoot.
The instant the circle of defenders formed, he came to a stop and rose for a pull-up.
The ball barely cleared Gasol's fingertips and struck the back rim.
But after bouncing twice around the rim, it still rolled in.
Tang Tian had made it even against a five-man double team!
"Godfather! Godfather!"
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